Tarros 1 The Beginning Of The End Prologue

Though they are few in number, each member is high ranking inside the game [Tarros ].

Only a few people have seen them, for they have never partic.i.p.ated in in-game events, nor have they made any friends.

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The start of this story takes place at the last hour of the Virtual Reality Game World [ Tarros]. Everything must come to an end. And thus [ Tarros ] must end too.

[ System-wide announcement: Time until server shutdown: 1 hr 03 min ]

"It is coming to an end."

The voice came from a middle-aged man named Caleb.

"Has it really been so long? I've been playing this so-called Virtual Reality Game for ten years. It has become such a part of myself and my life that I can't even imagine living without it."

Caleb was in a daze as he reminisced on all that had past, over the last ten years he has spent playing [ Tarros ].

**Inside a room**

Total darkness surrounded Caleb. All was pitch black; only Caleb, who was still in a daze, and six majestic chairs could be spotted.

"I will treasure this moment before it comes to an end...." said Caleb. He then proceeded to sit in one of the majestic chairs. Each chair was carefully placed in a line.

They were each meticulously created by a Legendary Craftsmen, from the design pattern to the materials used. Though, they are only pieces of furniture the craftsmen spent all his money in the creation of these symbols of unity and power.

"Treasure, never-ending quests, adventure… everything… "

Tears started filling Caleb's eyes as he lowered his head and covered his face with his right hand.

"I really hoped I could play this game forever."

"It became *sob* my world. *sob* *sob*." Caleb cried in distress, his whole body s.h.i.+vering.

He sobbed. And sobbed, and sobbed for a long time.

*beep*

'00:15:43'

"15 minutes left, huh?"

He was somewhat surprised by the notification as he had cried the entire time.

He gently wiped the tears from his eyes and stood up from the chair. As he walked, he stumbled to the nearest wall. But he regained his stance and continued walking forward.

"It is time to take action!" Caleb declared with a dignified expression.

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"View Item: Scroll of Eradication"

[ Name: Scroll of Eradication, Rank: SSS

Description:

Dropped by slaying The Fallen One, Shona.

Duration: Approximately 1825 days(5 years)

Range: Entire continent!

Requirements: Defeat Shona ]

During this moment, the atmosphere suddenly turned around. The man who was painfully crying and agonizing until recently is now …

"An overpowered item. BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Seriously?! 5 years! Since this will be the last time I'm playing this game, might as well use this. HAHAHAHA! "

….laughing like a psycho!

A sudden switch of att.i.tude!

Eventually Stardust Crown had turned their dream of defeating the final boss of [Tarros], The Fallen One, Shona into reality through their combined power. And this item was one of the many rewards Stardust Crown received for their efforts.

"Well, I don't really know what will happen to the entire continent if I use this item. How much time is left before the shutdown?"

At the top-right corner of his view, he saw the remaining time.

[ System-wide announcement: Time until server shutdown: 0 hr, 10 min, 02 sec ]

"Hmm.."

"Finally...."

"I think going outside will be best."

Before he left, he quickly turned his gaze around the room and looked at the six majestic chairs for one last time. And then he walked outside the room filled with a tremendous black aura that even light can not penetrate.

A, "Goodbye." echoed throughout the room as he left.

[ System-wide announcement: Time until server shutdown: 0 hr 0 min 30 sec ]

"30 seconds left. Okay, time to use this OP item. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Use [ Scroll of Eradication ]!"

As he declared his usage of the destructive item that will turn the whole continent upside down, the atmosphere around him changed dramatically.

The effects of scroll started slowly. At first, it was just the ground rumbling. Seconds later, it intensified to a quake; so strong that parts of Mt. Tsereve sheared off. In the distance, plains cracked and spewed forth flames from within the earth as mountains arose from the depths of the sea. The mountains themselves began to boil, and the sky was painted a crimson, so vivid it was as if the G.o.ds were bleeding.

[ System-wide announcement: The ultimate destructive item [ Scroll of Eradication ] has been used. ]

[ The Apocalypse has come. ]

[ System-wide announcement: Time until server shutdown: 0 hr 0 min 05 sec ]

"This is the ultimate end, and it is glorious," Caleb stated as he watched the unforgettable scene in front of him.

And then he opened his menu screen and selected the 'Logout' b.u.t.ton. Seconds later, he was surrounded by thousands of light particles as he disappeared without a trace.

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As he opened his eyes, what appeared before Caleb was not what he expected.

"What is this?" Caleb asked himself.

All he could see was darkness, in contrast to his room that was usually decorated with various kinds of lights.

Restless, Caleb tried to lift up his head to scan the area.

"What the heck?! I can't even move my head!" Caleb panicked.

He also tried moving his hands, feet, and his whole body. Sadly, he couldn't.

"What's happening?! Where am I!?" Caleb cried in desperation.

"Somebody, help me!" He shouted as he tried calling for help, hoping that someone could hear his deafening cry.