• Action
• Adventure
• Drama
• Fantasy
• Harem
• Martial Arts
• Mature
• Romance
• Seinen
• Supernatural

• Virtual Reality MMORPG
• Real World Cyberpunk Future
• Game and Real World Intersect
• Artificial Intelligence (True AI vs. Programmed Constructs)
• Megacorporations
• Dystopian Society
• Post-WWIII Reconstruction

Protagonist:

• Mysterious Past
• Hidden Identity
• Adopted Protagonist
• Overpowered Protagonist
• Hard-Working Protagonist
• Cares Deeply for Loved Ones
• Devoted Protector
• Ruthless When Necessary
• Master Strategist
• Charismatic Leader
• Double Life (Real World vs. Game World)

Romantic Subplots:

• Strong Romantic Bond
• Loyal Love Interests
• Protective Protagonist
• Terminal Illness Love Interest
• Beautiful and Pure Female Lead
• Love Interest in Peril
• Slow-Burn Romance
• Character Dynamics & Party
• Powerful Allies
• Strong Female Leads
• Beastkin Companion
• Princess-Type Companion
• Noblewoman Companion
• Healer/Support-Type Ally
• Assassin-Type Ally
• Subordinates with Unique Abilities
• Team Synergy and Role Specialization
• Gameplay Elements
• Skill Leveling
• Equipment Leveling
• Unique Class System
• Character Stats and Builds
• EXP Boosters and Multipliers
• Epic Weapons with Growth Potential
• Life-Saving Tech (like MELSS)
• Player Housing / Customization
• PvP and PvE Systems
• Boss Raids and World Bosses
• Guilds and Faction Warfare
• Conflict and Antagonists
• Tragic Backstories
• Secret Organizations
• Corporate Espionage
• Government Conspiracies
• World-Changing Technologies
• War Between Nations (via VR Competitions)
• AI Manipulation
• Game Exploits and Hacks
• High-Level Bosses
• Betrayals and Scheming
• Revenge Subplots
• Face-Slapping Moments
• Fantasy/Sci-Fi Fusion
• Magic and Technology Blend
• Bio-Augmentation and Genetic Modification
• Fantasy Classes in Sci-Fi World
• High-Tech Magic Equipment
• Legendary Creatures (Dragons, Phoenixes, Giants)
• Artificial World Creation
• Myth-Inspired Powers and Lore
• Dimensional Merging (Real vs. Game World)

Other Themes:

• Social Stratification
• Loss and Redemption
• Ethics of AI
• Determined Protagonist
• Saving the Girl
• Secrets of the Past
• Hidden Power Within
• Resistance Against Fate
• “Man Becomes God” Theme
• Endgame is Godhood

“I… I need your help.” Susan looked up at him, her chin on his chest, her eyes red with tears. “Please… please help me!”

Susan looked inconsolable as she said those words. He had never seen her look quite so desolate as if all of her hope was evaporating before his eyes like water on a hot summer day. She was looking at him like he was her last hope. The once vibrant sheen of her eyes told a story of desperation and despair. What had happened that caused her to feel this way?

“Sue, take deep breaths.” Adam placed his hands on her shoulders and stared into her eyes. She looked confused, so he prodded her. “Come on. Breathe in. Hold it. Now breathe out. That’s it.” Susan did as he said as if she was in a trance, but the act of breathing had the effect of making her relax. Her tense shoulders slowly eased up, and she almost sagged forward. She might have fallen into his chest again if he didn’t have his hands on her shoulders. “Okay. Now, from the top, tell me what happened.”

“O…okay.” Susan closed her eyes, then opened them again. Her expression was still taut with fear and hopelessness, but her eyes, at least, were steady. “I… received an invitation from Connor… the other day. He invited me to attend a gala the Pleonexia Family is hosting to celebrate the end of the war…”

The end of World War III and the consequent signing of the treatise to ban war happened in July, and it was considered an international holiday. Every nation in the world celebrated this one day of the year. It was common for nobles to host balls and galas to celebrate the end of the war.

“I see,” Adam murmured. “The fact that this has you so worked up means you can’t get out of it…”

“Y-yes.” Susan nodded.

If she has no choice but to attend, it means her father was unable to say no… which means… he’s being blackmailed with something…

Eugine Forebear was well-known for his virtuous nature and near saintly levels of humanity. He was a paragon of justice and fairness, which was how he rose to power within the government despite never being beholden to a noble faction. In a world where everyone else was a backstabbing, double-crossing opportunist, he was the one person who would never betray another for his own benefit.

But I guess even Eugine Forebear has some flaws…

“I understand,” Adam said at last. “Don’t worry. I’ll do something about this.”

“R-really? Thank you!”

Susan looked like she was about to start crying again, so Adam pulled her back into his chest. He thought she might go ramrod straight out of embarrassment, but Susan exceeded his expectations, melting into him. Her scent filled his nose. She smelled like apples and cinnamon, which was weird because they were on the ocean and had been fighting for several hours. Shouldn’t she smell of sweat and salt? Whatever. He could think about that later. There was a girl in his arms, and Adam’s heart wasn’t made of freaking stone. He could only take so much.

“Oh ho ho. What’s this? Enjoying a late night tryst, are we?” a voice suddenly said from the doorway.

Susan finally stiffened in the expected response, squeaking as she tried to pull away. Of course, she couldn’t because Adam was still hugging her, and she had nowhere near the strength to break his hold. He looked toward the door and saw two people standing before it. Aris and Lilith were looking at the two of them. Lilith’s face was a blank mask, as always, but Aris looked like she had won the lottery. Her smile was unbelievably smug. Adam was very tempted to wipe that smile from her face the next time they were in bed together, but he was sure she’d like that.

“Ah… ah… this is…”

Susan tried to explain herself, but she couldn’t even form coherent sentences. Adam sighed.

“Don’t tease Susan right now,” Adam admonished his lover. He looked down at the girl in his arms. She glanced his way, blushed, then looked down. “Well… let’s get some rest first. There’s nothing we can do about your problem until we leave the game anyway, so we should instead focus on reaching the Water Continent.”

“Okay…” Aris threw her hands behind her head and pouted. He was just glad she had acceded to his demands so easily.

“R-right…” Susan murmured in his arms.

Lilith said nothing.

***

Two in-game days passed. The time spent on the ship was enjoyable initially but quickly wore down everyone. They had nothing to do during those two days. The shipwrights had told them not to train since they might damage the ship, and they didn’t have any games to play. Adam wished they had some cards or something at least, but while this world apparently did have card games, they had not thought to bring any.

It didn’t help that Adam had decided to abstain from having sex. Since the ship wasn’t very big and the rooms were not insulated, he didn’t believe it was appropriate, and all his partners, aside from Alexis, were loud. Even Lilith was loud when he was screwing her. He didn’t want Susan or Fayte to hear them rutting like animals in heat, especially Fayte. After what happened between them, he felt it was best to avoid any sexual situations that may result in more awkwardness between them.

Lilith and Alexis had accepted this without complaint, but Aris had kicked up a storm. He normally wouldn’t mind indulging her. However, he understood that he needed to be firm right now. The situation between him and Fayte was delicate. While they acted cordial on the outside, that didn’t mean everything was okay. Even if they had talked about it and Fayte had apologized, the strain on their relationship remained, and it would likely remain until Fayte accepted what happened and moved on.

Adam didn’t know how long that would take.

“Land! I see land!” Aris shouted.

That day, Aris had been up in the crow’s nest. She seemed to like climbing up there to survey the world. When she wasn’t trying to seduce him, she could normally be found there.

Her words caused everyone else to look in the direction she was pointing. They didn’t see anything, not at first, but it soon appeared before them like a mirage.

“That is definitely the Water Continent,” Titania said.

“It seems we made it,” Fayte smiled as she placed a hand on her chest.

The Water Continent was governed by Aqua, the goddess of water, and featured a diverse landscape characterized by its vast oceans, lush coastal regions, and intricate waterways that wove through the land. Unlike the Sun Continent, it comprised an enormous network of islands and peninsulas connected by a web of rivers, lakes, and canals. The coastline was dotted with beaches, towering cliffs, and dense mangroves. As you traveled further inland, lush rainforests, serene lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs appeared.

Or that’s what they were supposed to find.

“Hey!” Aris leaned over the crow’s nest and looked at them all with concern. “Um, I don’t know if this means something, but I think I see smoke…”

“Smoke?”

Adam looked again and narrowed his eyes, concentrating to enhance his vision, and that’s when he saw what she was talking about. The area they were traveling toward was a coastal city with a large port and grand buildings rising in the distance. Sadly, what caught his attention was neither the port nor the architecture.

It was the smoke.

Rising in several places was pitch-black smoke. Most of it was coming from the city itself, but a few also came from ships close to the port. These ships were being attacked by several other ships. A closer inspection let him see the flames burning the ships’ decks.

The Water Continent boasted the most formidable navy among all the continents. He could easily distinguish between the ships. All those belonging to the Water Continent had blue sails with the symbol of Aqua, while those attacking them had black sails. Despite supposedly having a large navy, he didn’t see many military ships out and about. Most of the ships appeared to be trading vessels. He wondered why at first, but then he realized many of the docked ships were military ships, and they had been blasted with cannon fire, meaning the attackers had targeted those during the initial assault.

“Those are… pirate ships?” Adam said at last.

“So the city is being attacked by pirates?” Fayte asked.

“Looks like it.”

“We… we definitely need to help them,” Susan said.

“Kureha can help! Kureha will zap all the pirate ships!” Kureha added.

“We certainly can’t do nothing,” Adam said, rolling his shoulders and cracking his neck.

“Adam, I don’t know if I’ll be much help,” Garryck suddenly admitted. “I don’t have much experience fightin’ on o’ ship.”

“Just do what you can,” Adam said to him before heading up to the steering wheel. It was being handled by Lance Niel. He was the gruff foreman in charge of the caravan and shipwrights. He stood before the wheel, both hands on it and a grim look on his face. “I assume I don’t need to tell you the plan.”

“Aye. I know what you’ve got planned,” he sighed. “I don’t like it, but we can’t do nothing.” He took a deep breath and then… “ALL HANDS ON DECK! GET YER ARSES OUT HERE! GRAB SOME WEAPONS! MAN THE BATTLE STATIONS! SECURE ALL LOOSE ITEMS AND FORTIFY THE SHIP! PREPARE THE CANNONS!”

Lance’s loud shouting echoed around the ship, and moments later, the ship came alive as people rushed out of the cabins and onto the deck. Some of them looked like they were half asleep. They woke up quickly, however, when Lance informed them of the pirates. Several men began preparing the cannons, while others started securing the cargo, and still others grabbed weapons in case they were boarded or needed to board another vessel.

Adam left them to it. He understood ship-to-ship battles from a theoretical standpoint, but having never commanded a ship himself, he had no idea what to do.

Instead, he addressed his party. “We’ll leave defense of this ship to Lance and his men. Our first task will be to help the vessels that are currently being boarded by pirates.”

“How are we going to board the vessels?” asked Titania, crossing her arms. “I assume you have a plan?”

Adam nodded. “We’re going for stealth this time. While the pirates are occupied, we’ll approach the ships from the opposite side using a raft. I’ll lead the charge with my spear, Alexis will be my support. We will draw everyone’s attention with Garryck as our shield. Meanwhile, Aris will focus on taking out key targets, Lilith will use her stealth to sabotage the pirates’ operations, and Fayte, Susan, and Kureha will provide ranged support. Titania will buff us as always. I’d like you to focus on healing this time. Can you also heal people outside of our party?”

“Of course. So long as I designate them an ally, I can heal anyone,” Titania boasted.

“Good. Then heal the Water Continent’s people as well as us,” Adam said.

The first thing they needed to do was establish who to help first. The pirates hadn’t spotted them yet because they were all engaged in battle with the Water Continent’s navy. Most pirate vessels were also already connected to a Water Continent ship via boarding ramps. Many of them couldn’t move even if they wanted to, which would give them an advantage.

Their vessel only had a small raft that they could use, but Adam had them all get aboard and lowered it onto the water. He took hold of the oars and began rowing away from their ship. Seconds after he did, the loud sound of cannon fire roared around them, causing the girls to cover their ears. Kureha, in particular, began cringing violently at the noise. Adam looked up as the flash of fire exploded from cannons on their ship and struck the pirate vessels. Most of their shots missed, but several hit, punching holes straight through the wooden boards.

Adam looked away and increased his rowing. The battle had already started, so they needed to do their part and defeat these invaders.

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