With a flurry of dim lights, a new user was born into New World. Her name was Roco. She was a cute looking female character.

Woah, woah, so this is what they call a virtual reality game?

Roco looked at her surroundings with round, fascinated eyes. The sky, earth, mountains, fields, everything about the landscape before her was just as, no several times more beautiful than reality.

Buildings made of stone and wood encircled her. It was just like the sight of Medieval Europe you could sightsee at a theme park.

Roco carefully raised her foot with an uneasy look on her face, and took a step. Immediately afterwards, whirling her arms and suddenly exclaiming.

Am I really inside a unit? Even though moving about isnt different from reality? No wonder the game fee is expensive. Ah? Is this my face?

Roco was running around left and right like a child when her eyes caught her reflection in a glass window. She stared at her stunning appearance, which looked like the X idols shed often seen on TV.

She unconsciously let out a laugh.

Eheheh, alright. My plastic surgery looks like its been done perfectly, so should I get started on this thing called New World?

Although she said so in high spirits, Roco scratched her head in confusion.

But, what am I supposed to do first?

Just then, an elder who had been glancing at Roco from behind spoke to her.

Youngin, is this your first time here?

Huh? Me?

Since he spoke suddenly, Roco was startled and stepped back. The elder chuckled as he nodded his head.

Yes, thats right. Im talking to you. Whats your name?

Im called Roco.

Little Roco, do you perhaps need some help?

Yes, um for now, please let me ask you a few questions. This is Harun Village, right?

Indeed, this is Schudenberg Kingdoms frontier village, Harun. I am the village chief, Hansen.

Ah, grandpa Hansen!

Roco excitedly jumped up and down as she clapped her hands. Then, as if she was checking him out, she circled around Hansen, looking him over. Hansen stammered with an embarrassed expression.

Why, why are you acting like this?

Ah, I apologize. I was just amazed to personally see grandpa Hansen, who Ive only heard about.

Youve heard of me from someone?

Yes, Hyun Woo-oppa. ah, no. I heard it from Ark-oppa.

Ark! Are you an acquaintance of Ark?

Yes, yes. Does grandpa also remember Ark-oppa? I heard hed come here.

Of course I remember! How could I forget Ark? He was a great young man with proper manners and is considerate of others, which is a trait uncommonly seen in people these days.

Right? Right?

Also, his bravery is like none other. There was a time when he saved us from a crisis everyone had neglected. The event is still fresh in my memory. Ah, but what relationship do you have with Ark?

At Hansens question, Roco blushed and giggled.

Excuse me, where do I have to go to meet Ark-oppa?

I wonder? Last time I saw him, I heard he was going to Jackson Castle. However, quite a bit of time has passed since then so Im not sure if he is still there. Why are you looking for him?

Its been a really long time since Ive seen him. Last week, he suddenly took a leave of absence from the mart and hasnt returned I thought I might be able to meet him if I came here. I also wanted to try this once, while I had the chance.

Mart?

Hansen tilted his head as if it was a term he had never heard of before.

Roco quickly shook her head.

Nothing. You do not need to know. Anyway, how can I get to Jackson Castle?

Surely youre not going to go right now?

Why not? I cant go right now?

Ho ho ho, look here, little Roco. Jackson Castle is a place very far away. Youll have to walk non-stop for days before reaching it. In addition, the road is incomparably rough, and there are countless dangers lurking about. A beginner adventurer like you would become a wolfs meal before you could even take a few steps away from the village. Since youre an acquaintance of Ark, Ill advise you with good intentions. If you want to go to Jackson Castle, youve got to gain enough experience first.

How do you gain experience?

If you want, I can introduce to you a suitable job.

Ah, this must be what you call a quest!

Yes, then Ill work.

As Roco recalled the stories she heard from here and there, and nodded her head.

But after she listened to Hansens words, she immediately lost her nerve.

The quest Hansen gave her was none other than defeating what she feared most, mice. Roco, who had agonized over it briefly, set her lips in a firm line and courageously casted her fears away.

Che, am I an idiot? What am I afraid of? No matter how realistic it may seem to be, this is still inside a game. Even if they were called mice, it will probably look more like Mickey-mouse or Pikachu. Its a little discomfiting having to crush things as cute as them, but theres no helping it. Since this is a game.

Yes, Ill be heading out now.

Roco bowed as she smiled cutely and left for the tavern.

Roco went to the tavern and chatted with Kraydon about Ark before entering the warehouse. In an instant, she screamed at New Worlds terrifying realism.

Kyaahhh! What, what is this? The mouse here looks bigger and scarier than a mouse in real life!

The mice who were previously swarming around the warehouse, focused their attention on Roco. Blood had drained from Rocos face, and she quickly whirled around.

I-, I cant! Fight these mice. I, I cant do it! Im not going to do it! Mister Kraydon, I wanna come out! Please open the door!

Just then, Roco knocked over a stack of boxes, which wobbled and collapsed, blocking the door.

Then, a scarlet light flashed in front of Rocos eyes.

You have been attacked by a mouse. Damage 1.However, Roco wasnt even concerned by the damage she had taken.A mouse the size of her forearm came right up to her nose and bared its teeth. Rather than the damage she incurred, this was much more frightening.

With an expression on her face looking like she was on the verge of fainting, she screamed and climbed up the nearby stack of boxes. After frantically panicking, Roco belatedly thought of an escape plan.

Oh, tha-thats right. This is a game. I can just log out. Disconnect!

Game or not, she just wanted to flee the warehouse teeming with mice. However, as a brief message window popped up, even her last hope sputtered away.

You may not log out during combat. Please try again after finishing the battle.

This is ridiculous! It cant be like this! Save me. Aack! Please save me. Wah~ wah~!

Roco bawled her eyes out as she barely managed to push off a mouse crawling up to her with the tip of her foot.

Unfortunately, in New World, there was no one who would save her even if she continually cried for help. In the end, Roco was trapped in the warehouse, unable to log out or escape. And so she wailed and wailed until she eyes became puffy.

How many hours has it been? Her throat was too sore to let out another scream. Then a new message window appeared.

You have learned a new skill. Ladys Wail (Beginner, Active): The wail of a Lady full of sorrows, making even irrational enemy feel guilt. In addition, it will make an ally feel inclined to leap into fire for the sake of the Lady. However, this skill will only trigger when the player feels tremendous fear.

Enemy attack speed, movement speed, and morale decrease by 20% for 30 seconds, and ally attack speed, movement speed, and morale increase by 20% for 30 seconds.

Mana Cost: 20