69 Prelude of Trouble (1/2)

Due to the maintenance of the patch, all players of Alternate World are forced to log out. Since the maintenance will last until tomorrow in the afternoon, I have plenty of time to do things for my life.

After taking dinner, washing the plates, and having a shower, I returned to my room and boot up my computer. Although its already midnight, I still don't feel that sleepy and I am quite sure the people on the internet are all lively and chaotic.

Checking my mails for important things, I realized that the bills are piling up and since its about time for payments, the bills have sent their notice of bills and the amount we need to pay. If it was back then in the past timeline, I would have to work and grind hard in the game just to earn enough money to pay the bills. It looks like my job for tomorrow will be about paying bills.

Without much difference to the rest of the mails, I browsed the Alternate World's website and chat group forums. Seeing the thumbnails of videos posted on the website, it was quite clear that I caught the sight of every player. My wolf mask suddenly became too iconic to everyone.

I may be trying to be low key, but that doesn't mean I can avoid it. With my actions, I am quite sure that players are going to keep their eyes on me. But without knowing my real name due to the effect of the mask, it would take them a lot of time to know me fully. It is enough as long as my real identity in real life will not be revealed.

There were also the cases around the claims of Kazuki in the game's gossip corner. Due to him publicizing his actions and failing to do it, the players now look at him with doubts. The controversy around the failure of teamwork to the other guild members that were caught in the tape was also a very hot topic that I bet Kazuki is fuming in anger right now knowing his behavior.

Without anything new aside from the patch's notes for the update on the game, I turned off my computer and turn in for the day.

...

The next day, I was awoken by the sound of the ringing phone blaring loudly that the sound pierced to my room. I scratched my head as I hurry towards the phone and picked it up.

”Hello? Tsukasa Residence.”

”Manato, it's me, your mother has now awakened from her coma! She is currently being checked by the doctor right now,” Father's voice welcomed my ears as soon as I put my ear into the phone's receiver. I can tell from his voice his joy on Mother's awakening.

”Really? Is she in a stable state now?” I asked.

”I think so. The doctor has yet to give me any status yet but based on what I see, she is now recuperating.”

”Today might not be a good idea, son. Your mother is still trying to regain her control in her body and she still can barely move so I think you can talk to her tomorrow once she is now able to recuperate a significant amount of rest,” Father said.