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Why Are All My Chat Group Friends Spin-Off Characters?

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Good news: the Ashen One has been isekai’d. Bad news: it’s Dark Souls 3! Luckily there’s a chat group—except something’s seriously off about his group! Kevin: “What savior warrior? I’m just a working stiff who just moved into the Golden Courtyard.” Doctor: “Holy crap, weren’t there supposed to be girls? Why is the one opening the coffin some mysterious masked guy? Also, stop calling me Rhodes Island’s Doctor—call me a Reunion college student.” Stelle: “Trailblazer? Don’t know her. I’m just a staffer in the Herta Space Station’s maintenance department.” Ashen One: “…What the hell? Why are my chat group buddies all spin-off versions of people? This makes zero sense!” Putting aside whether this bunch can even help him beat Teacher Gundyr… Right now, the four of them are facing a problem of their own: Rainy night. Overpass. Maybach. Staring at the figure ahead—mounted on a tall warhorse— Ashen One: “…This chat group might as well not exist.” But… since we’re here, he’s got no choice but to step up. Let that lunatic riding a horse on the highway learn what it means to be undead! Ashen One: “Do you really think you can kill me?!” ------- Enjoying the story? Support the author and get access to early chapters by joining my Patreon! Find me at My : pat*eon*com/RuneA
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