This was to ensure that students built relationships and did not isolate themselves.
The purpose of it was to address the issue of ostracism.
It worked for me.
Despite being a known pathetic loser in real life, I was a known figure in this server. Yet, no one knew who theGreatOne01 was in real life.
I had made an effort to convert my server friends to real life since we all went to the same academy, but it all ended in failure.
My reputation as the Worst One was much greater than I had imagined.
They hadn't revealed my identity because of the fear of being ostracised like me.
An individual can also have more than one server account. However, growing multiple server accounts was difficult unless one had time on their hands.
Everyone was focusing on improving their strengths and preparing for the following exams, so the only people who could afford this were those with affluent backgrounds willing to pay others to grow their accounts.
However, students of such status had no reason to do so unless they were running some shady deals underground.
Even then, they wouldn't want to risk being exposed.
As such, everyone usually had one account.
I deleted my account and recreated a new one twice. Otherwise, my reputation points would have been in the tens of thousands.
I learnt my mistake and didn't attempt to convert any more of my VR server friends into real life.
I looked at my messages tab. There were five unread messages.
Curious, I clicked on it.
The senders and the reputation points that I had gained from them were revealed along with their messages.
[ Sent by miniman (Reputation: +500) - Hey bro, have you heard? A 20th-ranked swordsman just defeated someone in the top ten! You said that you are in the Magical Swordsman department? Do you have any information regarding the duel between Worst One and Ivory? ]
[ Sent by Queen of Solitude (Reputation: +20) - Do you know what kind of person Ezekiel Zahara is? What are his actual abilities? ]
[ Sent by Iamthegoat (Reputation: +500) - I am sure you have heard of the shocking news spreading across the academy. I want to know if you have any information about the Zahara Clan's heir, the Worst One. I am willing to pay for any genuine information you possess. ]
[ Sent by 3wordmonarch (Reputation: +100) - I know you've heard about the rumour and are curious, but don't. Stay away from The Worst One.
There's a rumour that top-ranked students from Class One and Two are planning something. They're just waiting for Class Three's top rankers to confirm whether the duel with Ivory was genuine or not. Whatever their method... you don't want to be near him when it happens.
Trust me. Don't reply. I won't answer. ]
[ Sent by MistPrincess02 (Reputation: +230) - Hello, I've uncovered some interesting details regarding the Zahara Clan's fourth heir, Ezekiel Zahara. It'll cost 2 merits points. Let me know if you are interested. ]
I read through messages and focused on the fourth with a deep frown.
Cynthia already warned me that I would be a target for my classmates, and I found it understandable when I viewed the sitautation from their perception.
Ivory, a recipient of the Zahara Clan's scholarship, was still a commoner, yet she held the top rank in Class Three.
Milas, who held the previous top rank, came from the Segrum Clan, known for its long lineage of Mages. However, the Segrum Clan was not dedicated to the Magical Swordsman Path, so his position was unacceptable for others with backgrounds filled with a rich history of Magical Swordsmen.
And my rise was an abomination that they couldn't allow to continue.
There were rumours that students in each class were intentionally placed there to prevent troublesome scenarios like this.
I believed it.
After all, what are the chances that Ivory and Milas, who were ranked second and third on the overall entrance exam rankings, were placed in Class Three, and Esther, who ranked first, was placed in Class One?
The top students in Class Three would likely try to use me as a tool to elevate themselves, considering my infamous reputation, or ensure that I fell and never rose again.
Regardless of which they chose, it wasn't going to end well for me.
Just when I thought that my life was looking towards a positive change due to the activation of the Cybernetic Evolution System.
I was already the target of a manhunt.
I will have to be aware of their schemes so I won't be caught off guard.
I shifted my focus to MistPrincess02.
I was curious about what kind of information she had about me.
After some consideration, I sent her a message.
[ Hello, I will pay you 1 merit point for the information. ]
While awaiting a reply, I took the time to respond to the others. Firstly, '3wordmonarch.
[ Thank you for the information, bro. I don't plan on meeting with the Worst One and will definitely keep my distance. ]
Secondly, 'miniman.'
[ I'm sorry. But I don't have any information regarding the duel between the Worst One and Ivory. I barely know either of them. That said, since both are connected to the Zahara Clan, you should ask some of the Zahara descendants or scholarship recipients if you're looking for more details. ]
Third, 'Queen of Solitude'.
[ If you are talking about the Worst One. I am sorry. Neither do I know what kind of person he is or what his abilities are. I haven't communicated with him. And don't plan to do so in the future.
Also, don't look too much into this. I suspect that he cheated in his duel against Ivory. As for how he did so in the presence of two instructors, it is still unknown. ]
The more people knew about my real strength, the more people would pay attention to me and take me seriously.
And with so many targeting me, it meant they would treat me cautiously.
I would no longer have the element of surprise.