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December 4th, 2022. We had finally cleared the 1st Floor.

But over two thousand people had already died.

I'd escaped reality, only to end up somewhere far crueler.

Some people had already given up on clearing the game. Some...couldn't take it anymore, and chose to end things themselves.

But I can't give up. I can't abandon those who are suffering.

I want to help them, to protect them—but I'm not strong enough.

It takes everything I have just to survive... I can't do this alone.

I need allies—friends who will face these hardships with me and fight.

Surely then, there will be a way forward.