[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons":3,"chapter-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1650470,2114,"Chapter 11 Global Announcement","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>[An announcement will be made to all beta players.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"a global announcement to all players? That's tricky.\" He thought, as a frown formed on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Would you like to reveal your name?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes\u002Fno]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"phew, almost thought I was done for a second there,\" He wiped, a nonexistent sweat bead from his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Arthur selected, without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have enough power in the real world, and nor did he have enough power in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's too risky, especially since the people I trade with will see my name.\" He muttered silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Global Announcement!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attention to all players!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Player **** has discovered the first secret realm in armageddon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A secret realm?\" said a man, with red hair as he fought against a few level 4 monsters alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere far away from Arthur, a woman with silver hair opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting.\" She muttered, as a smirk formed on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful ocean eyes slowly closed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur felt the familiar feeling of teleportation as the cave faded away, replaced by the shadowed, dense growth of an ancient forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this place,\" He thought, glancing at the trees around him stretched high, their branches twisted and scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was barely any light let through due to the dense trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around uneasily, the forest was very strange. Every so often, he could hear faint sounds of screaming or crying in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...damn it, I'm already regretting coming here,\" he muttered, feeling a shiver crawl up his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place had a vibe he did not like at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does it feel so… creepy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a steadying breath, determined not to let the eerie atmosphere get to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come on, Arthur, you can't always remain weak,' he thought, clenching his fists. \"I need to get stronger,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave his cheeks a light slap with both hands, as if to shake off the unease, and forced himself to focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his relief, Hank and Neko were still by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank sat alert on his shoulder, his eyes scanning the trees with a hawk's sharp focus, while Neko walked along at her own pace, her nonchalant expression back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they moved deeper into the forest, a faint noise drifted through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Crrreeak…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stopped in his tracks, glancing around for the source of the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What… what are those noises?\" he whispered, casting a quick glance at Neko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, she'd have some idea—after all, she was the one who led him here in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Neko merely looked up at him, unimpressed, her gaze dismissive as she resumed her casual stroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He buried his face in his hands, his palms pressing against his eyes as if to block out the absurdity before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great. Perfect time to go back to acting like you don't care,\" he muttered, rubbing his forehead. \"Thanks a lot, Neko.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small rustling sound caught his attention next, like leaves brushing against each other in a soft, persistent whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly turned around his dagger in hand ready for an altercation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for a while, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shhhh…shhhhh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so faint that he almost missed it, but there it was again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise seemed to come from somewhere just ahead of him, as though something or someone was whispering through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched by something but he didn't know what or where it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, this place is seriously messed up,\" he muttered, gripping his dagger closer to his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest around him seemed almost alive, the shadows seemed to move in ways that made him question his own senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I hallucinating?\" He thought as he could've sworn he saw a shadow move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold breeze suddenly travelled towards them, sending chills down his spine as it rustled the leaves above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...scrratch…scrape…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank let out a sharp shriek, alerting Arthur to move off to their left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur squinted, but all he could make out were the vague shapes of tree branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hank stay on alert, alright?\" Arthur said, his voice heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank gave a low shriek in response, his eyes scanning their surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked down at Neko, who was now sitting calmly, staring straight into the dark expanse ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...creeeeak…snap…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sound echoed again from behind, making him turn around quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he turned around...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is nothing there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, this must be a ghost playing games with me,\" He muttered in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just show up and fight, stop playing these petty tricks,\" He spat out, glancing around in slight fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the slight fear, he took a deep breath and continued, his footsteps crunching softly on tree branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was uneven, littered with decaying leaves and vines that seemed to move slightly with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur gritted his teeth, doing his best to shake off the anxiety creeping up his spine. \"This place feels like it's testing me,\" he murmured. \"But I can't turn back... it's too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hank and Arthur walked around vigilant for any sound, or movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neko had resumed her leisurely stride, occasionally glancing back as if checking to make sure Arthur was following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What lies deeper in this place?' he thought, glancing into the darkness of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked into the forest, Hank suddenly shrieked and attacked a shadow of a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-6HP\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hank?\" Arthur got confused, seeing his summon attacking a shadow but his face later showed a shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-The shadow moved??\" He thought, not believing what he was looking at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's really moving, the shadow is moving.\" He said, rubbing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Hank attacked the shadow, Arthur was able to see the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shadow Slave]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Health Points: 40\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical Damage: 11\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Details:] A slave long forgotten in the realms of the vast universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the shadow information provided by the system, he frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow slave... really?\" He muttered, \"I mean that's cool, especially since it's quite sunless here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like I will be committing a horrendous act that many will hate,\" He thought, as a smirk appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to level up, Hank you ready?\" He said as he charged in at the shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have slain a Shadow Slave]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Magic wand (Uncommon) has been dropped]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, so there are new item drops in this area. Interesting,\" He said, as he placed the magic wand in the backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" He gestured for Hank, as he continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, he met with a few more Shadow Slaves that he beat with Hank without any issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\" He said examining the narrow path, that was in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I have no option but to get in since I can't go back anyway,\" He shook his head and entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur continued down the narrow path, pushing branches aside and stepping carefully over roots that were embedded in the soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest around him was silent and eerie, its shadows swallowing every atom of light that dared to filter through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel an odd, oppressive aura in the air, it was like an invisible hand on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for what felt like an eternity, he stopped, frowning as he scanned his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Something feels off…' He thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't place it at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything looked as it had ten minutes ago—the same trees, the same silence, the same strange feeling of being watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, something is definitely wrong,\" He muttered, as he checked his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly took out his dagger and marked a tree on his right with an 'X' shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After marking it, he continued walking and 10 minutes later he was still walking and everything felt the same yet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't be at the same place, I haven't seen the mark at all,\" He thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although everything pointed to him being in the same place as before, the mark he placed on the tree wasn't there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" He thought, when something suddenly clicked in his mind glancing at the trees next to him\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight frown, Arthur reached into his inventory and pulled out a [Stone Sword (Uncommon)] he didn't care much about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crouching down, he placed it on the forest floor and marked the nearby tree with a quick scratch from his dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's see what's going on here,\" he muttered to himself, glancing at Hank, who had settled on a branch above him, and Neko, who was busy licking her paws a few steps behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved forward, letting his feet carry him down the path once more, his senses on high alert as every fibre of his body was alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked, counting each step and second in his mind, focusing on every twist and turn of the forest trail, determined to make some progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes passed, and Arthur felt the ground level off as he approached a clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he looked down at the forest floor, his heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, lying on the ground, was the [Stone Sword] he'd placed earlier, and the scratch on the nearby tree he had made was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no… this isn't good,\" he muttered, horror creeping in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt down, his knees touching the forest ground as his fingers hovered over the [Stone Sword] as if it might vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd been walking in circles—no, it was worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, he'd been walking forward for ten minutes, only to end up exactly where he'd started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind reeled, racing through possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is this some kind of illusion? Or… a trap?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur gritted his teeth, unwilling to accept that he was trapped so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, determination hardening on his features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's try this again,\" he said, scanning the trees with a keener eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he pulled a piece of bark from a nearby tree and dropped it onto the path, marking it with an X.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded to himself and moved forward again, making sure to remember each detail of his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He counted his steps and timed himself again, glancing back occasionally to reassure himself that he was moving farther away from the marking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, Arthur paused and looked down at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marked bark was gone, not lying on the path next to the [Stone Sword].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! What's going on?\" Arthur muttered, his frustration increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kicked some soil away in anger, but it only thudded softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank, sensing his distress, let out a soft shriek, but even his reassuring presence couldn't quell the unsettling feeling crawling up Arthur's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>",1775,"2026-06-06T12:00:35.877Z",1,"novelbin.me","05b218e1f99087201a34532866745130de3575ab93ea388cceedd0421936a039","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-12","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-10",601,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fonline-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-cover.jpg"]