Banned

They shouldn't have pissed off a virtual world top player by erasing his character for a highly questionable "violation of game rules"—and taking away his valuable in-game possessions. After returning to the virtual world under a different nickname, an unknown newb puts everything on the line by selecting the most difficult Hardcore mode: a single life that's so easy to lose in the dangerous game world.

The adventures of Dog of the Forgotten Pack continue! Hardcore mode, the future with all its ups and downs, and the struggle to survive in both the real and virtual worlds all await him. With no roof over his head while being hunted by the police, a ruthless corporation, and hitmen, our hero must hide and fight for his life. Every chance he gets, he dives into the virtual world as Dog of the Forgotten Pack, seeking to inch closer to his dream: the tantalizing yet distant treasures of Shadow Kane the Assassin.

By some miracle, Arthur is still alive, despite death tailing him everywhere he goes. With yet another sudden change of location and a new identity, more hitmen are now on our hero's trail . . . Escaping his pursuers in the real world is becoming increasingly difficult, as is finding time to...

The final days of the Newbie Contest in Celestial Blades have arrived and the stakes have never been higher. The Pink Foxes, surprisingly among the favorites, must continually prove their worth as they compete against the best teams on the planet, striving to remain in the top five—or even...