Varian Cherry was a professional poacher who had entered the Greed Island game through a twist of fate.
Like the vast majority of players, he had initially been filled with curiosity and excitement about the game. But as time passed, being unable to leave the game began to drive him mad with despair.
In the end—
He could only give up struggling and turn to finding ways to improve his circumstances in the game world.
Theft, robbery, deception...
Whatever worked, as long as he could get cards!
Morality and kindness were worth less than even an F-rank card in this game world!
While moving through this forest, Varian heard commotion coming from the distant coastline.
Realizing that players were fighting by the coast, Varian hesitated for a moment before deciding to go over and assess the situation.
Maybe he could reap the benefits while the others fought?
Thus, after stepping out from behind a patch of bushes, he saw Moyu and Biscuit standing beneath the faint light.
"Hm?"
Varian's heart jolted, and he hurriedly raised his ring-wearing right hand.
"Book!"
As the command fell, the ring embedded with three gems released a puff of white smoke like a genie's lamp. A slightly thick book instantly emerged from the smoke and floated before Varian.
This Card Book was the game item Greed Island players used to store and use cards, as well as a weapon for conflicts between players.
Here, the effects of cards were absolute.
Whichever side revealed a spell card first would gain the advantage.
Therefore—
When one saw an opposing player summon a Card Book, one had to immediately summon one as well and prepare to counter them. This was the most basic common sense of the game.
Yet after summoning his Card Book, Varian saw that Moyu