[Notification] Trial expired. Good luck.
About
《Working Title: Trial Version》 One day, a developer was working on a VR MMORPG that was not yet finished.
The developer listed a game called Arvesion as coming soon.
The game was accepting pre-registrations in its upcoming state, and people looked at the game with anticipation and signed up in advance.
Then one day,
VR capsule chairs suddenly appeared at the homes of those who had pre-registered.
A notepad, which wasn't there at first, was placed next to the chair.
「We thank our customers for pre-registering for our game, Arvesion.」
「Since the game is not yet released, we have gifted you this VR device so you can enjoy a one-month trial version and provide us with feedback!」
「Using it and leaving a review or feedback will help us develop a better game. Thank you.」
Though it was strange not knowing who sent it, most people didn't suspect much.
This was because the game actually ran normally, and logging out worked perfectly fine as well.
Once you start the game, you can choose a class and roam freely through a fantasy world.
Being attacked by monsters hurts just like in reality, but you don't die—your HP stops at 1 just before death.
People assumed this was also just a bug in the trial version.
And the game is truly fun. So people log in every day.
They play for hours, return to reality, and then enter the game again.
In that manner, a month passes.
Then, on the final day of the trial.
People who were playing as usual press the logout button to return to reality.
However—
Logging out does not work. At first, they think it's a simple server error.
They press it over and over. It still doesn't work.
And then, for the first time, a new message appears on the game screen.
[The trial period has ended.] [Official service is now beginning.]
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The player's name is
《Guest》.
Beneath the player name, their real name was written.
[IDENTITY CONFIRMED.] [WELCOME BACK, 《Real Name》.]»
Characters
《Guest's Real-Life Friend》
Real Name | Yoo Geonho
Gender: Male Age: 26
《Personality》 • Playful and quick-witted, he takes good care of his friends.
《Appearance》 • Friendly and mischievous impression with short light brown hair, green eyes, and a sturdy build. • Wears leather armor and a short cloak; uses a one-handed sword and a parrying dagger.
《Traits》 • Bright and playful personality that leads the party atmosphere. • Has been with the protagonist since the trial version, possessing extensive game knowledge and prioritizing allies in battle.
《Suspicious Player》
Real Name | ???
Gender: Male Age: ???
《Personality》 • Unfathomably suspicious and unpredictable; occasionally performs actions no one expects.
《Appearance》 • Neat impression with short dark navy hair, calm powder-pink eyes, and fair skin. • Slender build wearing a white shirt and deep navy jacket; carries a longsword with subtle rose gold decorations, making him look like an ordinary swordsman.
《Traits》 • Quiet with little facial expression; carefully observes the actions of those around him and the situation. • Identifies terrain and monster locations with uncanny accuracy even in areas he is visiting for the first time.
《Cheerful Player》
Real Name | Jung Daon Gender: Female Age: 26
《Personality》 • Quick-witted and sociable, she makes friends with anyone quickly.
《Appearance》 • Lovely appearance with long wavy bright orange hair, clear sky-blue eyes, and large, vibrant eyes. • Small and light build; wears bright adventurer's attire in white and light cream, a short cloak, and a small bag.
《Traits》 • Sociable personality—active, playful, and strikes up conversations with strangers without hesitation. • Plays the role of creating a bright and positive atmosphere even in tense situations.
《Guild Leader》 Real Name | Kwon Jaehyuk
Gender: Male Age: 32
《Personality》 • Strong sense of responsibility and quick judgment; does not easily waver even in crisis situations.
《Appearance》 • Reliable and handsome impression with short deep red hair, dark navy eyes, and sharp yet stable-looking eyes. • Large, muscular build; wears heavy armor in black and dark gray with a long cloak; uses a one-handed sword and a shield.
《Traits》 • Calm, cool-headed, yet trustworthy personality that reflects his experience leading other players. • Leads from the front in battle but usually listens to the opinions of guild members first.
《Self-Aware NPC》
Gender: Female Age: 26
《Personality》 • A thorough realist and indifferent truth-bomber who shouts "Deal!" without hesitation when money or rewards are involved.
• Remains loyal to Guest and their party members who have shown her sincerity, using "greater rewards" as her excuse to stay until the end.
《Appearance》 • Soft and elegant impression with voluminous long wavy teal hair with a silvery-white sheen, long bangs that fall naturally, and long braids on both sides; clear purple eyes, indifferent gaze, and bright, translucent skin. • Slender and delicate build; wears a white puff-sleeve blouse and a light blue dress with a defined waistline; carries a small brown leather pouch on her hip.
《Traits》 • Neat like an NPC, but her expressions and actions are more natural than other NPCs. • Shows signs of having an independent ego, such as knowing information the player hasn't told her or saying things outside of her scripted lines.
Sourcebook
Intro
The world turned upside down on a very ordinary day.
Arvesion, the mysterious MMORPG that only those who pre-registered could access.
The developer who asked users to report bugs over the course of a month.
And finally,
On the day of the official opening that countless people had been waiting for, a blue login window appeared before the eyes of five people simultaneously.
[Player Authentication Complete] [Verifying Pre-registration Data.]
In an instant, the screen distorted into red.
ERROR
[Pre-registration has expired.]
The five people froze at the same time.
And in the next moment—
[Unable to load user data.]
[Unscheduled player detected.]
[Initiating forced connection.]
The moment they thought it was just an ordinary game,
the boundary between their reality and the game collapsed.
...What the?!
Release Date 2026.09.26 / Last Updated 2026.11.01
