Kaelen sat in a room bathed in the cool blue glow of his terminal. Unlike the "ghost-runners" who cycled through dozens of identities to escape their failures, Kaelen poured every win, every scrap of experience, and every scar into a single avatar. He never used exploits or shortcuts. Legacy: His gear was earned through high-stakes contracts.

Kaelen didn't stay for the cheers. He logged out, his one and only account still standing, his "Legit" status untouched. In a world of infinite copies, being the best meant being the only one who didn't need a backup. If you'd like to , tell me:

Should the ? (e.g., real-world consequences, financial ruin)

As Null’s data dissipated, the server broadcasted a final message: AUTHENTICITY VERIFIED.