In the universe of Golden World, there are a total of 200,000 people signed in currently. Shelby was at the main vendor and said, "How you doing today?"

The vendor answered, "It seems that everyone is starting to appear."

Shelby heard that and said, "Then let's make this quick then."

The vendor smiled and said, "You came for the Legendary of the Day, correct?"

Shelby answered, "Yep."

He put the Gold on the counter and then the vendor handed him the Legendary of the Day and said, "There you go."

Shelby put it away and said, "Thank you."

The vendor said, "No problem. Nice doing business with you."

Shelby disappeared and appeared in the middle of the group and said, "Just in time, too."

Every one of the 200,000 players appeared and then asked, "What is going on here? Why aren't we capable of logging out? What is this? This isn't Sword Art Online."

Shelby sighed and said, "Of course it isn't. It seems that the Administrator of the game is keeping us in here just like Sword Art Online."

The Administrator started to appear and then everyone asked, "What is that? It looks like blood."

Shelby said, "Not again."

Everyone heard that and asked, "What's wrong?"

Shelby answered, "It's the Administrator. Why again? This is going to be my second time getting stuck in a goddamn game."

Everyone heard that and then said, "You were one of the survivors of Sword Art Online."

Shelby answered, "Yes I was."

The Administrator appeared and said, "Welcome to Golden World. Right now, you are at the very beginning of the game. Some of you might be wondering why you are trapped inside of this game. OK, all of you might be wondering why. Well, it's a simple test, that's all. And you Sword Art Online survivor will regret this."

Shelby said, "Oh, is that so?"

The Administrator said, "There is no error in your Nerve Gear. I just trapped you in here for eternity. If you can defeat the final boss, you may go back to the real world. You already know what happens when you die, right survivor?"

They looked at him and Shelby asked, "Why are you making me remember my past dammit?"

He answered, "You don't need to know that. Anyone in your house turns your Nerve Gear off, you will die. You die in this game, you will die in the real world. Death is imminent."

Shelby yelled, "Who are you?"

Everyone heard that and then the vendor said, "Hm, he seems to be pissed."

The Administrator said, "Calm down, survivor. Let's just say that I'm your former enemy."

Everyone heard that and then Shelby was about to take out his card, but then stopped himself from attacking him and the Administrator said, "Smart move. If you did attack me, I would have killed you with an instant and you will no longer exist in the real world."

Everyone heard that and Shelby said, "You gotta be kidding me."

Everyone looked at Shelby and Shelby walked toward a wall and headbutted it and roared and said, "I'm going to find you and kill you."

He said, "I'll be looking forward to it. That is all. Enjoy your new lives in this game."

Shelby grinned and walked away with anger and the vendor saw that and then George grabbed his arm and asked, "Are you ok?"

Shelby answered, "No, I'm not ok. I'm trapped in another game yet again. This is bullshit."

George said, "Hell, if you need anything, just ask me man. I'm George, by the way."

Shelby said, "I'm Shelby. You a Beta Tester?"

George answered, "Yes. But I don't think that I'm as good as you."

Shelby laughed and said, "Follow me. We're going to rest for the day and tomorrow we're going to clear the boss room."

George said, "Understood."

They walked to an inn and then said, "A room for two."

The innkeeper asked, "Are you two lovers?"

Shelby answered, "Nah, we're just new friends. Because we're trapped in this world now."

The innkeeper said, "Go on. Room 205."

They said, "Thank you."

Shelby paid her and said, "That's just for one night."

The innkeeper said, "Alright."

They walked up the stairs and then walked down the narrow hallways of the building. They appeared in front of Room 205 and then George opened the door and then Shelby laid down and then George said, "We should get a good night sleep."

Shelby said, "I know."

They closed their eyes and then 50 minutes later, Shelby opened his eyes and opened his menu and put his cards into his storage box and then closed it and closed his eyes and smiled and the next morning back in the real world, Kirigaya Kazuto knocked on Thomas' door and waited. His younger sister opened the door with tears in her eyes and Kirigaya asked, "What's wrong Chelsea?"

Chelsea Grapes answered, "Thomas is trapped in another game."

Kirigaya heard that and asked, "Do you really mean it? That he's actually trapped inside of another game."

Chelsea answered, "Yes. He sent a message through the Nerve Gear."

Kirigaya said, "My god."

Chelsea said, "It said 'Don't try to get me out of here. This game is more dangerous than Sword Art Online. This Administrator will kill anyone when he wants to. I don't plan on dying in this game. So bring me to the hospital. I love you, Chelsea. And I'm sorry.' That is what he sent to me."

Kirigaya asked, "Where is he?"

Chelsea answered, "In his room. I called the hospital just about 10 minutes ago. They should be here in about 5 minutes."

Kirigaya asked, "What game is he playing?"

Chelsea answered, "Golden World. It's a VRCCG."

Kirigaya said, "A Virtual Reality Collectible Card Game."

Chelsea said, "Yes, brother is interested in that stuff. He loves collecting the cards."

Kirigaya asked, "Do you mind if I see him before he leaves?"

Chelsea answered, "Go ahead. He would like to see you."

Kirigaya walked toward his room and then Chelsea said, "Huh."

Kirigaya asked, "What's wrong?"

Chelsea answered, "Look at the news. He's got a tv in his room."

Kirigaya turned the tv on and then the reporter said, "Yesterday, the release of Golden World went wrong, just like Sword Art Online. But this time, we got a report from the Grapes Family that there are a total of 200,000 players trapped inside and her brother, Thomas Grapes is trapped inside. He is also one of the survivors of Sword Art Online. But somehow, Thomas' sister got info that this game is a lot more dangerous than Sword Art Online. So do not unplug the Nerve Gear. You will kill them."

Kirigaya heard that and the medics appeared and then rang the doorbell and Chelsea appeared and opened the door and said, "You are the medics, correct?"

They answered, "Yes. The player."

Chelsea said, "Thomas is back there."

They heard that and said, "As in the survivor."

Chelsea answered, "Yes."

They charged forward and then appeared in his room and put him on the stretcher and asked, "How bad is it?"

Kirigaya answered, "2000 times worse than Sword Art Online."

They heard that and grinned and then Kirigaya said, "Golden World, huh. I need to go."

Chelsea said, "Kirigaya, don't leave me alone."

Kirigaya smiled and said, "Follow me then. Medics, please take care of Thomas for us."

They said, "We understand."

Kirigaya took her to Dicey Cafe and said, "Welcome to our hideout, where we survivors of SAO hang out."

Chelsea heard that and then Kirigaya opened the door and they walked in and then Asuna Yuuki asked, "How was your visit with, Thomas?"

Chelsea started crying again and Kirigaya said, "Please don't cry."

Asuna asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

Kirigaya said, "Turn the news on."

Andrew Gilbert Mills heard that and did and then the reporter said, "Yesterday, the release of Golden World went wrong, just like Sword Art Online. But this time, we got a report from the Grapes Family that there are a total of 200,000 players trapped inside and her brother, Thomas Grapes is trapped inside. He is also one of the survivors of Sword Art Online. But somehow, Thomas' sister got info that this game is a lot more dangerous than Sword Art Online. So do not unplug the Nerve Gear. You will kill them."

Andrew said, "My god. 200,000 people are trapped in the game."

Asuna said, "And Thomas is one of them. I'm so sorry, Chelsea."

Chelsea looked at Kirigaya and held his shirt and Kirigaya smiled and said, "Why don't you stay here for awhile?"

Everyone agreed and then Andrew said, "But Golden World was going to be a top seller. Why would the Administrator give that up?"

Kirigaya answered, "He was a survivor of SAO like us. And all we know is that whoever this person is despises him. And knew that he loved card games. So he created a card game to bring him into the world and kill him."

Asuna said, "I don't believe it. Who would want to kill him? He's such a good man."

Kirigaya said, "Well, he is one of the Beta Testers, like me. He gets every VR game before it comes out. He works for each company to give feedback. Just like me. This ain't looking good. It's 2000 times worse then SAO."

Chelsea asked, "Is there anything that we can do?"

Kirigaya heard that and Chelsea said, "If Thomas sent us messages from inside the game. Can't we send messages to him as well?"

Kirigaya answered, "No. Not possible. We can't interfere with the Nerve Gear. It will kill him."

Andrew heard that and then said, "This is screwed up."

Asuna nodded and Chelsea said, "So there is nothing that we can do."

Kirigaya said, "I'm afraid not. We just need to have faith in him."

Andrew said, "It might take him awhile to complete the game. The world is massive. Wait no, the universe is massive. It's more than one world. We might be waiting a long time."

Chelsea sighed and said, "But at least that message saved lives."

Kirigaya said, "See, you helped out."

Chelsea heard that and said, "I did?"

Asuna answered, "Yes. You gave information to whomever and the news reported it out there so no one would have to die."

Chelsea smiled and then Kirigaya patted her head and said, "Don't worry, knowing Thomas, he'll be fine."

Chelsea started purring like a cat and then Kirigaya screeched and asked, "Are you a damn cat?"

Everyone laughed and then back in the game. Shelby woke up and saw George looking through his stuff and then said, "You are looking for my cards."

George heard that and looked at him and started running away and Shelby said, "Running away was a smart move."

He walked out of his room and handed her the keys to room 205 and said, "Here you go."

She said, "Thank you."

Shelby walked away and said, "To the meeting."