Chapter 2 of 10

Chapter 2

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This sentence almost made Leyuan fall on his butt in fright, a chill running up from his feet to his head.

The invitation phrase from the main god space is something that almost no one who reads novels doesn't know, let alone Leyuan, a third-rate writer, who had once written a few infinite flow novels and argued endlessly with countless people on forums about plot bugs and golden fingers.

After regaining his composure, Leyuan carefully examined the page and found that it was indeed an ordinary game introduction page, and his heartbeat slowly returned to normal.

After calming down, Leyuan swallowed and continued reading the game introduction.

An era-defining virtual game, 100% realistic experience, immortality is no longer a dream, dual worlds bring you dual experiences. The outer world—unlimited urban life and entertainment, a 1:2 time ratio gives you double the enjoyment of life. The inner world—an infinite world awaits your exploration, with a maximum 1:50 time ratio, time can no longer hinder your progress. The king of the new world is about to be born, let us meet in "New World."

Below was a global report—

"Developed under the leadership of the UN Security Council and 32 countries, the fully virtual game 'New World' officially began operations on September 1st. 'New World' integrates the latest technological advancements from various countries, replacing traditional keyboards and mice with virtual devices that allow brainwaves to control the game, providing players with a more realistic and exciting experience. The head of 'New World' claims that this has transcended the concept of a game. Players entering the virtual world are not playing a game but experiencing it, personally living through the life within. ... 'New World' has started selling virtual devices today, and the long lines at sales points are beyond the word 'hot.' ... If you like it, be sure to buy a virtual device and enter the game to experience a whole new life."

After reading this introduction, Leyuan's first reaction was that it was definitely an infinite flow gimmick.

Not to mention the 100% virtual reality and super-realistic technology, using technology to completely deceive human senses is something that the current world cannot achieve. The exaggerated 1:50 time ratio is even more unbelievable black technology.

Regardless of whether it's an infinite flow, buy it first—this was Leyuan's second reaction.

Since "they" dared to release this game worldwide, it means they won't let the player base dwindle, and real deaths won't happen in the early stages. If so, why not explore and take the initiative, preparing for any sudden events.

After finishing the game introduction, he immediately switched to the page for purchasing game equipment. After careful study, the equipment was mainly divided into two types.

One is the helmet type, similar to most online game novels, it looks more like an exaggerated motorcycle helmet. The virtual helmet, or virtual game helmet, costs 998. Yes, this high-tech item costs just 998, not 3,000 or 4,000, not 1,000 or 2,000, really just 998, with eight-star, eight-arrow craftsmanship, 99 mainstream functions...

Why does 998 make me think of the advertising slogans from the previous life, Leyuan laughed at himself. However, his expression changed; this high-tech product seemed eager to become popular worldwide, selling life-extension equipment at such a low price. It looks like there's a conspiracy, but Leyuan understood that he was currently insignificant and that considering these things was premature.

The next part of the function description was the key. When running the game, it generates special waves that put the body into a hibernation state, significantly reducing the player's physiological activities. The maximum game time is 7 days, after which the game will automatically disconnect, and players can re-enter after adjusting their physical state. It has a built-in power source, allowing 3 days of gameplay in power-off mode, and an external disturbance mode to constantly remind players...

After reading the introduction, Leyuan decided not to use the game helmet. The maximum time of 7 days means that with a 50x speed-up, you can only stay in the game world for 350 days, less than a year. The advertisement mentions the theme of world exploration, and the time limit is a significant drawback.

The more important reason is that the game helmet looks like the NERvGear from "Sword Art Online" (a boxing headgear that covers the head). Just thinking about wearing such a helmet made Leyuan's skin crawl.

The second type is the game pod, which looks like a highly technological coffin. It comes in a standard silver model and a luxurious gold model. The functions are basically the same as the game helmet, except for a more comfortable environment during gameplay and an extended maximum game time of 3 months. The standard model has a 1-month battery life, while the luxury model has a 3-month battery life.

After carefully comparing the two, Leyuan chose the standard model. First, the luxury model was more expensive, and in terms of cost-effectiveness, the standard model was better. Second, the battery life wasn't a big issue; even if a major disaster caused a power outage, 1 month was enough.

After making up his mind, he called the customer service number, and a soft female voice answered.

"Hello, this is 'New World' customer service 7728. How can I assist you?"

Leyuan was clearly stunned by the soft voice, which made his heart, that of a seasoned otaku, tremble. After a 3-second daze, he stammered.

"Um, um, I want to ask about purchasing the game equipment. Can the game pod be delivered to my door?"

"Of course, there's a dedicated order page on the game's official website. We have distribution centers in major cities across the country, supporting online payment and door-to-door delivery, and we will arrange for professionals to install and maintain the equipment."

Leyuan then asked a crucial question.

"Is the delivery time guaranteed? It won't be too slow, right?"

"Please rest assured, our designated personnel will deliver the equipment to you within 24 hours of receiving your order, ensuring you can start playing without delay."

After asking about the order details, Leyuan hung up the phone and followed the steps provided by the customer service to place the order online.

Looking at the time, he saw that it was still a while before lunch, and Leyuan suddenly lost interest in staying in the house. He decided to go on a shopping spree before the equipment arrived to avoid frequent outings later.

When Leyuan returned home with a large number of bags, he saw several men in uniform standing at his door, with a large package next to them, delivering the game equipment.

"Hello, are you here to deliver the 'New World' game equipment? That was really fast!" Leyuan couldn't help but marvel at the speed of delivery.

"It's our duty to serve customers, and it's rare to see someone buy a game pod. Game helmets are more popular due to their low cost and portability."

Leyuan chatted with the 'New World' staff while welcoming them into his house. In less than 30 minutes, they had assembled the game pod, and during this time, Leyuan subtly asked them about 'New World.'

Unfortunately, they knew nothing about the game's actual content. All game information was completely confidential, and players had to explore it themselves, making it very mysterious.

After the 'New World' installation staff left, Leyuan excitedly tried lying in the game pod, but the game interface only showed, "Hello, welcome to the 'New World.' The game is not yet open. Time until game opening: 54 days, 17 hours, 36 minutes, and XX seconds."

Despite this, Leyuan was still elated, after all, this was the legendary "virtual reality game."

With Leyuan's excitement, the time finally came for 'New World' to open.

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