Chapter 92 Virtual Reality
In a meticulously decorated office, a burly man with thick eyebrows sat in a swivel chair, tapping his fingers on the desk while flipping through a thick resume.
There was a knock!
"Come in," The thick-browed man said in a low voice.
"Lucas, I've completed the task you assigned," Will uttered as he delicately opened the door and cautiously entered, standing nervously in front of the desk.
Although it wasn't Will's first time meeting ShadowForge Studios' leader, Lucas, he always felt immense pressure whenever he saw him, making him speak with great caution.
In ShadowForge Studios, other than Jack, Lucas held the most power and prestige. Lucas was also the champion of the Evergreen University combat tournament and a favorite to win the Evergreen City combat tournament. Even Jack had to show him respect. A significant portion of ShadowForge Studios' renown at the university stemmed from Lucas's reputation.
"Sit down and tell me," Lucas said, setting the resume aside and pointing to the leather sofa in front of the desk.
Although Lucas appeared friendly, Will knew that behind his amiable exterior lay a terrifying abyss. Lucas was ruthless; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to keep fighters like David in check.
Will contemplated for a moment and carefully arranged his thoughts, then said, "Lucas, the others have all agreed, but that Tonny is as stubborn as a rock in a latrine—filthy and hard. He absolutely refused to join us and joined a newly established studio called Aether Wing and even said he has no interest in joining a trash studio like ShadowForge Studios."
"Tonny doesn't want to come, does he? And he's joined Aether Wing Studios?" Lucas smiled playfully, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "What's the deal with this Aether Wing Studios? I've never heard of them at school."
"Lucas, Aether Wing Studios was recently founded by a senior, named Eric. I've heard they have nothing yet; they only bought their gaming equipment today. But that guy has money. He offered Tonny a base salary of 20,000 credits a month. He also told me to pass on a message: stop trying to poach members from other studios and focus on your own turf." Will spoke angrily, "Hearing this, I couldn't even stand it. They're just a fledgling studio, yet they dare to challenge and compare themselves to us, ShadowForge Studios. Lucas, why don't I assemble a team and demonstrate our superiority, crushing their arrogance in the process?"
"Eric, huh? That name sounds familiar," Lucas said, frowning slightly as he tried to recall where he'd heard the name. After pondering for a while and being unable to recall, he shook his head and said, "Forget about them. In a few days, the school will host its annual mixer, which is a great opportunity for ShadowForge Studios to rise to prominence. We don't have time to waste on these small studios."
"By the way, organize the new recruits and have them level up quickly. The guilds in the Silvervale City area will soon start competing for the first clear of the twenty-man team dungeon. We must secure the first clear of a level 5 team dungeon."
"Yes, Lucas, don't worry. I'll make sure they reach level 5 quickly," Will assured, patting his chest.
Meanwhile, Eric took Tonny to buy two high-end virtual helmets.
Although virtual reality technology was quite advanced now, standard helmets were made for the masses and were relatively cheap. They offered about 80% virtual reality immersion. High-end virtual helmets, however, offered up to 90% immersion, making the senses in Divine Realms: Legends much sharper. This seemingly small difference could determine the outcome in close battles.
Combat in Divine Realms: Legends was always a matter of life and death. Dying once cost a lot of experience points and skill proficiency, so formal members of large studios were uniformly equipped with high-end virtual helmets.
Previously, Eric couldn't even afford a standard helmet, but now that he had money and couldn't fall behind in this aspect.
Following the purchase of the high-end helmets, Eric located a reputable restaurant and ordered a selection of nutritious meals from their upscale menu. As they ate, he discussed the future development of the studio with Tonny.
This made Tonny feel like he was dreaming.
Divine Realms: Legends had only been open for a little over three days. Not only had the helmet issue been resolved, but Eric also took him to a high-end restaurant to talk about the studio's development.
Even more unbelievably, Eric had unhesitatingly given him a salary of 20,000 credits per month. This was a dream income for many college students. Although Tonny hadn't done much to help Eric yet, he felt deeply moved and a bit guilty. He silently vowed to work harder, even if it meant helping Eric in the slightest way.
Eric and Tonny spent the whole day discussing and planning the studio's future development. They decided to recruit Ezio and others to establish a real studio formally . The following steps were to find an office location and manage equipment purchases."Eric, leave that to me. I'm free during the day anyway, and you're already busy with leveling up and making money. Since I'm majoring in business management, I can put my skills to good use. I guarantee you'll be satisfied," Tonny eagerly volunteered, wanting to start immediately.
"Alright, I'll leave it to you," Eric said with a smile, feeling reassured with Tonny in charge. After they parted ways, Eric sent a message to his parents and transferred them three thousand credits, telling them not to send him any more living expenses as he had found an excellent job and could support himself.
Eric wasn't ready to tell his parents everything yet. If he were to suddenly disclose that he had made over two hundred thousand in just a few days, they might not be able to comprehend it. Thus, he decided to take it slow, gradually increasing the amount of money he sent them so they could accept it more easily.
At 7 PM, after having dinner and drinking a bottle of Grade C Nutrition Serum, Eric put on his newly bought high-end virtual helmet and began his conquest in Divine Realms: Legends.
This time, upon entering Divine Realms: Legends, Eric felt that even the sensation of standing by the large pool was completely different.
The cool breeze, the sound of water falling into the pool, the visible scratches and rust on the steel walls, and the faint smell of machine oil—all these sensations were more vivid. Controlling his body also felt much more accessible.
Eric moved around a bit on the steps, drew his twin swords, and swung them in dazzling patterns. The sword shadows flickered, giving an elusive impression.
"I finally feel like I'm back to my previous life playing Divine Realms: Legends," Eric said, stopping and feeling satisfied with his current state.
In his previous life, Eric had always used a virtual reality pod, which offered over 97% immersion. In Divine Realms: Legends, the level of immersion was so profound that, if it weren't for the presence of various system panels and status indicators, it would be nearly impossible to differentiate it from the real world.
After getting accustomed to his body, Eric decided it was time to search for the Heart of the Titan.
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