章 34: Masked man

In the blink of a digital transition, the luminous white expanse dissipated like morning mist, revealing a transformed Jack that seemed to have seamlessly transcended the boundary between his imagination and the virtual realm. His avatar, meticulously customized, manifested in exquisite detail, each feature an echo of the careful decisions he had made during the design process.

As Jack absorbed the astonishing fidelity of his virtual incarnation, a profound realization permeated his consciousness: 'I've become the living embodiment of my design.' A sense of awe and connection to this pixelated alter ego coursed through him, blurring the lines between the tangible and the simulated. Eager to set the stage for the impending match, Jack initiated the sequence, and an ethereal countdown reverberated through the digital domain.