章節 2: Chapter 2 - Embracing the Odds
"Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it." - Lou Holtz.
Indeed, life is all about decisions we make, and no one can be fully accountable for our choices. Because God is the primary source of wisdom for us, people often claim that our destiny is in our grasp and that we are the only ones who can reshape it. All the players in the game were there by choice, not by compulsion. Thus, whatever happened to them was all pre-determined by their souls, and they didn't have any other options. However, Yeol's decision to enter an unfamiliar realm may have shaped her into a distinct character. Perhaps the person who was far superior to her prior self.
On May 11, 2020, she learned for the first time about the existence of MMORPG games. She looked carefully over the game file's instructions to find something interesting. The details were similar to as displayed below:
"2020's Most Awaited Wuxia MMORPG
Best Simulator For An Eternal Life!
Write stories of Eastern fantasy by twisting the Immortal Destiny!
To farm epic loots, defeat numerous Bosses!
-Acquire various components of distinctive sets
-Add loads of materials to your equipment to improve it.
Free Bidding! For Money, Sell Legendary Weapons!
-Trade with other players for super-rare pieces of equipment.
-Invest in high-quality gear to take the lead in the rankings
100+ cross-server players engaged in intense guild battles!
-Destroy opposing guilds by eliminating every individual within them.
-Take control of every fort and amass the wealth.
Outfits, mounts, wings, and more! Create the perfect Combination!
-Exclusive special effects for armor sets, footsteps, and weaponry
For 1000 players, there are 1001 combinations.
Create your own home to serve as the Eternal Haven. (Soon to Come)
Build your own House as the Eternal Haven! （Coming Soon）
-Decorate your cozy rooms with 100+ different components
-Plant precious herbs and produce mythical potions."
Wuxia (武俠 [ù. ɕjǎ]) - *Note - For those unfamiliar with Wuxia, it is a genre of Chinese fiction that means "martial heroes."
Reading those guidelines, she felt a little giddy at the prospect of interacting with individuals beyond her circle. Yeol nearly forgot about the package her brother had sent and began investigating MMO games and other tactics she was planning to deploy. After almost three hours of inspections, she chose to download the game on her personal computer since she wanted to feel relaxed while playing it on the massive screen. She also discovered that the game is compatible with a VR headset. Most gamers choose VR sets because they provide a more realistic gaming experience. It allows them to walk about while using moves and swords in-game.
After four hours, she roused up from her gaga land as she was interrupted by her father.
"Who delivered this carton, Yeol?" her father wondered.
"It's Jeremy, dad," Yeol said.
"Oh! That youngster never ceases to amaze us. What did he send this year? "Her father exclaimed.
"To be honest, this time the parcel has my name. So it's mine. Well, I'll open it and see what's underneath the pandora's box," Yeol said.
Guess what Yeol discovered when she opened the box. It's a Quest2 VR Headset. The most widely used headset among gamers. But why would her brother send it to her? That was her latest query. She couldn't understand why her brother, who was also a gamer, would send her the set. He might have used that as well. Still, somehow, it was a perfect accessory because she had desired to endeavor immortal destiny with the VR set momentarily. She would have asked her father to do so. But her petition had already been conferred.
"That is the explanation. Why did I get that message? "Yeol said.
"What is the message? young child, "inquired her father
"Nothing to worry about, Father, got a mail from Quest2 congratulating me on my first VR," Yeol replied as he sat on the couch.
"So, go ahead and have fun with your new plaything. I hope you will not be bored now," Yeol's father was delighted.
Yeol was tickled pink by accruing the headset, and she now had everything she desired to test out a new game she had encountered. Yeol ventured on the bandwagon, eager to deploy her first MMO game on her PC and check out her first VR gear. It gave her a surge of adrenaline. Her life could never have been better. Her melancholy and desolation flitted across the air. She plunged into her room and downloaded the game, anxious to embark on her excursion as a novice in the fictional galaxy.
Ready with her headgear, she sat down with controllers in her hand. Miniature triangled shaped regulator fixed perfectly in her tiny hands. Yes, she was a little devil with 154cm in height. She was adorable, despite being somewhat short for a high schooler. Oh, yes! That brings me to remember something. I, your host and ghost, never informed you of her demeanor. Did I?
A bibliophile with short height and long hair, she was well disposed of with those she knew. She will never jibber-jabber in front of alien species. Regardless, when she is at her usual range of familiarity, she never stops talking until your ear bleeds, making her a genuine persona. Life was about books and studies for her, but she had little functional knowledge, which is perhaps why she was constantly craving practical openness. Alright, let's get back to where we left.
The tale begins here. Yeol sat down with the controls and began controlling the graphics in VR. The game she just installed was ready to launch. Every moment of Yeol's anticipation for the game to commence on the VR set was excruciating. Perhaps her internet connection was too sluggish to keep up with her heartbeats. Her pulse was throbbing more rapidly than the internet's speed.
"My heart is beating too quickly because of the excitement as if my life and death were at stake. The sensation of anxiety had been deeply lacking inside me. Install the file already installing indicator is already stalled at 20% for over three seconds "faster," Yeol whine.
Yeol read the guidelines after launching the game and modified the visual settings to HD quality to accommodate her eyesight. After selecting English as her native language, she adjusted some avatar settings as she chose the Priest class from a variety of classes Knight, Warrior, Priest, and Gunner. She couldn't come up with a creative name, to begin with, so she gave her character her first name, "Yeol." Being a non-gamer does affect your inventive thinking, according to my perception. Being a gamer indeed enhances your creative dexterities.
*Lost in the darkness, shedding tears all night, fire spreading throughout the life, a location where no one understands what it's like to leave the world behind. We can be prominent, defeat the adversary, restore our strength, and reclaim our glory. We can defeat the devil if we leave no person behind.* - music lyrics
The game starts with some relaxing music. The lyrics were motivating enough to keep going forward in life. Those lines have complemented by tranquil traditional Chinese flute melody. The soundtrack continued during the initialization process.
"Let's commence my long endeavor. It's time to make a move", Yeol said gleefully.
*Click* to access Yeol's freshly launched server.
*Entering Server 4 - HKT 4*
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System messages popped in front of Yeol's VR gear.
The tale continues....
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