Chapter 1: What the Hell?!
Isaac slowly opened his eyes, his vision gradually coming into focus.
Surrounding him was a dense forest filled with towering trees and unfamiliar underbrush. Sunlight filtered through the needle-like leaves in scattered patches. A gentle breeze swept by, brushing against Isaac's skin and tickling slightly. The air carried the fresh scent of earth and greenery.
If Isaac wasn't fully aware, he'd have thought he wasn't in Celestia: The Eternal Realms, but had somehow been transported to another world for real.
[Welcome to Celestia: The Eternal Realms – First Realm: Mortal Domain!]
The system notification rang out:
[This game offers high freedom and unexpected surprises. Have fun!]
"What the hell?! With this level of immersion, there's no way this game isn't going viral!"
Isaac recalled the game's marketing campaign:
[Built on mature AI and neural link technology, all you need is one helmet to experience 100% realism in a thrilling otherworldly adventure!]
Even someone like Isaac, who wasn't that into gaming, had to admit—this was insane!
The idea of a fully immersive adventure in another world made his blood pump with excitement. "Hell yeah!"