Chapter 32: Joining the Division
After touring all the other floors, Victor finally brought him to the one Adyr had been most curious about: the floor where the game devices were kept.
The equipment here was nothing like the game helmet Adyr had been using. In fact, these were not helmets at all. They were full game pods.
The entire floor was lined with rows of large pods, each one identical in size and shape, looking almost like coffins.
Victor approached one of them and began introducing.
"As you can see, these are completely different from the usual game helmets. And to be honest, they're not designed to enhance the gameplay experience. Though you've probably already noticed, the game feels real enough as it is."
He chuckled and continued. "The real purpose here is to maximize uninterrupted play time. With these pods, you can stay connected to the game for a full 24 hours straight.
Each pod monitors your vital functions. While you're logged in, a medical researcher and a doctor will be assigned to track your condition in real time. That way, you can play as long as you want without worrying about a thing."
"So they're really eager for us to play the game, huh?" Adyr said, raising an eyebrow.
Victor let out a sigh. "Yeah. As far as I understand, what they want from us is simple. Play the game, and collect whatever information we can for them."
"Are these active now?" Adyr asked.
"Yes, but you'll need to connect your own game helmet first. Once it's linked to a pod, it'll be fully configured for your use," he replied.