Unholy Player

After finishing up in his room, Adyr found a clean white set of pajamas and a pair of crocs in the wardrobe, along with a note that read, Wear me before heading to the playroom. He put them on and stepped outside.

The corridors weren't completely empty—some of the other players seemed to have left their rooms as well, heading toward the playroom.

When he reached the elevator, he saw that they were busy due to the increased traffic. Fortunately, there were four of them, and they moved quickly. He didn't have to wait long before getting in with a few others and heading up one floor.

The playroom was even more crowded. Besides the players, there were several people in suits, nurse uniforms, and medical coats moving around the area.

Things looked different from yesterday. The construction crew had clearly finished the final touches. When Adyr first saw the room, the game pods were lined up like coffins. Now, the entire space resembled a row of office rooms, each separated by transparent glass. Inside every room, there was a game pod and a few medical devices. It felt more like a hospital wing, though not quite as sterile or uncomfortable.

Walking alongside the small group from the elevator, Adyr moved through the corridor until he found the room with his ID displayed on the glass.

Inside were two people waiting—a middle-aged man in a lab coat and a young woman in a nurse's uniform. They both stood up as he entered.

"Mr. Adyr, we've been expecting you," the man said with a smile, offering a handshake.

Adyr shook his hand. "Hello."

"I'm Eliot Vance, and this is my assistant, Nina. We've been assigned to monitor your health during your game activities," the doctor said politely, keeping a professional tone.

Adyr didn't sense anything off about them. They seemed to be genuinely there to help. Still, something about being monitored like this made him uneasy.