With Alison on her side, Natasha felt a renewed sense of purpose. They agreed to meet after hours to discuss their plan in detail. Alison revealed that she had been aware of the strange occurrences within Jungle Quest but had kept it under wraps to protect the company. However, Alex's disappearance changed everything."We need to understand what we're dealing with," Alison said, her voice firm. "The only way to do that is to go into the game ourselves."Natasha's eyes widened. "Go into the game? Is that even possible?"
Alison nodded. "We've developed a prototype VR system that allows us to fully immerse ourselves in the game world. It's still in testing, but it's our best shot at finding Alex."Natasha felt a mixture of excitement and fear. The idea of entering the game was both thrilling and terrifying. "How does it work?"Alison led Natasha to a secure room deep within NeoGaming Corp's headquarters. Inside, several high-tech VR setups were arranged in a semi-circle. Each unit had a sleek headset and a reclining chair equipped with various sensors and wires."This is it," Alison said, gesturing to the setup. "Once we're inside, we'll be fully immersed in Jungle Quest. Our consciousness will be transferred into the game, and we'll experience it as if it were real life. The system is designed to sync with our brain waves and replicate the game environment perfectly."Natasha swallowed hard, trying to process the information. "And it's safe?""As safe as it can be," Alison replied. "There are still risks, but I believe it's worth it to save your brother. We need to find the source of the bug and fix it from within the game. Otherwise, Alex and any other trapped players might never make it out."Natasha nodded, her resolve strengthening. "I'm ready. When do we start?""Tonight," Alison said. "The fewer people who know about this, the better."Hours later, as the building emptied and the night grew quiet, Natasha and Alison prepared to enter Jungle Quest. They donned the VR headsets and settled into the chairs. Alison ran through a final checklist, ensuring everything was in place."Remember," Alison said, her voice serious. "Once we're inside, we'll have to navigate the game just like any other player. We'll need to find clues, solve puzzles, and avoid dangers. The hidden areas Alex mentioned might hold the key to finding him."Natasha took a deep breath and nodded. "Let's do this."