{ Gotten cheats }
{ Cheats will be revealed when host entered a game }
"Oh wow, this is just getting fun," Michael thought, a smirk playing on his lips. He turned to the AI. "Show me my game profile."
< getting profile >
< Name: Supreme >
< Level: 1 >
< Rank: Bronze medal 1 star >
< Strength: 1,000, LOCK >
< Agility: 500, LOCK >
< Endurance: 500, LOCK >
< Game played: 0 >
< Skill: None >
< Guild: None >
< Owned weapon: None >
"Let's play a game. I need to unlock all these stats. In my past life, we played a game known as 'Island Survival,' which was filled with countless dangers. Even the waters are dangerous to the players. You won't know what will jump out and swallow you in the moment of thirst," Michael said, switching off the holographic screen in front of him.
"This lobby is so plain. No weapons on the walls, cars, or even couches to sit on," Michael grumbled, his mind flashing back to the elaborate lobbies of "Free Fire" he used to play.
{ You know you can have all that by buying it in AI's store, either car, weapons, furniture, or anything else you need. }
Players' gaming lobbies were customizable spaces, akin to personal rooms, where they could indulge their desires, limited only by their diamond reserves. Some players preferred the virtual comfort of their lobbies to the harsh realities of the outside world.
[ Author Note: you guys will understand why earth is called a destroyed world soon. ]
"I would have loved to live here if not for my sister. Only those 18 years and above are allowed to play the AI Virtual Reality game. So, if you die, it's your choice," Michael said, his gaze sweeping across the empty space.
"Hey AI. Show me some free clothes. I can't be wearing these yellow clothes. It makes me look like a criminal," Michael said, envisioning himself in a prison jumpsuit.
< You can only have one free outfit. >
The AI displayed a simple black shirt and pants.
"This is okay. I don't have enough diamonds to buy a good outfit," he muttered, tapping on the icon. The icon vanished, and the clothes materialized on him.
"It fits," Michael stated, adjusting the fabric.
'Hey, cheating system, can't you hack the in-game diamonds?' he asked.
{ AI's in-game currency cannot be hacked, but I can multiply it by the same digit you earn. }
'You mean, if I get 200 diamonds in a game, you can multiply it by the same 200?'
{ Correct. }
A smirk spread across Michael's face. 'I will be the richest player in AI,' he thought, his reverie interrupted by the AI's robotic voice.
< Poisonous Queen is sending you a friend request. >
< Do you accept? >
< Yes/No >
After a moment's hesitation, he tapped "yes," and Poisonous Queen's name appeared on his friends list.
< Poisonous Queen is asking to join you in your lobby. >
< Do you accept? >
< Yes/No >
"This girl is something else. Fine, accept," Michael said.
{ Oh, the betrayal is here, } the system remarked.
A moment later, a light flashed on the right side of the lobby, and Poisonous Queen emerged, also clad in black t-shirt and pants.
"This is your lobby? Why is it so empty?" she asked, her tone laced with a subtle mockery.
Michael frowned. He heard the underlying sarcasm. 'Isn't this the lobby of any new player?' he thought, then asked, "Then, my love, how is your lobby?"
Poisonous Queen recoiled slightly at the term of endearment, but maintained her composure. "I have a couch and desk in my lobby," she replied.
"Oh wow! A desk and couch," Michael said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
She frowned, then asked, "What game are we playing?"
"Well, let's see," Michael said, waving his hand, and a holographic display of games appeared before them.
< choose a game >
< Battle royale, escape room, Hunt for the red golden Crystal, zombies survival, doomsday, monsters hunters, predators and prey, Death race, Snipers hunt, world Hunter, safari Hunter, Clash squad, Iron cage, protect your tower, gambling, puzzle, Ghost catchers, island survival, ETC. >
The two stared at the vast selection, momentarily speechless.
"What should we play?" Michael asked, feigning confusion. 'Let's see if you'll pick the same game as last time.'
After a moment's thought, Poisonous Queen said, "Let's play Island Survival."
'I knew it,' Michael thought. "Is that what you want to play? You know I'll do anything you ask," he said, acting like a lovesick fool.
"Yeah," she nodded, tapping on the Island Survival icon.
< game chosen. >
< Are you entering the game as a team? >
"Yes," Poisonous Queen said.
The AI paused, awaiting Michael's confirmation.
"Yes," he said.
< Supreme and Poisonous Queen teaming up. >
< waiting for players. >
< 200 players ready. >
< Note: AI doesn't count the teams in a game but counts the numbers of players. For example, a team might have a total max number of teammates, which is five. AI counts the five of them separately instead of one. >
< Do you understand? >
"Yes," they both nodded.
< Be patient... >
< 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Go >
A bright light enveloped them, and they vanished from Michael's lobby.
< Player Supreme and Player Poisonous Queen. Welcome to the waiting room. >
< Please wait for the match to start. >
< Note: You can still forfeit when you are in the waiting room, but it will be minus 50 in-game diamonds. >
They appeared in a vibrant, bustling space filled with chairs, tables, food, and entertainment. The atmosphere was a strange mix of excitement and tension, a stark reminder that the next game could be their last.
"Wow, beautiful," Poisonous Queen exclaimed, her eyes wide with wonder.
The room was packed with 200 players, all at the Bronze Medal 1 Star rank, with the highest level being LV5. Teams of varying sizes mingled, chatting and eating, trying to distract themselves from the impending danger.
Michael scanned the room, his gaze settling on two lone figures standing in separate corners. A guy and a girl, their isolation a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere. A palpable aura of power emanated from them, deterring others from approaching.
The guy wore black pants and a red jacket, his short red hair and blue eyes framed by a long broadsword strapped to his back. The girl, with silver hair and green eyes, wore a tight red outfit that accentuated her curves. She was armed with a purple bow.
'Two Level 5 players. I know you two didn't die in my past life because both of you used a life card to escape the horde of monsters,' Michael thought, his gaze lingering on them.