When Shubham switched on his virtual reality glasses, everything around him changed. The visual representation of the game turned into a 3D model so innovative that it gave him an experience as if he was part of the beautiful landscape of a world from five thousand years ago. The vibrant forests, old stone buildings, and the faraway mountains were clear as a bell. A melodious welcome sound filled his ears, thereby engaging with him more in the immersive setting. The portal in front of him instructed him to select the character he wanted to play as.
In the presence of the famous characters, short descriptions of them flashed on the screen:
Krishna: The god, The ultimate power
Arjun: The supreme archer
Bheem: Man with the Power of 1,000 elephants
Yudhishthira: The most honest , just and tolerant one
Sahadeva: known for his wisdom, knowledge of astrology and swordmanship
Nakul: The most handsome one and the horse keeping ability
Bhishma: The grandfather of the Pandavas and the most powerful warrior
Duryodhana: The ambitious and prideful prince
Dushasana: The loyal but ruthless brother
Ashwatthama: The mighty warrior with an unquenchable thirst for vengeance
Karna: The tragic hero with unmatched archery skills
Shakuni: The cunning mastermind behind the Kauravas
Shikhandi: The warrior with a complex past and a destiny intertwined with Bhishma'sand many more characters of the epic Mahabharata
Shubham's face lit up with excitement as he clutched at his heart, "I know all the characters, and I know who I wish to be," he said to himself.
He reviewed the inventory, spending a while in thought. "Is it that okay to choose Draupadi," he inquired. "I've always wanted to be a little girl," he broke out laughing at the absurdity of the thought. "Yeah, I am humorous," he said while laughing at himself. "No, I am sure that I want to be Arjun; the highest warrior. It's the best place to be nearby my best Krishna. I could become his companion, which means not only a devotee amongst, but a real friend—however, it was only a game."