"It wasn't really just an imagination, was it? I was really real."
This was what I muttered to myself after what had transpired.
I laid down on the ground in this grassy land looking up at the sky.
The last thing I saw before Dues disappeared was red letter that said "Health Warning"
Accompanied by a loud ringing sound like an alarm.
Then he was gone.
His blood still splattered around the grasses, his items together with it, but he was gone.
He must have died and spawned back Catares.
But…
Why was I not pulled there like the usual?
And why were his items scattered around here like he dropped them?
There were a lot of questions in my head.
I didn't even know how I got here.
Should I wait for him to come here?
But why? Didn't I want to get away from him?
Where are you, Deus?
…
Alright.
…
People.
Lucien is wondering where Deus is.
So, you must be too.
Where did he go or what happened to him? Right?
He was being overly dramatic in the previous chapter saying 'It's the end for me' whatever. Right?
Something must have happened.
Like, what do you mean the end Deus? Do you think we care? We hated you!
Oops… sorry just a personal opinion.
But did we hate him? Do we still hate him?
Hmmm?
And by the way! Who was that narrator who decided to show up and tell his story! You can't just do that you know! You can just suddenly change the narrator of the story like that!
…
I shouldn't have said that.
…
Anyways back to the topic, "WHERE IS DEUS"
BOO SYSTEM!
Would you mind explaining things a little to me… us.
…
Take it away!
Beast Odyssey Online—an advanced VRMMORPG.
This game offered multiple functions such as open world exploration, beast taming, unique quest hunting, and many more.
The most anticipated feature it has was the advanced language AI incorporated in the Inhabitants, an AI-generated NPCs.
BOO offers full-dive experience, an advanced interface where the game connects directly into the players through electrical activity in the brain that allows them to perform actions through thoughts, emotions, and neural responses.
The game also incorporated realistic physics and advanced simulation functions. This mechanic allowed players to experience simulated physical sensations and emotions they experience within the game feel real.
With the advance level of technology comes great safety and security measures.
This function could pose potential risks to the brain and nervous system.
So developers ensured that players were provided with informed consent and were aware of potential risks in the game.
One of the most elaborated terms and conditions for the game was:
"Health Warning"
A statement that informs players with certain health conditions, such as heart or brain disease, that engaging in game may pose a risk to their health.
Even after the disclaimer, there were still individuals who would want to play the game regardless. So, the game developers also incorporated safety features called 'emergency shutdown' in which the player will automatically logout and the system will contact local emergency hotlines.
This feature will trigger if the game's monitoring system detects abnormal vital signs, unusual brain activity or pattern, or extreme emotional distress.
Then…
STOOOOP!
Hey, BOO system, what are you doing!
You almost continue narrating the story! You're fourth– fifth in line!
If this guy First Person POV stops narrating it's ME who's next in line!
So you stop.
Alright, going back…
Did you guys get that info dum– I mean the reason.
The reason why Deus suddenly went MIA?
Because in real life he's most probably dea–
…
Dealing with health issues.
What are you thinking?
Hmmm?
Anyways, I just stopped by because I felt like I needed to. You know?
Remember I'm your conscience.
I hope you lighten up a bit!
BYEE!
TALK TO ME.