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Chapter Two: Entering the Game Before Reality Merges
Crow wasted no time. If he wanted to dominate this world before the game merged with reality, he needed to act fast. The first step? Getting into the game while it was still just virtual reality.
He grabbed his phone and searched for the best model. He already knew which one he wanted—the Apex VRX-900, the most advanced VR headset before the game's fusion with reality. It was expensive, but that didn't matter.
He checked his bank account. Balance: $1,521. Not enough.
"Tch." Crow clicked his tongue, then smirked. "Guess I'll have to use my old tricks."
With his Infinite Exploration talent, he quickly scanned through online resellers. Most people didn't know the hidden discount loopholes, but he did. Within minutes, he found a listing with an unnoticed price mistake—only $299 instead of $5,000.
[Purchase Successful.]
A few hours later, the headset arrived at his door. He wasted no time setting it up. As he put it on, nostalgia hit him.
This was the start of it all.
The moment he logged in, the Beast Taming Game would recognize him as a new player. He would be able to build his strength early, find hidden beasts, and claim exclusive rewards that would disappear after the real-world fusion.
This was his second chance. And this time, he would take everything.
He lay on his bed, activated the device, and selected [Beast Tamer Online.]
A countdown appeared.
3… 2… 1…
[Welcome to the Beast Taming Game.]
As Crow's consciousness faded into the virtual world, a grin spread across his face.
It was time to break the game before it broke reality.
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[To Be Continued…]