The Game World

(Brain Storage)

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(Fictional world, no national divisions, only guilds. Please do not apply this to reality.)

"The Universe is boundless, possessing countless worlds. The world we are in is called the Game World."

Chen Yi was a little annoyed. Who was playing videos while he was sleeping? Didn't they know that loud noises weren't allowed in the hospital?

Besides, I just turned 16, where did I get over 20 years of overtime experience?

Chen Yi groggily opened his eyes. Who was that balding guy on the podium? He looked like the old class teacher.

His deskmate, Wang Zhanbo, had a pencil in his mouth, using his lips and nose to keep it from falling. However, the pencil clearly had a mind of its own and rolled away.

Noticing Chen Yi's gaze, Wang Zhanbo strategically coughed.

He leaned over to Chen Yi and whispered, "The old class teacher is repeating himself again. I knew all this in elementary school. By the way, you've been out of it these past few days, are you feeling any better?"

Chen Yi: "?"

Who is this guy?

Seeing Chen Yi's silence, Wang Zhanbo seemed to realize his attempt to change the subject had failed, but he maintained his tough facade. "Actually, my personal best is a whole class period. I just wasn't performing well just now..."

Before he could finish, a piece of chalk hit him hard on the head.

Wang Zhanbo clutched his head, tears welling up from the pain. "Hiss~ Old class teacher, you almost made Blue Star lose its most precious genius!"

The old class teacher snorted. Although these students were about to graduate, as long as they hadn't graduated for even a second, they were still his students.

Whispering behind my back, you've gotten bold!

"Since Wang Zhanbo the genius likes to talk, he can lecture this class. If you say anything wrong, you can discuss it with your parents."

"And call me 'Homeroom Teacher'!"

Wang Zhanbo immediately apologized. "Sorry, Homeroom Teacher! Uh... can you... not call my parents?"

"Actually, I was just worried about Chen Yi. Homeroom Teacher, look, he's been fainting a lot lately."

Mentioning Chen Yi, the old class teacher's tone softened. "Chen Yi is feeling dizzy again? You should go to the infirmary to rest. A healthy body is the most important thing before entering the Game World."

This perfectly illustrated the difference in treatment a homeroom teacher gives to a failing student versus an excellent student.

Chen Yi shook his head, his eyes clearing. "Teacher, I'm fine now."

The old class teacher saw that Chen Yi didn't seem to be faking it, so he didn't say anything more. He turned and glared fiercely at Wang Zhanbo. "Start talking!"

Wang Zhanbo dared not speak out in anger, and forced a fawning smile: "Okay, old class teacher, no problem, old class teacher."

"Hundreds of years ago, the sky cracked open, and 'gates' descended upon the entire planet. Blue Star entered the Game Era, and all Blue Star citizens aged 16 and above could enter the Game World through the 'gates'."

"In the Game World, some are pre-programmed, with fixed NPCs and monsters."

"Some are real worlds."

"But without exception, these worlds are blessed by the Game System. You can gain Experience Points and equipment by defeating monsters and completing quests, thereby becoming stronger, just like playing a game."

The old class teacher nodded and let Wang Zhanbo off for now: "Now I will tell you some things you don't know."

"The first time you enter the Game World, there will be a realism option, which is actually a pain selection. You can choose any percentage from 0-100%, and once chosen, it cannot be changed."

The old class teacher paused here, his expression serious: "After today, you will be considered adults. To say something a homeroom teacher shouldn't say, I hope you will maximize the pain setting as much as possible."

The classroom immediately erupted, but the commotion didn't last long.

Having spent several years together, the students still trusted this teacher.

The old class teacher unconsciously rubbed his hands under the podium, as if wanting to express something: "I believe everyone has played games and naturally understands the importance of equipment. But do you think your families have the ability to provide you with suitable equipment?"

"Even if you empty your family's savings to buy equipment, do you have the ability to keep it?"

"Sometimes the biggest threat in the Game World is not the Demonic Beasts, but other players!"

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Speaking of this, the old class teacher calmed his emotions slightly: "The moment you enter the game, the gap between people has already appeared."

"To make up for this gap, you can only start from two directions: effort and realism."

"Higher realism can reduce the materials needed for level breakthroughs, and these materials can save your family a lot of money."

"Unlike me, who used up all my Resurrection Coins and still couldn't gather the breakthrough materials, and didn't have the courage to step through the gate again... I could only be stuck at level 19 for a lifetime..."

This 'loser' earnestly imparted his experience.

"Although it's called a Game World, after increasing the realism, it's no longer a game but a battlefield!"

"If you don't have this courage, I actually suggest you be an ordinary person. If you never had it, perhaps you won't be so disappointed."

"Finally! Absolutely, absolutely do not set the realism to the maximum! Even if you set it to 99%, what enters the game is only a Soul Projection."

"Once the realism reaches 100%, it means your real body enters the game. The tasks arranged by the game will become exceptionally difficult, and it is said that there is no Resurrection Coin option in the Novice Village."

"Meaning, once you die, it's a real death!"

The classroom remained silent until the old class teacher walked out.

This was completely different from the game information they usually knew, and many people had conflicted expressions on their faces.

Chen Yi, however, felt that the old class teacher was a responsible teacher. He could have said nothing and let the game's harshness teach the students.

He could also have painted a rosy picture for these children about to enter the Game World, letting them happily step through the gates.

But the old class teacher chose to reveal the world's cruelty.

In fact, the old class teacher had much more he didn't say. He knew that the first place they would enter was the simplest Novice Village, which would still eliminate a large portion of the students because they lacked the corresponding mindset and skills...

Fairness didn't exist from the beginning, not just in terms of equipment, but also knowledge.

Children from ordinary families would use up their Resurrection Coins in the Novice Village and then lack the courage to step into the game again.

It was like this every year, without exception.

Chen Yi pondered for a moment and made his decision.

He didn't know if Meng Po's Soup was made with substandard ingredients, but Chen Yi, who had lived for 16 years, actually remembered memories from his previous life.

Chen Yi was still Chen Yi, but his mindset had completely changed.

In his previous life, he rushed through days where he could see the end at a glance, working overtime day and night for a few meager coins.

It wasn't until he was lying on his sickbed that he realized he had worked his whole life and still couldn't afford his medical expenses. At that moment, he felt like a joke.

That day, he forcefully refused his parents' money for their coffins, pulled out the needles stuck in his body, and though his whole body ached, he smiled happily instead.

Because at that moment, he felt like he was truly alive.

In his youth, he once had lofty ambitions, considering himself the best in the world.

No one lives to work overtime.

If I had a choice, I definitely would!!!

After school, Wang Zhanbo, that big-mouthed gossip, continued to blabber: "Hey Chen Yi, do you think I'll get a once-in-a-hundred-years talent when I enter the game tomorrow, and then all the major guilds will be fighting to recruit me? Which one should I choose then? Hehehe..."

"I can already see myself becoming a CEO, marrying a Beautiful Rich Woman, and reaching the pinnacle of life. Thinking about it makes me a little excited~"

Chen Yi was speechless.

However, Chen Yi was still very patient with Wang Zhanbo.

In this life, he started as an orphan. If it weren't for Wang Zhanbo's parents occasionally helping him, it was questionable whether he could have grown up smoothly.

Chen Yi grabbed Wang Zhanbo, who was trying to let loose, his expression serious. "Listen, go back and communicate with your parents about the authenticity of this today. This might be a turning point in your life. You absolutely, absolutely, absolutely must take it seriously!"

Looking at the serious Chen Yi, Wang Zhanbo realized the problem seemed quite serious.

Those who haven't experienced a turning point in life can't possibly know its importance.

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