The news that Lord Murphy and Mrs. Shani had appeared on television swept through the players like a whirlwind, instantly ruining their wonderful five-day holiday.
Actually, before Giant Shark spotted the advertisement, the promotional video had already been posted on the Transia Tavern app, and, naturally, it caused a sensation.
It wasn't just because the video featured CEO Lord Murphy, board representative Madam Triss, and chief secretary Adele. Nor was it just because their chosen ambassador, Mrs. Shani, looked so alluring in her court dress. The video also revealed a lot of shocking details.
For instance, rumors about the project being backed by the state had finally been confirmed!
The promotional video had appeared openly on the official news channel, serving as evidence of a major breakthrough in the virtual reality technology behind "Second Life."
According to the latest publicity, Alpha Company had become part of a national partnership project, laying the groundwork for virtual reality and the future internet. Apparently, the official channels thought that still wasn't explosive enough, because they even released a live-action demo of "True Otherworld."
That was like a rock crashing into a pond. The splash was enough to drown everyone already in the water, but the impact was only just beginning.
"Ah, it's hard to explain. This is pretty complicated."
Cheche stood on the dorm balcony, looking thoroughly pained as he talked on the phone. His parents had just called to ask if their son was involved in the national project.
The older generation always had simple ideas.
They thought their son had made something of himself and was now serving his country. It was hard to say who had been complaining that Cheche came home, hugged that busted helmet, and grinned like an idiot, then said he was letting games ruin his life.