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King of Games C70 Incredible
🕑 Added 2024-08-24 09:46:50 +0000 UTCAs they stepped inside "The Traveler's Rest.", they were greeted by the warm aroma of freshly baked bread and roasting meat. They settled at a table, and a friendly NPC waiter approached to take their order.
"I'll have the house special," Kaito said with a grin.
"Make that two," LunarEclipse added.
When their meals arrived, they both paused, taking in the sight and smell of the virtual food before them. It looked incredibly realistic, steam rising from the plates.
Cautiously, they took their first bites. Their eyes widened in surprise.
"This... this tastes real," LunarEclipse said, her voice filled with wonder.
Kaito nodded, equally amazed. "I can taste the individual spices."
They continued eating, marveling at the complexity of flavors and the overall experience.
"You know," Kaito said between bites, "I was skeptical about how immersive this game could be. But this... this is amazing."
LunarEclipse nodded in agreement. "It's incredible. I've never experienced anything like this in a game before."
As they finished their meal, both sat back, processing the experience.
After their meal, Kaito and LunarEclipse set out to find bugs and glitches in the system. They started with simple tests, gradually becoming more creative in their attempts.
First, they tried walking backwards through the town gate, wondering if the game might misinterpret their direction. No luck.
Next, they attempted to exploit the physics engine, stacking objects to create makeshift stairs over the wall. The objects simply slid apart, refusing to stack unnaturally.
LunarEclipsed suggested trying to clip through corners where two walls met, a common glitch in many games. They spent nearly an hour nudging into every corner they could find, to no avail.
Kaito had the idea of rapidly toggling between menu screens while walking, hoping to confuse the game about their location. All it did was make them dizzy.
They even tried more outlandish methods, like attempting to 'ride' NPCs out of town or trying to glitch under the map by diving into water fountains.
As Kaito attempted to 'ride' an NPC merchant out of town, clinging to the poor man's back, the NPC's face contorted in a mix of confusion and indignation.
"Unhand me, you bizarre traveler!" the merchant sputtered, shaking Kaito off. "What in the name of the seven moons do you think you're doing?"
Nearby, LunarEclipse was busy trying to dive headfirst into a fountain, causing a group of NPC women to gasp and whisper among themselves.
"Look at that one, trying to swim in the blessed waters!" one exclaimed.
"These 'players' have no respect for our customs," another huffed.
As Kaito and LunarEclipse regrouped, they overheard an elderly NPC muttering, "By the Creator's beard, if these weren't the chosen ones, I'd turn them into toads myself!"
The two players exchanged glances, momentarily speechless at the NPCs' colorful reactions. Then, unable to contain themselves, they burst into laughter.
"Did you hear that?" Kaito chuckled. "He wanted to turn us into toads!"
LunarEclipse wiped tears from her eyes. "And the 'seven moons'? This game's lore is something!"
As they caught their breath, both marveled at the depth of the NPCs' responses. It wasn't just scripted dialogue; these characters seemed to have genuine personalities and emotions.
"You know," Kaito said, still grinning, "even if we haven't found any bugs yet, this has been pretty entertaining."
LunarEclipse nodded in agreement. "I've never seen NPCs this... alive before. It's amazing."
***
In the KiShin laboratory, Shinro stood surrounded by a team of scientists, all intently watching multiple screens displaying the activities of players inside "Sword Art Online."
"Look at this one," a scientist chuckled, pointing to a screen where a player was attempting to juggle chickens in the town square.
Shinro nodded, his expression a mix of amusement and concern as he observed the various antics. Some players were helping NPCs with quests, while others seemed intent on causing as much chaos as possible.
"The NPCs are holding up well," another scientist noted. "But you can see the strain in their reactions."
Shinro's attention was drawn to a particular screen showing two players – Phantom Kid and LunarEclipse – as they systematically tried to find glitches in the game.
"These two are interesting," Shinro mused, stroking his chin. "They're really putting the system through its paces."
A lead developer approached, looking slightly nervous. "Sir, if they actually find a bug or glitch..."
Shinro raised a hand, cutting him off. "It would be quite surprising, considering the quantum processing power and advanced AI we're using. But if they do..." A small smile played on his lips. "Well, that's what beta testing is for, isn't it?"
He continued to watch Phantom Kid and LunarEclipse with growing interest. Their methodical approach and creativity were impressive. Even if they didn't find any glitches, their attempts were providing valuable data on player behavior and system stress tests.
"Keep a close eye on those two," Shinro instructed. "They might just show us something we hadn't anticipated."
The scientists nodded at Shinro's instruction, their attention now focused on the screens showing Phantom Kid and LunarEclipse's activities.
***
Meanwhile, back in Kaito's apartment, Aoko paced nervously. She had left earlier when Kaito first put on the headset, but upon returning three hours later, she found him still deeply asleep.
The food she had brought earlier sat untouched on the table, long since gone cold. Aoko's worry grew with each passing minute.
"Kaito," she murmured, looking at his motionless form. "What kind of game is this?"
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Kaito stirred. His eyes fluttered open, and he slowly removed the headset.
Aoko was by his side in an instant. "Kaito! Are you alright? How do you feel?"
Kaito blinked a few times, readjusting to reality. A smile spread across his face as he turned to Aoko. "I'm fine. Better than fine, actually. Aoko, I just experienced something... incredible."
"What do you mean? You were out for hours!" Aoko exclaimed.
Kaito sat up, his mind still half in the virtual world. "It felt like no time at all. Aoko, that game... it's unlike anything I've ever seen. It's so real, so immersive. I can't even begin to describe it."
As Kaito launched into an animated description of his adventures in Sword Art Online, Aoko listened with a mix of relief and lingering concern.
