H Country.
An antique study room.
Several elders sat at the head.
Below, some wore Zhongshan suits, some suits, some military uniforms... all at least 40 years old.
One elder spoke: "The countdown reached zero. I believe everyone has experienced that world. Share your views."
Below, a man in a suit said immediately: "Originally thought it was an apocalypse countdown, so I proposed building underground cities. Now it seems I was worrying too much. That world I experienced was purely a game, no need to worry so much. Better to focus on more important matters and move on. Let's drop it."
A middle-aged man in camouflage shook his head: "I personally experienced it with two officers… death, yes, we hunted monsters and died. The pain, the despair of being on a battlefield for the first time, was real! This realism alone is enough to simulate battlefield atmospheres. After all, death can be revived."
The suited man said: "If that's all, no need to make a big fuss or put all your energy into it. No matter how real the simulation, it's still fake. Too much death would hurt soldiers' psychology and spirit irreparably! I stick to my view—let's drop it and focus elsewhere!"
The man in camouflage frowned: "Billions of people suddenly have a nearly 100% realistic game in their minds. That alone is bizarre. Any sane person would know this is serious and would never lightly dismiss it!"
The suited man sipped water and said slowly: "Maybe you misunderstood me. I meant the original alert level could be lowered, not to ignore it completely. Since the countdown appeared, almost all units and departments have been focused on it, neglecting other affairs."
A dispute arose.
Others joined in.
Each stated their own reasons.
"I agree with Mr. Liang, we should focus on other matters. The panic from the countdown has caused many suicides and must be calmed!"
"I think Deputy Commander Zhao's proposal is good—use it for military training. No excessive publicity or attention. As for soldiers' psychological effects, if properly managed, it could be beneficial. After all, the world only seems peaceful and war could break out anytime!"
"This 'game' is too realistic. This isn't simple and must be studied carefully. Everyone should get involved. Maybe this signals a transition to a new era!"
"Other countries have different views; we should seek common ground and balance—not overreact, but not ignore."
"This virtual game includes all network technologies, real-time calls, news, and needs no towers, wires, or data! This means the telecommunications industry is finished!"
The meeting lasted a long time.
Until...
[Ding! Congratulations Anonymous user 'xxxx' for being the first to kill a BOSS Tier monster, issuing three Trial City-wide announcements to honor you!]
[Ding! Congratulations Anonymous user...]
[Ding! Congratulations Anonymous user...]
The mechanical voice echoed in everyone's mind.
The entire meeting room fell silent.
Everyone exchanged glances.
After a long time, someone swallowed and said in shock: "No one in the game, time flows differently, yet can receive game prompt sounds?!"
Others were also shocked.
Especially those who supported the suited man's viewpoint.
They were speechless.
But then the suited man said: "I increasingly suspect this is an alien prank to disrupt human life, hinder human development, and seduce humans into addiction and decadence through a virtual game!"
Some nodded in agreement.
After all, besides real-time communication, what else was in the world in their minds?
What meaning did it have?
At this moment, several elders finally spoke.
One said softly: "Do not underestimate this. Check which country this Anonymous player is from. We know this game is extremely difficult; a group killing a Level 1 Common monster suffered casualties, not to mention hunting BOSS Tier monsters. There must be secrets!"
In the past, if these leaders sat here, talking about games and BOSS monsters, it would have seemed ridiculous and out of place.
But now, everyone was serious!
Then, a bespectacled elder said: "Deputy Commander Zhao took some volunteer soldiers to explore and train in the game, but warned not to rush!"
"Little Liang, you must not ignore this either. If aliens exist, you should take it seriously!"
"Finally, each department should select some people to gather in Novice Villages to focus on game content like killing monsters and leveling up, aiming to reach Max Level ASAP!"
...
...
Y Country.
A base.
Hundreds of strong soldiers lay in hibernation pods.
Two officers, with several researchers and medical staff, watched them on monitors.
"Colonel Charlie, with these pods, soldiers can stay in the game 24/7. The pods supply nutrients, lasting 30 days per pod..."
Suddenly, [Ding! Congratulations Anonymous user 'xxxx' for being the first to kill a BOSS Tier monster, issuing three Trial City-wide announcements!]
[Ding! Congratulations Anonymous user...]
[Ding! Congratulations Anonymous user...]
Hearing the sudden system prompt in their minds, everyone was shocked!
Then, an officer laughed heartily: "That Anonymous player must be from our great Y Country! Worth all the billions we spent on these gaming hibernation pods!"
Another officer nodded proudly: "This game isn't as simple as it seems. When someone reaches Max Level, results will come!"
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