Chapter 2 Super Fantasy
"Ah!"
I nervously leapt out of bed, drenched in sweat, gasping for air. Was this... a dream?
I turned on the light and looked at my hand, clenched it—yes, it felt real. That dream, that dream?! My god, it was terrifying. I wonder if it will haunt me when I play CF games in the future?
I shook my head. Never mind, it's just a game, after all. As I absentmindedly shook my head, my eyes caught a picture.
It was the latest Biohazard poster on the wall. That monster was set against a blood-red background, turning its head toward me, with two big green lantern-like eyes staring at me. Its mouth exposed huge, frightening fangs, its body emitted a faint green glow, and a massive steel claw was raised in front of it. Out of the shadows, it looked indescribably fierce and terrifying!
I frowned. I had never noticed this before, but at night, this poster is really damn scary.
I got out of bed and tore the poster down. That made me feel a bit better. Yet, for some reason, there was still a subtle unease. Could it be related to that dream?
The next day.
Sleepily, I slowly walked into the classroom. My deskmate, Lao Wan, was teasing the girls in class. I casually threw my bag into the drawer, sat down, and rubbed my head. Seeing me sitting silently, Lao Wan came over, grinning mischievously: "Kid, how late did you play last night? Why do you look like a dead man?"
Lao Wan's full name was Wan Liyong, game nickname: Snail. He was always a mischievous guy, always joking around. But no denying, he might be lacking in many things, yet when it comes to gaming, he acts like a pro, all high and mighty.
"Nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night."
"Hehe, did you have a wet dream?!"
I rolled my eyes at him: "If only it were a wet dream. Unfortunately, it was a nightmare!" Seeing his puzzled look, I turned and asked: "Haven't you ever experienced seeing all the characters in a game come to life, and yourself becoming part of the game, facing unprecedented monstrous pursuits?"
"Uh?! I did dream about kissing my in-game wife! That should count as a wet dream, right?""Looking at my face full of contempt, Old Wan shamelessly smiled, suddenly slapped his forehead: 'Oh right, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have really forgotten!'
'Huh? What thing?'
'Hehe!' Old Wan rubbed his hands, licked his lips, his eyes shining. Seeing him like this, I suddenly felt a chill and actually associated him with the biochemical monster from my dream.
'Hehe, do you know about the latest 4D stereoscopic super software from America?'
'What? Super software?!'
Old Wan blinked, making an exaggerated, annoying face: 'Ah, you don't even know about this?'
'I know! I know!'
While puzzled, Glasses, with a lollipop in his mouth, appeared from somewhere. 'You mean that software that just hit the market and became a global sensation, 'Super Fantasy,' right?'
Glasses' full name was Ao Taotao, and his gaming nickname was Scorpio. He always said his own name was too weak, preferring us to call him by a nickname instead. This guy loved collecting the latest and trendiest information online and spreading it among us, naturally looking like a spy.
'Wait, what exactly is this “Super Fantasy” software you're talking about?'
'Let me explain!' Glasses pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose, putting on a serious, show-off expression.
'What is called “Super Fantasy” software is actually a quite advanced 4D stereoscopic system. The developer targeted the gaming market from the start. After years of research, once 'Super Fantasy' is installed on a computer, hehe, it's incredible! It allows the digital, virtual characters in the game to collectively ‘come alive'!'
'Come… come alive? You mean come alive?!'
'Exactly, all games are just assembled from a large number of digital programming systems, becoming an interactive game scene. Once 'Super Fantasy' links with the game, it can unprecedentedly immerse the player into an illusion where you cannot distinguish reality from fantasy. In reality, you're still sitting beside the computer, but the information your brain receives tells you, you have completely entered the game world!'
‘And those rivers, mountains, lakes, seas, city streets, and all kinds of characters simulated by data programming appear incredibly realistic to you!'It was precisely because of this high level of simulation that this 4D super stereoscopic software instantly became a global sensation! The funny thing is, many players know it's fake, but still often cause some funny incidents, like ...... with virtual beauties in the game?" "Hehehe!?" At this point, the glasses who had just looked serious now smirked: "Actually, everyone was just fooled by the virtual visuals of the 'super fantasy'; the real person is still sitting by the computer having fun!" Heh heh! ”? "Wow!" After hearing this, I took a deep breath. I hadn't expected this kind of 'super fantasy.' No wonder the group chat hasn't been talking much lately. "Hehe, this 'Super Fantasy' is quite valuable. I heard an authentic one costs over 5,000!" Glasses sighed, "Comparing yourself to others is really fatal!" He continued, "But even so, there are still people desperately spending money to buy it." ”? Is that so? This is worth the price, right? It's just a pity that we poor students can't afford it!? "Ahh!" Wahahaha...... "?" Just as Glasses and I were sighing in frustration, Old Wan beside us burst out laughing arrogantly. This really startled me and Glasses. Glasses leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Sophie, is Lao Wan crazy?" Oh, I've been talking for so long and still haven't introduced myself. My full name is Su Fei, and my game nickname is: 'Depressed Person.' Because my name is similar to a certain French actress, everyone in the class awkwardly calls me 'Sophie Marceau'! It made me so frustrated. Maybe that's why I ended up calling myself 'Depressed Person' in the game, later shortened to 'Sophie'. Looking at Lao Wan's acne-covered face and his disgustingly arrogant grin, I suddenly remembered his earlier smug expression. When we said 'Super Fantasy' and laughed so disgustingly, my heart skipped a beat: "Hey, could it be that you're ......?" "That's right, I was just trying to tell you this. Soon, I'll have 'Super Fantasy'!" "Hey, what?!" Lao Wan's words caused a huge stir. All the boys and girls in the class instantly locked their gazes on Lao Wan, and the next moment, they all swarmed over, as if he were some kind of superstar. "Hey, Lao Wan, do you really have a 'super fantasy'?"?“Where did you get this? Can I borrow it to play?”
“Bro, can you let me try it?”
Glasses and I were immediately pushed to the side, a large crowd surrounded Lao Wan whose head was no longer visible, the classroom resembling a bustling vegetable market. Glasses was momentarily stunned, then quickly reacted: Damn it, stop fighting! Get out of the way! After saying that, he made a magnificent leap and plunged into the crowd…
I was immediately stunned! I had also wanted to go up and ask, but seeing the dense crowd in front of me quickly made me abandon the thought. Lao Wan struggled in the crowd, letting out a series of howls: “Oh my God, Glasses Su Fei, don't worry, see you on QQ tonight!” As soon as he finished speaking, he was quickly pulled away again…
Hehe, you better just take care of yourself, I smiled. ‘Super Fantasy'?! Is it really that realistic?
At night.
I sat by the computer, staring at Lao Wan's black avatar on QQ, feeling an inexplicable unease in my heart. Taking a deep breath, what's wrong with me? Why do I feel a bit scared? Could it be because of the ‘Super Fantasy' software I heard about during the day?
Right, what if all the virtual characters in the game turned into real, living people… and those monsters? That would be too terrifying! Just thinking that the ‘Super Fantasy' software could make virtual characters vivid and three-dimensional sends chills down my spine. If it's really that realistic, then the monsters in the CF game…
Heavens! That's exactly like the nightmare I had last night!!!
Just as I was lost in these thoughts, a ‘beep beep beep' sound brought me back. Lao Wan's avatar on QQ suddenly flickered in front of my computer. Seeing this, I suppressed the ominous feeling in my heart and opened the chat window.
Soon, I would be able to experience the most realistic ‘Super Fantasy'.
(End of chapter)