Author continued. "Here are the things and rules to remember: There's no time limit. The important thing is for you to finish your mission and win. The player is the only one who can control your movements when you are attacked by an opponent or in the middle of a fight. You can control yourself by communicating with your partner and telling them how they will control and uncontrol you. If you forcefully controlled yourself with your own will in the middle of attacks, your life percentage will be deducted. You can control yourself when there is no incoming fight. A player can only control the movements of the character, but not the character's mind."
Only First can control me when there's an enemy attack. But I am free to move when there is no threat from the enemy.
This time, I managed to raise a question. "Can we talk to our partners today to ask them which category to choose?"
Because it is so difficult for me to decide, I needed First's help. And because he was in control of me, it would be better for him to choose what game category. In case he plays video games in real life, we can choose a game category he likes or specializes in playing. This would give us a good advantage.
"It is not allowed. The player shall decide on what move the characters will make once they enter the settings of the virtual reality game. Only this time, the characters will be given an opportunity to decide on their own."
I bit my lower lip. This is bad. I don't know First's choice and opinion. We will work as a pair, so we must work together to decide.
Aeith asked. "By any chance, are we going to get killed in the game, and if we lose the game?"
We all paused for a moment and fell silent. Yeah, why didn't I immediately think of that? This is purely a virtual world. If we fight but lose to the virtual enemy, are we going to die with our actual selves? If we don't fulfill the goals and lose, are we going to die too? In the previous games, half of us have died already. Just imagining it, I can't handle this gruesomeness. Author was also silent for a while.
"Play so that you'll know the answer."
If it didn't want to answer the question that was most troubling to our minds, I'd just assume someone would die if we didn't win it. We should expect the unexpected.
"Once you step one foot on the ground where the setting of the game is, the player can automatically control you, and that's when your game has started."
We have different start times depending on our first step towards the virtual world.
"Choosing a career is hard because you're sacrificing your time, money, and effort, but choosing the categories in playing this virtual game is harder for it will be the answer if your chosen career will be fulfilled."
I was left in a daze after Author quoted something that left me speechless. That was deep. What Author said struck me. We still have a lot of plans on Earth, but those dreams can never be reached if we don't choose a game category well. It all boils down to whether we survive in this.
"Okay, enough of questions. 30 seconds will be given to you for you to choose and enter which game category suits your taste."
I don't know what to choose yet. I am bewildered in the depths of my thoughts.
"Health Level: Stage 1 will start in 60 seconds..." Just wait! "Now!"
Oh no, it has already started.
Wait... focus, Heavien, okay? The analysis starts now!
The truth is I already have my top 3 choices. I have no choice but to decide what I think is the best for both of us. First is 'The Coven's Domain' because there is magic so it's pretty easy although there is nothing easy in this game. Maybe First is familiar with games or shows that use magic. I don't know why but this one suits the best for my liking.
Secondly, 'The Elemental Wielding'. I feel like it's not too brutal because you will use natural elements. This one is like the same degree of 'The Coven's Domain' that administers magic spells closely related to nature manipulation.
Third, 'The MMA Combat', I already have an idea and experience in basic stuff of basic self-defense. My older brother taught me because he belonged to a specific club when he was in high school. I might apply the things I learned in this game category somehow.
For me, 'The Coven's Domain' is the easiest. The remaining three that are not in my top three choices are pure bloody battles.
"Last 45 seconds"
Wait, wait... where is 'The Coven's Domain'? I looked around. There! I was about to step into the fourth door, where 'The Coven's Domain' was when I saw Fourth's back while she is running, and she is right in front of that door. For a moment, what she stepped on, the door lit up and opened like an elevator door. She entered and the doors closed. She gave me a peace sign and smiled sparingly. Suddenly, there was a light above the door, and it is now marked with a red label, 'RESTRICTED'. It means someone has already entered that door and that game category is no longer available. That was an unexpected move from Fourth. She is always timid and emotional but what she did today proved me wrong. She has become bold. That's nice, Fourth! I'm rooting for you. Good luck to you and Third! You'll make a good team and will surely win this one.
Proceed to plan B! I have no choice but to do this. This time I will run-There is a sign 'RESTRICTED' above the door of 'The Elemental Weilding'. I really don't have this hope anymore. And at least I'm still in my top three choices.
Let's go with Plan C then! I was just about to turn around when Aeizen's speed preceded me. I still ran even though she was ahead of me, but she deliberately pushed me so I almost tripped over my knees. She has already entered 'The MMA Combat' while there is no expression, nor does she look sorry for what she did to me. She has already entered, and I am gasping for breath. All my top three picks are gone!
I saw Sectwen enter 'The Zombie Catastrophe'. I looked around, it was just Aeith and me. So, the one in 'The Elemental Wielding' is Sixzen. They are so fast! And the only ones left are 'The Firearm Assassination' and 'The Nightmare Enigma'.
"Last 20 seconds"