"Saras Gayen! Are you reading those dusty old books again?" Nina Gayen's shout preceded her entrance as she banged open the door to her son's room. As she expected, she found Saras sitting on his bean bag, holding a paperback copy of World History: The Ancient Civilizations. She snatched the book from his hands and tossed it into the pile of other books covering a range of topics from politics to economics related to Earth. "Look at Ellie's daughter, Stivi. She has already reached Level 3 in the Dreamverse VR within two hours of its launch. Why are you still lounging at home?" "I am not lounging! I am studying History…" Saras protested, looking at the book pile before turning his gaze towards his mother. She stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him as if he had committed a grave sin by not entering the game as soon as it was launched. "You are turning 25 this year. If you don't play the Dreamverse VR now and join a good guild, how will you find a wife?" Thus started his journey as he once again navigated the VR scene through the mysterious game Dreamverse VR that was said to hold the keys to Human Evolution.
In the living room of the Gayen Household, the paper thin television screen played the evening news programme, Dreamverse Today.
"Dawn Knights Guild has completed the third quest in Revival of Brightglen City. Brightglen City will become the second Destroyed City to be reconstructed due to Player Actions…."
"Netherworld Guild has purchased an additional 30% stake in the Fortune Guild, becoming the controlling stakeholder with 61% shares. This acquisition has made Netherworld the first guild to have presence in two regions of the Death Kingdom…."
Neil Gayen sat on the couch, handling the paperworks for the company while the news played on TV. Nina Gayen sat beside him, helping with his paperwork while at the same time double checking his work.