28 Paradise 2 (1/2)
Alyx finished the procedures to enter the virtual world, Paradise. The Process was not that difficult for an Aon as all their information is already recorded. Although Alyx does not know this but Aons are strictly monitored and tracked due to a few major incidents which happened in the past. This information is not available to the low level Aons.
Alyx was very excited as it is a dream of anyone who reads a sci-fi novels to experience a full immersion virtual world. When Ax saw his excitement he can only criticize him that he was acting like a child, to which Alyx replied boldly by sticking a heroic pose and saying, ”Virtual world is a man's romance.”
Although at first Alyx did not show much interest in 'Virtual world' as his mood was in the dumps due to the sudden change of becoming an Aon. But as time passed he stopped brooding and though he still wanted to improve his strength and increase his rank, he decided to enjoy this new life to its fullest. He understood that the adaptation period is going to be dull and he can't achieve much in that period.
Virtual world has such an attraction to many due to the instant gratification that it offers as there is a tangible benefit for all the hard work put in by someone unlike the real world where one can only rely on their gut that something is beneficial to them.
Life of Aons can also be considered as unique as the system followed by them also provides instant gratification in all aspects like strength, power…etc.
”Ha-ha, finally the most anticipated moment for any human back on Earth is going to be witnessed by me.” Alyx after opening an account in paradise said excitedly.
He wants to enter paradise and see for himself how great it is, but once he enters the Virtual Universe he realizes that he can't feel his real body anymore and was unable to contact Ax. Although Alyx can now multitask but he is still unable to divide his consciousness and be both inside Paradise and at MBN the same time. Therefore he must find a safe place before entering Virtual Universe.
Alyx immediately became flustered and aborted the procedure as it reminded him of that nightmare. When he was able to feel his body again only then he relaxed.
”Ax why was I unable to contact you?”
*I'm considered as a separate entity and therefore not allowed to enter the paradise along with you. Don't worry you can still launch me as a personal assistant AI inside.*
Alyx was at first sad because he considered Ax being with him as the norm and was even reluctant to part with him in the Virtual Universe. But hearing the later part he found some solace. He once again entered the Paradise.
”Connecting to Paradise” a gloomy and deep sound reverberated in the mind of Alyx after some time and his consciousness was a piece of Darkness for a moment before he regained it.
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Alyx after entering Paradise was inside a huge room. He learned a bit about Paradise before coming here after the earlier incident and knew that this was his personal space and nobody can enter it without his permission.