I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

At the very least, allowing these dying people to have a long and bizarre journey in their final moments is a kind of solace.

The equipment from Morningstar was quickly delivered to the hospital.

For these patients, things in the real world no longer provide them with much stimulation.

Their lives are mostly peaceful and tranquil, and even if they still have any obsessions, they have long since forced themselves to let go of them.

The final moments in the hospital ward are a process of reconciling with oneself.

In other words, it's best not to have too much interaction with the world during this stage, so as to avoid unnecessary attachment.

Therefore, even if Morningstar is delivered, most patients are not interested in using it.

But there are a few.

Kecheng is one of them.

He is the patient who works in the internet industry and suffers from esophageal cancer.

He was originally a highly competitive person, working hard from childhood to adulthood, whether in studies or work, hoping to change his destiny and become a successful person through this effort.

But the onset of the disease disrupted his plans. His company declined his visits, his friends distanced themselves from him, and even his family rarely visited him after learning of his terminal illness.

When his savings, accumulated over several years of hard work, were almost gone, Ke Cheng chose to give up treatment.

The pain had tormented him beyond recognition, and he decided to leave this world with some dignity.

The process of waiting for death is less painful than a state of nothingness.

You never know if you'll wake up the next day; every action, every word carries the weight of a final message.

Moreover, all those in the know looked at him with pity.

At night, Ke Cheng was in his hospital room, looking at the helmet on the table.

He had heard of the Morning Star before; it was said to be a device ahead of its time.

Ke Cheng, who used to work for an internet company, was naturally very interested, but to prevent himself from becoming attached to the world, he refrained from contacting it.

But now, unexpectedly, the hospital has received donations.

Ke Cheng looked at the helmet and sighed.

If this thing is really as amazing as the internet claims, then I've witnessed history.

With that thought in mind, he put on the helmet.

A vast starry sky appeared before his eyes.

Compared to his surroundings, the first thing Ke Cheng noticed was that his body was no longer aching.

The affected area seemed to have healed completely, so well that he immediately felt his trip had been worthwhile.

Having experienced the benefits of a healthy body, Ke Cheng was preparing to follow the instructions to explore the world.

But suddenly a door appeared before him.

A few lines of silver text faintly appeared in my field of vision.

Do you want to understand the meaning of life?

Do you want to truly live?

【whether】

Ke Cheng frowned.

Chapter 847 Reincarnation in Another World

Ke Cheng hadn't read much about the internet, so he wasn't familiar with concepts like "infinite flow," "God's Space," or "the myriad worlds." When he saw those words, he felt a sense of unreality.

"This place is virtual from the start."

He then laughed at his own idea.

It's just a game.

This might also be part of the explanatory text designed to enhance the sense of immersion.

Ke Cheng stared at the words, lost in thought.

Have I truly lived?

As a child, I followed my parents' expectations and focused solely on studying. My few remaining hobbies vanished under the weight of countless exam papers.

Once he started working, he had even less time to enjoy life, only thinking about making more money while he was young.

In the end, it all came to nothing.

He smiled to himself, thinking that he had been delusional; it was just a written description.

He clicked "Yes".

Suddenly, the starry sky around them seemed to change, becoming deep and profound, and a wooden door appeared in front of them.

At the same time, a series of words flowed like a waterfall in Ke Cheng's field of vision.

[Authentication Successful]

Welcome to the first Silent Chosen One!

[System loading...]

The system has been loaded.

This system aims to improve the host's living conditions, enhance their mental and recreational levels, and enrich their life.

All functions of this system are free and open to the public; no recharge is required. Please be wary of any form of recharge scam.

Manage your time wisely and enjoy a healthy life.

Wishing you a pleasant life.

"..."

Ke Cheng was speechless for a moment.

This text sounds too much like a user manual for some game.

Uh, it's just a game, so it's fine.

He pushed open the ancient bronze door, and soon, amidst the swirling mist, he felt dizzy and the surrounding scenery lost its color, turning into a gray-white expanse.

When he stood up again, he felt a strong sense of dizziness.

He initially thought it was a problem with his sense of balance, but soon Ke Cheng realized that it wasn't his problem.

Instead, it was as if I was standing on a ship.

The ship looked like it was from the Middle Ages, with sails hanging around it, and the sailors on board were dressed in an oriental style.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Raise the flags! Everyone, get to the artillery and prepare to meet the enemy!"

A man who looked like a captain was gripping the helm and howling in the gale.

Not far away, a storm was brewing, and on the waves, a black ship drifted by.

On that ship, a black flag was flying, with a skull and crossbones symbol on it, just like a legendary pirate ship.

"Is this scene... real?"

Ke Cheng felt the water vapor brought by the waves and heard the howling wind. He had never experienced such a scene before. In fact, he had never been to sea.

This feeling is more real than any game, even more real than the world Ke Cheng experiences in his daily life.

He felt a rush of blood to his head. After being diagnosed, his world had come to a standstill, but now, the pounding of his heart made him truly feel alive.

At the same time, the silver-gray text reappeared in my field of vision.

Mysterious Sea

Countless legends of treasures circulate on the high seas.

[There's the gold a pirate king amassed throughout his life, buried on an unnamed island; a ship laden with treasure wrecked in a shallow bay; and the secret of immortality hidden within a mysterious cave.]

Mermaids sing, sea monsters rage, storms clash with steel, and a legend unfolds.

You set sail with the fleet in search of the golden elixir that can grant immortality; once you drink that golden liquid, all disease and suffering will depart from you.

[Mission Objective: Find the Golden Wine]

"Is this really a game? It's so realistic!"

If it weren't for these words appearing and reminding Ke Cheng that this was a game, he would have even had the illusion that he had actually traveled to another world.

"Golden Wine... the elixir of immortality, does it really exist?"

Ke Cheng noticed the description of the mission and felt his heart race again.

If golden wine really existed in this world, could it cure my illness?

"No, this is just a game, what am I thinking?"

He joked that he must have been so shocked by the overly realistic scene that he had so many wild thoughts.

In short, the goal of this game should be to defeat pirates and find treasure, just like in adventure movies such as Indiana Jones.

As Ke Cheng was thinking this, he heard voices.

"This is not a game."

It was a girl's voice, clear as a cool mountain spring. Ke Cheng looked in the direction of the voice and saw a girl sitting on the mast.

She wore sailor's leather pants and vest, long boots, and her black hair fluttered in the wind. A smile graced her face; she seemed carefree, yet impossible to ignore.

Ke Cheng had never seen such a beautiful girl before. He was stunned for a moment, and even the continuous artillery fire couldn't bring him back to his senses.

"You've arrived in another world, but don't worry, I'll at least spare your life."

The girl flipped and jumped off the mast, landing steadily on the deck.

bang——

The cannonballs exploded from the cannons, flying towards the distant pirate ship. Several of them landed in the water, creating huge splashes.

In this critical situation, Ke Cheng couldn't take his eyes off the other person.