I closed my eyes for a moment, feeling the cold wrap around my body. When I opened them, the sunlight hit me so brightly that I couldn't adjust immediately. It felt as if the light pierced through everything around me, and I couldn't fully open my eyes. But something strange pulled me forward, and I found myself… inside a world more vibrant and realistic than anything I had ever seen in my life.
It was Realm of Corners, the most immersive virtual reality game ever created. It wasn't just a game; it was a full test of intelligence, magic, and strength. According to the instructions I had read on the forum, every player here had to build their own kingdom and gradually grow to become a true ruler in this world.
I lay down for a moment, staring at the clear, unpolluted sky, feeling the strange calm that precedes an adventure. But curiosity soon won over. I stood cautiously, trying to understand the controls… and my body felt strange, moving differently than usual. I looked at my hands, then at my legs… and suddenly realized I was moving like a newborn giraffe!
I smiled inwardly. How strange, to begin an adventure this way. I had to learn how to move, explore, and use my new body to survey the area around me. I started walking hesitantly among the small trees at the forest's edge, smelling the damp earth and listening to the sounds of birds unlike any I had ever seen.
I remembered what I read on the forum:
"Find the river; it is the first key to building your kingdom."
The first task was clear: find the river. I had watched tutorial videos from previous players, and one important tip was to follow the paths of animals—they always led to water. With each step, my body adapted more, and my movements became steadier and more natural.
I moved carefully through the bushes, watching for any movement around me. Fear accompanied me, the fear of encountering a predator, but focusing on my goal helped me push through the tension. After some time, I noticed traces of animal paths—footprints in the damp earth, bent grasses marking their passage—clear signs that I was on the right track.
Finally, the river appeared before me, like a living painting. A surge of excitement leapt in my chest. I ran a little toward the water and dipped my head to drink, quenching my thirst for the first time since entering the world. Afterward, I cautiously moved away from the animals' area, knowing I needed a safe spot to build my first base.
I wandered along the riverbank, searching for the perfect location. After a while, I found two suitable spots, but only one was ideal: on the far side of the river, flat and stable land. One problem remained: I didn't know how to swim yet.
I decided to move very slowly along the river, balancing my body so I wouldn't slip. Every step was a challenge, but the sense of accomplishment was greater. Finally, I reached the promised land. I looked around, sensing the immense potential before me, and knew this would be the true beginning of my kingdom… the start of the journey of a king who would carve his name into the corners of this world.