Prologue
'Great, Just 5 people ahead of me and It'll be my turn'
Nate Aldrich Looked up and watched the clouds go by as he imagined what lay ahead. Upon his turn, Nate would have the opportunity of a lifetime. Nate would have the opportunity to create a new world where everyone would be able to experience great adventures to the fullest as if it they were physically living them.
"Next please"
'ah ........ finally my turn'
"Welcome to the Developmental Institute of Virtual Reality, also known as DIVR, how can I be of assistance?"
"I would like to apply to the lab assistant position under Dr. Michael Smith"
"Alright, please complete this application"
The receptionist gives me a questionnaire form to get started, standard questions come as usual, name, age, address, date of birth, position to request, etc. finish fill it out and hand it over.
"Okay, let's confirm some details, name: Nate Aldrich Hogben, age: 21 years, position desired: laboratory assistant, reason for requesting this position: I want to gain the necessary experience to create a second world, is all this information correct? "
"Yes"
"Excellent, your interview scheduled for August 23 at 8:00 AM which is in two weeks"
"I'll be there"
With a smile from ear to ear, having received all relevant information, I left towards my house, on the way I kept fantasizing about how my life would be from now on, wthat I will learn, what I would feel, it was a new experience for me.
"Let's watch some TV"
"Welcome to the premiere of [The Forgotten Realms] the new and unique vrmmorpg, here we can watch live as new players are starting this new adventure, moreover, we have with us Tays Murray, President of Nexo the creator of [The Forgotten Realms], what can you tell us about this new virtual reality game ?."
"Well, first, I would not call it a game, but a second reality in which everyone can experience things as vivid as in real life but set in a fantasy world , is a world full of secrets, adventure and dreams"
"Wow, how exciting !!! so what more can you tell us, what is the purpose of [The Forgotten Realms]?"
"The main goal is to uncover and control the lost wonders of the 12 major races and win the game getting a prize of fame and fortune without end"
"And what can you tell us from the main creator of the game Dr. Michael Smith?"
"It's just a genius, achieving envision the whole project and actually made this world ......"
And they talked about the game, giving details about the races, progress so far and the most advanced and popular players of the moment
"Brother, we are hungry prepare the dinner !!!!!!............. dinner, please"
"Yesssssss, dinner dinner dinner !!!!!!"
"Yes yes, and you both calm down"
'Someday I Will be able to experience virtual reality for myself, but for now just collect money and experience as an assistant in the DIVR. I have a lot to do to get elected, I'll do research on everything I can about virtual reality ........ '
*****
Nate Aldrich was an ordinary young man who loved video games, science fiction novels and especially the idea of exploring new horizons, happy living with his family consisting of his father, mother and two younger siblings Mark and Junia, time later when Nate was 14, Mark 7 and Junia 6, his father suffered a car accident in which he lost his life, the 4 members of the family suffered the loss of their loved one but they overcame and went ahead as a united family.
Time passed and everything seemed fine, they did not live in luxury but nothing lacked, Nate was about to graduate from high school at 18 and his younger siblings were in elementary and middle school, the older of the two, Mark was in the sixth grade and Junia younger than all three fifth grade, suddenly happened for some reason his mother just left without any kinf of warning, leaving them alone without the help of any family, leaving Nate as the head of the family, taking care to educate and support their younger siblings.
Three years have passed and in one way or another they have managed to survive, Nate got two jobs just after receiving his high school certificate, he could not keep the house and was forced to sell it, now renting a small room near the school of the two little brothers.
Although they have a steady income that allows them to live with basic needs without going hungry or cold, there is always a concern in Nate's head, concerned that someday he can get to happen something to him or his two siblings without the resources them look unable to treat the disease or injury and the family to be detached again, this concern is always at Nate with an anguish that deprives him of some of his nights sleep.
Currently he gave up the idea of continuing his studies but Nate did not abandon his goal and therefore attends a private university on Saturday to follow his dream of creating their own virtual world and live their fantastic and mysterious adventures.
"Mark, Junia, it is time for breakfast"
"What's for breakfast brother?"
"Eggs and bacon, Let's eat, already I need go to school"
"" Yes! ""
After breakfast, I went to school and to reach the entrance was filled with so many people who would not let anything pass
"Hey, what happens, why the fuss?"
"Did not you hear ?, Dr. Michael Smith is asking assistants and everyone here want a chance, you're not going to try to be one of the elect?"
With a defeated face told
"No, I pass, I do not have the time or money"
"Bad luck, by the way, you're not Nate Aldrich?"
"Yes, why?"
"The teacher in charge of your group is looking for you, says it is important"
"Well, thanks for let me know"
Professor Raimund, a man in his fifties, a kind, caring person and always with time to listen to any of its students with problems, he was the one who helped me get a scholarship to continue in school, is a person I respect and appreciate.
Toc Toc .......
After waiting for a short time to the teacher, a voice was heard.
"Pass"
"I was wanted?"
"Nate, perfect, pass pass and take a seat"
"Sure, what you are offered teacher?"
"I wanted to see if you are interested in the position of assistant which is offering the DIVR"
"I'm interested but do not have the preparation or money to apply"
Hearing that the teacher put a face of surprised with the jaw open at all that gave
"You have not read the convocation, right?"
"No ........."
"ah ...... at see, let me explain ........ 5 assistants are being requested nationwide to DIVR, the only requirements they ask is to have a basic knowledge of computing and virtual reality, be higher of age and have a great interest in virtual reality, also will be perfect for you, and you'll continue pursuing your goal and it will help you with your financial situation, the pay is not great but it should be better or at least equal to your two works together "
"Mmmmm, I'll think about it .... but just out of curiosity, how much is the salary?"
"not even that you know is 1700 dollars a month, I know it's not much but it should be more than enough to keep you and your brothers"
"Yes that would be enough, thanks Raimund"
"Hehehe I like that gaze of yours, keep this booklet, here is the address where you must go, good luck"
"I have not told you I would go"
"Hahahaha do you think these three years I have not come to know you? Just with see your eyes I know what you're going to do"
'Rayos, I can not hide anything from him or my siblings, but it's a good opportunity, with my two jobs, entertainer in the evenings and waiter in a bar at night leaves me with only 960 dollars a month, would be a great increase the 1700 dollars and leave me with more time to spend with my family'
"Yes yes, I'm going to apply finishing classes, goodbye"
"Good Luck Nate"
"Uffff ...... these two weeks have been heavy, but since tomorrow is the big day......."
"What will happen tomorrow Nate?"
"Oh, I did not see you Ursula"
She is Ursula, a companion from the work of animator, always cheerful and for some reason always know if something affects us, for good or ill, is also somewhat awkward but always strives to everything she does and rarely surrenders, in personal she looks very tender.
"Look, two weeks ago ........"
We spent the rest of the work talking, I explained what had happened and she with the occasional question the parts she did not understand
"Ohhhhhh very well, you can do it and I wish you the greatest of lucks"
"Hehe thanks Ursula"
"Today is the big day, I am going to the interview"
"Brother, good luck"
"Nate Do not worry, everything will be fine"
My two little brothers, the grown since this whole thing started three years ago, but now Mark takes care of itself and always goes caring for Junia in school, these two have had a good life, but it is almost time entering to high school and I do not have the money for it, I need to get this job at all costs.
"Thanks, you two toddlers, are well behaved while I'm gone"
"" Yes big brother ""
'Fine it's time for the great day'
'This is full of people, how is that they will make the selection of only 5 people among many that apply? '
"Attention attention, all stop talking and keep your questions to the end"
The talking one is just one of the secretaries of the institute and handed the microphone to a man already in his 40s, wearing a navy blue stylish suit and for some reason all the people here are completely silent waiting for him to speak .
"Good morning, everyone, for those who do not know me I'm Dr. Michael Smith creator [The Forgotten Realms], because there are most interested than those provided we will have to make a selection to filter to potential candidates deserving an interview, the filter consist of four tests, will be one of aptitude other of knowledge, one psychometric and the last is rather a surprise testbest of luck to all and remember everyone has the same opportunity "
'Great ..... it is more than certain that I will not get the job ...... but I will not give up, I will do everything possible to get the job, but gives me some intrigue the last exam, what will be? ......... '
"Now everyone go to the marked buildings beginning with the A to Z by number, from 1 to 100 in the room A1, 101 to 200 to the room A2 and so on, remember each building has 5 rooms for it take into account "
'Well, I'm the number 1325, how much people will come ......'
The tests are like any other, aptitude and psychometric were simple, the knowledge was somewhat complicated, asked many things as the origin of virtual reality, its history, the dangers ...... luckily, thanks to my Saturday classes I managed to not quit.
'Now the last exam'
'What is this, just a sentence and the rest is blank ...... says "Writes why want to become a assistant as specific as you can" you go ..... I going to write my goal the most detailed and we'll see happen'
"We will report in a few days about the results, wait patiently"
A week later .......
......... !!!!!!! Ring Ring Ring !!!! ......... ......... !!!!!!!!
"Hello"
"Hello, good day, talk at Aldrich Hogben Nate's house ?"
"Yes, at the talks"
"I speak of DIVR, I regret to inform you that you were not chosen to follow in the selection of assistant, Thanks for your interest, goodbye"
"Bye bye"
"Nate, what happened?"
"Nothing Mark, I just could not get the post at the institute"
"Do not worry, if it is for the money I will get out of school and I will work to help with expenses"
"NO !, no way I'll let you leave school, I'll manage to send both of you to school and then to university"
"Fine ....... but when I grow up I will be the one who will hold the home and always we will eat meat and we may take a walk and you WILL not live your days working all the time"
"Hahahaha fine fine, until then, be strong and do not get into problems"
"Okey Brother"
"I must go to class, see you later"
"" Goodbye brother "
'Ha .... I have no desire to take the class, but is not free, come already cheer'
The class big step without mishap, like all the classes the teacher explained a new topic, we put it into practice and expressed our doubts and so finish the class
"Nate, I expect you in my office in 15 minutes"
"Eh!?, Why do I have to go to your office?"
"You just go"
"Yeah yeah"
'What have been all that? Why he want to see me right now? '
Toc Toc
"Pass"
"Professor, what do yo .......?"
I could not go on because of the surprised I was, did not know the reason but, the Dr. Michael Smith was sitting and talking in the office next to my teacher, as if they were lifelong friends, I could not believe it.
"Nate, I see you are surprised at see our guest, I guess you already know him so I will let both of you speak"
"It's nice to meet you, as you know I am Michael Smith and I came to propose you a deal"
"Ah ... eh .... this .... what?"
"I think this was very quick, I'll explain it as simple as I can, you were one of those who apply to be my assistant and the leading cause to your fail was your essay, the reasons why you wanted to become an assistent were not going to be accomplished there, at least not as my assistant, I Discussed your case with Raimund which fortunately is a known and a great friend of mine, and we come to the conclusion that to work as my assistant will limit your chances and because of that i have come to propose a deal, because you do not have the money to get a VRV (virtual reality viewer) I'm planning to give you a unit with a pre-paid month of the new game [the Forgotten Realms], you will have two objectives, the first will be explore and enjoy the game and the second will be meet my expectations, do you have any questions? "
"Why are you doing this ?, what are you going to win with this? And what are you expectations?"
"Simple, I do it because it is part of one of my goals, I could win the fulfillment of my goal and my expectations are mine jejejejeje"
'this madman what is planning'
"Say, if I accept, what I win? And how do you think I can keep playing that game so expensive with my economic status?"
"You would earn facilities and knowledge to develop your dream world and part of the challenge is if you will be able to sustain yourself while playing, what do you say ?, you accept this bet where you will be risking everything for your dream?"
"I have to think"
"Jejejejeje, then here is, your own unit, take it to your home and I would know if you accepted or not, my friend the time is over, see you later, and you Nate, I hope you will accept my proposal"
"Goodbye Michael"
...................
"Well Nate, what will you do?"
"I do not know, I have to think, goodbye"
"Until then, I hope and everything go fine"
'What was all that ?, why he propposed this? and how I'm expected to be able to play this, wich simply playing costs 170 dollars per month'
"I am in home"
"" Welcome to home Brother ""
"Hey hey, what you got there?"
"Oh, this is a VRV .... they gave me"
"Wow !!!!!!! and what are you going to do now?"
"I doný know, what happened was ......."
I explained everything that happened, what I was proposed and the situation we were.
"And now what are you waiting for?"
"How which which I hope of what?"
"Why have not even started playing yet ?, Why do not you at least tried to take this opportunity?"
"Because it is too risky and how I will manage to keep the house like this?"
"Do not be silly Nate, take this opportunity and if it's money problems, Mark and I will give you our savings, do not worry, at least try the first month"
"Bu-"
"" Just try it !!!!!! ""
"Ok ok, I'll try it a month and if I do not see any progress i will sell it"
"" Yes !!!!!!!!! ""
'Who knew that theu would be a pair of stubborn brothers'
After installing the VRV everything was ready and it was time to see what lies ahead
"Let's put on the helmet and to bed"
Three years have passed and in one way or another they have managed to survive, Nate got two jobs just after receiving his high school certificate, he could not keep the house and was forced to sell it, now renting a small room near the school of the two little brothers.
Although they have a steady income that allows them to live with basic needs without going hungry or cold, there is always a concern in Nate's head, concerned that someday he can get to happen something to him or his two siblings without the resources them look unable to treat the disease or injury and the family to be detached again, this concern is always at Nate with an anguish that deprives him of some of his nights sleep.
Currently he gave up the idea of continuing his studies but Nate did not abandon his goal and therefore attends a private university on Saturday to follow his dream of creating their own virtual world and live their fantastic and mysterious adventures.
*****
"What's for breakfast brother?"
"Eggs and bacon, Let's eat, already I need go to school"
"" Yes! ""
After breakfast, I went to school and to reach the entrance was filled with so many people who would not let anything pass
"Hey, what happens, why the fuss?"
"Did not you hear ?, Dr. Michael Smith is asking assistants and everyone here want a chance, you're not going to try to be one of the elect?"
With a defeated face told
"No, I pass, I do not have the time or money"
"Bad luck, by the way, you're not Nate Aldrich?"
"Yes, why?"
"The teacher in charge of your group is looking for you, says it is important"
"Well, thanks for let me know"
Professor Raimund, a man in his fifties, a kind, caring person and always with time to listen to any of its students with problems, he was the one who helped me get a scholarship to continue in school, is a person I respect and appreciate.
Toc Toc .......
After waiting for a short time to the teacher, a voice was heard.
"Pass"
"I was wanted?"
"Nate, perfect, pass pass and take a seat"
"Sure, what you are offered teacher?"
"I wanted to see if you are interested in the position of assistant which is offering the DIVR"
"I'm interested but do not have the preparation or money to apply"
Hearing that the teacher put a face of surprised with the jaw open at all that gave
"You have not read the convocation, right?"
"No ........."
"ah ...... at see, let me explain ........ 5 assistants are being requested nationwide to DIVR, the only requirements they ask is to have a basic knowledge of computing and virtual reality, be higher of age and have a great interest in virtual reality, also will be perfect for you, and you'll continue pursuing your goal and it will help you with your financial situation, the pay is not great but it should be better or at least equal to your two works together "
"Mmmmm, I'll think about it .... but just out of curiosity, how much is the salary?"
"not even that you know is 1700 dollars a month, I know it's not much but it should be more than enough to keep you and your brothers"
"Yes that would be enough, thanks Raimund"
"Hehehe I like that gaze of yours, keep this booklet, here is the address where you must go, good luck"
"I have not told you I would go"
"Hahahaha do you think these three years I have not come to know you? Just with see your eyes I know what you're going to do"
'Rayos, I can not hide anything from him or my siblings, but it's a good opportunity, with my two jobs, entertainer in the evenings and waiter in a bar at night leaves me with only 960 dollars a month, would be a great increase the 1700 dollars and leave me with more time to spend with my family'
"Yes yes, I'm going to apply finishing classes, goodbye"
"Good Luck Nate"
*****
"What will happen tomorrow Nate?"
"Oh, I did not see you Ursula"
She is Ursula, a companion from the work of animator, always cheerful and for some reason always know if something affects us, for good or ill, is also somewhat awkward but always strives to everything she does and rarely surrenders, in personal she looks very tender.
"Look, two weeks ago ........"
We spent the rest of the work talking, I explained what had happened and she with the occasional question the parts she did not understand
"Ohhhhhh very well, you can do it and I wish you the greatest of lucks"
"Hehe thanks Ursula"
*****
"Brother, good luck"
"Nate Do not worry, everything will be fine"
My two little brothers, the grown since this whole thing started three years ago, but now Mark takes care of itself and always goes caring for Junia in school, these two have had a good life, but it is almost time entering to high school and I do not have the money for it, I need to get this job at all costs.
"Thanks, you two toddlers, are well behaved while I'm gone"
"" Yes big brother ""
'Fine it's time for the great day'
*****
"Attention attention, all stop talking and keep your questions to the end"
The talking one is just one of the secretaries of the institute and handed the microphone to a man already in his 40s, wearing a navy blue stylish suit and for some reason all the people here are completely silent waiting for him to speak .
"Good morning, everyone, for those who do not know me I'm Dr. Michael Smith creator [The Forgotten Realms], because there are most interested than those provided we will have to make a selection to filter to potential candidates deserving an interview, the filter consist of four tests, will be one of aptitude other of knowledge, one psychometric and the last is rather a surprise testbest of luck to all and remember everyone has the same opportunity "
'Great ..... it is more than certain that I will not get the job ...... but I will not give up, I will do everything possible to get the job, but gives me some intrigue the last exam, what will be? ......... '
"Now everyone go to the marked buildings beginning with the A to Z by number, from 1 to 100 in the room A1, 101 to 200 to the room A2 and so on, remember each building has 5 rooms for it take into account "
'Well, I'm the number 1325, how much people will come ......'
The tests are like any other, aptitude and psychometric were simple, the knowledge was somewhat complicated, asked many things as the origin of virtual reality, its history, the dangers ...... luckily, thanks to my Saturday classes I managed to not quit.
'Now the last exam'
'What is this, just a sentence and the rest is blank ...... says "Writes why want to become a assistant as specific as you can" you go ..... I going to write my goal the most detailed and we'll see happen'
"We will report in a few days about the results, wait patiently"
*****
......... !!!!!!! Ring Ring Ring !!!! ......... ......... !!!!!!!!
"Hello"
"Hello, good day, talk at Aldrich Hogben Nate's house ?"
"Yes, at the talks"
"I speak of DIVR, I regret to inform you that you were not chosen to follow in the selection of assistant, Thanks for your interest, goodbye"
"Bye bye"
"Nate, what happened?"
"Nothing Mark, I just could not get the post at the institute"
"Do not worry, if it is for the money I will get out of school and I will work to help with expenses"
"NO !, no way I'll let you leave school, I'll manage to send both of you to school and then to university"
"Fine ....... but when I grow up I will be the one who will hold the home and always we will eat meat and we may take a walk and you WILL not live your days working all the time"
"Hahahaha fine fine, until then, be strong and do not get into problems"
"Okey Brother"
"I must go to class, see you later"
"" Goodbye brother "
'Ha .... I have no desire to take the class, but is not free, come already cheer'
The class big step without mishap, like all the classes the teacher explained a new topic, we put it into practice and expressed our doubts and so finish the class
"Nate, I expect you in my office in 15 minutes"
"Eh!?, Why do I have to go to your office?"
"You just go"
"Yeah yeah"
'What have been all that? Why he want to see me right now? '
Toc Toc
"Pass"
"Professor, what do yo .......?"
I could not go on because of the surprised I was, did not know the reason but, the Dr. Michael Smith was sitting and talking in the office next to my teacher, as if they were lifelong friends, I could not believe it.
"Nate, I see you are surprised at see our guest, I guess you already know him so I will let both of you speak"
"It's nice to meet you, as you know I am Michael Smith and I came to propose you a deal"
"Ah ... eh .... this .... what?"
"I think this was very quick, I'll explain it as simple as I can, you were one of those who apply to be my assistant and the leading cause to your fail was your essay, the reasons why you wanted to become an assistent were not going to be accomplished there, at least not as my assistant, I Discussed your case with Raimund which fortunately is a known and a great friend of mine, and we come to the conclusion that to work as my assistant will limit your chances and because of that i have come to propose a deal, because you do not have the money to get a VRV (virtual reality viewer) I'm planning to give you a unit with a pre-paid month of the new game [the Forgotten Realms], you will have two objectives, the first will be explore and enjoy the game and the second will be meet my expectations, do you have any questions? "
"Why are you doing this ?, what are you going to win with this? And what are you expectations?"
"Simple, I do it because it is part of one of my goals, I could win the fulfillment of my goal and my expectations are mine jejejejeje"
'this madman what is planning'
"Say, if I accept, what I win? And how do you think I can keep playing that game so expensive with my economic status?"
"You would earn facilities and knowledge to develop your dream world and part of the challenge is if you will be able to sustain yourself while playing, what do you say ?, you accept this bet where you will be risking everything for your dream?"
"I have to think"
"Jejejejeje, then here is, your own unit, take it to your home and I would know if you accepted or not, my friend the time is over, see you later, and you Nate, I hope you will accept my proposal"
"Goodbye Michael"
...................
"Well Nate, what will you do?"
"I do not know, I have to think, goodbye"
"Until then, I hope and everything go fine"
'What was all that ?, why he propposed this? and how I'm expected to be able to play this, wich simply playing costs 170 dollars per month'
"I am in home"
"" Welcome to home Brother ""
"Hey hey, what you got there?"
"Oh, this is a VRV .... they gave me"
"Wow !!!!!!! and what are you going to do now?"
"I doný know, what happened was ......."
I explained everything that happened, what I was proposed and the situation we were.
"And now what are you waiting for?"
"How which which I hope of what?"
"Why have not even started playing yet ?, Why do not you at least tried to take this opportunity?"
"Because it is too risky and how I will manage to keep the house like this?"
"Do not be silly Nate, take this opportunity and if it's money problems, Mark and I will give you our savings, do not worry, at least try the first month"
"Bu-"
"" Just try it !!!!!! ""
"Ok ok, I'll try it a month and if I do not see any progress i will sell it"
"" Yes !!!!!!!!! ""
'Who knew that theu would be a pair of stubborn brothers'
After installing the VRV everything was ready and it was time to see what lies ahead
"Let's put on the helmet and to bed"
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