In the midst of a plain, countless living beings slept on the grass, completely unaware of how they had ended up in this strange place. Suddenly, a loud chime rang out, penetrating deep into their souls. It continued to ring, unrelenting, until they finally stirred from their slumber.
As the piercing sound echoed through the air, the sleeping beings slowly opened their eyes, only to find themselves in a strange and unfamiliar world, far from the one they knew. Confusion and disorientation washed over them, and they struggled to make sense of their surroundings.
A man sat up, rubbing his eyes, and looked around. He saw that he was not alone; many others were also in a state of shock and bewilderment.
'What is this?' he muttered to himself, feeling a mixture of fear and disbelief. 'I've accepted that I'm dead, but why am I alive?'
As he tried to make sense of his situation, a voice boomed inside his head, sending shockwaves through his consciousness.
[Welcome People From Earth... Or Should I Call You Earthlings?]
The mechanical voice reverberated through his mind, making him feel as if his entire being was being shaken to its core. He nearly passed out from the overwhelming sensation.
He looked around at the others, seeing that they too were affected by the voice's power. He wondered if they were all experiencing the same thing, or if he was alone in his strange, new reality.
[Earthlings, you are now in the World of Phantasia, where your imagination becomes reality]
The man was stunned by what he had just heard. 'The World of Phantasia?' he thought to himself, trying to wrap his head around the concept. 'Imagination becoming reality?' He glanced around at the other bewildered beings, wondering if they were all hearing the same thing.
As if in response to his thoughts, the mechanical voice spoke once more, this time with a hint of amusement. [Yes, you heard correctly, Earthlings. You are now in the World of Phantasia, where your wildest dreams and imagination become reality.]
The man felt a shiver run down his spine at the thought of his own imagination becoming reality. "But why are we here?" he asked aloud.
As if in response to his question, the mechanical voice spoke again, [I hope you can give us a wonderful show to watch.] With a short laugh, a flick of a finger was heard and everything turned to darkness, as if the world had been extinguished.
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After a moment of disorientation, the man found himself standing in a completely white room. The mechanical voice announced, [Initiating... Tutorial Mode. Welcome to Tutorial User#315151218514518.]
As he looked around, he noticed a group of people standing in front of four colored doors, all of them staring intently. He walked over to join them, wondering what lay behind each door and what this tutorial mode was all about.
The group stood in silence, gazing at the four colored doors with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Until the mechanical voice interrupted their thoughts.
[Four choices are given to everyone] it said. [What you pick is what you will receive. The meaning of the colors are very similar to your previous world. Black is the most challenging, Red is hard, Yellow is normal, and Green is the easiest.]
The voice continued, [You are given an hour to choose which color you pick. Even if you don't choose after an hour, the system will automatically allocate a door for you. Now, choose.]
The man felt a surge of uncertainty. What would he choose? Would he risk everything for a greater reward, or play it safe and choose the easier path? He glanced at the others, seeing that they too were lost in thought, weighing their options.
As he pondered his decision, a clock appeared in the corner of the room, ticking down the minutes and adding to his growing anxiety. He had to make a choice, and soon.
The man looked around and sat on a corner. Sitting in a corner pondering is a habit he developed from the previous abuses he get from the previous world.
While he sat on the corner, a random woman sat besides him. Minutes passed until the silence broke off by the woman speaking at him. "What's your name?"
The man looked up from his thoughts and turned to the person sitting next to him. He studied the stranger's face for a moment before answering, "My name is Alex. What about you?"
The person smiled and replied, "I'm Luna. Nice to meet you, Alex."
They both fell into silence again, but this time it was a comfortable one. Alex appreciated the company, especially in a situation as bewildering as this one.
After a few moments, Luna spoke again. "Have you decided on which color to choose?"
Alex shook his head. "I'm not sure yet. I'm still trying to figure out what's going on here."
Luna nodded. "Same as here. But we only have an hour to decide, so we should start thinking about it soon."
Alex nodded in agreement, grateful for the reminder. They both turned to look at the four colored doors, each one holding a different mystery and challenge.
As they sat there in silence, Alex couldn't help but wonder what lay beyond each door. The mechanical voice's words echoed in his mind, urging him to make a choice.
He knew that whatever color he chose would determine his fate in this strange new world. It was a decision that could change his life forever.
As time passed, no one seemed to make a move towards any of the doors. Alex, feeling a sense of determination, decided to take action and headed straight for the Green door. "I am just an ordinary person in this world, and I value my life too much to take any unnecessary risks." he thought to himself.
The mechanical voice sounded, "[Congratulations User#315151218514518, for being the first to choose a door in Zone#238120522518. You have been granted an unknown pack and a bonus reward that will be given at the end of the tutorial.]" Despite his cowardice, he felt satisfied after hearing the system congratulating him.
As his hand reached for the doorknob, a sense of fear washed over Alex as he wondered what lay behind the door. With a deep breath, he turned the knob and stepped through.
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