Apocalypse: Everyone Levels Up, I Return to the Time Before the Server Opened Chapter 8 - Can I Receive Game Equipment in Reality?!

Chapter 8: Can I Receive Ga Equipnt in Reality?!

Hanxia Nation…

In an antique-style study, several elderly n sat at the head of a long table.

Below them, a group of middle-aged n sat in formal attire — so in traditional Zhongshan suits, others in Western business suits, and a few in military uniforms.

Regardless of their clothing, they all had one thing in common: they were at least forty years old.

One of the elderly n spoke first, “The countdown has reached zero. I assu everyone has experienced that world by now. Let’s hear your thoughts.”

A man in a business suit imdiately responded, “At first, I believed this was a doomsday countdown, so I proposed the construction of underground cities. However, after experiencing that world, it seems I was overly paranoid. To put it simply, it’s just a ga. Nothing more. There’s no need to focus all our attention on it. We should move on to more important matters and put this behind us.”

A middle-aged man in a camouflage uniform, his expression stern, shook his head. “I personally entered the ga with two junior officers… and we died. Yes, we hunted monsters, and we were killed. The pain, the sheer despair of being in the middle of it, it was like stepping onto a real battlefield for the first ti! If nothing else, the level of realism alone makes it a valuable resource. It could be developed into a training simulation for real combat scenarios, especially since death isn’t permanent in that world.”

The man in the business suit frowned. “Even if that’s the case, is it really necessary to dedicate all our resources to it? No matter how realistic it is, it’s still just a simulation. If soldiers experience death too often, it could have irreversible psychological effects. I stand by my point. We should move on and focus on more pressing matters.”

The military officer’s expression darkened. “Do you not find it bizarre that billions of people across the world suddenly have access to a ga with near-perfect realism? Any rational person can see that this is no small matter. How can you dismiss it so lightly?”

The businessman took a sip of water, his tone calm. “I think you misunderstand . I’m not saying we should ignore it entirely. I’m saying that its level of priority should be adjusted. Ever since the countdown appeared, every departnt and organization has been fixated on it, while other important matters have been neglected.”

The discussion escalated into a heated debate, with more people joining in, each presenting their own argunts.

“I agree with Mr. Liang. We need to shift our focus to other concerns. The countdown itself caused mass panic, leading to suicides worldwide. Addressing that should be our priority!”

“I actually support Vice Commander Zhao’s proposal. This ga could have military applications, and developing it wouldn’t necessarily an excessive attention or publicity. As for the psychological impact on soldiers, if we can establish proper limits, it could be beneficial rather than harmful. The world may seem peaceful now, but who knows when the next war will break out?”

“This so-called ga is far too realistic. Sothing about it doesn’t sit right with . We can’t afford to take this lightly.”

“We should invest in further research. If experts from all fields get involved, we might even be looking at a technological leap into a new era.”

“Different countries have different perspectives on this. We need to find a balanced approach, neither ignoring it nor overreacting.”

“This ga includes real-ti communication, live news updates, and requires no cell towers, no internet cables, no data plans… In other words, the telecommunications industry is obsolete!”

The eting dragged on for hours.

Until…

Ding!

[Congratulations to anonymous player “xxxx” for becoming the first to kill a BOSS-level monster! This achievent will be announced three tis to all players in Trial City to honor their accomplishnt!]

Ding!

[Congratulations to anonymous player…]

Ding!

[Congratulations to anonymous player…]

The chanical voice echoed in everyone’s minds.

The conference room fell silent.

People exchanged looks of shock and disbelief.

After a long pause, soone gulped and muttered in astonishnt, “Even while outside the ga, where ti flows differently, we can still receive in-ga notifications?”

The shock was universal, especially among those who had previously downplayed the ga’s significance. Many were at a loss for words.

But soon, the businessman from earlier spoke up again. “Now I’m even more convinced that this is the work of extraterrestrials. Their goal is to disrupt human society, hinder our progress, and use this virtual world to sedate us, making us complacent and weak!”

Several others imdiately nodded in agreent.

After all, aside from its advanced communication functions, the ga itself seed to serve no real purpose. It was just a ga. What was the point?

At that mont, the elders at the head of the room finally reacted.

One of them spoke slowly, “We cannot afford to be careless. Find out which country this anonymous player belongs to. Based on our current understanding, this ga is extrely difficult. Even a group of players struggles to take down a single Level 1 monster, let alone a BOSS. That player must have a secret.”

Under normal circumstances, high-ranking officials discussing “gas” and “BOSS monsters” in a formal eting would have seed ridiculous — comical, even.

But right now, everyone was dead serious.

Another elder, wearing glasses, added, “Vice Commander Zhao, take a team of willing soldiers and begin systematic training in the ga. Do not rush things.”

“Mr. Liang, you cannot afford to dismiss this so easily. If extraterrestrials are involved, we must take this matter seriously.”

“Lastly, every departnt should designate personnel to establish teams in various starting zones. Have them focus solely on leveling up. The goal is to reach the ga’s level cap as soon as possible!”

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Allied Federation…

Inside a high-security military base, hundreds of physically fit soldiers lay inside specialized imrsion pods.

Two officers stood nearby, accompanied by scientists and dical personnel, monitoring the soldiers through surveillance screens.

One of the scientists explained, “Colonel Charlie, with these imrsion pods, soldiers can remain in the ga 24/7. The pods provide necessary nutrients, allowing continuous play for up to 30 days…”

Before he could finish…

Ding!

[Congratulations to anonymous player “xxxx” for becoming the first to kill a BOSS-level monster! This achievent will be announced three tis to all players in Trial City to honor their accomplishnt!]

Ding!

[Congratulations to anonymous player…]

Ding!

[Congratulations to anonymous player…]

The sudden system notification rang through everyone’s minds.

A stunned silence filled the room.

Then, one of the officers burst into laughter. “This anonymous player must be from the Allied Federation! Our billions in military funding for these imrsion pods weren’t wasted after all!”

Another officer nodded confidently. “This ga is definitely not as simple as it seems. We’ll see the real truth once soone reaches the level cap!”