Chapter 1 It begins

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In the year 2042, the world was in a frenzy following the passing of a famous video game designer, Noha Atra, who was the creator of the ultimate VR helmet known as F.S.I.G (Full Senses Immersed Game). This innovative helmet allowed users to become fully immersed in the gaming world, engaging all their senses. It provided an experience where users could hear, see, feel, and even smell the environment within the game.

Noha was loved by the whole world. Their innovations were deemed as one of the biggest and most impressive game consoles ever made. No company could compete with this trillion-dollar company.

This famous game developer unfortunately passed away from brain cancer. Normally, some people would leave their company and fortune to family or friends. However, Noha didn't have any living relatives, nor did they give everything to a friend. Three years after being diagnosed, Noha announced that they wanted to give everything to the best gamer in the world, the only one who could find the key to it all. Gamers from around the world waited and watched on their TVs as the news shared a video that Noha had made before passing away.

The news quickly played the video, showing Noha, looking pale and thin, wearing a cap over their hairless head. In the video, Noha looked up at the camera and began to speak: "Hello to everyone watching. I know I look awful, and you must be heartbroken to see me in this state. But don't be sad, as I'm no longer in pain and now I'm where I belong, in the skies. However, as some of you may know, I haven't specified in a will who will inherit my entire company and vast fortune. I want it to go to the best gamer to ever exist, someone who can find a crown to show that they are indeed on top. My gamer self will explain everything. Go ahead, Sephan, and tell the world the plan."

The video then pixelated and displayed the avatar that Noah uses, known as Sephan. "Thank you, real-world me. As many of you dedicated fans know, I'm in love with animated films, anime, TV shows, and more. I've also watched and read many video game-related shows and books. One book in particular caught my attention. It's called Ready Player One, and the main quest in the book is to find an Easter egg. The person who finds it would receive a large sum of money and the company."

"I loved the idea so much that I decided to implement it into my own game. However, it's not an Easter egg, but instead, a crown that you need to find the pieces for and create. I call it the Ultimate Gem Crown. The first person to find and wear it will not only have the title of the world's best and ultimate gamer, but they will also inherit everything I have, from my company to my money and all my mansions across the globe."

"I want to let everyone know that finding the items to create the crown will not be easy. The items are well hidden and will require you to gather knowledge about my past, interests, and hobbies to locate them. The items are four different types of gems, which happen to be my personal favorites. The first gem you'll need to find is green emeralds, which I love because they are the same color as nature. The next gem you'll need to look for is Chrysocolla, as they bring joy to others just like my games are intended to do. After that, you'll need to search for a red jade stone; it's native to China, one of my most beloved countries of all time. The last gemstone you'll need to find is a purple diamond, which is my top favorite and the color of royalty."

"After you've collected all the gemstones, you'll need to find a batch of rare, melted, pure gold that will allow you to craft the crown into whatever you want it to look like. Only then will my company and inheritance be given away. I wish you all the best of luck, and please remember the items needed will be incredibly hard to find and can only be uncovered by the best and the brightest. I'll leave behind a little clue on how to find the first gemstone right here," Stephan explained, then showed a text that had the clue inside.

The text read as follows: "Gems are rare to find. Uncover the secret hidden inside. Look for the emeralds in the soul's heart. In a land covered in words where many trot."

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