Venture Into The Virtual World

Prologue

"That's it for today, guys! Thanks for visiting my livestream and watching me play a puzzle game. Also, many thanks for the donations, really appreciate it. And for those who were not following me but enjoyed my content, It would make me happy if you follow my channel. See you on my next livestream. Lele out!"

After turning off the live stream, Noelle leaned back on her gaming chair as she closed her eyes, and tried to relax for a bit.

Mahigit anim na oras din siyang naglalaro ng walang tigil. Kahit ang pagkain ay di niya nagawa dahil naka-focus lng ang kanyang atensyon sa laro. Mabuti na lang at palagi siyang may katabing tubig na nakalagay sa isang malaking water jug kundi baka wala na siyang lakas sa mga gagawin niya mamaya.

The game she was playing was a mystery puzzle game. It's about a girl who lost her memories and the only thing she could remember was a scene of her murdering someone. It's up to the player to help the girl recover her memory and find out the mystery that revolves around her.

A short game but with complicated puzzles.

Noelle took a long time to solve it because aside from it not having hints, it was also very messy, jumping scene after scene, flashback after flashback, that it makes her even more confused than ever. Fortunately, after some time, she got the hang of it and finally completed the game.

Yeah, she wins but at what cost?

Her sanity, of course.

Just as Noelle was about to drift off to sleep, the smartwatch that she placed on the desk before live streaming suddenly rang. She jolted awake as she hurriedly picked it up to answer it.

Then, a hologram of her best friend appeared before her.

"Sup? Need anything?" tanong ni Noelle habang inaayos ang sarili sa upuan.

Aurelia, Noelle's best friend, stared at Noelle for a second before opening her mouth to speak. "Watch the live news in Program 101 on the TV. Now."

Seeing her best friend's serious appearance, Noelle immediately complied. She personally turned on the hologram television and selected the Program 101.

There, she saw what seemed to be a live interview.

And one of the people involved in the interview is someone familiar to her. Very familiar.

Noelle's eyes widened as her heart started to beat fast while watching what was on the hologram television. The fatigue and sleepiness she felt earlier were gone in an instant.

"So, Mr. Galani, Miss Laurent, now that the Galani and the Laurent have successfully become business partners, is there any plan for the future food industry that you could share with the public?"

Miss Laurent smiled elegantly as she gave a vague answer. "That's a secret for now."

Noelle couldn't help but pout seeing how graceful the way Miss Laurent moved and how eloquent she was when speaking.

"Well, understandable." The host laughed awkwardly before proceeding. "The next question is rather personal. So it's fine if you don't answer it." He cleared his throat. "Aside from developing the food industry with your cooperation, is there anything else that you plan to develop? For example, romantic relationships?"

"Freak! I knew it! I had a feeling that he would ask that." Noelle couldn't help but comment. After a while, she murmured as he stared at the emotionless man beside Miss Laurent. "Better answer that properly or susugurin ko kayong lahat diyan.

Aurelia who was still on call: .....

A blush crept on Miss Laurent's face after hearing the question making her even more charming. She glanced at Mr. Galani for a second before looking back at the host to answer it first. "The question caught me off guard. It was personal indeed. Too personal for me actually, so I chose not to answer."