Zero Evolution Online:Preparations

Volume Two.

''Brother, brother wake up there is an announcement on the news. You asked me to wake you up when anything important comes up.''A beautiful 15-year-old girl with bright red crimson hair said to a boy on the mat. The boy had dirty blonde hair with bright green eyes, even in his sleep anyone would call him beautiful. He looked to be about 17 years of age.

''Huh, Lisa are you sure it is something important? You know how much I love my sleep'' The boy said to his sister as he yawned.

''Yes big brother, I think it is an important announcement. It is about the arrival of something called a virtual reality game. Just get up and come and see for yourself.''Lisa said to her brother.

''Okay. If you say so.'' the boy said as he got up.

''I have big news for everyone. The president of the Origin Tech Company, Mr.Hades has given us information about the arrival of the virtual reality game, Zero Evolution Online. The virtual reality headgear and pods have been circulated to local stores all around the world and the purchase of this equipment can also be accessed on the net. The game will be online and running in the next two days. The most unbelievable thing about this game is the virtual to real-world time ratio of about 3:1.That is an hour in the real world is equivalent to three hours in the game. There is also a means to use game currency in the outside world by converting it into dollars. The landscape of the game is said to be close to reality and offers all the pleasures of the real world. All of these are game-changing effects no game has ever been able to replicate. This game is bound to cause a huge wave. Get your VR equipment and get your game on. Goodnight to all our listeners and thank you for tuning in to the Foxtails News channel.''The reporter said as she ended the news.

''It is unbelievable right, big brother? Isn't your little sister very smart? I can even detect big news from far away.''Lisa said as she fished for praise from her big brother.

''Lisa is too smart for this world.''The boy said as he patted his little sister.

''It is unbelievable that something of this capacity can be produced by tech companies. Let's forget about that for now, have your dinner and go to bed, you have to go to school tomorrow the boy said as he went back to his room.

The change that occurred after the A. I system was merged with mana, which was the forceful transportation of Earth back into the past before the arrival of mana, where science was used to solve all of humanity's problems. Every individual was sent back with their bodies having the age of their face. An example would be an old man with an age of 1000 years old but with the looks of 55 years, will have a body of that age on the new earth. During the era of mana, people grew old but their bodies didn't age as quickly as they should. Miraculously no one knew they were sent back to the past.No one knew whether mana existed or not. They lived their usual boring lives going to work, attending schools, and getting degrees. Li Feng re-earned his title as an anomaly when he reincarnated again into the body of a boy called James Mills, surprisingly. Unlike everyone else, having their souls thrust into the past, Li Feng reincarnated and this increased his already large soul strength. This James Mills had no parents but had a little sister, Lisa. Li Feng loved her because during his first life he had no such person and during his brief second life he met his parents and understood their reason for living him to survive on his own before everything happened. But surprisingly he didn't get any parents in this life but had a little sister. This time he confirmed his parents' death to ensure that they were dead. He arrived in this world waiting for the big event Nicholas was talking about. He finally took the identity of James Mills and swore to protect his sister, since their arrival, he didn't have a chat with Bella since she was still unconscious in the old tattered book which now resided beside his soul.

''Now it seems we are back to the situations in those novels. I feel like I have a novel about me. Haaah well it must be my imagination, but seriously in this type of case where everyone has the same starting point to gain strength only preparation can give me a headstart. But I can't do anything about this situation without Bella. I have to merge with this soul and that will make it three souls in one body with one personality, which should give me a large boost in my soul strength. I hope soul strength is an important parameter in this game. The only thing I can do is get a pod for myself with our last money but I don't know whether I can earn it back as quickly as possible. Ahhhh Bella, why are you still asleep? I need you right now.'' Li Feng said out loud.

''Did I hear someone begging and calling my name? Hmph, I have decided to help after hearing their pitiful cry''Bella said with pride with her chest puffed out.

''Bella this is not the time for jokes, all our survivors depend on this first step, give me your opinion on what to do. What will be the best path to take to secure as many benefits as possible?''James said with a rare tone of seriousness. I guess this issue had to do with his sister's survival so he took it seriously.

''Okay, okay. I am sorry for playing around at such a crucial time. Let's get on with it. I think your reincarnation has been successful and all your souls have completely merged and you are now the same person. The only thing we can do as of now is to get the equipment and just wait...''Bella said after she apologized.

''Are you serious right now? How can we just wait? Are we not supposed to look for some rare herbs to improve our constitution or shit like that?? I thought you will have all the ideas.''James retorted back in anger with an impatient look on his face as he cut Bella off her speech.

''Wait and let me finish what I was saying, I think the answer to all our problems will be the system specially created for you. Even the master didn't know the limits since they didn't have a lot of time on their side.

But from the information I got from him, once we enter the new phase which I guess is the VR era, the system will be able to adapt to help gain an early advantage for you. Master left his time legacy and Mr. Lucius's creation legacy for you and I am also sure that the other gods who got their souls locked in the A. I will have their legacy waiting for other humans to take. I can sense there has been a change in your affinities. Once you enter the game, the system will be able to lead you to the legacy holders of your other elements. It should have other functions, I am not privy to. That's why all we can do now is to wait for the game to start and we can leave the others in the dust.''Bella said to James in anticipation of their future.

''So will you have a body or will you reside in my soul? you can't deprive the world of all that thick body and boobs. Did Nicholas make any provision for that?''James said to Bella as he ogled lewdly at Bella's spiritual body(Which can be touched, surprisingly)

''Hmph from your memories I found out you died to a woman betraying you. Now I guess, I know how they trapped you. I think master wanted me to live a normal life, so I guess we will find that out later. I am sure he made a way for that to happen. ''Bella said to James.

''Okay. I have to get to the bank and redraw the last savings our parents left us and get the pod tomorrow.'' James said as he drifted off to sleep.

The Next Morning, Central Bank.

''Please I'll like to withdraw the remaining cash from my account. Can you please tell me the amount of cash left in my account??''James asked the bank personnel.

''Okay, sir.The remaining amount is 5000 Dollars, will you like to withdraw all?''The personnel asked.

''Yes, I will like too. Thank you.'' James said to the personnel.

'With this, I can get the pod for about 3000 dollars, settle our rent of 1000 dollars, and then survive on the remaining amount till I make it big in the game.'James internalized as he left the bank.

''Mister, can I get the Zero Evolution Online VR POD??.'' James asked the store clerk.

''There are only three remaining, how many do you want?'' the clerk asked James.

''I want one, here is the money'' James said as he gave the money to the clerk.

''Thank you sir for doing business and the package will be delivered to your address. ''the clerk thanked James as he left after purchasing his pod.

As returned home, he ate the food that was left of yesterday's dinner and waited for Lisa's return.

''Hey big brother, I am back...Woahh, big brother is that the new pod that is used for playing the game?''Lisa asked as her crimson eyes sparkled with curiosity.

''This is it. From now on your big brother will become a professional gamer and bring large amounts of money to the house. I'll get you all the toys you can play with" James said as he patted Lisa lovingly.

''That's my big brother, I believe in you. Lisa will wait till big brother becomes famous so that he can stop working and rest a lot. Lisa knows you like sleeping a lot.'' Lisa said as she looked at her brother in admiration.

''Okay, stop teasing your brother and have your meal, you have to go to bed early for school tomorrow. Goodnight.'' James patted Lisa one last time as he went back to his room.

''Now I have only three goals to fulfill; protect Lisa, find Tabitha, and become strong enough to protect them'' James said as a flame of determination lit up in his eyes.