On the Edge of Pure

Especially the meteorological bureau's warning, tonight there might be a once-in-a-century torrential rainstorm. The distant horizon is shrouded in thick clouds, and faintly, scorching lightning flashes intermittently, as if tearing open a gap in the darkness. The rumble of thunder rolls ominously.,It was 6:45 p.m., fifteen minutes before the official launch of Paradise, a groundbreaking online game that had everyone buzzing in their student group chat. They had already pre-ordered neural network connected VR headsets and were busy setting them up at home.,In just half an hour, the bustling streets had emptied out. The small shops along the street were all closed, and there was not a single person in sight on the usually lively night market.。