The Genius System-Chapter 71: The Unveiling of Immersion

Ethan, still staring at the headset, raised his head toward Lassen, a mix of frustration and curiosity animating his face "Wait… you’re not going to explain? What exactly is this?!"

Lassen, leaning casually against the table, crossed his arms, a faintly mocking smile spreading across his lips "No" he replied simply, savoring the agitation rising by the second in the chat.

On the screen, the chaos was palpable

"WHAT IS THIS HEADSET?! EXPLAIN!"

"ETHAN, PUT IT ON AND TELL US WHAT IT IS!"

"Mr. X IS TRULY THE KING OF SUSPENSE."

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Ethan turned his gaze toward the camera, his features split between excitement and a tinge of nervous panic "Okay, I guess he’s not going to say anything. You know what? I’m going to try it. If I disappear into another dimension, tell my mom I love her."

The chat erupted in digital laughter, messages flooding in

"RIP ETHAN."

"WE LOVE YOU, ETHAN. SAFE JOURNEYS."

"TAKE PICTURES IF YOU MEET ALIENS."

Lassen rolled his eyes with an exaggerated sigh, his amusement evident "Don’t be so dramatic. It’s just a headset. Sit down, and I’ll show you what it really is."

Ethan settled into the chair, his heart racing, every movement betraying his mix of excitement and apprehension. True to its reputation, the chat was in total uproar. Spectators, glued to their screens, furiously typed messages, giving the moment an almost tangible tension.

"GO FOR IT, ETHAN!"

"THIS STREAM IS LEGENDARY!"

"IF HE TELEPORTS, I’M LEAVING THIS PLANE OF EXISTENCE."

Ethan glanced up at Lassen, who held the headset with an almost ceremonial care. The object seemed otherworldly. Its flawless curves and minimalist design made it look less like a piece of technology and more like a work of art. The integrated light bands pulsed softly, casting a nearly hypnotic glow.

Lassen approached, calmly fitting the headset onto Ethan’s head. His movements were precise, almost mechanical, but carried a certain grace. The tension in the room was so thick it could be cut with a knife. Adrian, standing in a corner, crossed his arms, watching every motion intently, while Alex stole curious glances at the screen monitoring the device.

"Comfortable?" Lassen asked, his calm voice breaking the silence as if it were the most mundane question in the world.

"Yes..." Ethan murmured, swallowing hard, his heart pounding even faster "But... am I supposed to feel something?" His voice trembled slightly, a mix of anticipation and unease.

Lassen offered a subtle, almost imperceptible smile "Patience" he replied, stepping toward the screen next to the chair. His fingers danced across the keyboard, inputting commands with a speed that betrayed his total mastery of the device.

A faint hum filled the room, like a discreet yet entrancing melody. The headset activated, its lights brightening slightly, casting mesmerizing reflections on the walls. Ethan felt a gentle warmth spread through the device, enveloping his head and gradually easing the tension in his muscles.

In the chat, panic and excitement reached a fever pitch

"IT’S HAPPENING!"

"WE’RE LOSING ETHAN TO THE MULTIVERSE!"

"HE’S ENTERING THE MATRIX, I KNEW IT!"

Lassen, ever impassive, tapped one final command before crossing his arms. He turned to Ethan, watching his reactions carefully "And now… get ready" he said in a composed tone, but one charged with a gravity that sent shivers down Ethan’s spine.

As soon as Lassen finished speaking, Ethan felt a strange wave engulf him. The room around him seemed to waver, as if reality itself were distorting. His eyelids closed involuntarily, and when they reopened… he was no longer in the room.

A completely new universe stretched out before him.

At first, he felt a soft warmth envelop his head, a strangely soothing sensation that melted away his nervousness. Then, a slight tingling spread down his neck, as if an invisible connection were being established. The ground seemed to vanish beneath him, and in a blink, everything disappeared.

When he opened his eyes, it was no longer the room where he had been seated, but a landscape that defied all logic. In front of him was a dense forest, each tree vibrating with a life that felt almost tangible. The leaves, a radiant green, swayed gently in a light breeze he could feel on his skin. Nearby, a lake shimmered, its crystal-clear waters reflecting a sky so vividly blue it seemed unreal. Every cloud, every blade of grass was rendered with such precision that Ethan could have sworn he was standing in a genuine earthly paradise.

He froze, unable to move, his breath taken by sheer wonder "What… what is this…" he murmured, almost inaudibly, his voice trembling with disbelief.

Back in the room, the chat exploded instantly, the spectators unable to believe what they were seeing. The cameras were transmitting Ethan’s experience to their screens, and the image of the virtual landscape left everyone speechless.

"WHAT?! THIS IS REAL!"

"HE’S IN ANOTHER DIMENSION!"

"THIS ISN’T VR—IT CAN’T BE."

Ethan, himself mesmerized, slowly raised his hands before his face, expecting to see the limits of a digital interface or an imperfect texture. But what he saw astounded him. His hands were there, perfectly real, every crease, every scar replicated with stunning fidelity. He moved his fingers, flexed them, then brought them to his chest to tap against it. The dull sound resonated just as it would in the real world.

He took a step forward, his feet pressing gently into the grass. A faint scent of fresh vegetation rose to his nose "I can feel everything!" he exclaimed, his voice betraying a mix of wonder and incredulity "The wind, the smell of the trees… even the warmth of the sun. This is impossible. HOW?!"

He knelt by the lake, plunging his hands into the crystalline water. The cold yet soothing sensation coursed through him, making him shiver slightly. He scooped up the water between his fingers, watching the droplets sparkle as they fell, each one capturing the sunlight. He turned toward the trees, noticing for the first time small birds flitting between the branches, their song adding a layer of auditory immersion that felt… real.

Ethan reached out to touch a tree trunk, brushing his hand against the rough bark. Every detail, every texture was there, as if he were touching a real tree "This isn’t just a game… it’s not just VR" he murmured to himself, shaken by the experience.

In the room, Lassen watched the screen displaying Ethan’s movements in this virtual universe. He observed, arms crossed, an enigmatic smile playing on his lips. The chat, meanwhile, was in a frenzy.

"THE FUTURE IS HERE!"

"Ethan is literally IN the game."

"If this headset comes out, I’m selling my house to buy it."

Adrian, also watching, let out a low whistle of admiration "I have to admit, it’s impressive. Even I wouldn’t have imagined it would look this good"

Lassen turned his head slightly toward him, still calm "This is just the beginning."

Ethan, within the virtual world, turned around and looked up at the sky. The sun shone brightly but wasn’t blinding. He saw clouds drifting lazily, casting moving shadows across the ground. A chill ran down his spine. For the first time, he wondered if, after removing the headset, he would ever see reality the same way again.

"This thing… it’s something else" he murmured.

He started running through the clearing, each step gently flattening the grass beneath his feet. The spectators, captivated, watched this scene as if they were witnessing a historic event.

Lassen, still observing, finally spoke in a calm yet firm tone "This isn’t just an immersive experience, Ethan. It’s a gateway to a new world. A reality where limits no longer exist."

Ethan slowed, turning to look around one last time before Lassen deactivated the system. Moments later, he was back in the room, still overwhelmed by what he had just experienced. Slowly, he removed the headset, his hands trembling. His eyes, shining with a mix of shock and exhilaration, scanned the room as though struggling to reconnect with reality. Every breath he took seemed filled with awe.

He carefully placed the headset on the table, as if handling a sacred artifact, and looked up at Lassen, who observed him calmly from his chair "This thing..." Ethan murmured, searching for the right words "this thing is going to change the world."

Lassen, ever true to himself, shrugged slightly, his enigmatic smile widening "Maybe" he replied with disconcerting nonchalance "But for now, it’s just a toy."

A strange silence filled the room, broken only by the hum of the equipment. But on the stream, it was an entirely different story. The viewers, unable to contain their curiosity, flooded the chat with messages

"WHEN CAN WE BUY IT?!"

"WHAT IS THIS TECHNOLOGICAL MONSTER?!"*

"MR. X, STOP BEING SO MYSTERIOUS AND EXPLAIN IT TO US!"*

Still in shock, Ethan turned to the camera, struggling to find the right words "Guys..." he began, his voice hesitant but sincere "I... I have no words. This headset... it’s... it’s on another level. Seriously, I’ve never seen anything like it. But I can’t explain it. Not yet."

His voice wavered slightly, a mix of excitement and palpable frustration at being unable to fully share what he had experienced. But in his eyes burned an intense light, that of a man who had discovered something far beyond his imagination.

Lassen stood, calmly adjusting his sleeves. He approached Ethan and, with an almost disarming simplicity, gently patted his shoulder "It’s up to them to figure out what it means" he said, his tone both reassuring and inscrutable "For now, let their imagination do the work. It’s often more powerful than any explanation."

Ethan turned his head slowly toward Lassen, searching for a trace of mischief or a further explanation, but all he found was implacable serenity.

Meanwhile, the stream’s chat was in a state of total frenzy. The viewers, already dazzled by what they had seen, clamored for answers with an almost tangible impatience:

"MR. X, TELL US ABOUT THE HEADSET!"

"IS THIS ACTUALLY POSSIBLE?!"

"ETHAN, MAKE HIM TALK!"

Ethan glanced at the screen, reading the messages at lightning speed. He managed a nervous smile "I hear you, guys, believe me. But I don’t think Mr. X is going to spill the beans just yet. I mean, look at him!"

Lassen, standing with his arms crossed, gazed at the camera with a faint smirk "Suspense is a powerful weapon" he finally declared.

As the tension reached its peak, Ethan finally spoke up "Alright, listen. I don’t know exactly what Mr. X has planned for this headset. But what I do know is that what I experienced inside it is... beyond anything you could imagine. You’ll just have to wait. Sorry, guys."

Lassen nodded, clearly satisfied "Patience is a virtue, isn’t it?" he added mischievously, before turning and leaving the room, leaving Ethan alone with a headset that appeared ordinary but held extraordinary potential.

The stream ended with a striking image: Ethan, sitting in front of the camera, the headset resting in front of him like a silent promise. As the chat continued to debate, speculate, and ignite with excitement, one certainty emerged in the minds of the viewers: the world was about to change, and this evening was only the beginning.