In a world where reality had grown dull and overwhelmingly complex, a 21-year-old NEET found his only solace in the relentless glow of a computer screen. His escape arrived in the form of Illusion Tree, a revolutionary VRMMORPG hailed as a flawless "second reality" with over two billion daily active users and a sacred, unwavering vow: no pay-to-win mechanics, not even a sliver of microtransactions. 

He began his journey, sliding into the sleek VR capsule that dominated his small apartment. With a steadying breath that felt more like a first gasp, he spoke the single command that would change everything.

"Log In."