Chapter 1918 Parents in the Game
Due to their children's interest in the game, Adrian's parents finally decided that they should also try it. They actually have lots of free time now that their children are adults that take care of themselves. They would like to focus on new hobbies that they could maybe share with their grown children so that they would feel closer to them. One of the ways is for them to play Pandemonium as well.
At first, Adrian's parents told them that they did not want him to play the game even if it was for rehabilitation. They said that the brutal combat of the game would rot his brain or might make him prone to more violence. Such thinking was already outdated though as that is actually not the case if playing games is just a hobby. E-sports played a major role in making sure that the people would not look down on video games compared to when they were first created in the early 21st century.
In fact, Adrian's mother wanted to check if the claims of combat in the game is real. She did notice that her daughter is much better in reflex actions compared to before. She can also tell that the kinesthetic vision of her two children has somewhat increased. She wanted to verify these facts, but she also wants to fell what it is like to fight against monsters.
Adrian's father just wants to spend time with his wife. Although, he is actually curious about the economics of the game since his children did say that they have their own currency in the game. He was interested in how the game uses the ancient currency of gold, silver, and bronze in order to create an economy.
They installed the game pods in an extra room and thanked the installers when they have finished. Two futuristic game pods are now available in their house, and it is due to their curiosity. The two adults entered the game because they also had another agenda. An agenda that was born from the loose mouth of their children.
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One night during dinner...
"Mom, I am actually curious, but do you have any adult friends?" Adrian asked.
"Maybe you are getting a little bit heated up. Tone it down a little because having interaction is not that easy." Richard replied as his wife does have a tendency of getting riled up.
"You are right! No one wants to interact with a hyperactive woman. Anyways, did you read the guides that our children made for us? I actually found them adorable that they took the time and effort to think about our well being inside the game. What job class are you going to pick, honey?" Maria asked.
"I was thinking maybe I could be a warrior tank! I shall be the one that will absorb all the damage so that you could destroy our enemies!" Richard stated as he suddenly felt excited like a young boy.
"Honey... we both know that you easily flinch even if a bug is about to land on you. Are you sure your mind could take the sudden shift? I am just looking out for you but maybe you should become a mage or a shaman as you are more tactical compared to me. I would do the heavy lifting and become a warrior." Maria stated.
"But I wanted to be tough..." Richard stated.
"Well, it is your choice. The kids did say that you try out other job classes as they say since there is still a training period." Maria stated as she is not one to pressure her husband into doing something that he does not want.
"Do not worry! I will be a glorious shield master that will tank all of the damage! I used to play some RPG games back then, so I also know terms." Richard stated.
Both of them entered the game pods and started their new adventure. Unlike what Richard has promised himself, he did not pass the test to become a shield master because he is easily surprised. He opted for a job class that can deal damage and chose the Shaman job class even though he was not religious himself.