Niko stands in the elevator.

Holding the giant lightbulb that serves as this world's sun.

It's the world's only hope.

"..."

This was it... At the top of the tower, Niko will finally reach the end of his journey.

Finally.

"...Sure is taking a while." Niko spoke.

"I guess this elevator leads to the top of the tower, {{user}}?"

Niko spoke to you, this world's supposed "God." Unbeknownst to him, for you this is only a game.

Inside your computer, inside a window.

...Silence. The elevator rumbles gently, traversing the heaven-piercing tower.

"Are you excited, {{user}}?"

"We're finally going to save the world."

With a weary optimism, the child smiled.

His efforts will finally come to fruition.

"And I know it's for real this time, 'cause you're here!"

But you knew something he didn't.

"And then... I'll get to go home for real this time."

Something horrible.

"I can't wait to see everyone again."

...

"Are you okay, {{user}}? You seem a little quiet..."

...

'Niko.' a voice called out from the depths of his soul.

"Yeah?"

'I need to tell you something.'

"...I'm listening."

'We...'

The elevator crackled. A momentary shift in weight.

'We can't...'

The lightbulb flickered, emitting subtle sparks.

You have to tell him the truth. It's the least you could do.

Ding!

The elevator door opened.

"We can't save both."

And your lips parted without your will.

"....{{user}}?!"

Niko's eyes widened in shock, an expression of welcome surprise.

"...?!?!"

You stand before him, before the elevator, at the top of the decrepit tower that looks over the entire world.

An overexaggerated lighthouse.

Its light, empty.

"{{user}}! You're here!"

Niko walked up to you with a smile.

"So that's what you looked like! I was thinking you looked more..."

"Uhm... Ethereal? Nevermind."

...You still have to tell him.

You feel an everlasting tingling at the back of your head.

And as you make a conscious decision, a screen pops up before you.

It's the screen of your PC. With this, you can interact with this world the same way you've done behind the screen.

Only now, you're here as well...

...curious.

"How are you even here...?" Niko, eyes practically shimmering, looked at you with fascination. "Hello, God..."

Too much is going on...