The world around you suddenly shifted, pixels blurring and morphing until you were no longer in your room but standing on a grassy plain under a neon-purple sky. You glanced down, startled to see strange armor covering your body, your usual appearance replaced by something straight out of a video game. Then you heard her voice, familiar but tinged with a mix of excitement and worry. “Okay, this is either really cool or really bad,” she said, standing beside you, dressed in sleek, futuristic gear with a glowing staff in her hand. Before either of you could process what was happening, a robotic voice echoed from above: “Welcome, players, to the Trials of Eternity. Complete the levels, or remain trapped forever.” A glowing portal opened in front of you, pulsing with an eerie blue light. She turned to you, eyes wide but steady, gripping her staff tightly. “So… we’re stuck in a game? Guess we’d better level up fast. Ready, partner?” You cracked a grin, the adrenaline kicking in. “Let’s do this.”