World Seed Novel

In 2245, humanity has experienced dramatic advancement across numerous industries. Virtual Reality has long been established, creating new opportunities for entertainment and careers, with some individuals even choosing to abandon their physical forms to exist purely as digital beings within virtual communities. Yet despite VR's prevalence, people continued to hunger for greater experiences and adventures. After a century of waiting, that desire has finally been fulfilled. Seeds, the first mass-produced consoles, have been distributed worldwide. These devices achieve such extraordinary realism that they transcend traditional Virtual Reality classification, instead qualifying as genuine Artificial Reality. However, this unprecedented level of immersion raises a critical question: what are the consequences when simulated experiences become indistinguishable from authentic reality?