His headache was like his skull was splitting, as if thousands of needles were piercing his nerves at the same time. His body felt like it was cracking and collapsing inch by inch. He took a deep breath, forcing down the pain, not uttering a single sound, even though he was drenched in sweat and his fingernails were digging into his flesh.,Actually, he didn't have much time left and didn't want his dearest friend to waste their time or money on him, a dying man, because it wouldn't mean anything.,Politicians and socialites from around the world, top executives and employees of renowned corporations, professors and students from prestigious universities, researchers and scientists, as well as soldiers serving in the military, all donned virtual reality headsets, silently awaiting the dawn of a new world.。