<h4>Chapter 14 </h4>
Tae-Sung’s abysmalpatibility with the premium VR capsules caused the issue.
[Thepatibility of the user and the capsule is low.]
[It is advised to use another capsule.]
[Compatibility: 61%]
Hispatibility with the stone coffin-like VR capsule, which was called the Requiem 6, was 61%. Hispatibility with the capsule was lower than hispatibility with the V-Iron 6, which was the capsule he tried just a while ago.
“<i>Ah…</i>” Oh Jun-Hwan muttered. He looked taken aback by thepatibility.
“It seems that you are notpatible with the Requiem 6 model as well… <i>haha…</i>” he said whileughing awkwardly.
“It seems so,” Tae-Sung replied while exiting the Requiem 6 model.
“<i>Hmm…</i> then I shall show you the other models,” Oh Jun-Hwan politely said.
“Sure,” Tae-Sung nonchntly replied.
“What do you think of this model? You might be aware of it as well, but this is the model that is now the norm for pro gamers. <i>Haha!</i>” Oh Jun-Hwan proudly said.
The next model he rmended was the H6 model, which was a model personally developed and created by Hive.
However…
[Thepatibility of the user and the capsule is low.]
[It is advised to use another capsule.]
[Compatibility: 71%]
Even the H6 model, which boasted the best specification among the premier VR capsules, was notpatible with Tae-Sung.
However, the real problem started from there…
[Thepatibility of the user and the capsule is low.]
[It is advised to use another capsule.]
[Compatibility: 54%]
[Thepatibility of the user and the capsule is low.]
[It is advised to use another capsule.]
[Compatibility: 69%]
[Thepatibility of the user and the capsule is low.]
[It is advised to use another capsule.]
[Compatibility: 71%]
They tested more than 20 capsules after the H6 model, but none of them waspatible with Tae-Sung.
“I-Is there a chance that customer-nim is innately picky when ites to VR capsules…?” Oh Jun-Hwan nervously asked while profusely sweating.
There were a few people like him who were innately sensitive when it came to theirpatibility with VR capsules. In fact, there were rare cases where some people possessed a pretty unique brain wave pattern that they could not log in to any virtual reality games at all.
“I don’t think so. I did not have any issues during the past year with a premium capsule, even though it was a secondhand one,” Tae-Sung replied. He was telling the truth because the VR capsule he had been using right before he lost it all was the previous generation model of the H6, the H5.
“<i>Hmm…</i> How is yourpatibility with your current capsule?” Oh Jun-Hwan asked.
“It is at 77%,” Tae-Sung replied.
“And which model are you currently using?” Oh Jun-Hwan asked.
“I am using the Virtual Sports 3 model,” Tae-Sung replied.
“<i>Huh?</i>” Oh Jun-Hwan muttered in surprise as he doubted his ears for a moment.
“I said I’m currently using the Virtual Sports 3 model,” Tae-Sung said once again.
“Are you serious?” Oh Jun-Hwan asked in disbelief.
“Yes, is there a problem?” Tae-Sung asked.
“N-No! There is no problem at all!” Oh Jun-Hwan eximed while waving his hands before adding, “It is just that the model you are using is quite old…”
“…”
“I never imagined that I will meet someone still using the Virtual Sports 3 model in this day and age…” Oh Jun-Hwan said.
Tae-Sung did not reply to the branch manager’sments. Instead, he grumbled inwardly with discontent. ‘<i>What? Have you contributed anything to me so I can buy it? What can I do when I don’t have the money to buy a good one?’</i>
“Customer-nim,” Oh Jun-Hwan called out.
“What?” Tae-Sung grumbled in response.
“I am sure you are aware, but a user would not necessarily bepatible with a VR capsule just because the capsule is a premium one. The abilities and talent of the user along with theirpatibility are the most crucial factors when ites to ying virtual reality games,” Oh Jun-Hwan exined.
“I know that much,” Tae-Sung replied.
The premium capsules only provided a slight increase to one’spatibility, but it did not do anything else after that since the brain capacity of the user was the most important factor.
“With that in mind… I think customer-nim’spatibility with premium VR capsules is not that good or…” Oh Jun-Hwan trailed off.
It seemed he was hesitating whether to say the next part or not because he had a troubled look on his face. But eventually, he said, “It could only mean that customer-nim’s abilities are so atrocious, even these premium machines cannot work with you.”
“…”
“However, I strongly believe that a customer being sponsored a new VR capsule by our head office is not someone ordinary,” Oh Jun-Hwan said.
“What are you trying to say?” Tae-Sung asked with a hint of hostility in his voice.
“I shall guide you to the tinum Boutique,” Oh Jun-Hwan dered.
“P-tinum Boutique…? What is that?” Tae-Sung asked, seemingly taken aback.
“It is a special ce where only our top 0.1% VIP customers are allowed ess,” Oh Jun-Hwan proudly said.
“The top 0.1%....” Tae-Sung muttered.
“Now, pleasee this way,” Oh Jun-Hwan said as he guided Tae-Sung to a secret corridor hidden within V-Lounge.
***
The tinum Boutique was a ce unknown to the public, and it was an area only reserved for the true VIPs of V-Lounge.
Why?
It was all because the VR capsules disyed at the tinum Boutique weren’t the 6th Generation models. Rather, they were the cream of the crop capsules equipped with the best specification possible that they would at least be the 7th or the 8th Generation models in their respective categories. The prices of those capsules started from a staggering 1 billion won that even those who had struck it rich in recent years would not dare to even shop in this ce.
Moreover, the tinum Boutique was a ce only those with both money and social status could ess.
“Please take a look,” Oh Jun-Hwan said as he showed the VR capsules in the tinum Boutique.
There were only four VR capsules disyed in the ce.
“These are the capsules with the highest specification possible, and they are equipped with the best next-generation software. As such, these can truly be considered as the pinnacle of virtual reality gaming equipment,” Oh Jun-Hwan said.
Then, he haughtily shrugged his shoulders before proudly saying, “These four models guarantee apatibility of at least 85%!”
“Did you just say 85%?!” Tae-Sung eximed.
He could not help but be surprised at the branch manager’s words since 85%patibility was an amazing number only 4% of those ying virtual reality games possessed, yet these machines guaranteed that figure.
“Are you saying that these machines guarantee the samepatibility as pro gamers…?” Tae-Sung had to ask and confirm it.
“That is correct,” Oh Jun-Hwan replied while nodding.
The 85%patibility these machines guaranteed was an astounding number when the 83% to 88%patibility that pro gamers possessed was taken into consideration.
“If the VR capsules at the V-Lounge were considered to be BMW or Audi in motor vehicle terms, then the VR capsules here at the tinum Boutique are the Ferraris and Lamborghinis of VR capsules. In fact, these capsules have coined the term ‘Super Capsules’,” Oh Jun-Hwan proudly said.
“<i>Wow…</i>” Tae-Sung muttered in awe.
“Of course, it can only guaranteepatibility since even these machines cannot do anything more for someone without the innate talent to operate it further than that,” Oh Jun-Hwan rified.
It seemed that even these ‘Super Capsules’ were not an exemption from the basic logic that the ‘pilot’ was the most important part of operating a machine.
The VR capsules were just like motor vehicles, and an ordinary person would not be able to unleash the full potential of a supercar.
“Please try this capsule first,” Oh Jun-Hwan said as he pointed at a golden VR capsule before exining, “This model is called the ‘Steel Kreuz.’ As for the price… I think it will be better for me not to mention it. <i>Haha!</i>”
“<i>Haha…</i>” Tae-Sung let out an awkwardugh since he could tell from its exterior alone that it would cost more than a billion won.
“Pleasee and try it.” Oh Jun-Hwan urged.
Tae-Sung entered the Steel Kreuz VR capsule with expectations about howpatible he would be with the capsule.
[Thepatibility of the user is 85.1%]
He got apatibility that was 0.1% higher than the one guaranteed by the capsule.
“<i>Oh!</i>” Oh Jun-Hwan eximed and said, “You do have the talent as expected.”
“<i>Huh?</i> Is that so?” Tae-Sung asked in response while seemingly confused.
“The fact that you got 0.1% more than the guaranteed figure is proof that you are indeed talented. It is pretty rare for people to have apatibility that is higher than the guaranteed figure unless they are talented,” Oh Jun-Hwan exined.
“<i>Hmm…</i>” Tae-Sung muttered as he processed the branch manager’s words.
“Let us keep the Steel Kreuz model aside for now. Please try this one as well,” Oh Jun-Hwan said while pointing at a red VR capsule.
“This is the Ishuka model, and it is designed to have a superior interior that will alleviate the user’s fatigue even morepared to the Steel Kreuz. It was masterfully designed and crafted so that the user would not feel tired even after using it for fourteen hours!” Oh Jun-Hwan proudly exined.
“<i>Ah,</i> is that so?” Tae-Sung said, seemingly impressed.
He tested the Ishuka model as well.
[Thepatibility of the user is 85.1%]
Hispatibility with the Ishuka model was the same as the Steel Kreuz model he tested earlier.
“<i>Hmm…</i> I think customer-nim’s abilities are more suitable for super capsulespared to the premium capsules,” Oh Jun-Hwan said.
“I-Is that so?” Tae-Sung replied while awkwardly scratching his cheek.
“Please try this as well,” Oh Jun-Hwan said as he pointed at a ck capsule this time.
The ck capsule was called the ‘Raptor’ model.
[Thepatibility of the user is 85.1%]
The result was the same as the Steel Kreuz and Ishuka he tested earlier.
“<i>Hmm…</i> 85.1%... and three in a row at that. I think we have found what we are looking for. I think customer-nim is truly morepatible with super capsules,” Oh Jun-Hwan said.
“<i>Haha…</i> Maybe I’m more suitable for expensive things? <i>Haha…!</i>” Tae-Sung awkwardlyughed.
He was at a loss whether he should be happy about it or not.
Hispatibility with an old secondhand VR capsule was 77% while hispatibility with premium VR capsules was below average. However, hispatibility with super capsules was pretty high at 85.1%.
He could not make heads or tails on how hispatibility worked.
‘<i>Well… I guess it doesn’t matter as long as I can get 85.1%. That’s a figure on par with the pro gamers after all,’?</i>Tae-Sung thought.
He decided not to think about it too much and be content with the fact that he would get a free super capsule he was highlypatible with.
“Then, shall we test the final model?” Oh Jun-Hwan asked while pointing at a purple VR capsule, which was thest remaining super capsule among the four super capsules.
“Do I have to? I think it’s going to be the same 85.1% anyway?” Tae-Sung asked.
“I do not think so.” Oh Jun-Hwan shook his head.
“Why so?” Tae-Sung asked.
“The model name of this VR capsule is ‘Ogre’,” Oh Jun-Hwan said.
“Ogre? Isn’t that name a bit too vicious?” Tae-Sung said with a frown.
“Its specifications are vicious, too,” Oh Jun-Hwan added.
“…?”
“The Ogre supports a minimumpatibility of 90% and can go up to 99%!” Oh Jun-Hwan eximed.
<i>“Heok…!”?</i>Tae-Sung gasped in surprise.
“However, thepatibility will be zero if the user does not possess the abilities the Ogre demands from its user,” Oh Jun-Hwan exined.
“<i>Hmm…</i> that’s a picky one…” Tae-Sung muttered.
“That is because it is a hyper capsule,” Oh Jun-Hwan proudly responded.
“Haha…” Tae-Sung awkwardlyughed.
It seemed the Ogre was a VR capsule that possessed specifications better than super capsules.
“Then, I guess it’s going toe out as either 90% or 0%,” Tae-Sung said.
“That’s what I think as well…” Oh Jun-Hwan nodded in agreement.
The 85.1%patibility was already an astounding number, but it was way below what the Ogre demanded from its user.
“Still, I suggest that you try it just in case,” Oh Jun-Hwan said.
“Sure…” Tae-Sung replied.
Since he wouldn’t lose anything even if he were to test it out, he decided to get a feel of what the best avable VR capsule had to offer.
<i>Tak!</i>
Tae-Sung closed the Ogre’s cover and booted it up to check hispatibility with it.
“<i>Hmm…</i>” Oh Jun-Hwan muttered while looking at Tae-Sung and the Ogre.
“it shouldn’t be zero, right? <i>Hmm…</i> this customer is a really picky one. It had been pretty difficult to rmend him a model,” Oh Jun-Hwan muttered to himself.
While he was busy in his own thought, a beep rang from the capsule.
<i>Beep!</i>
The Hyper Capsule Ogre let out a beep to signal the reveal of Tae-Sung’spatibility.