One hundred squads were numbered sequentially and set off simultaneously, heading in different directions.
Most entered the wilderness, while others ventured back into the ruins of the city destroyed by the nuclear bomb, hoping to find some clues.
Vasily and Li Tongchen were in the same squad: Squad 9.
However, at this point, everyone's faces were so distorted that it was impossible to recognize one another.
Besides, everyone in the game was on high alert and would never easily reveal their real identities.
The players controlled their avatars, advancing in silence. It wasn't long, however, before someone broke the quiet and began to talk.
After all, they would need to cooperate with one another as the game progressed.
"Hello, I'm Li," Li Tongchen said to Vasily beside him.
Vasily hesitated for a moment before smiling and saying, "Hello, I'm Wally."
"Hello, both of you. I'm John," said another player's avatar from nearby.
