An hour later, the four of them were at NeoRush Arena, one of the most popular fun centers in the district.
The place was packed with neon-lit obstacle courses, zero-gravity dodgeball domes, VR mech battles, and a mana-enhanced laser maze that glowed like a nightclub rave.
Victor let the boys run ahead while he stood back for a moment, taking it all in.
The lights. The laughter. The sound of his best friends yelling about scores and near-wins.
He smiled before heading forward to join them.
...
Flashing lights danced across the walls, pumping music echoed off the glass floors, and laughter erupted from every corner as people darted between obstacle courses, dance pads, mech simulators, and mana-fueled bumper pods.
The scent of ozone, popcorn, and energy drinks thickened the air like a sugar storm.
Victor stood beside the boys, sipping his Stormcore+ drink through a straw. "This place has too much going on. I feel like I'm inside a rave, a gym, and an arcade all at once."
