Somehow, this feels like real life. China being attacked by something, and their leaders underestimating it... people from different species / races seeking refuge... (⊙…⊙ )
Well, that's the basic premise of the story, so we're meant to accept the VR thing. But the physics thing would be too much. Unless they say people here have superhuman strength or magic, then I'd be inclined to just nod my head.
"ACTUALLY"
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