He knew better. Astral Chain was a high-end Switch exclusive, not something that just fell off the back of a digital truck for PC. But the craving to play as a Legatus officer, tethered to a mechanical beast, was too strong. His wallet was empty, and the "Download" button was large, green, and inviting. Click.

"Neural link? It’s just a game," Leo muttered, double-clicking the .exe file.

The prompt " Astral Chain Free Download (v1.0.1)" usually appears on sketchy websites promising free versions of Nintendo Switch games. In reality, these "downloads" are often traps for malware or phishing.