Labyrinth of Reflections by Sergei Lukyanenko. Short summary

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After completing the order, the diver downloaded the stolen file in reality, but was kidnapped by unknown assailants. The task was to rescue a man who was suspended in a computer game. It was possible to get him out of the «depths» only on the fourth attempt. Accused of breaking the bans, Leonid escapes from the chase with the help of Vicky, his assistant program.

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With the help of a friend in the guise of a werewolf, Leonid managed to escape virtuality. The order, the kidnapping of the file, was fulfilled. But the next day, the diver was kidnapped. The mysterious man without a face gave him a new task. In a computer game, a man got hung up. It is necessary to get him out of there.

To get to the level where he was stuck, you have to go through all the previous ones. DOOM skills helped. But the first attempt was unsuccessful. In an alternate reality bar, he meets a girl who turns out to be the embodiment of his helper program. The second time Loser fails again. The contract is terminated.

Lyonya takes the player out on his own, but he is accused of breaking the law. A chase begins. He manages to escape thanks to the abilities he acquired during this time to influence virtuality.

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