Chapter 36: Resurgence
[7:11 PM, Saturday 6th of May, 2023]
"Status Window..."
[STATUS WINDOW]
- Na: Mikey Rael
- Race: Human
- Level: 15
- Life Force: 2/2
- Energy Level: 8/8 ( 2)
- Combat Ability: 8/8 ( 3), ( 12)
- Stat Points: 29
- Currency: 1,250
- Role:
- Authority:
- Titles: , , ,
- Skills (Exclusive): , ,
- Skills (Non-Exclusive): ,
- Items Equipped: , , ,
- Alignnt: Neutral
[Additional Information]
You can see the future and past by living it. It is a coveted power worthy of desire, but a scary one to possess.
"Haha... How sweet!" I muttered to myself, my voice trembling with a mix of triumph and trepidation.
As I lay amidst the wreckage left by the vanquished boss, my breath ragged and my body adorned with wounds, a sense of accomplishnt intertwined with unease washed over .
I had erged victorious, my level soaring to 15 as a testant to my growth and resilience.
'To think I did all of this with only 2 Life Force.' I marveled at my own tenacity.
I wasn't a gar or anything like that before the world turned into this, but I was certain even gars would be impressed by how I managed to survive, fighting so boldly despite everything at stake.
'I can't believe I beat it. But...' A gnawing sensation coursed through . Doubt crept in.
"Why isn't the System saying anything? Hasn't the mission already ended?" My words hung unanswered in the air.
As I contemplated the remaining enemy lurking within the depths of the hotel, a sudden disturbance caught my attention.
'Huh? What are those?' Swiftly rising to my feet, doing my best to assu a cautious stance despite my exhaustion, I stared at the unfolding scene before .
Right in front of , swirling black pools radiated nothing but malevolent darkness. The vile liquid from the five respective puddles sputtered and bubbled, causing to take further steps back.
'It's just like what I witnessed in the gym back then. What's happening?! More Demons?!'
As if to respond to my inquiry, figures began to erge from the murky pools, their ethereal forms blending with the shadows.
One erged from each pool, making it five in total. Initially, they were all concealed in black goo, rendering them unrecognizable.
The tension in the air thickened, and I braced myself for what ca next, my heart pounding like a war drum in my chest.
They had humanoid forms, though, which puzzled .
'Humans? Not Demons?'
However, this confusion didn't last long. Soon, the black goo solidified on their bodies, and details erged in a flash, revealing the identities of my new enemies.
Well, to be accurate, not-so-new enemies.
"N-no... no way..." My heart sank as recognition dawned upon .
It was Lisa, Jake, and their three other friends, their pale faces twisted by malevolence.
A mix of emotions surged within as I locked eyes with them—fear, anger, and a fierce determination to protect myself and complete my quest.
All these emotions collided and left nearly paralyzed as I grappled with the rush of feelings now assailing .
Why were they here? No, they were just illusions. The real versions were already dead. Yes... that had to be the case.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
{You have defeated the Boss and activated the Hidden Effect of the Special Event. Now, you are confronted with your final foes. Defeat them, and win the Special Event. Lose... and you simply die. Should you succeed, you will be awarded a Special Reward.}
~Hidden Event: ~
[END OF INFORMATION]
'But why? Why would they be my next opponents? Is the System ssing with ? Is it doing this intentionally?'
It was then, in that harrowing mont, that a realization struck with sickening clarity—the System was toying with , exploiting my weaknesses, and using my past failures against .
"Damn... damn you..." Anger simred within, bubbling to the surface as a bitter taste filled my mouth.
"DAMN YOU!!!"
Fury coursed through my veins, a fiery indignation at the unseen puppeteer manipulating the very fabric of this twisted ga.
'I have played my part without complaint. I have been dutiful, leveling up, and doing my best to survive. I haven't protested much or challenged whoever created this chaotic ss... yet...
Yet...!!!'
How dare they play with my emotions, taunting with apparitions of those who hurt most? The mories of my ti in that room, experiencing nothing but silent hunger and despair, were still etched deep within .
They continued to haunt , to the point where forgetting them was impossible. Yet, why would the System show them to again?
"Why...?" A seething resentnt swelled within , fueled by a sense of injustice and betrayal.
But amidst the anger, a bitter truth settled in my mind. I had no choice but to face this mockery of my past failures head-on.
"Fuck..." The System had crafted this cruel scenario, and I still had no choice but to be its pawn.
If I wanted to survive, I had to fight and win, even if this situation was frustrating.
With gritted teeth and clenched fists, I braced myself for the battle that lay before .
The black pools vanished, and the five pale bodies of Lisa, Jake, and the three others, began to move.
'I'm still very tired, but if I activate all my Skills at the sa ti, I should be able to manage.'
The problem was that I couldn't gauge their power. The System wasn't telling how dangerous they were. It didn't even give its usual System Warning.
I was quite literally on my own!
As the apparitions closed in, their eyes vacant yet filled with a sinister presence, I pushed aside my anger, harnessing it as fuel for my determination.
They may have embodied my past weaknesses, but I had grown stronger.
'This ti, the outco will be different.'
Gritting my fist, I prepared myself, readying Energy Rock, which floated above .
"RAAAHHH!!!!" With a battle cry that echoed through the room, I launched myself away from the fray.
~WHOOOSSSHHH!!!~
The first thing I did was create more distance between and the five.
Before the battle unfolded, I already knew I had to be cautious.
The odds were stacked against , facing five adversaries at once. Each of their movents was eerily synchronized, so I could only expect their attacks to be calculated and relentless.
And...
~BOOOOMMMMM!!!~
... They proved right!
All five of them lunged at rcilessly, delivering blows that could prove fatal with even the slightest lapse in my guard.
'Keuk!' I relied on my Skills to dodge their strikes, knowing a single hit could be lethal.
Urgently, I activated my skill, propelling myself into a flurry of swift movents.
The room blurred as I evaded their onslaught, utilizing my enhanced speed to stay one step ahead. Concurrently, I launched my Energy Rock with precision, targeting vulnerable spots to inflict damage.
As I maintained my distance, a deep sense of caution enveloped . The trauma from past encounters lingered in my mind, causing a subtle tremor in my body—a subconscious reminder to remain vigilant and not underestimate these apparitions' power.
But then, sothing changed.
'Huh?!'
In an instant, the five enemies altered their tactics. They beca faster, stronger, and more relentless than before.
'H-hold on!' The room seed to shrink as their assault intensified, closing in from all sides.
My skill expired, leaving without the advantage of heightened speed. The seconds ticked by, amplifying the pressure and my dwindling energy levels. The familiar calmness of also faded away, leaving disoriented and vulnerable.
'No... no...!!!'
Desperation surged within as I realized I couldn't rely on to predict their next moves. My energy reserves were dwindling, limiting my options.
Yet, I refused to surrender to panic. I concentrated on survival, evading their strikes and searching for an opening.
But fate had other plans. In a cruel twist, I found myself surrounded, trapped within a circle of ruthless adversaries.
Their blows rained down from all directions, their precision and coordination offering no escape. Each strike landed with bone-shattering force, sending pain coursing through my body.
"Guark!!!"
Lisa, her eyes devoid of emotion, stepped forward, the sa knife she had left behind in the room back then glinting nacingly in her hand.
~SQUELCH!~
With a swift and rciless motion, she drove the blade into my side, twisting it with sadistic delight.
"GUAAARRRGHHHHH!!!" Agony seared through , my vision blurring as the world spun.
All five of them struck simultaneously, sending hurtling away like a worthless piece of garbage.
~BOOOOMMMM!!!~
Crashing into the wall, debris cascaded around , leaving defeated.
My body felt heavy and unresponsive, each breath a laborious effort. Pain radiated through every fiber of my being, a testant to the ruthless nature of my adversaries.
[SYSTEM WARNING]
{You will soon die…}
Darkness crept into my consciousness as I succumbed to the weight of defeat. It clung to like a shroud, a chilling realization settling in.
"Am I... going to die here?" I whispered, my voice feeble against the encroaching blackness.
In that final mont, bitterness and regret mingled with the pain. I had fought with all my might, but it hadn't been enough. The taste of failure was bitter on my tongue.
'No... please...' I couldn't do anything but think desperately to myself. I begged the universe for rcy.
'I don't want this. I don't want to die now! Not now! Not yet!'
mories of past failures haunted my mind as I slipped into unconsciousness, my body broken and motionless. Each mistake, each missed opportunity, they all danced before my fading senses.
'Anything... anything but death!' The words echoed in my mind, a final plea as I surrendered to the abyss.
[You Have Died]
{Interference has been detected. will not be activated}
{Exclusive Skill: has been initiated}
[Nightmare will now comnce]
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[A/N]
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