[7:11 PM, Saturday 6th of May, 2024]
"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... sweet!"
As I lay amidst the wreckage of the vanquished boss, my breath ragged and my body covered in wounds, a sense of accomplishnt mingled 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 everything with only 2 Life Force.'
I wasn't a gar or anything like that before the world beca like this, but; I was sure even gars would be impressed by how I was able to survive, fighting so brazenly despite everything at stake.
'Still. I beat it. But...' A gnawing sensation coursed through
"Why isn't the System saying anything? Isn't the mission already over?"
As I contemplated the remaining enemy lurking within the depths of the hotel, a sudden disturbance caught my attention.
'Huh? What are those?' Quickly rising to my feet, doing my best to take a cautious stance, despite how exhausted I was, I stared at the ongoing scene before .
Right in front of were swirling black pools, radiating nothing but malevolent darkness. The disgusting liquid from the five respective puddles spluttered and bubbled, causing to take further steps back.
'It's just like I saw in the gym back then. What's going on?! More Demons?!'
As if to answer my inquisition, figures began to erge from the murky pools, their ethereal forms blending with the shadows.
One ca from each pool, making them five in total, they maintained their stance atop the pool that birthed them. Initially, they were all covered in black goo, making them unrecognizable.
They had humanoid forms, though, which puzzled .
'Humans? Not Demons?'
However, this confusion didn't last very long. Soon, the black goo solidified on their bodies, and details ford in a flash, revealing the identities of my new enemies.
"N-no... no way..." My heart sank as recognition dawned upon .
It was Lisa, Jake, and their three other friends, their pale visages 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 crashed and clashed, leaving nearly paralyzed as I fought to process the inrush of emotions that now assailed .
Why were they here? No, they were just mirages. 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 these 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 a 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 who manipulated the very fabric of this twisted ga.
'I have been playing my part without complaint. I have been dutiful, leveling up and doing my best to survive. I haven't complained much or challenged whoever made this crazy 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 steeled 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, sending blows that would kill if I got careless in the slightest.
'Keuk!' I relied on my Skills to evade their strikes, knowing that a single hit could be fatal.
With a sense of urgency, I utilized my skill, propelling myself into a flurry of swift movents.
The room blurred around as I evaded their onslaught, relying on my enhanced speed to stay one step ahead. At the sa ti, I hurled my Energy Rock with precision, aiming for vulnerable spots to deal damage.
As I kept my distance, a sense of caution enveloped . The trauma of past encounters lingered in my mind, causing my body to tremble ever so slightly.
It was a subconscious reminder to be careful, to not underestimate the power of these apparitions.
But then, sothing changed.
'Huh?!'
In an instant, the five enemies shifted their tactics. They beca faster, stronger, and more relentless than before.
'H-hold on!' The room seed to shrink as their onslaught intensified, closing in on 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 surge of also faded away, leaving with a disorienting sense of vulnerability.
'No... no...!!!'
Desperation welled up within as I realized I couldn't rely on to anticipate their next moves. My energy reserves were low, limiting my options.
Yet, I refused to succumb to panic. I focused on survival, on evading their strikes and finding an opening.
But fate had a different plan. In a cruel twist, I found myself surrounded, trapped in a circle of rciless adversaries.
Their strikes rained down upon from all directions, their precision and coordination leaving no room for escape. Each blow landed with bone-shattering force, pain rippling 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 plunged the blade into my side, twisting it with a sadistic delight.
"GUAAARRRGHHHHH!!!" Agony seared through , my vision blurring as the world tilted.
All five of them hit at the sa ti, sending flying away from them like a worthless bag of garbage.
~BOOOOMMMM!!!~
Crashing into the wall, debris cascading around , I lay defeated.
My body felt heavy and unresponsive, every breath a laborious effort. The pain radiated through every fiber of my being, a testant to the ruthlessness of my adversaries.
[SYSTEM WARNING]
{You will soon die…}
Darkness encroached on the edges of my consciousness as I succumbed to the weight of defeat.
'Am I... going to die here...?'
In that final mont, bitterness and regret mingled with the pain. I had fought with all my strength, but it hadn't been enough.
'No... please...' I couldn't do anything but think desperately to myself.
'I don't want this. I don't want to die now! Not now! Not yet!'
The haunting mories of failure echoed in my mind as I slipped into unconsciousness, my body broken and motionless.
'Anything... anything but death!'
[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]
Thanks for reading!
Next chapter is going to be bone-chilling and epic!
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