"Whatever I'm saying sounds far-fetched, but after everything that has happened, these are all facts now. What we have to do is to find the game developer, kill him, and retrieve the deleted data to revive the vanished players."The woman who recognized Adrian raised her hand. "Go on.” Adrian gestured. "Sir, are you saying that he's resetting our world by erasing half of our population? How do you know all this though?""What's your name?" Adrian asked. "Elayne Sanders, sir. I'm from Eastrive. I'm a volunteer elementary school teacher at Rivik Village.""Do you know about the Mount Gremont Railway?"Elayne nodded. "I do. It’s a project War Legate Dominus executed.""Then do you know about the ancient ruins uncovered there?" "Yes, I saw it on the news. It was found while the workers were tunneling through the mountain."Adrian nodded. "A few crew members of the project and I entered the ruins, and that's where I learned everything about the Creator. He has tried to reset o
Adrian gazed at the crowd. Everyone exchanged glances. Then, some youngsters and adults, both men and women, stepped forward. Although they were still unsure of what had happened, they knew those who were left behind and weak would only be hurt further. They needed to stand together, and they needed a strong leader to guide them to a better life. They yearned to rectify their lives, and they knew that they would have hope as long as they were still alive.There were about able men and women among the three hundred prisoners, and they were all very calm at this moment. Even Elayne stepped forward, hoping to do her part for the world despite only being an elementary school teacher. A few elderly were getting up as well. When Adrian said upon seeing this, "Veterans above fifty years old, please form a second line and contribute however you can. As for the sick and injured, I'll help you all find a new home to settle down in."Everyone remained silent. He took a deep breath and continu
Adrian’s expression became serious. "Students? How many?""Most of them were killed by monsters or vanished during the reset. There are six left. The oldest among them is twelve. I had them hide in the storeroom when the chaos began and came to Gold Haven to get help, but I was captured by Anatoly.""How many days has it been since then?""Two days. They only have a large barrel of water to live off of.""Padraig!" Adrian called out.Padraig came over and asked, "Yes, sir?""Pick out ten men and follow me to Rivik Village immediately. We're going to save the children trapped in the elementary school there.""But, sir…"Adrian knew what Padraig was about to say, but he could not give up on the children. The chances of them being alive were slim, but there was a chance nevertheless."Oliver, have our men search for instant concrete and some rebars. I want you to form a wall at all the city entrances. Also, increase the height of the city perimeter walls to prepare for the monste
Everyone scrambled to contribute as Adrian and the others headed toward Rivik Village. The road to the village was narrow. Coupled with the darkness, it was difficult for the trailer to travel at full speed. They were now racing against time—against the Grim Reaper.With Gold Haven’s perimeter walls being swiftly reinforced, Adrian focused on getting to the school as quickly as he could. Along the way to the village, he saw monsters rushing toward Gold Haven. The monsters seemed to be swarming toward the city as though they were under orders. This went against their mental capabilities. "Sir, the monsters are moving toward Gold Haven. Don't you think it's strange they know to go there when they’re just mindless monsters?” Padraig asked as he watched the monsters.Adrian sighed. "They're being controlled. The Creator sent them an order to destroy Gold Haven.""What? He's controlling them?" Padraig asked in shock. Adrian nodded. "He has exhausted much of his powers by resetting th
"The most important thing is to keep yourself safe. All right, we don’t have much time. Get in." Adrian got back into the trailer after giving his orders. "Yes, sir.”After everyone got back in, Padraig clenched his jaw and stared at the school while starting the engine. "Hold on, everyone. This is going to be a bumpy ride."As its engine revved, the trailer charged down the hill toward the school. The sound attracted the monsters' attention, and some of them began running toward the trailer. Padraig tensed up as they broke through the school's main gates. He killed the engine after sending a few monsters in the gym flying. Padraig yelled, "Get out and form a perimeter! We have to defend the trailer from those monsters! Elayne, I need you to stay here!"Everyone quickly got out, and Adrian rushed toward the storeroom. A gorilla monster swung its giant ax at Adrian. In return, he stabbed Dragonbane through the monster’s heart. He continued to dash toward the storeroom as the othe
Meanwhile, six twelve-year-old students huddled inside the storeroom. Their consciousness was fading. They would not be alive for much longer.The gunshots woke up one of the girls wearing a ponytail. Her name was Tori Queens, and she was one of the older kids set to enter middle school the following year.When Tori heard the gunshots, she said, "Guys, wake up. Something's happening outside."The students woke up and weakly looked at their surroundings, only to find they were still inside the dark storeroom. Over the past two days, they had been waiting for Elayne to save them, but she was nowhere to be seen. "What is it?""Is something happening?""I think I hear gunshots outside." They became excited when they confirmed that it was indeed gunshots. Dustin Faust, a slightly chubby boy, cried, "Those are the sounds of guns! And they’re coming from inside the gym! Ms. Elayne found someone to save us!" "We're saved!"The children held each other and cried. Their faces were
"Sir!"Tori and the others yelled as they ran toward Adrian."Kids, do you see that trailer? Run to it as fast as you can. Go, now!" Adrian said. The grim reaper-looking monster entered the storeroom with its eerie-looking scythe. The children were severely frightened. They looked toward the trailer as Tori asked, "What about you, sir?""Don't worry about me. Just go!" The children cried in shock as they ran toward the trailer. Adrian said through the communicator, "Padraig, the children are on their way. Send out two men to receive them.""Yes, sir." "I want you all to leave this place the moment the children are in the trailer. Find a safe place. I'll be right behind you."Padraig looked toward the storeroom and saw the grim reaper monster. It looked like a boss from video games, and it had its sights locked on Adrian.Padraig took a deep breath and said, "Koby, Zane, go pick up the children. I'll cover you guys.""Roger!”Two young men ran toward the children, firi
Vroom!!! The trailer's engines roared. The vehicle slammed into several monsters as it sped off. More monsters headed their way, and Elayne's hands trembled as she controlled the steering wheel. Padraig and the others were on their stomach on top of the trailer, firing their guns at the monsters relentlessly. The trailer was stained red with monsters’ blood."Look for the path where the monster numbers in the least and step on it!" Padraig yelled. Even though overwhelmed with fear, Elayne could continue driving and ram into the monsters thanks to her survival instincts. The monsters were crushed beneath the tires as the trailer sped out of the encirclement. "What about Sir Draco?!" someone yelled. "Don't worry about him. I'm sure he has a plan in mind. We need to focus on saving ourselves. Fire!"Rat-ta-ta-ta!!! More and more monsters swarmed toward the trailer. Padraig and the group were in a dangerous situation. Suddenly, their trailer was forced to a halt. Elayne floored