A palpable sense of exhaustion hung in the air as Charles addressed the weary team, his voice carrying a note of understanding. “It’s fine. You should all get some rest. Later tomorrow, we’ll be having a meeting involving all the team members.” The words held a promise of unity, a reminder that the challenges they faced were collective and required collaborative solutions.Charles shifted his focus, consciously choosing to shelve his concerns for the moment. The urgency of the situation demanded clarity and focus, and he was determined to direct his energies toward the task at hand.“We’ll be discussing many issues, so it might take a while, and I’ll make sure the sudden appearance of those Hobs is investigated as well. You may all leave.” The instructions were clear, a directive that underlined the gravity of their circumstances.“Alright. That sounds neat. Thanks, Charles.” Adam's gratitude was evident in his smile, a casual wave of acknowledgment accomp

Presented with a perplexing situation, Damian found himself in the company of someone he knew all too well. The ache in his heart as he gazed upon her face spoke volumes about the past. Chloe, a former high school bully, had been among those who tormented him a mere month ago. The tables had turned drastically.Meeting her at this moment was a true conundrum. The desire for revenge sizzled within me, a burning urge that I couldn't ignore.[A Few Moments Earlier]I quietly pondered when Anne and her group would return. Having left the room a while back, Anne sought rest in another chamber, while the rest of them took a short nap in his designated space.Despite their demanding journey, they managed to rest for a few hours—a commendable feat."Damian, you should rest some more," Anne expressed her concern when she realized he was awake.Though, deep down, I knew they needed the rest more than he did. "You all need more rest than I do," I mused ."I'm fine, not feeling sleepy," I reassu

“Where have you been all this while, you creep?” Chloe kept looking at me condescendingly. I placed my book by my side, and while it pained me to do so, I withheld my desire to kill her.HOWEVER, I absolutely refused to act inferior to the bitch.“This is quite the surprise… Chloe, it’s a shocker to meet you here.” I smiled.My response fazed her a little. Clearly, she wasn’t expecting such a smooth response. While it was possible for me to act the way she remembered me, I had no intention to stoop so low.Why?Because there was no merit in doing so!Unlike in the case of Anne and her group, Chloe proved to be of no worth to me, at least at the moment. My innocent, kind, act had earned me the trust of my current supporters. They thought of me as harmless, and so didn’t give in to suspicion or burrow deeply into my words.As a result, my position among them was cemented. But, with this brat, there was no benefit whatsoever. Not only was she weak, but her attitude would make it difficu

>BOOOOOMMMM!!! The extreme collision between Anne’s powerful fist and Chloe’s sturdy barrier sent waves across the room, causing everything around to shake violently. Things turned out to be more serious than I expected.“I’ll ask you once again, Chloe… and you’d do well to answer me. Explain yourself!”Chloe gulped this time, appearing extremely fazed by Anne’s look.The fact that she was all alone in a room full of people who were suspicious of her didn’t help matters.“Calm down, Anna. Jeez… I only came to talk about something when I saw that twerp. I didn’t know he was-““Twerp? Are you trying to dismiss what you just did right now? You know the sanction that awaits you for this, don’t you?” Peter interrupted, glaring at Chloe as he spoke.His annoyed tone, coupled with the slight look of satisfaction at the situation clearly proved that Peter had something against her.“Relax, okay? I did

Adam was scum!No, he was much worse. Everyone around him knew how selfish he was. He had wealth, power, influence… and strength. Because of this, he was able to get anything he wanted with no consequences attached.His favorite hobby was picking on the weak, and while he had scores of toys to play with, he enjoyed ‘teasing’ Damian the most.He was an absolutely repulsive and selfish person, the perfect match for an opportunist like Chloe.Since she was also smart, beautiful, and influential, their union wasn’t a surprise to anyone that knew them. And so, they started dating.They both hated the weak, especially Damian, and trampled on them due to their high esteem. Those were the time of their lives, fun moments… until the Apocalypse began!The world turned into hell overnight, and everything was plunged into chaos.Their prospective futures turned into dust, and the wealth and fame that their families bui