100 Systems Invasion

47. The Clashes

Invasion Day 7

Courtyard by Marriott, Fishkill, NY

11 : 27 PM

The time showed that only thirty-three minutes left before Seth’s seven days of free access to the System ended. Not much of a time, and definitely way less than he hoped he needed. Alas, that was what he had.

It was a short time compared to how long he usually spent laying in bed, scrolling up and down on his feed, or playing puzzle games.

It was especially short compared to how long he had planted his feet in the world. He’d like to travel out of space first if he could. But, even giving his two allies a proper greeting would take too much time from his plate.

So, without further delay, their most awaited fight, Seth picked his arrow with apparent ease and took his aim.

Veesh!

The silver-tipped arrow breezed past his cheek, slicing the air like its namesake, and in a second, lodged itself an inch away from the blonde girl’s foot.

“I’m warning you,” Seth said, picking another arrow from the dark leather quiver by h