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At this point, Leila had already gotten to my side and reached out to pat me on the head. “Oh my sweet Jerry, what did they do to you in the white room?”I tried to meet her gaze but knowing what I had done, I couldn’t afford to do so, thus I responded while recoiling away from her.“You should stay away…I’m a monster now.” I muttered in fright.I couldn’t see Leah’s expression but knowing her fully well, a frown would surely be the expression she was wearing right now.“Ms. Leila?”Leila glanced at Doctor Chen, looking him over with a stern gaze before she replied quite harshly. “I do not plan on join the labs for any reason whatsoever. I have my personal works and intend to continue on with them. It has been years, Doctor Chen, I am quite sure that several big brains have found themselves in the Labs, so why still bother with me?”“Isn’t it easy to tell?” Doctor Chen replied with a crooked grin. “The Labs, everyone in it, including myself worship Sir Thomas Walker as the greatest sc
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“I see.” I nodded, still unsure of what to make of Leila’s efficiency.All things considered, I decided to forge on with my question. “Why did she go blind?”Leila exhaled softly. “Becoming an Explorer allows one to awaken Flow and also gain the chance at activating their variance according to the body part of the Otherworldly in the serum they ingested.“Now you have to understand that for Flow, there is the occasional whispers and intrusive thoughts that follow the more you use your telepathic and telekinetic abilities. These whispers have been known to drive Explorers insane and even kept some at the brink of madness. That is the price to pay for wielding power beyond human understanding.” Taking a moment to catch her breath, she glanced at me.“So what about variance?” I had a bad feeling as I asked.Thinking back, there was a faint whisper alongside the thoughts I read from Doctor Chen.It was low and carried no real danger so I didn’t think much of it but now I understood that i
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“They are those that have managed to fill up all seven outlets. There seemed to be yet another process that would take place after all seven outlets gain a variance but we still haven’t figured it out and the Family heads are not keen to share their secrets. Unfortunate but that’s how it is for now.”“So the criteria to become a Demigod is to successfully fill up all seven outlets with variance?”“indeed. At least that’s the only one we know of.” Leila replied.I pursed my lips as a question came to mind. Contemplating whether to say it, I ended up succumbing to my curious side.“So why aren’t more Explorers Demigods?”The question gnawed at me.It sounded easy but for some reason, I felt like I was missing something.“There are several reasons actually.” Leila revealed a smile like as though she knew I’d ask the question.Taking the moment to consider, she seemingly explained the answer the most likely already had planned to share with me.“Some are too scared to take the serums, som
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Pursing my lips, I tried to piece together the rest of the information that remained unsaid. “So what you are saying is, there’s a chance that while trying to gain a variance… the Otherworldly might attack?”Leila nodded. “Not just attack but try to take over and when that happens. Unless you are lucky, special or both… chances of dying are pretty high and not just dying, you’d be letting a monster into the tower. Several have died to such incidents.”“Which is why rooms like these were created?” I inquired.“More or less. Anyway, did you acquire a variance?”Sighing heavily, I could only curse the cause of the Fog for what it had done to humanity.The life of an Explorer is just too terrible with danger at every turn.Whatever power they acquire comes with a price that can end their life at any time.But if they don’t do it, who would protect the tower?So without fail, we had to go on and do what the majority could not.I glanced at Leila and without mincing words explained everythi
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“A Demigod?” I was shocked at the revelation.“Indeed. It was the Family head of the Tokugawa family, Hikari. A great woman with a desire to ensure the outside world would one day return to humanity. She was accompanied by the Family heads of the Meredith family and the Hoffman family.”“What was the occasion?”“The subjugation of a Godspawn… Gigantos.” As the captain said the name, his body shook in tandem causing me to realize just how much impact the incident must have had on him.Just what happened that day?“I remember that mission.” Leila suddenly spoke up. “They called it the Great Disaster… or at least that’s what Dad called it.”,“You do?” I raised a brow. “Wait, dad?”“Of course you would know since it’s because of Sir Thomas that I am alive to tell the tale.” Captain Rodger’s remarked as he glanced back to make eye contact with Leila. “How much do you know about what happened during the mission?”“I don’t know much but when dad returned he had said something..” Leila paused
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But maybe it was because of how intense my gaze was, she met mine and momentarily, we exchanged eye contact.It didn’t take long before she turned away and remarked. “Sir, you still haven’t agreed to make us a Squadron.”“indeed I haven’t.” the Headmaster remarked.“…” she was left speechless for a moment. Barely regaining herself, she followed up with another question. “Could we know why sir?”“You can of course.” The Headmaster remarked casually before pointing at me. “He hasn’t been set as your Herald yet. So of course, there’s no way you can become a Squadron.”I turned to be sure of what he had said but upon realizing that his finger was indeed pointed in my direction.I barely stopped myself from coughing as I stared incredulously at him.“Sir?”“You have the qualities of a Herald and I just so happen to have a group in dire need of a leader. So of course, I had to reserve a spot for you.”“Sir… I don’t think that’s the best idea.” I remarked.At a certain point, I had begun to
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Definitely the training with the Headmaster would be terrible and maybe even life threatening…but the rewards.If I’m going to search for dad, I need to be as strong as possible.Dad wait for me. I’m coming.“I accept.” I replied after pondering for long enough.The Headmaster grinned wickedly as he nodded. “Your training begins now!”As my heart palpitated, I prepared myself for what was to come.Meanwhile, Leila remained silent, her head bowed as she seemed to be in deep thought.***Two days have passed since the meeting with the Headmaster.Leila had returned to her apartment while letting me know that she would be looking into dad’s experiments prior to when he went missing.According to her, maybe that could help us figure out some clues about his whereabouts.Also, she was now even more convinced that dad had a hand in the fact that I had awakened two variance instead of one.However she had to be sure which was why she decided to leave for the time being.She didn’t seem compl
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“Come in.”With that, he turned and went back inside leaving the door open for us to enter.The Headmaster followed in first and then I followed after, making sure to close the door as I did.“careful.”“ow!” I exclaimed as I pulled back from the door knob.It was hot… a bit too hot.“avoid touching anything metallic in here.” The Headmaster warned as he walked deeper into the building.While nodding, I quickly realized that the atmosphere in the building was hot, causing me to sweat uncontrollably.As we walked, the stout man moved to what I could only call an oversized oven and with the flick of a switch, the fire within died down to reveal an unfinished work, most likely a sword.“So you are here for a Vestige, I presume?” The stout man remarked.The Headmaster nodded. “Indeed Madden, I was hoping to find a reasonable Vestige for Thomas’s boy.”He gestured to me while placing emphasis on the phrase, Thomas boy.The stout man… sorry, Madden, glanced at me, looking me over with a rai
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The clash was like no other.After learning about the Headmaster coming for them, Jason and Philip prepared an ambush.The Headmaster was right when he said Philip had absorbed the essence of the Dreamer.Due to that absorption, he had shed his mortal coils and embraced his monstrous side without any fear.The Dreamer was a creature capable of pulling humans into dreams but for Philip it was slightly different.He was able to rewrite the fabric of reality, blurring the lines between the dream world and reality.A terrifying power he used to the best of his ability at this point.Using the tunnels as a backdrop, he created a maze with an elaborate structure and advised Jason to have the Vampires hide in wait for their prey.A brilliant plan, considering they had the upper hand.They would be able to spot the humans from a distance considering they’d be moving with torches but the Vampires managed to blend into the darkness.All that was required now was to wait and all would work out w
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Entry 173
It was the first time Vampires became a thing.Once Creatures of folklore told around campfires in the old world, these creatures were tame compared to what was before them at this very moment.A few reasons remained as to why the Otherworldly abomination was called Vampire but two stood out.One was because these monster feasted on blood and the second was that they had insane regenerative abilitiesMore than that, the third and last one was their dislike for light.They thrived in dark place as the mines and even the entire tower was meant to be.It’s quite understandable why the higher ups wouldn’t want the Vampires reaching the heart, now, no?Unlike normal Otherworldly that just don’t like light, the light for Vampires was a lethal weapon that could deal incredible damage in proportion to the intensity of the light.Which meant if they got to the Heart and by some stroke of luck, succeed in destroying it, that would mean the entire tower would be destroyed without a chance to sav
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Entry 172
There were many things to consider when it came to leadership.Both for those that sought to be leaders or those that searched for a leader.It was no easy task, rather daunting enough for those that dared to take the post of leader to actually do what they were meant to do.For Heralds, their leadership was absolute as long as it with the squadron they commanded.Before any other position, a Herald was considered first when a Squadron was to move out.The squad members of a particular squadron have the right to listen to their Herald over a captain or commander or even General.This was because the Herald was not just a simple position.One wasn’t just a leader, nay, they were also family.Such sense of camaraderie helped squad members look out for one another but also brought fierce competition as there were hardly squadron’s that listened to the Captain’s, commanders or Generals over their Herald.A position where one held the life or death of so many people.There had never been a
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Entry 171
The All-seeing Eye would have never believed it would come across the Void Wanderer again, after all, ever since that day, the Void Wanderer was pronounced dead.It should have died but even in death, it seemed as though it wouldn’t rest until it had done what it wanted which was to cause chaos amongst them.You will never get away with this!... Your kind is already doomed!... Do not waste your time fighting against the inevitable. What you should do is swear your allegiance to the one who watches and accept his reign.[Bold of you to assume that I would waste my time having a conversation with you. Please… enough with the noise.]The All-seeing Eye wanted to say but before it had a chance to, space about it began to constrict, growing tightly about it until it could barely move in any direction.No!... You cannot do this!.... You cannot do this!Unfortunately, Lord had no more words to share with him and a moment later, his body exploded like a watermelon that received the full brunt
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Entry 170
The Otherworldly were graded according to a system created by mankind after constant bouts with them.From E, it ascended thusly; E, D, C, B, A, S, SS and lastly Godspawn.Two things were used in the grading process.One was the destructive capabilities of said monster while the second was the utility of their ability.Which meant a flame monster could be lesser than a monster that can’t be seen simply because the monster that can’t be seen won’t be easily beat.For the flame monster, there would surely be ways to counter since it’s seen but the other… the first step would be to see it no?Other criteria was put into consideration as well, like how hard was it to kill one or like how fast were their regenerative capabilities.Of course this applied to most Otherworldly.Yes, most.The SS and Godspawn were different.They were a class that defied natural laws and created conundrums that defied everything humanity had come to understand.The difference between an SS and a Godspawn was t
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Entry 169
It was a simple plan with a simple purpose in mind.Reginald, Veronica and Jeremy.These three had abandoned the pain and suffering from that time during the newbie massacre to come together for a singular reason.What was the reason you might ask?... It was purely revenge.Revenge for their fallen comrades that had died unjustly at the hands of scheming bastards that hid within the shadows.The fact that they had found out whom the perpetrators were made it all the more better.At least they wouldn’t move like headless flies.Now they could move with the desire to kill the one that caused them the grievance they were still suffering even as they sat in Jeremy’s room, talking with smiled on their faces.Leah hadn’t been fooled when she saw them smile and laugh so energetically.It was most likely because they didn’t want her to worry.Unfortunately, she no longer had eyes that could be deceived.Leah only listened to the hearts of those she communicated with and currently, as she list
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Entry 168
Veronica sighed as she rose from her bed and walked over to the door to open it only to find her father standing outside.“Dad, you?” Veronica said.Her father nodded. “Were you sleeping?”“No… not yet.” Veronica shook her head in response.“I thought as much. Alright, let me come in first.” With that said, he casually entered without giving Veronica much of a choice to refuse or anything of that sort.She watched on as he sat on her bed and made himself comfortable before tapping on the bed.“Come sit.”Veronica pursed her lips before letting out a sigh. “still as intrusive as ever.”Sitting beside her father, she waited for him to talk.He pondered for a bit before he spoke. “how are you feeling?”“Fine.” Veronica replied.Her father glanced at her and after a bit of scrutiny, shook his head. “that’s a lie.”“If you already know, then why ask?”“To know if you are willing to tell yourself the truth.”“…The truth is too painful to accept.”Her father stared at her solemn face and aft
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Entry 167
It all happened so suddenly.One moment, the thugs were trying to take down Jeremy and Marcus to take away their belongings and the next moment, they were writhing on the floor like worms that had salt poured in them.As they groaned and gasped for air, Jeremy looked on with an expressionless look on his face.Meanwhile, Marcus was somewhat terrified.Just what power had Jeremy used?He couldn’t even begin to fathom it.But then he wondered. If he had such an ability… wouldn’t Ria still be alive now?Wouldn’t he have been able to save Ria and ensure nothing happens to her?As that thought came, Marcus found himself pondering on it more and more until he could hardly think of anything else.Then he heard Jeremy’s voice. “This not power you should hope for.”His voice snapped Marcus out of his reverie, causing him to realize that he had Ben staring off into nothingness for a bit too long.Then he glanced at Jeremy who was staring intently at him.“how did you do that!” Marcus immediatel
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Entry 166
“You heard about the fire?” Jeremy inquired with a raised brow.Reginald nodded. “It was a dangerous affair after all. It’s one of the few times when an entire floor was threatened. If anything had gone wrong, we would have seen casualties in the thousands.”“I agree. And that was just a side effect.”“A side effect, you say?” Reginald raised a brow.Jeremy replied. “Yeah. Apparently, Marcus only had to kill some mafia leader that had his hands on the black market on that floor, engaging in unsavory activities including drugs, prostitution and slavery.”“that… wait, you said the orb is a Vestige?” Reginald asked.Jeremy nodded. “it is.”“so how did he use it?... Aren’t Vestiges objects that only react to variance?... So how did he activate it?”“I have no idea.” Replied Jeremy in all honesty.He was also quite curious to figure out how it happened.It was a known fact that even ordinary Explorers could not use Vestiges because of their lack of variance.But Marcus managed to do so des
