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Marcus opened his eyes to find himself in an unfamiliar place.The smell of antiseptics, sound of a beeping machine and flurry of voices could be heard in his new location.Blinking a few times, he tried to get a feel for his location before slowly sitting upright to find Jeremy seated close to the door, his head down and his breathing measured.Taking a moment to breath, Marcus coughed a bit loudly in order to gain Jeremy’s attention which he was successful in as the latter slowly raised his head before glancing at him.Seeing as how Jeremy didn’t say anything, instead silently studying him, Marcus coughed again before speaking up. “who are you and how did I get here?”Jeremy lazily blinked as he replied. “My name is Jeremy Walker. I work with the Explorer association. You were brought here straight from the burning incident that occurred yesterday. You were the only survivor in the incident.”“An Explorer.” Marcus mumbled to himself before realizing he missed something.Glancing at
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Jeremy blinked a few times before recalling what Lincoln had said before his death.It was a trap.There were forces at play that sought to kill Jeremy and at this moment, Jeremy learnt about the identity of one of them, albeit a pawn, it was an accomplice through and through.“The captain sent you on that mission…”“No, but it doesn’t make sense.”“What do you mean?” the Headmaster raised a brow.Jeremy pursed his lips. “I was the one that volunteered to go on the mission. We can’t say that he made me volunteer, that would just make it look like I’m trying to toss the blame for my inability to protect my teammates to another innocent man.”“But he isn’t innocent.”“And as much as I’d like to believe that, I don’t want to blame anyone for what I clearly threw myself into.”Jeremy seemed bullheaded on maintaining his stance on the matter.It was understandable though.The situation was one in which even if the captain had indeed orchestrated the whole mission, he has the choice to refu
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“I mean, before he had to worry about breaking the rules so as to not become a fugitive, but now that he is a fugitive, there’s no need to hold back.”***Jeremy felt like he was sinking into an abyss he couldn’t come out of.He could still recall the terror, the pain, the anguish and the pain him and several other First years had experienced in the dream that killed more than 60% of their population.Philip on his own had managed to deal a damage so powerful, up until now the Explorer association was still picking their wounds.It was a miracle that they had managed to get rid of him but yet the Headmaster was telling Jeremy that such a man could still be alive.Was that even possible?Jeremy glanced at the Headmaster. “Is he really alive?”“the Dreamer is indeed dead but Philip is most likely alive and if I’m correct, he somehow found a way to absorb the powers of the Dreamer, turning him into the hooded monstrosity that terrorized the lower floors.”Jeremy pursed his lips. “… I see
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“Uhmm, it’s okay if you don’t want to respond. Sorry if I asked something wrong. I was just curious…”“My dad is missing and my mum abandoned me when I was born so I don’t know her, not even what her name is.”“Oh…” Marcus trailed off and at that moment, felt incomparably bad that he had opened his mouth and asked Jeremy questions on something so sensitive.‘My big stupid mouth!’ he cursed inwardly.“Don’t overthink it. About my mom, I’ve never really tried to look for her because my dad made sure I never felt her absence. Unfortunately, my dad is missing too so now I have to go look for him.”“is that why you became an Explorer?” Marcus inquired.Jeremy shrugged. “more or less. But when I first started, I had thought he was dead. I entered and realized that he was only missing so now I have to go out and find him wherever he is.”“out?... Like, outside the tower?...in the fog?” with each additional word added to his statement, Marcus felt incomparably scared.He, just like every othe
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Dressed in a patient’s garb, she sat on a wheel chair with a table filled with dishes beside her.Bread, potatoes, rice… you name it, yet the lady didn’t bat an eyelid as she stared at the window.Looking closely it seemed as though some of the food had gone bad and because of that, a foul smell covered the room.However, this didn’t affect the lady as she merely blinked once or twice due to her eyes stinging as a result of the smell of course.The room she was in had a bed, a toilet and bathing area.On the walls, a grey paint was used and there were no aesthetic pieces to be seen.The room itself was barely enough to fit 50 people but since not much was in the room in the first place, it seemed pretty spacious for one person.The woman sat in the chair for a long while, not making an attempt to move from that spot.Just then, there was a knock at the door followed by a joyful voice coming from outside.“Mom, I’m home!”Without waiting for a response, the person on the other end turn
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“Mom, how was it?” Leah asked after having lunch with her sick mother.It had always been like this ever since the illness her father gave her mother took effect.In fact, it was much worse to say the least.She was bedridden at that time, unable to move while going through excruciating agony.It was a terrifying sight Leah had to watch happen before she gave into her father’s sick and twisted desires.Was there a need to go so far?She would never know.However what she did know was that her father, the Storm Family head had caused her and her mother so much pain, killing him would be mercy.Naturally, Leah wished revenge but she knew it couldn’t happen yet.She definitely had the qualifications to be a god killer.Her father had made sure of that but unfortunately, she couldn’t utilize that capability just yet.With training, she would surely reach that peak but right now, even facing off against her older siblings was asking for too much.Glancing at her silent mother, Leah sighed.
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“He is Marcus.” Jeremy replied casually as he proceeded to take his seat with Marcus doing same.Reginald watched them sit and after watching for a bit longer, move over to take a seat as well.“So what brings you here?” Reginald inquired out of curiosity.Jeremy sighed. “I’m sorry to come like this but I need your help.”“You need my help?” Reginald raised a brow in surprise at the sudden request.Ever since the newbie massacre, he hasn’t spoken to Jeremy.Himself, Veronica and Jeremy had all gone their separate ways after the incident without as much as a word said between themselves.In a way, they blamed themselves for surviving where their comrades died.It was painful as they had to relive that day for quite some time.The nightmares, the voices… it was a miracle they hadn’t lost their minds yet from the constant torture.In any case, it had been so long since Jeremy and Reginald had conversed and so it was strange that Jeremy would be back now, asking for a favor.In any case,
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“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
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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
