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It was close to lights out, after having dinner, I was forced to stay back with Leah, Reginald and Lincoln to discuss how we’d go about the excursion meant for tomorrow.Judging from their reactions, I could tell they were worried and I couldn’t blame them, I was terrified!Unlike them that were unrelated, I was the main target.I had to watch over my back at every moment and sleep with one eye open.Honestly it was nerve wracking but we had no choice.We couldn’t stay back in the hostel since the bastard Philip decided to make the excursion compulsory for all First years.If we ignored it, he’d have a reason to attack us and that is something we cannot give him, no matter what.I won’t let him have his way!So I’ll go with the others.Since we won’t be the only ones going, there’s no way Philip would do anything crazy.He’d at least control himself till he can get a one on one with me and that’s something that’s easy to avoid.So there’s no need to be so worried…I think.“Big bro.” L
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“Hmmph, I didn’t think the Twelve were so bold now as to infiltrate the academy whenever they wished now.” The muscular man said with hint of disdain.Even though I had a rather biased opinion of him, after all, he was the asshole that shifted my nose during the first trial, I was rather thankful that he was here now.“T…thank you.” I barely got the words out but neither of them paid attention to me.Neither the woman with an eye patch of the muscular man.Both had their eyes on the assassin, almost like as though they were scared of taking their eyes away from him.“You are getting in my way.” The masked man spoke softly.If one was none the wiser, they would think he was calm.Well, he was actually.A calm killer, that is!Fucking bastard wanted to kill me!Damn it, why is this happening to me?Was I dumb for showing off my ability to communicate with the Otherworldly?But even I didn’t know that I could do such a thing until recently.Ugh, this is so annoying.“How about you tell u
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“Are you sure we should be doing this?” Lincoln asked in a rather frightened tone as he walked with me, Reginald and Leah.I pursed my lips as I softly replied. “You guys could always turn back now.”“Not happening!” Came the unified response.Even Lincoln joined in.Hah, what am I do with these guys?Currently we were in a procession headed for the Trial center where the excursion would be taking place and where my life could potentially be at risk.Of course, there’s nothing that can be done toavert what is to come and I am no coward to run away when faced with adversities!I’m sure of it.As long as I stay alert, there shouldn’t be any problems…I hope.I glanced around as I noticed a gaze in my direction only to find myself staring back at Richard.This was the first time since the time at the clinic that I had seen him.Based on the look he had, I guess he hasn’t given up on me.Give me a break!You guys should leave me be!... I have a lot on my plate as is.Ugh, this is so annoy
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For some reason, I felt anticipation for what the tech guy was talking about.Was it curiosity or something more?In any case, I listened with keen interest as he spoke.“Our technology has long since been said to be ineffective in the fight against the Otherworldly, but I would like to inform you that from today onward, that is no longer the case!“We have succeeded in creating Biotechnology, combining the technology we currently have with the biology of the Otherworldly, putting together something that will surely live up to it’s title as a means of protection.”Biotechnology?It wasn’t a new concept since I had read some old books from the old world and was well aware of what it entailed but then, why did it seem like it meant more when coming out from the excited tech guy.It was clear he was elated to show us the work and I somehow shared in the elation.“Ugh, quickly get to the point, Gerald, you are wasting my time.” Philip suddenly spoke up with a slight hint of disdain.The t
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It felt forceful.Unlike Gerald, Philip’s presentation was almost like he was trying to shove his love for science down our throats.Gerald showed genuine excitement while Philip had a somewhat crazed look.It was easy to tell who was a better presenter.… ugh, fine, maybe I’m biased.But you can’t blame me!The asshole is plotting against me so it’s natural that I won’t be able to see anything good from what he’s doing.But for real though, Philip was weird.“He looks crazy.” Leah said as she stared at the doctor’s back.“I know right.”I couldn’t agree more!“What do you think he wants to show us?” Reginald asked at the side.Lincoln chipped in. “No idea, but I don’t think there’s anything that can be greater than the Bionic armor.”“Are you just saying that because Philip is plotting against me?”“Not really. I just don’t feel like there could be anything greater.”“Hah, fine. Let’s just watch. No use talking about it.”We were soon led to the next level of the Labs.The moment the
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As I kept my eyes on the throbbing brain of the Dreamer below, a sudden exclamation jolted me from my thoughts.“Doctor Philip what do you think you are doing!”I turned around to find Gerald pointing at Philip with a terrified look on his face.Turning over, I noticed Philip standing next to a lever with a creepy smile on his face.“You can’t blame me, Gerald. This is all in the name of science.” Philip said with crooked smile.“Science?” Gerald muttered. “Step away from that lever, you maniac!... Touching that thing will endanger all of us.”“It would?” Philip feigned ignorance before revealing a toothy grin. “For science.”BamHe gripped hold of the lever at which point a deep sense of foreboding washed over me, causing goosebumps to break out on my skin and my hairs to stand on end.Gerald moved to stop Philip but he was too late.Philip pulled the lever down after which the alarm went off.[Warning, warning. Suppression chamber for the Dreaming Mind has been compromised. Evacuate
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I watched Gerald’s head get crushed under Doctor Philip’s shoe.It was a gruesome sight no matter how much I tried to deny it.Even my Stigma found it difficult to keep my nausea at bay as well as my tendency to panic.The blood mixed with flex and brain matter was splattered across the floor while Gerald’s headless body lay on the ground motionless.I trembled at the horrid situation.Instinctively, I shifted my attention to the shoe that had caused the poor man Gerald to lose his head.I gulped as the black shoe smeared with the red blood and pinkish brain matter rose after committing the crime.At the same time, a crazed laughter was heard. “Haha, you bastard!... You thought you could stop me!”Stuck in a hallway, bearing witness to a gruesome murder while awaiting potential death, very few cadets managed to keep their calm.Fear, shock, terror… as long as it was a version of pure unrestrained fear, they experienced it completely.It only took a moment for the hallway to turn rowdy
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[Leah’s POV]It wasn’t my first time seeing such a gruesome scene play out.Though it wasn’t, it was still hard not to be disgusted.Even more so when it was at the hands of an Instructor.I caught a familiar smell from him.Maybe it was because of my heightened senses, but it was easy to tell… Doctor Philip was close to the Otherworldly in more ways than one.His aura was pungent and his appearance was enough to drive home the madness he was experiencing.Just how were we supposed to deal with this?I glanced at Jeremy.Initially he was behind me but I guess that hurt his pride and now he stood ahead, shielding us from the danger Doctor Philip posed.Maybe if we work together, we can take down the crazy man.I instinctively glanced about, taking note of a few faces that had also received a Stigma after the first two Nightmares.Of course, Richard was one of them.He wasn’t a bad guy per say but that didn’t mean I liked his guts.He never tried to form bonds with anyone.Instead, ever