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At World's End Entry 81
What the hell is this bitch on about!I could barely restrain myself from exploding those words out as my expression contorted.How dare you disregard my father!Isabella remained calm regardless. “You are still young, Jerry. I know you would be angry that I said such words about your father but… I am also quite sad that instead of being free, you ended up being caged by your father’s will.”“What are you saying?” barely suppressing my anger, I asked stiffly.“I asked what your goal was.” Isabella remarked. “but you told me the goal of your father instead. Tell me, does that represent what you really want?”“But isn’t it normal for children to carry on the works of their parents?”“That’s completing the goals of another, but those can never be your goals.” Isabella said.I met her gaze and soon realized something.I thought at first that she was saddened by my reaction to her words but now that I looked closely, it actually wasn’t sadness.It seemed more like… pity.She pitied me?“Yo
At World's End Entry 82
This would be my second kiss.My first kiss was surprisingly with Leila.Yes, it was a mistake and she scolded me immediately after for taking advantage of her lips when she pecked my cheek but who am I to ignore the callings of nature?Ahem, in any case, no-one was able to speak for almost a minute with silence establishing a firm hold on our surrounding.Just as I was about to speak up, I heard footsteps causing me to glance in a certain direction.Isabella seemed to hear it as well as she turned with me, her eyes fixated on a spot not too far away.As I held my breath, wondering if it was the tar monster, the origin of the footsteps revealed itself or should I say… herself.It was Leah, her white hair making for quite a spectacle in the fading night.She had a surprised look on her face as she stared at I and Isabella, a suspicious tint in her eyes.As I met her gaze, the feeling that I had done something wrong came up again and I was left, confused.Leah and I are definitely not a
At World's End Entry 83
Today was a new day.It was also the day we’d be challenging the crevice for the first time.I won’t lie.I’m beyond terrified.Dad always said that fear is the worst enemy of man and the most powerful, is the fear of the unknown.I have no idea what’s in that crevice but what I do know is that it’s residual traces is enough to cause goosebumps to break all over my skin.That’s already a bad signs but I can’t give up.The fact that the Dreamer tried to hide the crevice is enough evidence to prove that that’s a weakpoint in this nightmare.That’s our ticket to getting out of here so unless it’s completely impossible, we have to try no matter how scary it is.As I took a deep breath to calm my nerves, I heard a voice outside my tent.“Jerry, it’s time. The others are ready to move.”I opened my eyes and got to my feet before making my way out of the tent.Out there, Richard was already waiting. “I didn’t think you’d be able to rally the others the way you did but I’m glad. I wondered ho
At World's End Entry 84
“If we head back, we could fight against the tar monster if it came back… actually this is me being optimistic. For all we know, a more terrifying creature might show up to pick up the next meals for the Dreamer.“What days you that our meager imaginative attempts at fighting back would be able to survive the onslaught of a new monster or maybe of a new and improved tar monster?“Then it kills more of us and then the Dreamer keeps on harvesting energy until it’s strong enough to erase our memories and turn us into real animals that would even consider sacrificing our own in a bid to serve some crazy deity.” I ensured my voice conveyed my true emotions.It sounded like I was talking shit but it definitely wasn’t. These are possible ways the Dreamer could manipulate us into becoming docile creatures waiting for death.I and Isabella had spoken about something like that during our time last night.This wasn’t the time to cover up the truth.No.Lies would only cause them to believe false
At World's End Entry 85
After a few more people left, we were left with a round number of 120.Yeah, a total of 50 people had returned to the valley.The looks of despair was something I couldn’t miss.Even with the fear they felt, they still knew that what they were doing was basically the same as suicide.A few days would pass at most before the Dreamer would come for them.Even though I wanted to leave them to their fate, I didn’t think Dad would have done so if he was in my shoes.As long as we can complete this Nightmare on time and destroy the Dreamer… maybe we can save them.Hopefully.“Now that the cowards are gone.” Richard spoke without filter, something I expected from someone that only dealt with people based on the benefits they could give him.“I guess we should begin planning to go?” He turned to me as he asked.With a heavy heart, I nodded gently. “We need to know what’s in there so… we’ll organize a scouting party.”A few cadets crawled away from their positions after hearing the word, scout
At World's End Entry 86
The moment the thing’s eye opened, it sent a shiver down my spine.The sight was enough to make my vomit but the best I could do was wretch with discomfort and the others were barely any better in their reactions.It's single eye was the whole portion of the thing’s bulbous body.Red veins lined it and a red pupil stares at us, slowly observing us.My heart palpitated at the sight.What was it?It was clearly an Otherworldly but I still had to ask what it was.Just then it moved.First it looked at me, then moved to Reginald and then to Lincoln and then to Leah and finally rested on Isabella.While it’s gaze was on me, it felt like it was looking through my everything, assessing me.It was enough to send shivers down my spine.Just like that, the silent staring contest continued with no-one daring to move.Well, if we don’t add the tentacles wiggling about like disgusting worms.After almost an eternity passed, obviously an exaggeration, it attacked.It’s tentacles shot towards us, mo
At World's End Entry 87
The cadets looked nervous as they walked through the wall of fog.However their clever use of a formation was good enough, if at least to ensure that those that were more likely to be attacked first would be spared a few minutes of respite.As they surveyed their surroundings, they soon laid eyes on the empty husk of the Otherworldly that Reginald, Leah and Isabella had worked together to kill.They were stunned for a brief moment before they realized just what it was.A few gasped in admiration while others couldn’t help but turn to us, awed that we could kill an Otherworldly.Richard obviously noticed their reactions and didn’t miss the opportunity to make a statement. “As you can see, even though we are just cadets, we can still take care of the severely weakened Otherworldly that the Dreamer in it’s post-sealed state could summon.“So there’s no need to fear. We can win.”His speech ended on a high note and even I was moved slightly.Whether it was because of his overflowing chari
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(Daryl’s POV)It wasn’t too long ago that I left them.The terror I felt after experiencing the crevice and the wall of fog was too much for me to bare.I could have collapsed mentally if I hadn’t left that place.Yeah, they might call me a coward.A betrayer for not going ahead but who could blame me?Unlike those talented ones, I have nothing.That fog clearly held death for us so why would I leave the comfort of the valley to attempt that crevice?Isn’t that the same as suicide?I might die here but… at least it won’t be painful.I won’t have to scream and shout out in agony.I could just close my eyes and die.Yeah, that’s better than going into that crevice.I hate it.I hate that I have to make such a decision.They might say that as a cadet, I was bound to face Otherworldly but who said I wanted to face them?The only reason I entered the academy was because of my mother.She had made a deal with a certain high ranking member of one of the 12 Great families.After ravishing her
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Entry 174
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
