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At World's End Entry 95
“Jerry, watch out!” Lincoln’s voice broke me out of my sensitive state as I quickly turned back tofind a tar monster rapidly approaching.Before it could strike at me however, a blue haired figure rushed past me and struck away the tar monster’s attack before slashing at its arms, effectively detaching it from the rest of it’s body.As the hands fell to the ground, they turned into ashes and quickly dusted away.The other tar monsters let out low growls, seemingly annoyed by the fact that they had lost their prey.At this point, Not only Isabella, even Reginald, and Leah as well as the other Council members had stepped forward.It seemed most of them opted for far range artilleries instead of close range, most likely because they were too terrified to face the monsters in close combat.Understandable however, it’s bit my place to judge them.The only reason I didn’t conjure up a gun as well was because I was more familiar with the sword and I hadn’t really trained up my gun wielding s
At World's End Entry 96
(Trina’s POV )When I saw them, I could clearly tell that the situation was tense.Judging by the reduced number, I could only guess that they had suffered a setback in trying to conquer this place behind the wall of fog.It was to be expected but right now, I saw them as my last hope at survival.This here were the best of the best when taking into consideration the first year cadets.So if they couldn’t protect me, then who could in this godforsaken nightmare?So I gulped hard to try and call out to them and at that moment was when I sensed something.I turned to find that the tar monsters had also followed me across.I thought if I came across I’d be safe but I guess that was my mistake.A terrible mistake if I must describe it.Yes, that was when I blacked out.Of course, it took my brain a bit longer to process me fainting but all in all, I didn’t die.I still recall being saved so why couldn’t I wake up?Or was it because I was scared to wake up?No, I can’t be scared now.Even
At World's End Entry 97
(Trina’s POV)Was he always this kind?“Are you feeling okay?” Jeremy Walker asked as he knelt before me, using his right hand to hold mine.I instinctively gulped at the sudden skin contact between us.For a moment, I wasn’t sure of how to respond but I knew that I had to so mustering the little courage within me, I nodded before answering. “Mn, I’m alright. Thank you.”He quickly heaved a sigh of relief after hearing my reply.This… was he really that worried about me?It seemed like a heavy burden was lifted off his shoulder due to my response.It made me feel bad.This guy was just another cadet.Sure he was one of the better performers but at the end of the day, he was just another cadet like me and every other person here.But because of fate or destiny, he finds himself carrying the hopes and expectations of every single one of us.I’m sure it must be terribly stressful.It’s a miracle he hasn’t caved under the pressure yet.How does he do it?“Can you stand?” just then, he ask
At World's End Entry 98
( Jeremy Walker POV )Six days had passed since we returned from the maze, passing through the wall of fog.Six days since the group was disbanded and every cadet went their own way to look out for themselves.Six days since I turned into a recluse, picking a certain spot to brood over my sins.Obviously no-one dared to return to the valley and so we were forced to hide in the surrounding woods.Unfortunately, it wasn’t good enough to hide us from the terrors.Every two night, three cadets would lose their lives.How did I know this?Well it was easy for sound to travel through the forest area.I can still recall the screams that echoed in my ears at some point in the night.So far, six cadets had died to the Dreamer.I actually thought I could save anyone.Unfortunately, I gave them false hope.I’m a terrible person.I shouldn’t be allowed to leave but regardless I stayed alive.As I hung down from a tree branch from a tree that was quite tall, I overlooked the area below.During the
At World's End Entry 99
I glared at the monstrosity standing in my way.Even though I couldn’t defeat it in a tussle with pure strength, I still didn’t want to back down just like that so I stubbornly held in without letting go.A low growl escaped its throat, if it had anything like that, before it swung it’s other arm at me, catching me off guard.I was sent flying like I had no weight to speak of.Gritting my teeth, I struggled back to my feet but it was hard.But regardless, I couldn’t stay down, especially when the reason all this had happened was right in front of me.“Do you really have to struggle so much?” Dr. Philip asked.I glared at him but didn’t bother with a response.I only wanted to have him release us from this Nightmare and even kill him if I had the chance.“You are o so talkative, you know that?” Dr. Philip remarked. “No matter how much you wish to kill me, it won’t happen. The Dreamer only let you guys walk all over it because it was sealed. Now that it’s free, do you really think you s
At World's End Entry 100
( Leah’s POV )It hurt me when I saw him that way that day.He looked completely defeated with not even an ounce of strength left in him.It was the first time I saw him like that.Actually, it was the first time such a thing had happened.Mom always told me to believe that humans had good in them.She was right in the case of Jerry, Reginald and Lincoln.Apart from them however, the others were more like he stated them to he.“Humans are more monstrous than the monsters in the Fog. They would do anything and everything to save themselves and If you really think they could change, then you are dreaming.”I didn’t want to believe after all, he was a crazy man that did bad things.I hated him and so didn’t want to listen to anything he said but at that moment, I realized that maybe he was right.Actually, it was even before now.Looking down at the Stigma on my hand, I could still recall how it came about.But this case was much worse.At least back then, we had no choice but to leave s
At World's End Entry 101
(Leah’s POV)“If he knew we were watching, what was his end goal?” Richard muttered thoughtfully.“Is it just right to stand here though?... We can’t continue thinking. Jerry could need our help.” I was forced to speak up.I understood why they needed to think so much but honestly, I didn’t want to waste too much time.Every second wasted diminished our strength by a great margin.It would soon reach a point where fighting back would become too hard so while we still have the strength, let’s run it.“I agree with Leah. Standing here and doing nothing is pointless. We need to get moving.” Isabella agreed with me readily.Well I expected that since… ugh, stop thinking about that.It might not even be how you think it to be.Come on, Leah, get your head in the game!“Forgive my language but we can’t do that.” Lincoln spoke up. “I want to save Brother Jerry too but we can’t rush in. I can still remember the pain in his eyes when he left us. I don’t want to feel that helpless any longer so
At World's End Entry 102
(Leah’s POV)Is this what you had in mind, Jerry?Is this why you didn’t want to tell any of us where you were going to?Is this why you disbanded the coalition and begged for no-one to follow you?You already planned to sacrifice yourself like this?How can you make such a decision without first consulting us?Did you really think we’d act as a drawback?That we won’t be able to help out?Is that why you did all this?How could you?... How could you be so selfish!I gritted my teeth as I realized just how much Jerry has had to carry on his back for so long.How long did it take for him to make the decision to go through with this plan?There’s no way he was able to figure it out on day 1.Which means he used each day to temper himself for this exact moment.Just how much suffering did he endure alone?I always knew him to be different but to such an extent?... Should I be happy?Of course it wasn’t difficult for that question to be answered as a teardrop slid down my cheek and droppe
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
