The first phase of the final face-off is a casino game. It's Jimmie who decided the game flow. When he saw how Carsen played casino in the game world, he got eager then of playing with him. There's this great excitement and satisfaction he's feeling about the thought of betting Carsen Adams. And for the record, he's seeing not Carsen, but Prime Emanator, that's why he's so eager of subduing him. Casino game. This is what he's most acquainted with. He's at his advantage position. If Carsen defeated him in this phase that means he's really that skilled. The world's eyes were on them, watching, anticipating. Then the first phase of the final face-off began. The dealer smiled as she took my stake, her hand sweeping over my chips like the hungry, inevitable tide. A boundless! Carsen thinks as he sensed the dealer. Light-headed, Jimmie closed his eyes, his chin dropping to his chest. He was in so deep now–not only was my chairman position at stake, but anyway I have a backup plan. Jim
Jimmie was staring like he was in deep thought. He is thinking of executing his plan B. He's drawing out his last card - Tadhiel. And after that, he will turn this world into the highest kind of perfection he dreamed of humanity to have. And after that, Carsen could now do everything he wants as the new Chairman. That's all my concern...my dream of perfection. Jimmie thinks. So, now that the two players I needed ( Lizie and Jair) to defeat Carsen through Tadhiel won't be of no use to me...I must find another way. And oh...those players whom I gifted abilities from the flute...those gifts must be taken back when they no longer excite me! Jimmie thought to himself. Then he rose from his seat and asked his henchmen, the boundless to go with him to Mount Infernal. " I'm gonna pay a visit to that one friend there," he said. ------Meanwhile at El Rotosi SquareCarsen decided to choose this place for his victory party and at the same time ceremony as the new Chairman. This place - El
Meanwhile in El Rotosi SquareNow that the new chairman's speech was over, and the formal ceremonial assumption was all done, all the guests in the city square were now free to enjoy the rest of the night. The party host called for dance for all, and the wide open ballroom dance floor become emptied, and filled with inviting lights. "Why don't you enjoy the night instead of interrogating me?" Carsen said to Talyn. Talyn's eyes were directed to the dance floor. At this moment the empty dance area has been slowly filled with people dancing. They were in pairs and some as a group." hey dude...why don't you dance two dance together...you know like humans," Carsen's voice was teasing. Talyn pouted, " he can even make better music than that!" she said. " Oh.. c'mon!" Carsen chuckled. " We know it's not about the music but the moment!" Carsen said winking at Usiu. Later on, Usiu initiated. He asked Talyn to join him on the dance floor. " Hey, dude I'm happy for you!" It was Ro
"Hello, Prime!" Tadhiel interrupted. He was smiling at them, yet Carsen could not fathom if he was still that same friend he had before in Ethereal lands, or if he came here now as their enemies. Then, they heard Jimmie's laugh. " I must congratulate you on being the new chairman!" Jimmie said to Carsen. His tone was sarcastic. Then he turned to Jair and shook his head. " Tsk...see that angel? You're supposed to be summoning him, that was my plan for you but then you choose to side with Carsen!" Jimmie said raising one eyebrow. Jair gritted his teeth. His concern right now isn't if he'll become more powerful but if Lizie will live or die. Then Jimmie began using his flute. Tadhiel moved like he was under the music's spell. His target isn't Carsen, but Lizie. So, now it turns out that he's influenced to get the phoenix's fire out of Lizie's system. Jair screamed and use all his abilities up to its edge and fight Tadhiel. But he was immortal, and he's not. He is innately
Looking at Tadhiel's fading face, memories flash back to Carsen. "There could be no more beautiful place than this!" Tadhiel exclaimed as he looked around. His love for his realm could be seen in his eyes. " I don't think I could live in any other place!" Tadhiel said to Prime. Prime sighed. He thinks about what Tadhiel longs for is something that's impossible for now. The Vilgroi is ripping off the realms and uprooting its settlers. Any moment the realm of the Ethereal angels could be the next. " what's that face?" Tadhiel asked Prime. Prime shook his head and smiled faintly. " Nothing..it's just that the Vilgroi--" " Please do me a favor," " what favor?" Tadhiel fell silent for a second. The joy in his eyes was replaced with melancholy. " when time comes that I need to fade...please allow me to, so I could get back here...in my home," Tadhiel said. Prime fell out of words. He honestly don't know what to say. Of course he knows what Tadhiel is asking, and he knows how
Then Jimmie falls under his command but just when Carsen was about to execute his voice manipulation ability, Jimmie exudes force to shield himself, so what's supposed to be fatal to him, just almost killed him. Almost. But the fight was broadcasted. It was covered live. And the embarrassment which Jimmie felt at that moment was more fatal to his soul, to his emotion than of the wounds he got from Carsen. His ego was crushed. And there's nothing more shameful than that.It was like the world had stopped for him. It was like he was hearing his father's nosy-pitched voice, scolding him, measuring him, blaming him. Jimmie clenched his teeth. And with a twist of his flute sword, his entire physicality had changed. He transformed into the Vilgroi's form. Now, he's not a flesh nor a machine, either a boundless angel or an Ethereal. He looks like a creature that neither Heaven nor hell will accept, and even Earth will despise. Thus, the Vilgroi is a creature so out of place. No wonde
Hi, guys, this part is supposed to be book 2 of Away From Eden but it will take a long process, so I merge it here. Enjoy!------A Year AfterEmpty street. Cracked roads. Defeaning silent. The buildings were leaning like logs. The pavements were low and cracked. Even now until this time, ash drifted through the streets. There's not even a single vehicle that travels on the road but just the trucks with a flute logo. Those trucks were Jimmie's distributing air, water, and food to the game winners. At this point in time, planet Earth has lost its air, and the water is going to dry soon in due time. The hierarchies were no more too. All of the humans were equal at the bottom. And if they want to be a little higher than the others they could choose to be a game-winner or a truck driver. For these two occupations secured their basic needs. If one wins in every party game series there will be an assurance of food, water, and air for the meantime, thus they need to continue winning. If
" What's with that face?" Janesi asked Lizie. Lizie rolled her eyes at her, " as if you don't know," she pouted. Janesi just shrugged a shoulder. Of course, she knows what happened, and she could not blame Lizie for why she is resenting Carsen. She had hoped much in him knowing that he was the Prime Emanator, the supposed to be the creature who could only defeat Jimmie Vaughn. They have seen how strong he was back there in the game world and how those abilities of his have leveled up. But then, just when Jimmie altered the planet and make it his entire game world, Carsen lose against him. And what's worst, Jair, Lizie's beloved had become a casualty of it. " No hero is coming...we should stop now mentioning Carsen Adams' name," Lizie muttered and slammed the bottle of liquor on the table. "I'll sleep now! See you guys tomorrow!" she said, dismissing, trying to escape whatever topic Janesi will be bringing up. ----The Outsiders" Have you locate him?" Talyn was keenly waiting
Everything in the cosmos has become a void. Almost a third part of it has fallen into blackness and emptiness. At this moment, Prime had been transported back to planet Earth but nothing was left in there. This planet has been long in desolation but this time it is very different, even dreadful, even emptier from the previous. Perhaps this is the earth's worst state. The planet has come into the void, and what was left were just vast barren, dry lands. There's not even a single drop of water. The planet is no longer the blue planet, the life-sustaining, and Prime knows that it would be just an hour before this entire land would disappear, and this planet would turn into just -- "a darkness", like those what happened in the cosmos. Seeing the planet's most devastating state, seeing its travail, and dying state, Prime couldn't help but be overwhelmed by emotions. He's late. There's not even a single life he had caught in here when he arrived, and that's so disappointing. Remorse, yeah, h
The High Council's realm is a serene scenery. It is so beautiful that it gives the beings there a sense of peace. It also has a kind of vibe that will make anyone feel in awe and somehow hesitant. But Prime Emanator has been used in this place. He no longer felt any intimidation. He moved inside. His steps were sure to where he was going -- to the Council hall. When he arrived there, he was met by a group of creatures in their human-like figure, yet their aura tells they aren't humans. "Oh, so gate did not reject you!" one of the Council commented. "We can see that you are now completely back, Emanator," one said. Prime ignored their comments. He has no time for that. "I bet you all know why I'm here," he said. The council who were sitting at the center seat raised his eyebrow for Prime's snobby attitude. "Careful, know where you are and who you are talking to," said the council. Prime scoffed, " I wonder if you still could act like high and mighty when all of us here got w
The stability of the planet was just a temporary relief but it was never the cure to what Earth is going through right now. Today is another menial day for the people. Some were bustling down the streets. At least now, though in a short time, city streets had become alive, again. Though there were remains of ruined buildings, at least the streets are no longer ghost towns. People are starting to go out and live their normal human lives. Friends and families gathered for a common work, for a meal, while the rest of humanity are beginning to get up again. It was particularly interesting to watch everyone having life in these busy streets, some walking busy, some walking leisurely, they're the symbol that the planet is now recovering. "This is disheartening to see," Talyn whispered. She was there in the side street, observing, and perhaps guarding. Usiu didn't reply for he felt the same way too. These humans didn't know that the peaceful lives they were enjoying now were just tempora
"So, how would I achieve that kind of state?" Carsen asked Tadhiel. He flexed his grip and his Mithril came out. Tadhiel clicked his tongue, " That's not just that," he muttered shaking his head. Carsen's brows furrowed, "What then?" he asked. "The battle you'll be in in the next days no longer needs combat, but it will be a battle of abilities, of powers. If you really want to stop the Vilgroi, you need to surpass him," Tadhiel explained. Then, his gaze trailed at Carsen from head to toe. " Aside from that the High Council will reject you, you won't win against the Vilgroi with that state of yours, so human, or a superhuman? No," Tadhiel stated. Carsen sighed, "Okay, so what are we going to do here?" "I will guide you in tapping into your full state as Prime Emanator," Tadhiel said. "Uh, but wait, erasing my humanity would that mean I'll forget all my memories as Carsen Adams?" he asked. Tadhiel chuckled, "No, you're not like the Vilgroi, that thing happens only when on
The gathering of all the gems in the pillar was the collapse of the entire game world. Because of that, no game realms would exist on planet Earth no matter how powerful the Vilgroi and his boundless are. Carsen and the Outsiders made sure of that. With the help of the supplies and lands they personally cultivated, and together with those gems, the Outsiders were able to at least restore the planet's vegetation a little. Such a thing has a big impact on human lives for that means, now supplies, food and all the basic necessities they need for living would no longer be denied of them. For a little time, the world was back to its normal state where the people's lives had been lived normally like before Jimmie Vaughn rose to power. However, Carsen Adams, and the Outsiders, know that this isn't the end yet, that there's still a threat out there, and perhaps there will be until the Vilgroi is alive. "It's like there's an eternity in each sound in this moment here in this farm," Uncle Br
Now Carsen is on his way to the trail to the pillar to collect the last gem he needed on it, the cruxible. "This is perhaps the last time I will be helping you dude," Takii said to Carsen. "I'm already quite obvious to the other hunters." Carsen tapped Takii's shoulder, " It's fine, bro, thanks for this anyway," he said. "But if I may ask, the game hunters, what are they?" Takii's brows furrowed, " What do you mean, what are they?" "What are they? Like are they like you? A human?" Carsen asked. Takii laughed, " Of course, but unlike the players, we weren't given choices to side with. Our allegiance must be with Jimmie Vaughn alone, and what I'm doing now would certainly risk my life." Carsen sighed, " This is the last time you'll going to be doing this anyway," he muttered. The trail to the pillar is extremely dangerous compared to the others he has gone to. Takii told him that it was a different world there beneath the portal, yet he needed to accomplish it all in a design
" I'm opening the cell gate now, master, but I can't guarantee your powers will work out fine when you guys come out," Talyn informed Carsen. They were still communicating through telepathy. "It's okay, Tal, I don't have time to play this game, can you give me some information about those voices we heard in our headphones?" Carsen asked. Talyn swiped the large monitors in front of her, and as she did so, certain images popped out on the hologram screen. She was quite surprised to see who were those. "Uhm..master based on the voice recognition here, it's Adeleum and Mihr," she told Carsen. "Adeleum? Mhir?" Carsen muttered. "Mihr?" Usius interrupted when he heard what Carsen had just uttered. Carsen turned to him and asked, " Yeah, why?" Usiu's eyes gleamed at the recognition of an old friend's name. Yeah, how could he forget such a name? Mihr and he grow up together in their realm. He was a childhood friend. Mihr even learned first to sing than him. He used to look up at hi
Carsen's eyes lit up as he sensed the Adeleum and Mihr's arguing. Although it isn't clear to him who's the creatures behind manipulating them into this game, he could sense right now, that whoever is behind this, they're not on good terms. My ability is working despite the unknown. Now, what I needed to know was to learn who are the boundless behind this! Sadly, I can't communicate with Talyn. Carsen thought to himself. The cell gate sounded again. This time, the game soldiers are fetching another player. The players hold their breath, expecting that one of them will be chosen to face their death. "It's now your turn, doctor!" Todd was startled at what he heard on his headphones. His face went pale in fright. He looked around as if asking for help from his fellow players but he knew that they couldn't. Todd looked back at his co-players when the game soldiers took him. Meanwhile, Dizal banged the cell in frustration. "We must get out of here!" he muttered. He then turned to C
The cell gate opened. The players all hold their breath anxiously. This time, the first one to play was called. It was Jair. Hearing that, Lizzie broke out in tears and begged she'd replace him instead but the operators were too deaf. It's unusual this time that there aren't any explanations or rules given before they were called out, before the start of the game. The more reason that the players get nervous. They wonder about the uncertainty, and they know its possible danger so it's scaring them. The rest of them remained quiet, while others had violent reactions. Like Lizzie who was crying on the floor now, and Dizal who was hitting the cell door and cursing at the cameras above them. While Carsen on the other hand just sits calm, thinking in the corner. "Urgghh!!! Let us all out of here!" Dizal was screaming. He tried to throw some force field on the cell bars but it just bounced. The prison cell where they are held is indeed resistant to their ability as Carsen said. Aside from