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Duel of systems Failure
Unbeknownst to me, four endless days passed until the cycle repeated itself and a new Monday emerged. Each day, I struggled to fulfill the missions imposed by the inscrutable system, while my body gradually transformed. My musculature became fuzzy and sore, punished by the endless exercises I had to perform: a hundred squats, a hundred push-ups, a hundred sit-ups.... The constant increase of the physical load exhausted me mercilessly. I began to question the validity of these daily activities, feeling that they made no sense at all.At six o'clock in the morning, before the sun timidly peeked over the horizon, I had to get ready to run an office as the CEO of a company. Often, I would arrive exhausted after hours of reading and heated discussions with the other employees, who were waiting for my crucial decisions. Although I had become accustomed to this overwhelming responsibility, I had not yet received my first salary. I was in constant debt to Lucia, who had invested so much in me
Duel of systems Incarcerated
We held a tense gaze, there was an uncertainty that enveloped the place, while time seemed to stand still. My body trembled, but I struggled to hide the agitation that ran through every fiber of my being. Beads of sweat trickled down my forehead, betraying my nervousness, as I struggled to control my ragged breathing. I knew that any mistake at that crucial moment could trigger a tragedy.The sheriff, with his authoritative gaze, reminded us that we were in his territory, under his jurisdiction. His presence was imposing. He kept his gun pointed downward, but his posture was tense and ready to act at the slightest hint of danger.In the distance, police sirens began to wail, their ominous sound rapidly approaching us. The situation was becoming more and more complicated, our options were narrowing. My mind became a whirlwind of confused thoughts, as I tried to find a way out of the chaos.The bailiff approached cautiously, moving with dexterity and stealth. His eyes scrutinized every
Duel of systems Provocation
I headed to my office, looking for a moment's rest. I was exhausted after a poor performance, despite having given correct answers.However, at that moment, Lucia suddenly appeared. I watched as she walked through the door, somewhat unusually conspicuously. And then, she addressed me directly."You look exhausted..." she whispered."Chief...""Leandro, would you mind if I locked the door?""No... no, of course not..." I replied, almost breathless.Her intentions were obvious, and I decided to play along as my heartbeat quickened. Lucia closed the door and approached the desk where I was, triggering a wave of nervousness in me. I had imagined something like this could happen, but never in this office.At that moment, my heart was pounding and a tingle ran through my stomach. I realized that Lucia was being seductive with me and I couldn't help but be attracted to her. Yet, I also felt it was disrespectful to her. I respected her deeply, even though she was perhaps younger than me.I de
Duel of systems Shelter
I tried to put out of my mind what happened with Lucia, I didn't want to have feelings for her. I was facing an imminent battle in less than two weeks, with the lives of other users at stake. I was left with only two difficult choices: survive for a week or eliminate ten users. The emotional burden was overwhelming.As the sun rose over the horizon, tinting the sky with golden and orange hues, I headed towards an abandoned warehouse. Every step I took echoed in the air, reminding me of the gravity of the situation I was in.A strong smell of rust and dampness greeted me as I arrived. It was evident that this place had been abandoned years ago and ransacked by desperate people in search of treasure. The heavy, oppressive atmosphere enveloped me, reminding me that I was not the only human being who had passed through there in its abandoned state.Cautiously, I entered the cellar, feeling the dusty floor beneath my feet. My senses sharpened as I thoroughly inspected the surroundings, loo
Duel of systems Victory
Surprisingly, I felt an explosion from one moment to the next, the ground shifting, my body shaking from the impact. The explosion had caused the structure of this warehouse to move. Dust spread everywhere and my vision began to blur, but the sensation of pain spread throughout my being. Dirt covered my face and clothes. Apparently it was the downstairs where I was.I moved towards the nearest stairs and saw a kind of fire caused by the explosion, amidst mists of smoke and dust. There, prostrate on the floor, lay two users, their bodies twisted in the last breath of agony. Without hesitation, the survival instinct took control of my mind. I fired swiftly towards both, annihilating their existence and reducing the number of threats standing in my way of liberation.In the blink of an eye, a notification flashed on the screen of my device.(Two targets eliminated)Each kill was more reassurance for me. My wounds slowed me down and made my aim difficult. However, there was no other optio
Duel of systems Battle
Without resting, and with bandages in hand and wounds treated, I arrived at the place where Lucia told me we would meet, I had to help her for her mission, even if I was not in condition. The only thing I did was to modify my stats to speed up the healing of my wounds. I chose salamander healing.She was in the hotel looking at the horizon. When I arrived she was very angry. She had a gun on the table, she didn't hesitate to talk to me."You survived, but you arrived very badly, you could shoot me, for your slowness.""I'll try to get a little better, I haven't recovered yet."She was very serious, I didn't understand why, but I sat down on one of the chairs.My hands were bandaged and it was difficult for me to grab a simple glass. I had to use my other hand, however, Lucia kept talking to me."Are you mad at me?""You only called me to tell me about the mission and you didn't wish me luck, or give me instructions for anything. That was very cold. I may not be your boyfriend, but I a
Duel of systems News
The deafening roar of the explosion left me dazed, disoriented in the darkness that enveloped me. For several minutes, I crawled on the rough, dirty floor, unaware of what was going on around me. However, as my vision cleared, I spotted a trail of blood that seemed to be the way to go. My instinct urged me to follow it, until I finally found the subject who was the target, badly wounded. I did not hesitate for a moment to put an end to his life, convinced that it was the best thing for everyone. Harold, without a doubt, would have made him suffer in the worst possible way.I unloaded two accurate shots into his body until the system gave me the notification.(Target eliminated)Sharp pain seized my knees, punished by the constant rubbing against the rough ground. Despite the blood I was losing and the wounds covering my body, nothing stopped me. I could not allow Harold to carry out his threat and harm Lucia.However, in an instant, Harold appeared, holding a metal bar which he used t
Duel of systems Meeting
I returned to the city of Georgia, I was a little tired from the trip. My body ached, the regeneration ability cost a little energy. I still had time to do the daily mission and not have any problems, but I was hungry and I felt weaker and weaker.I had a pen that I bought in a store and I wrote to people so that they would understand me.My life would change again. Now I had to manage a lot of companies and endure the stress and comments from other employees of their companies, especially the one I worked for. I was just waiting for that man to give me advice so I wouldn't make any mistakes.There I started to think about my ex-partner, now he would go crazy and ask me for more money. Maybe he would try to take some of what I had. Although none of it was mine. She would try to take it from me to spite me, but it would be a waste of time because Lucia's lawyers were very professional and would win any case.I went all the way to the shower in that place. I turned on the faucet and the