{ THINGS FALL APART}Mr. Dickson was having it hard. The thought of his son going to serve a jail term broke his heart as many of the students withdrew from the prestigious university. I was winning. The truth about the foundation came to light, and many people saw what the university was all about. The government had to close the institution down until further notice. Dickson sat down as he read the magazine he was holding in his hand. "Frederick!." he shouted in anger. "Where the hell is my daughter?" He shouted again as the man standing guard beside him. "Miss Diana's number is unreachable, as we have tried several means of contacting her," Julius replied. "What do you mean unreachable? Where was the last time she was seen?" Dickson turned on his chair, facing Julius." School. You had come to have her picked up in your car." He replied his gaze meeting that of his boss. "What do you mean I came to pick her up? Are you saying I had my daughter kidnapped?" Dickson shouted Juli
{ THE TRUTH LET OUT }Thomas, Rosetta, Cassandra, Flora, and Zack all came to visit me. As I opened the door, they all looked at me while Rosetta hugged me tightly. "You scared me. Did you know that?" she said softly into my ears. "I am sorry; I didn't mean to scare anyone," I replied, meeting Thomas's gaze. "We saw what you did. It was reckless, but it helped us cut an arm off Mr. Dickson's body. He is going to come at you now with full force." Thomas sat down, rubbing his chin. "Thank you for sending me the video, Zack. It was put to good use." I said it with a smile, even though I knew it cost us a precious life. Cassandra smiled "It is good to have you back, Frederick. There is no plan without you. For a moment, I thought we had lost you for good." She raised her brows and looked at me."Me too." Flora looked at me. I knew they were going to ask me how I was able to come back alive. "You want to tell us how you did it? cheated death and come back alive." Thomas's lips parted wi
{ CREATING MORE SYSTEM GAMERS}My body slowly got up from the ground, and I found myself back in the system world with Claw standing before me. "I guess Shadow Balde is trying to convince them of what is going on," he said, taking a seat on the hewing machine before me. **************************************************************************Shadow Blade stood up in front of Thomas and the rest of my friends. "Hello, I am Shadow Blade." He said it with a smile, introducing himself. Thomas looked at him and laughed. "What is this nonsense?" "Can you just wait and listen to him? I am sure he has something to say to us." Rosetta and the rest were quiet, listening to what Shadow Blade had to say. "First, I want you to believe everything Fred is trying to tell you. I know how hard it is for you to believe us, but I think he has shown you what he can do. And Zack, this is not the first time we are meeting. I believe I have met with you once." Shadow Balde shifted his attention to Zack.
{ THE GATHERING}Dickson sat all alone on the sofa couch. His world falling apart right before his eyes. He looked around and all he could see were his security guards. " Come here you.!" He roared as the young man ran to meet his master. " Any words from, Diana?" "No, Mr Dickson. She hasn't been returning her calls." Dickson looked at his phone again and dialed Diana's number. He was out through to a voice mail. He smashed the phone against the wall annoyed. " Find her! I don't care how you do it but you need to find my daughter!" he shouted in anger All the men in suits ran around as they tried to gather any intel to locate Diana. [ I WANT TO BELIEVE YOU DIDN'T KNOW THE FULL EXTENT OF YOUR POWERS YET. OUR POWER.] AKUMA said gently in a calm soothing tone. [ I CAN FIND YOUR DAUGHTER IF YOU ARE READY TO LISTEN TO MY INSTRUCTIONS.] " Your instructions? Are you still going on about the gaming system? What the hell is my business with some stupid gaming world? Do I look like I care?
{ JAIL BREAK }Dickson paced back and forth, his mind racing with thoughts of how to execute the jailbreak. "We need a plan," he muttered to himself. "And we need it fast."Akuma's voice echoed in his mind, [ OF COURSE WE NEED A PLAN. WHERE ARE YOU JUST GOING TO ENTER THE DUNGEONS ASKING THEM TO FREE YOUR SON?]Dickson nodded, determination etched on his face. "First, we need to gather intel on the prison layout, guards' schedules, and any vulnerabilities we can exploit."He called for his most trusted allies, including Jackson and a few others. "We're breaking Jonas out of jail," he declared, his voice firm. The men looked at Dickson a little scared but they were ready to follow him even if the plan looked like they were all going to end up in jail with Jonas. The group huddled together, brainstorming ideas. "We could create a distraction," suggested one of the men.Another chimed in, "Or we could bribe a guard to look the other way."Dickson shook his head. "No, we need something m
{ JONAS OUT OF THE COUNTRY}The SUV raced through the night, the sound of sirens fading into the distance as they left the prison behind. Inside, tension hung thick in the air, mingling with the scent of blood and sweat. Dickson lay in the backseat, his breathing shallow, his face pale as he kept losing a lot of blood. Jonas hovered over him, his hands trembling as he tried to apply pressure to his father's wound. Blood kept flowing as he tried to apply pressure on the wound. "Keep pressing," Jackson urged, his voice strained with worry. "We need to stop the bleeding." He shouted from the driver's seat trying to make sure Jonas was applying pressure on Dickson's woundJonas nodded, his gaze fixed on his father's face. "Hang in there, Dad," he whispered, his voice choked with emotion. "We're going to get you help."But as the moments passed, Dickson's condition only seemed to worsen. His breathing grew ragged, and his skin grew even paler beneath Jonas's trembling hands. The fear of l
{ GATHERING RESOURCES } the door creaked open, and and Jackson's eyes widened in amazement. Inside Jonas's room, it was empty, save for a neatly made bed and a few scattered belongings. There were no signs of Jonas ever having been there. Inspector Merrill and his team searched every nook and cranny, but all they found were ordinary items: clothes, books, and personal items. There was no evidence linking Jonas to the house.Dickson stood by, watching the search unfold with a calm demeanor. He knew that Akuma, his mysterious ally, had ensured that there would be no trace of Jonas left behind. Despite the tension in the air, Dickson remained composed, he knew he could trust Akuma. After an exhaustive search, Inspector Merrill turned to Dickson with a frustrated expression. "There's nothing here, Mr. Dickson," he admitted grudgingly. "But mark my words, we'll find your son, and when we do, he'll face justice for his crimes."Dickson met Merrill's gaze evenly. "I have nothing to hide,
{ A REVISED GAMING SYSTEM} I sat down, thinking of what I was going to do. I knew by now that Mr. Dickson knew that I was having Diana. I wondered why he was not coming to attack me. The university was resuming soon, and a part of me thought of freeing Diana. Rosetta entered my mansion. with a smile, "Good morning, Frederick." She greeted "Rose, I wasn't expecting to see you this morning." I replied. I looked at her dressing and saw she was different. She had been using the money she had gotten from the system to make some little changes. She had gotten herself a car and also bought some fancy clothes. "Why are you here, Rosetta?" "Well, the university is resuming soon. Have you thought about what we discussed?" She asked, taking a seat. "I told you already; I think I am not going back in there. Besides, the board is run by Mr. Dickson." I walked towards the wine bar. "Wine?" I looked back to notice she was staring at me. "Is there something here you want to tell me?" I asked, jud
{ I AM BACK}Zack looked at me and was surprised. Most of the sympathisers were. "You were supposed to be dead?" Zack stammered, looking at me. "Let's just say I refuse to die." I replied with a smile. "Can you help her up?" I looked at Rosetta, who was on the floor with her eyes closed. Cassandra ran towards me and threw herself at me. She dobbed gently as she hugged me. I know I was the only thing she had left to be a brother. Everyone looked at me, and immediately the coffin was opened. The clergy looked at me and said, " This is a sign from heaven. Do you wish to share your death and return to life with everyone?" He said it with a smile on his face. I looked around to see the faces of so many students, all seated and staring at me with disbelief on their faces. I waited for the podium and grabbed the microphone. "I don't know where to start." I said it gently, with teary eyes. "I remembered my first day at the university grounds; I was just a teenager, but now." I looked at m
CONFRONTING TRAGEDY / THE BURIAL Zack, Richard, and Rosetta had a restless night, each consumed by their own thoughts on the events that had occurred. In the morning, the atmosphere in the mansion was filled with tension. The team assembled in the lounge, with a tense quiet atmosphere prevailing. Zack interrupted the silence. "We need a plan," he stated, his voice unwavering despite the inner chaos he experienced. "Jonas will keep going." We must carefully consider this. Judith was the one who replied first. "We must not allow him to escape from consequences. Jonas has hurt alot of people and now he must dance to the music. Fred wouldn't forgive us if Jonas managed to go unpunished." With red eyes from tears, Rosetta nodded. " I agree. However, we must be smart about all of this. We must not allow our actions to be dictated by our emotions."Diana looked around the room, her face showed determination. "We need evidence. If we can gather enough proof of Jonas's involvement in F
{ CONFRONTING TRAGEDY }Zack and Richard thought of a way to break the news to Rosetta. As they drove back to the mansion, they both pushed the responsibility of breaking the news onto her. "You should do it; you know I am just a member of Fred's crew. And besides, you know her more than I do," Richard said, gently trying to persuade Zack. "We both went because Fred trusted us. Now that he is gone, you are pushing the responsibility on me." Zack packed and looked at Richard. "I am sorry, but the news is going to be devastating to not only Rosetta but to everyone." Richard said and sighed. The two of them looked at each other and said nothing. Zack's phone buzzed, cutting the tension. "Who?" Richard asked, looking at Zack. "Rosetta," he said, showing him the phone. Thier heard beat fast as Zack picked up the call. "Tell me he is alright." Rosetta's voice was loud over the phone. "Can we talk when we get home? We are almost at the mansion." Zack quickly cut her shirt before she sa
{THE BRINK OF DARKNESS }"What is it going to be, Fred? Do I need to shoot her before I get you to talk? Tell me what you know about the system. I know you didn't have it destroyed." Jonas barked I looked at Rosetta and back at Jonas. "You need to believe me when I tell you that I had the system destroyed. What do you want from me?" I shouted in anger. "I want absolute power, and I want my face changed. I can do that with the power of the system, and you are going to help me.'" I looked at Zack and back at Richard. "I will do that if you let Rosetta go and have me as a hostage instead." I replied Emily looked at Jonas and nodded. Rosetta was immediately pushed towards Richard and Zack while I walked over to Jonas. "Take care of her." I looked at Zack as they walked out of the warehouse. "Now you are going to tell me what I need to hear, or I am going to kill you, Fred. You have taken a lot from me. You took my father and my sister and also turned my world upside down, and you are
{ JONAS MENACES}My mind raced as I considered the options. Reasoning with Jonas seemed impossible, but a direct confrontation was out of the question. Ineeded a plan that balanced both."Alright, let's gather everyone in the room," I said, looking determined. The crew moved to a hidden part of the classroom where we could discuss our next plan without being overheard."First, we need to find out where Jonas is holding Rosetta," I began. "Diana, can you get close to him and see if you can find any clues? You’re his sister; he might let something slip."Diana nodded, her face grim. "I’ll do my best. But if he’s involved in something big, he might not tell me everything.""That’s where we come in," Richard said, his voice steady. "We’ll need to keep an eye on Jonas without him noticing. We can set up a surveillance network around his usual haunts. Zack, you’re good with tech. Can you handle that?"Zack nodded. "I’ll get my equipment. We can cover the campus and any other places he frequ
{ ROSETTA KIDNAPPED }I slept with a smile on my face after I and Rosetta had made love. It was the first time we actually got intimate. I stared into her eyes all night before she finally fell asleep. The sound of the alarm woke me up, and I looked beside me. "Where is she?" My eyes flashed around the room as I tried to wake up. I rubbed my eyes gently, and I noticed there was a bit of a scuffle on the bed. I couldn't believe I had one good night's rest in a while, and everything was going back to being war for me. "Rosetta! Rose!!" I shouted, getting into my slippers. I walked through the hallway and stairs leading down to the main room. I was surprised to see a lot of broken glasses over my chairs, and the house was a complete mess. I quickly went to my CCTV footage, and I noticed it had been fired. "Was I drugged?" I ran my hands over my hair as I stared at the television right in front of me. I knew I needed to find Rosetta quickly. I couldn't believe I let my guards down, and
{ JONAS BACK }The university semester was coming to an end. A lot of preparation was going on for the graduating students. My joy knew no bounds because I was finally stepping into society. But little did I know a brewing storm was ahead. Many of the students were busy tying loose ends. Many were saying their goodbyes already, while others were focusing more on their studies. I knew I wouldn't have the power of the system again, so I need to focus more on my arithmetic. So far, Emily has been behaving herself, and I noticed that I couldn't find Alex and Jonas inside the school. I was just coming out of my department when I met with Emily. "What about Jonas and Alex? I don't think I have seen them this semester." I raised my eye brows. "I don't know. I promise to tell you everything, but recently, I noticed Jonas had been . distant. Do you want me to help you track them?" Emily looked at me."Track them? I thought you said you knew everything about them. Why are you really here, Emi
{ BETTER DAYS IN THE CAMPUS}The university was becoming stable, with each student minding their own daily activities. I walked through the corridor of the university, and everywhere seemed peaceful. I decided to sit down, and I looked back to when I became a part of the university. I remember being nothing, a loner who had always thought of staying low throughout my days here. I looked up to catch some of the pretty girls staring at me, and I laughed. I was becoming more of an icon by the day, with many of the students looking up to me. I felt a hand over my eyes, and I smiled. "Rosetta," I whispered softly, trying to get up to my feet. The hand moved slowly away from my face, and I saw it was Davina. "I think I told you to stay the hell away from me." I shouted in anger. "But I don't want to, Fred. I realise my mistake, and I would like to make amends. Can't you just give me the chance for old-time sake?" Davina said it with a sorry face. "Do you think I can ever forget what you
{ JONAS'S PLAN } Flora sighed, her eyes narrowing as she weighed Emily's words. "Okay, Emily. I'll talk to Fred. But understand this—if he says no, there's nothing more I can do. Your actions will speak louder than your words."Emily nodded fervently, wiping the last of her tears. "Thank you, Flora. I won't let you down, I promise."They parted ways, and Emily felt a flicker of hope. But she knew she had a long road ahead of her. She returned to Alex and Jonas, who were waiting for her back at the mansion."Did she buy it?" Jonas asked, leaning forward.Emily nodded. "Flora said she'd talk to Fred. But we need to be careful. She's suspicious."Alex smirked. "Suspicion won't matter once we have control of the system. We just need to keep them off balance until then."Emily didn't respond. Her mind was racing with the possibilities and the dangers that lay ahead. She knew she had to tread carefully if she wanted to succeed with the plan. The plan was simple. They need to know if I stil