{ THE GAMING SYSTEM CONTEST}All attention was shifted towards the podium. I looked back, and I couldn't see Rosetta in the ballroom. "I am glad many of you could make it by yourself tonight. I can see you all are enjoying the atmosphere. I would like to tell you that I am contesting for the post of president as the acting president would have to step down due to malicious behaviors." Mr. Dickson held the microphone, looking at each student. "I need your support because the youth are the salt of the world, and without you, there aren't any of us." He said, beaming with a smile, and they clapped their hands, showing his name. I rubbed my hand gently against my hair and remembered Shadow Blade's words. First, he was going to take over the nation and then the gaming system. We need to stop him from becoming president. I have done it once, and I am going to do it again." "We are with you, Mr. President." One of the students shouted, and the other roared with laughter. They were all havi
{ The Gaming System Contest: The Final Round }The room buzzed with anticipation as George and I prepared for the final round. The tension in the air was palpable, and I could feel every pair of eyes in the room fixed on us. The large screen above the stage displayed our avatars in dramatic action, their lifelike movements underscored by the thumping bass of the background music. This was it—the round that would determine everything. I looked at George who was confident that he was going to win the fight. A part of me had which the gaming contest was more of a physical fight than using our avatars as a game. Perhaps, Mr Dickson knew I was going to defeat George. It as a smart move on his part "Are you ready for the showdown?" Mr. Dickson's voice boomed through the speakers, his tone laced with excitement. The crowd erupted into cheers and chants, urging us both on. I wondered why he was so happy when he should show sign of anticipation, fear and agitation. The fear of uncertainty gri
{ DIANA SET FREE } Mr Dickson's voice echoed through the microphone as he congratulated George with a smile. " A round of applause for the winner as this year vest gaming contest so far." he shouted beaming wth a smile on his face. The gaming arena erupted into a loud roar as many of George's friend all ran to congratulate him. " Let settle down please. We now have a new champion and I think it is best we know who has the control in the university grounds. As we all know that Frederick has done his part over the few semesters, months and weeks. But is time we give it to someone with fresh innovative. Some who can lead us into the world beyond. This goes way above psychical fights. Please let give it up for George!" [ THE CROWD GO WILD ] As they kept chanting his name. I walked out of the podium ad didn't look back. I knew this was a mistake. Loosing to George was the begining of Akuma's war against the gaming world and the real world. My thought went back to what Mr Dickson was goi
{ DIANA FREED } Rosetta pulled away from the kiss, her face inches from mine, and whispered, "We can do this together." Her words were a lifeline, a brief moment of solace in the storm of chaos swirling around us. But even as her touch calmed me, the sight of Judith standing in the distance brought me back to reality.Judith stood under a street lamp, her figure illuminated by the soft yellow glow. Her expression was unreadable, a mask that betrayed nothing of her thoughts. As I watched her, I felt a pang of guilt mixed with determination. There was so much at stake, and personal feelings had to be set aside. A part of me wanted to do what a normal young man has to do but there was a lot at stake. I had lost the round and I knew what I had to do. I was a man of my word. "Let's go," I said, turning the key in the ignition. Rosetta nodded and settled into her seat, the tension between us momentarily eased by our shared feelings. As I drove through the rowdy streets, my mind raced. Th
{ NOT LEFT WITH A CHOICE} Diana looked at their faces, and she suddenly lowered her hands. "Why have you had me released because I know you didn't do this out of the goodwill of your heart?" She looked at everyone at the table. "You are right; I have no reason to have you free, and if you decide not to accept my proposal, I might decide to have you set back to the system," I replied. " Ah! I can see why I am here. Isn't my father causing trouble already?" Diana asked, grabbing the cup of whisky Thomas was having from him. She gulped down the drink and looked at me. "Let's hear it. I know I am not going to like it, but I would like to get out of the gaming system." We all looked at her as Diana threw her hair backward. She slightly crossed her legs and looked at me. "Don't just stare at me. Or do you still have some left-over feelings for me?" Diana taunted, and I smirked."Trust me, you won't be here if I don't need your help, but that doesn't mean I can't have you thrown back int
{ BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE }I looked at who the caller was and I felt a pang of fear. The thought of how to dispose of Diana's corpse came to my mind and beaded sweat formed on my forehead. I wrinkled my face as I looked at my phone and back at Diana who was lying on the floor. " What do we do?" Zack asked getting off his seat " And who the hell is calling You at this time of the night?" he asked with a furrowed eyebrow. I looked at everyone and I could sense their fears. " It is Mr Dickson." I manage to open my tight-sealed lips. " I don't know why you are panicking over the death of a person who shot you in the head." Judith's voice made me look at her " Are you telling me that what I did just now is right?" I looked back at her face. " Is it right to shoot you in the head?" she asked looking at everyone " I don't know but I am not dead. She is and the better we take care of the corpse the better. " I replied " And how do we do that? " Cassandra asked looking at my face." The same
{ DIANA REUNION WITH HER FATHER }My voice echoed in the room, my outstretched hand a symbol of unity against the brewing storm. The tension between Judith and Diana was palpable, but as everyone glanced at each other, a silent agreement seemed to form. Reluctantly, Judith lowered her gun, and Diana took a step back, still glaring but seemingly willing to cooperate."Alright, Fred. We’re with you," Thomas said, breaking the silence and stepping forward to clasp my hand. One by one, the others joined, creating a circle of unity "Good. Now let's figure out how to get Diana back to her father." I said, pulling out a large map and spreading it on the table. "We need a plan that makes it look like she was never here. We need to Mae him beige Diana find her way back to him all by herself." Diana looked at the map, her face serious. "I don’t like the idea of going back, but if it’s the only way to keep you all safe, I’ll do it. But we need to be smart about this. If what you are saying is
{ SCHOOL BULLIES; GEORGE NOW THE FACE OF THE UNIVERSITY}I got up from my bed and walked lazily to the bathroom to prepare for school. I yawned lazily and as I brushed my teeth I looked into the mirror and the orb in my chest. I noticed it was now having three lights. " Have I gotten another Avatar?" I asked with a surpriseI had won my last game and gotten some money. I quickly grabbed my phone and glanced through it. " Yes!" I shouted with happiness. I have a new Avatar that can prevent me from getting seen. I knew I could wave drop in any conversation and seeing people's secrets was going to be so much easier. " If I could get into the Dickson's apartments then it would be game over for Akuma." [ I AM STEALTHY YOUR NEW GAMING AVATAR ] A subtle voice came at me. " It is going you decided to join us on this mission to take down the most wanted gaming Avatar."I quickly brushed my teeth and had my bath. Getting to the university grounds, I saw a lot of the students sharing with me an