Hearing Mazda's lengthy explanations throughout the journey made Hazeed repeatedly take heavy, ragged breaths. He was still together with Mazda."You said Omega will know when users are together? How does it happen?" Hazeed inquired."Oh come on, Buddy. IP address. They don't need to track it; I'm sure they can see our current location within their data. That's why I've been turning off my GPRS and 5G data since earlier," Mazda replied.Hazeed took another deep breath. He then parked his car in one of the restaurant's lots. "What do you want here?" asked Mazda."To eat. Aren't you hungry?" replied Hazeed, unlocking his car door and swiftly stepping out. He disregarded Mazda, who was now stumbling behind, trying to keep up.Hazeed walked in and froze in the entrance. "Hey, are you alone?" Radith greeted him, affectionately holding Bella beside him.Hazeed swallowed hard. He never expected to bump into Bella here. His gaze fixated on the face of the most beautiful moon, who was now tryi
Hazeed quickened his pace. He immediately ran back towards the car parked over there."Go!" Mazda shouted, worsening the situation.Meanwhile, the sound of gunfire following them became louder. The man could barely dodge the shots fired using sharp bullets aimed at him. Hazeed stumbled on the sidewalk, causing him to fall onto the asphalt, barely surviving."Wait!" Mazda yelled, opening the car door and rushing towards Hazeed. With Mazda's help, Hazeed finally survived and escaped from the long-range shots that seemed to come from nowhere."They're lurking from all directions. Do you now understand how terrifying the Omega system is?" Mazda said while assisting Hazeed to get up from the asphalt. If only earlier... Mazda hadn't rushed to shorten the distance with Hazeed; the bullet might have pierced Hazeed's body by now."Why do they create rules that aren't explained but must be followed! A joint mission with a radius they also regulate!" Hazeed grumbled. He grumbled irritably and sta
"What should I do next?" murmured Hazeed to himself.Hazeed was well aware that he had to listen to Mazda this time, but the next issue he didn't understand was the rules of engagement within the Omega user system."Can't you shoot?" asked Mazda, her focused eyes targeting their attackers outside."Penetrate?" exclaimed Hazeed as he witnessed Mazda's bullet soaring and effortlessly piercing through the car's windshield, as if passing through an unbreakable, elastic bubble.A faint smile adorned Mazda's face afterward. This beautiful woman became even more convinced that Hazeed truly didn't understand anything about the Omega System that now bound them."You have much to learn; it seems Gordon is the right person to teach you," Mazda said, continuing to target each user attacking them throughout their journey.The car continued to swerve on winding asphalt roads, uphill paths, and a row of large acacia trees lining the roadside, leaving Hazeed slightly puzzled about the place they were
Hazeed continued to drive his advanced car at high speed, traversing the bustling streets of the capital city, surrounded by towering skyscrapers and neon lights as the backdrop of his journey. The giant cloud umbrella, CLOUD-X, blocked the sunlight, creating a transparent dome above. Hazeed's car, sheltered by the cloud, finally came to a stop in the middle of the giant bubble dome.Mazda, a young girl with long black hair and sparkling eyes, sat next to Hazeed in the passenger seat. She looked out the window with a curious gaze. "This is amazing, isn't it?" Mazda said, her blue eyes shining.Hazeed nodded, although his mind remained focused on this mysterious situation. "Yes, but I feel this is not ordinary. CLOUD-X belongs to the Omega System; they have full control over it.""Of course," Mazda replied with a mysterious smile. "The Omega System knew you were coming."Hazeed looked at Mazda in astonishment. "How could they know?"Mazda chuckled softly. "They always know. But don't wo
Hazeed stood amidst a sea of domes, their ethereal forms rising like mushrooms after a storm. He wasn't alone; numerous other Omega users surrounded him, their eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and apprehension. As his gaze swept the area, a realization dawned upon him. "I'm not the only user!" Beside him stood Mazda and a cluster of fellow users, their collective astonishment palpable as troops poured out from within the domes. "What's happening?" Hazeed's focus narrowed, hands instinctively preparing the automatic weapon clutched tightly in his grip.Troops adorned with specialized helmets and intricate communication devices materialized, their exchanges in cryptic signals leaving Hazeed perplexed. "There's something off," he muttered, a sense of unease creeping over him. Hazeed knew he didn't belong here; the behavior of his automatic weapon differed markedly from that of others. The eruption of gunfire shattered the air, causing the domes before them to swell further. The dome's d
Hazeed remained standing on his track, waiting for the countdown code to start his debut in the new level he had just joined.Gradually, a faint rumbling sound approached.Then suddenly, his surroundings turned dark."What's happening?" he muttered."PLEASE CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON ACCORDING TO THE DESIGN IMAGE THAT WILL APPEAR!"Omega's voice was clearly heard, and Hazeed continued to wait.With his hands ready, prepared to shoot, Hazeed followed the illuminated path.Now, his surroundings turned bright again, filled with images of world destruction and digital chaos.The Eiffel Tower had turned into a data cable assembly, while the Pyramids in Egypt suddenly became marshmallows swarmed by giant insects."What's happening? What does all this mean?" Hazeed was confused. He saw two strange sights that made him think twice to find out what Omega meant by this level.While Hazeed was puzzled.On a spaceship shaped like a circle with two kite-shaped buildings attached in the middle, chaos ensue
Hazeed was still holding on. His only weapon was a small pen that was soft and squishy like a marshmallow. He deeply regretted his choice because he found it incredibly annoying and also utterly ridiculous.Meanwhile, in another part of this spaceship, Mazda, who had just come to from his faint, saw a large screen showing Hazeed surrounded by the Omega troops."Why is he just standing there?" yelled Mazda.All the users in the large hall looked annoyed with Hazeed's silent reaction, who continued to stand still without any resistance, even though several electric shocks had been sent his way by the Omega troops."This is strange, he's not reacting at all!"The attention of all the users who had failed to advance to the extreme level was now focused more on Hazeed. They started to search for Hazeed's identity. A coincidence that fit perfectly with Omega's prediction, who were also ready to spread Hazeed's data.Back to the level arena."What's this? They appeared out of nowhere? Could
The city's neon lights flickered, casting long shadows across the desolate alleyways of New Eden. It was a world where magic and technology intertwined, creating a landscape filled with wonders and dangers alike. Hazeed, a well-known mercenary in the urban underbelly, navigated these streets with a sense of purpose, his steps silent yet swift. His mission tonight was supposed to be straightforward: infiltrate the abandoned sector controlled by the notorious Omega Syndicate and retrieve a data crystal containing sensitive information. However, the air reeked of a setup, the too-quiet streets whispering warnings he chose to ignore. As he neared the target location, a sudden, piercing headache overwhelmed him. Hazeed stumbled, clutching his head, as an unseen force assaulted his mind. The pain was excruciating, as if his very thoughts were being torn apart. It was the Omega's doing; he was sure of it. They had somehow hacked the neural chip embedded in his brain, a chip that not only e