The stadium buzzed with anticipation as the championship basketball game tipped off. Fans filled every seat, their cheers echoing off the walls as the two teams clashed on the court. The stakes were high as both teams fought for first place. Perseus found Marcus glaring at him, and with a smirk, Marcus mouthed a word of warning. “Watch out for me.” From the opening tip, the game was intense. The ball zipped back and forth, with players sprinting up and down the court with lightning speed. Shots were fired, rebounds were battled for, and defenses tightened like vice grips.Marcus made his way towards the other teams, snatching the ball from them. He tossed it to the net, receiving praise from the fans.1-0.Marcus grinned at Perseus, who showed no emotion. Using his speed, Perseus snatched the ball and took the second shot, then the third, the fourth, the sixth, and then the seventh.The fans were roaring in admiration, each of them wondering who the new guy was since they hadn't se
“Here we are!” Zeppelin announced as he raised his glass for a toast. “We are here to welcome Perseus Damon to our team.”Perseus frowned. “I don't want that; I am a chef and a gamer. I can't be a basketball star either.”He raised his head to see the points adding up.Marcus, who sat across the table, grinned at Perseus. He had a bandage on his leg and a glass on his lips.“Perseus is right.” Marcus supported. “He is a chef and can't be a basketball player.” Perseus agreed with Marcus for once, although he knew what Marcus wanted. Marcus wanted him out of the team, and he was gladly going to use it to his advantage.“Marcus is right; I shouldn't be on the team.” Perseus took a sip from his glass. [RING!][New Mission Alert: Help Zeppelin win the rest of the games for the tournament.]Wait, what? Perseus arched his brows at the system. His face went pale, and Iris was smiling at him.[Duration: 2 weeks.][Rewards: 350 full stats points and 15000 points.][Punishment: Make you dumb o
"I did it by mistake; don't you see that he wasn't hurt?” Marcus' face twitched. “John would never leave like that! He promised, Do you think that Perseus is willing to join our team?” “He is willing,” Zeppelin replied. “He hasn't made up his mind yet.”Marcus bit his lips to stop his anger. “If he agrees, he is only going to be a substitute for John.”Matt, Jonas, and Zeppelinglared at Marcus at the same time. “Well, I agree to play the match.” Perseus suddenly spoke up, leaving Marcus stunned. Zeppelin smiled at him. “I knew you would agree to it.”Marcus' hand was tightening on the glass he was holding. “Although you agreed to play, that doesn't mean that I accepted you into the team. You are not welcomed by me.”Perseus nodded his head. “I'm fully aware.”[Host, are you annoying him on purpose?]'It's all your fault, but it's great since I am just a substitute for John.’ [You are going to be a great basketball player soon.] Your fame attracts more points and can help you get
“I am here; what do you want to talk about?” Perseus said as he peered at her.Celia gave him a pitiful look, her face filled with that of a locust flower. “Brother Perseus, can't you come in first?”Perseus retreated, his eyes widening in surprise. That was the first time he had seen Celia be so gentle.Iris was amazed too. [Host, are you sure that you met with the real Celia? And why is she calling you brother?]“Are you asking me? If you don't know, how would I know?” Perseus inquired. “Brother, we once dated; why are you being shy now?” She held his hand and began leading him inside. “Get off me!” Perseus shoved Celia as soon as her hand touched him. “Why are you calling me brother? We aren't related.” She bit her lips, the fake smile on her face threatening to break. “I'm sorry.”[Oh, I already saw through her fake smile.]Perseus glanced at Iris. “Is she trying to set me up?”[100%, you are being set up.]Perseus lips curled into a smile, and that frightened Iris.[What are y
As soon as Perseus fell over, Celia regretted her decision. She loomed over him, and when she realized that the drug had taken effect, she was devastated.“What do I have to do to stop the dreams?” She asked as she shook him. Her body was trembling, and Perseus was loving every bit of everything. [Wake up and complete your sentence.][Don't you see how scared she is?]“Not my business.” Perseus replied in a singing tone. “Iris, can you send a text to her?” [What text?]Perseus whispered the words to Iris, and she grinned with mischief. [Done, host.]Just then, a message popped into Celia's phone. She stared at the phone, her eyes widening as she saw who sent the message. She reached out to pick up the phone with trembling hands and read the message. “If you want to end your nightmare, make sure to save me all by yourself without the help of others. If you fail, you might die in dreams tonight.”The phone fell off her hands, and she let out a shriek. She clutched to herself in t
Tyler tossed Perseus at the back of his truck as soon as he got to it. Perseus' face slammed against the hard ground, and he forced himself not to groan.[Healing ability activated.]Perseus stayed in the same spot as the truck began moving. His body was fully healed now and didn't hurt anymore.[Host, have you made a plan?]“I don't have a plan,” Perseus said plainly.[How could you not have a plan?] Iris demanded.“I stink at making plans, okay? I just let things go as they come; it depends on where he is taking me.”I wonder how you are still alive without any plans. If it wasn't for me, I guess you didn't have any plans for your life.Perseus's brows twitched in anger. “I hate to admit it, but you are right. Now what's the plan?”Iris smiled at him. [Leave it to me.]The car pulled over in front of a warehouse, and Perseus rolled his eyes. Why do they often pick an abandoned warehouse all the time?He closed his eyes when Tyler came into view. Lifting Perseus on his shoulder, Tyle
The killers peered up at Perseus as he got to their table. Perseus glared at them, and before they could blink, he raised the table and slammed it hard against the two serial killers' faces.“Get him!” Tyler yelled.The killers pulled out various sharp knives that he hadn't seen before. Perseus backed away from them.“This wasn't part of the job description, Iris! You never said they have knives!”[I did say they were serial killers; what else do you want to hear?!]Perseus glanced at the serial killers in front of him; they had a look of mania in their eyes.“Send a text to Lexi; tell her we found the serial killers and drop this address,” Perseus ordered.[Yes, host.]The serial killers lunged at Perseus, and they broke into a fight.On the other hand, Lexi had arrested Celia and was heading for her car when the text message entered. She wanted to ignore it since it was from Perseus and there was a serious thing at hand.However, she opened it and read the message. A frown crossed h
[We are close to the building now.] Iris floated above his head before landing in front of the car glass.“I can see that,” Perseus responded, looking at the rearview mirror to see if someone was following him.[You don't have a plan again! Heading to someone's house to fight him is sometimes suicide.]Perseus arched his brow. “You mean there might be hidden traps and things I have no idea about? I thought so too.”[And you are still heading in?] Iris turned around to look at him.He nodded his head before driving past Calton Darius's gate. The gate was large and black, and there were vines all over it.If Perseus couldn't see the inside and the bright light coming from inside, He might think that the building was empty.[Are you driving past it?] Iris demanded. [Do you need anything?]Perseus shook his head.[Then what?]“Stopping the car in front of the gate is going to attract attention. Like you said, I have no idea what's in there,” Perseus began.[Right.]“So, I have to sneak in