We finally arrived back at our room, the tension from the encounter with the two boys still lingering in the air. Despite the relief of being away from them, I couldn't shake off the unsettling feeling of the confrontation. As we stepped inside, I closed the door behind us, locking it securely. I let out a sigh, feeling a sense of safety wash over me now that we were alone."Well, that was an unexpected turn of events," Eleanor said, her voice tinged with a hint of disbelief. I turned to her, studying her expression for any signs of deceit or sarcasm. "Are you okay?" She asked, genuine concern evident in her tone.I simply nodded in response, I was in no mood to indulge in any form of friendly conversation with her."Damon, I'm impressed with how well you handled the situation," Eleanor said, her voice filled with genuine admiration."And I appreciate you quickly noticing my signal back there. It was a smart move on your part.""I appreciate the compliment," I replied with a shal
The other boy and girl on the team exchanged puzzled glances, clearly shocked by my statement. They seemed utterly bewildered, unable to comprehend what I meant by my remark.“Damon, what are you trying to say, we don’t understand,” the guy said, trying to sound sympathetic.‘Is this actually going to work? I hope I’m not making a big mistake,” I thought to myself."The act won't get you anywhere," I replied firmly, narrowing my eyes slightly. "Cut the charade and stop trying to fool me. I know exactly what you're up to.""But how?" the guy asked, clearly confused.‘Wait it actually worked! Oh my God I didn’t think they would be hiding something from me. What the heck? I don’t think I can trust anyone here moving forward, I’m glad I used this method,’ I thought.I remained calm in this situation, not letting my flustered emotions show.The way I got agitated about some things, and the way I handled some situations. It was honestly nothing short of childish."How dumb do you think I am
****Eleanor and I sat in the room and were analyzing the details of the challenge so far.Aside from the guys I beat up and the team I double crossed, we’d managed to get one more team each to give us their points one way or the other, bringing our total number of points to two hundred and twenty five.‘For the first day I think that’s a pretty good number, me and her are both done for today, and the day would soon be coming to a close anyway. I’ll just rest for now, hopefully the little amount of points we’ve amassed will be enough to get us into first place,’ I thought to myself.****A couple of hours later, at exactly six in the evening of the same day.I jumped out of bed as I heard a voice from a loud microphone speak to me through the speakers in the room.“All students, gather at the lobby of the residence immediately,” the voice said and the speaker went off.‘This is probably about the results for the first day of the competition, I should hurry there,’ I thought.“Eleanor?
****The next day, around 6pm, I found us standing in the hallway once again. The results for the second day had been tallied, and as was now the usual fashion, we had to be here for the leaderboard to be released. Nothing particularly eventful had occurred that day. We refrained from any information-gathering antics, opting instead to spend the day bonding and taking it easy in our room. It seemed like we had gotten a bit soft or worn out, but frankly, we didn't care. While I still harbored a desire for first place, it didn't hold the same weight it once did. I found myself lacking the motivation to chase after the top spot.The results were released shortly, and it came as no surprise to see that Eleanor and I were still on top:- The Team of Damon and Eleanor - 250 points.- The Team of Olivia and Liam - 200 points.- The Team of Ava and Ethan - 180 points.- The Team of Sky and Noah - 175 points.- The Team of Sophia and Benjamin - 170 points.- The Team of Isabella and William -
**** The third day went on just like the second.Virtually nothing happened, we both decided to keep a low profile.Today was the day that the total points would be tallied, and the winner of the first task of the second challenge would be announced.We both made our way to the hallway, for the usual fashion to be carried out, the announcement of our results.“The final scores of the first task have been collated, here is the final leaderboard:- The Team of Damon and Eleanor - 275 points.- The Team of Olivia and Liam - 200 points.- The Team of Sky and Noah - 180 points.- The Team of Ava and Etahn - 175 points.- The Team of Jake and Mia - 175 points.- The Team of Isabella and William - 165 points.- The Team of Charlotte and James - 160 points.- The Team of Kevin and Emily - 160 points.- The Team of Amelia and Oliver - 150 points.- The Team of Sophia and Benjamin - 120 points.As the final scores were read out, I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride as I heard our team's
****The rest of the day flew by and the next day came around pretty quickly and so the second challenge started.Eleanor and I got out of bed ready to take on anything, even if the challenge was against us, we would win. We’d been doing that since the first challenge and we didn’t plan to change that now.Some extra rules were added the previous day before we went back to our rooms, and we were provided with a certain type of equipment.A phone, more like a device that looked like a phone.It had only one purpose, points.That was were all our points would be stored, what we would use to transfer any amount of points whenever we played a game, and so on.Obviously the decide was locked, and it could only be unlocked by team members, who were given the password to unlock the device.It was very easy to move about and carry around, so it made sense for people to carry it with them at all times, in case they bumped into any prospecting competition they wished to challenge.Either way,
****Three days had flown by since the task began, and now it was the fourth day. The intensity of the challenge was palpable as we approached the halfway mark. With each passing moment, the pressure to secure points and maintain our lead mounted. Eleanor and I remained focused and determined, ready to tackle whatever challenges lay ahead. As we ventured into the fourth day, I couldn't shake the feeling that the most crucial moments were yet to come.Each day felt like a struggle for Eleanor and me, as we barely managed to stay afloat in the competition. We resorted to desperate tactics, like stealing points and coercing others to play games with us, just to make it through. The pressure to accumulate points weighed heavily on my mind, pushing me to the brink as I fought to keep us in the running. Despite our resourcefulness, I knew that our survival depended on our ability to outwit and outmaneuver our opponents at every opportunity. With each passing day, the challenge inten
In the lobby, candidates gathered, a mix of anticipation and tension thick in the air. They exchanged wary glances, sizing each other up, while murmured conversations filled the room. Some leaned against the walls, arms crossed, while others paced nervously back and forth. A few whispered amongst themselves, their voices hushed but animated. We waited and were gathered in the lobby. Not much happened until we noticed a man approaching. He had a confident stride and wore a serious expression. As he neared, the room fell silent, all eyes turning towards him, curious and expectant.I observed the man approaching, and I couldn't help but think about how he would address the candidates about the second challenge. I considered the importance of acknowledging our efforts and offering encouragement, while also maintaining a sense of focus and determination for the challenges that lay ahead.He was also probably here to give an account of the results, and announce those who would be elim