There is upside and downside about staying in the hospital. The upside is that I can sleep as much as I want, while the downside is that some people just won’t leave me alone.Correct, the visitors. It’s been a day since Rean left, and I had visitors today. It’s like one of the most enjoyable/dreadful thing that can happen in hospitals because while they bring gifts, they will stay until the nurse kicks them out.Which means that you have to talk to them until they’re kicked out.At least they brought gifts, like Ruby and Ian’s parents. They brought a parcel of adventuring items and fruits, and pastries. And not just for me, but for everyone in the room, which is very surprising.Although, Ruby and Ian brought their own additional presents which they slipped under my hanging cast which Ruby’s nanny later begrudgingly took and gave it to Terrence’s mother.Thankfully, no one (me) was hurt.‘Kids truly are a wonder.’“What do you think of my dress, brother Terrence?” Ruby asked as she t
Terrence’s mother immediately scolds me. “Terrence! Do NOT say that!”I raise my hands. “It’s just a joke, mom.”“Still, you can’t do that!” She insisted.“You must not joke with the magicians’ names, Terrence. Or bad omen will come upon you.” Ian’s mother reprimanded.“What does that mean, mom?” small Ian asked.“Magicians are wonderful people blessed by the Goddess. Their names should not be sullied, because it is an insult to the Goddess as well.” Ian’s mother explained.“Are they like the saints?” Ruby asked.“Yes, sweetie. Magicians are our protectors after the saints. Which is why we are respecting them by not insulting their names.” Ruby’s mother calmly replied.Hell no, they don’t. Not all magicians are good. Like this sorceress I just mentioned. But I don’t want to say that when these ladies had showed me their reaction to a ‘simple joke’.Ruby points her hands cutely at me. “Then brother Terrence, you have to apologize to the magicians.”I blink. “But I didn’t insult anyone.
[Would you like to engage now?]‘I do.’It’s now midnight and I need to know if I missed any of the points I should’ve gotten. Thankfully, the others were already sleeping, so I can stay up without anyone interfering.The familiar interface appears before my face.***Mission completed!You passed the second STARs exam!Reward: 2000 TP Shop enabled Custom Part SG Handle***Finally, a new feature that I’m looking forward to. I have a hunch that it will be where I can use the trading points it has been giving me. But what I'm really looking forward to are the items.What kind of items are in it?[Would you like to activate Shop now?]‘Wait, wait, explain to me what Shop is and are you still the one managing it or there’s another System other than you?’ I narrow my eyes.I know it sounds ridiculous, but I’m a bit freaked out about the thought that there will be more than one 'something' in my head without me knowing.I remember my early days here when the System was trying to remind
Terrence’s mom takes my hand and gives it a light squeeze. “Compared to that, how does this feel?”She squeezes my hand again, then giving my palm a light rub.I take in the feeling of her hand touching mine.It’s soft. It’s nice. It’s ‘there’.The answer is obvious.“Better.”“Good. Remember it. Because this is the feeling that strong people will achieve, Terrence. Those… Strong people, that still have purpose in life, and blessed by the Goddess.” She said.I shake my head slowly. “But I’m not a saint. I’m just a guy who can shoot a gun and run away.”She smiles. “You might be. But you are a saint in my eyes. You saved those children. That is why She didn’t bring you with her. She wanted you to save them.”She has a point there. But hope and belief aside, if I really did die back then, the children would still be found, although, hours later when the police is sweeping the building.The game had pointed this out in the newspaper that Rean read in the Headmaster’s office. And this inf
Patrick and that female senior Arvena left early in the morning, along with Guinevere and Pierce. They don’t have critical wounds like me, so it would look bad on Terrace’s face if they push the privilege further.Jake and I are the only one left. And Terrence’s family.Seems like that incident last night made Terrence’s mother think that I’m currently in need of support. And what’s more fitting than having a family over to give ‘me’ the emotional support that ‘I’ need?Family.“I’ll be gone just for a few hours, okay? I will be back with your dad and little sister.” She said as she packs her things.I watch her flatly. I don’t like the idea at all, because it’s been months since I met them and I really don’t remember them at all. I don’t even remember their names.Even when Terrence’s father was here yesterday, I was just pretending to be goody woody with him so that he wouldn’t be worried about me and come for another visit.But now she’s going back to fetch him. I have to stop her
Yesterday.In the military compound in the northeast district, a dark jeep stopped in front of the gate.The soldier in duty walks to the driver’s side to check on the passengers.The window was rolled down and a sweet old man smiled at the soldier.“ ‘ello, boy.” He greeted with a soft and cracky voice that could melt anyone’s heart.The soldier grinned when he saw who it was. “Hey~ If it isn’t the old man! How you doin’?!”The old man chuckled softly. “An inch into the grave. Think you can let me and my kids through?”The soldier peeked inside the car, where two youngsters sat at the back and one very attractive lady beside the old man.He winked at the lady, who smiled charmingly at him. Then a sound came from his walkie-talkie.“Yo. That the old chief’s car?” The other line asked.“Yeah. Old doofus is here.” The soldier replied, grinning at the old man who pouted at that nickname he just gave.“Bust him in.”“Yo.” Then he gave a signal and the gate was opened.“Thank you, Root.” T
As soon as the door opened, they were presented with an average room. There were desks with different kinds of tools on it, boxes of irons, gears, and iron bars, and also weapons.The room looked like a shed, but there were also glasses of chemicals on the tables on back of the room, which made it look like a part of laboratory.There was a young man with brown hair standing in front of them. He’s was wearing lab coat and glasses, and yellow rubber gloves. He was around 5ft tall and he looked upset.“You’re late!” Said the guy.Mr. Cromwell scratched his wrinkled cheek. “We are…?”“We need you here a day ago! Where were you?!” The brunette put his hands on his hips. He looked really upset.“But our student had just been discharged.” The old man tried to explain.“You have a lot of students! Take one as replacement, I don’t care!” The blonde yelled closer to Cromwell’s face.Then big steps echoed from the back of the room, and then appeared a big man with the same military uniform with
Ms. Fay held Natalie close. “Natalie, calm down. We’re not here to pick fights.”Natalie felt so angry at the brunette. He was making comments about her judgements without even knowing what was happening on site.It reminded her of Terrence who also made nasty remark back then. ‘But that was one thing because Terrence is my underling, and he could comment about my leadership because we’ll still be working together someday. But this guy?’Natalie glared at Mike. “He doesn’t know anything and yet, he questions my judgements without knowing what is really happening on site. My cadets were dying in there and none of you, or the police, could help us! We had to drag ourselves outside, and away from the tower, before any of you can actually help!”“Natalie, that’s enough.” Mr. Cromwell stop her.Natalie looked at him briefly then she left the room.Barton looked worried. “I’ll go get her.”“No, Barton. You stay here and continue the report. I’ll keep her company.” Ms. Fay said.She glared d