“OK team, brace up! We are heading into the Smoky Hollows to rescue Sean and Nina. Let's all check out weapons, and be sure everything is in good condition.” Eren said to the selected soldiers who were to accompany him on the mission to the Hollows.“I've got my sniper ready. No one can escape my sights. Eren, relax, just lead the way, be rest assured that we'll have your back.” Ram, the sharpshooter, responded.I have set up the computer systems for surveillance. We must know the enemy's movements. Any Intel on Malcolm's men's hideouts?” Marie, the computer operator, asked.I have the coordinates. Malcolm's lair is well guarded. Kira, recheck the map. Rass, prepare some extra weapons, let's have them in excess, just in case.” Eren commanded.“Location Confirmed, Eren. The map shows a direct route, but there's a potential desert along the way. We need to be prepared for harsh conditions.” Kira advised.“I've gotten a couple of extra grenades and some high-powered rifles. We will be we
“Honey, we need to be strong, we can't give up, we just have to find a way to get out of here, look for Uncle Eren so that we can have our revenge, “Sean said.“Uncle Eren, Mom, don't kid me, Uncle Eren is dead, Malcolm that bastard said so himself, and even if he isn't, you think he'll fare better than us here, he can't even protect himself, let alone us,” Nina said sarcastically.Far off in the distance, a swarm of tiny insects that seemed to cover the sun was rapidly approaching. Their teeth were razored sharp with a desire to kill. They were the eye warts.“These damn little insects can't cut us some slack” Nina cussed as she got up and continued running.“Nina, over there, there appears to be a tunnel, let's hide there,” Sean said pointing at a narrow tunnel that opened its mouth wide like a hunting jaguar.“No, Mom, the tunnel is too small, hiding there will narrow our chances of escaping, we need a wider space” Nina refused.As Nina was still suggesting an alternative, a fast-p
“Boom” The team took a step into the lush orchard.“Guys, where are all of you?” Eren called as he looked around the quiet environment.“Where is this place, "Eren said as he found himself in front of a narrow street.“Rass, Kira,” where did the heck are you guys, maybe we got displaced”“Wait, the street feels so familiar, when did I come here?” Eren thought as he continued going down the narrow path.“Brother, what are you doing outside? The guests are waiting for you, it is your big day today." A voice he would never forget even if he died sounded.“Malcolm, now I remember, this street is the road to Audrey's family house. This scene! My engagement with Audrey. But why? Why am I here? "Eren muttered.“Brother, hello brother, are you there?”The smiling Malcolm waved at Eren. He looked puzzled at his elder brother spacing out.Seeing the young, innocent-looking Malcolm, Eren sneered in disgust. What is an actor? His engagement happened 3 years ago, but he was poisoned five years ago,
“This is the illusive orchard. I am the guardian of this place and I specialize in bringing out your obsessions and turning them into illusions. If you manage to overcome your obsession, You get to live and safely pass, but if you fall into your obsession, you will die in it. These oranges are the lives of the people who succumbed to their obsessions.”Hisses, the loud sounds of shock, rang out from Eren and his team. " What a vicious place,” Sarah said as she moved farther away from the orchard trees.[Ding! The host had completed the main mission, finding out the mystery behind the orchard forest][Host has acquired the key to the origin source, the map to Nina and Sean]Seeing these rewards, Eren heaved a sigh of relief.“Hey, show us the exit,” Eren said as he shook the fox, he had no time to waste..“ Wait! Where did you get that?” the nightmare beast asked in shock as he saw a long bony key that looked like the longest digit in a human hand, the only exception was the mysterio
Eren looked at Sean and Nina, surprised by their sudden transformation. “What in the world just happened here?” He muttered he was still processing the events. He couldn't wrap his head around what just happened.Sean grinned, she experienced a kind of strength she couldn't explain. “Looks like we got some unexpected upgrades, Eren. Thanks to you and that mystery pill.” Nina got a new 10 thousand poisonous body that can control poisonous animals.Eren turned to the fox, Lei. “You never told me anything about these transformations!”“Well, surprises make life interesting, don't they? I intentionally kept it to myself. Congratulations! Your family just got boosted.” Lei smirked. Nina, now with her 10 thousand poison body, controlled the eye warts that were approaching them effortlessly. I guess I'm their queen now,” she chuckled. Eren nodded in agreement.“I want to know the tale behind the origin key, and the reason it's so important to the man with the dark hand,” Eren asked Lei.“T
“So, you found the key. How convenient.” The dark hand said as he stood face-to-face with Eren The dark hand stared at Eren with greed and caution.“Yeah, stumbled upon it while weeding at my grandma's farm,” Eren replied, faking control.“Hand it over!” The dark man commanded as he gleamed with avarice.Eren smirked as he clutched the key tightly. “Not so fast. What's in it for me?” He asked.“Power, knowledge, everything any you desire.” The dark man said as he curled into a twisted smile.Eren thought of buying time with their conversation. “And if I refuse?” He asked nervously.“You have no choice. I have control over you.” The dark man said with a darkened expression.“Do you know? Funny, because I'm still standing here, free as a bird.” Eren chuckled inwardly.“Enough games! Open the gate!” The dark hand commanded as his patience waned.“Sure, why not? But first, with a little wager.” Eren shrugged.“Explain.” The dark man said, raising an eyebrow.“How about we make a deal? I
“It's a full moon, kid, let's go,” the dark hand said as he pushed Eren to the now dimly lit road.“Ehn, master, you have a way of surviving here, right?” Eren asked timidly.“Hahahaha, what do you know? I am the tenth seat of the phantom hidden sect, My forte is formations. Don't be afraid and follow me, witness the power of an elder of dark arts with your eyes, Ignorant human”.“ Thanks so much, master. I will surely cherish this act of kindness and bury it deep in the crevice of my heart” Eren faltered the dark hand.“Just kidding, let's get this over with, you senile old man, I still have to get back at you for Sean and Nina” Eren muttered in a low voice, but his face was still plastered with his fawning smile.SHOOSH SHOOSH SHOOSH SHOOSH Sharp silver-mouthed arrows rained down on Eren and the dark hand. “Shit, already? Hey, don't you leave my sight for anything” the dark hand warned Eren as he took out a tiny silver knife from the depth of his coat.“As he mouthed some strange
“Wow, Eren, you did it! I never doubted you for a second,” the dark hand exclaimed, his voice was filled with pride as he hugged Eren tightly. “Let me see the map”. He commanded.Eren hesitated for a moment, he was afraid that the dark hand would know he had concocted a plan to switch the map. “Of course, master, here you go,” he said as he handed over the map with a smile.“This is it! We're finally going to find the treasure,” the dark hand exclaimed, his eyes scanning over the details of the map as he eagerly unfolded the map.As the dark hand was studying the map, Eren carefully slipped a fake key from his pocket, to keep it hidden from view. This was his insurance policy, that guaranteed he wouldn't be left behind.Eren had earlier, carefully and perfectly planned his move to disrupt the dark hand's plan. He knew through their conversations that the dark-hand man had no good intentions toward anyone. He wanted to use Eren to get the treasure and finish him off. He played along wi