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The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 12. Chris vs The boss ant!
A chill rapidly ran down Henry's spine. He was unable to move, not that he can't move, but the thought of moving left his mind. All he knew was that if he moved, then he his a dead man.Immediately he forced his stiff neck to turn around so he can take a look behind him. "....holy, sh*t." He muttered to himself.The gigantic boss ant was looking down at him, with a murderous intent.They all began to move backwards, overwhelmed with fear; Luke, Sarah, josh, and the other two members. but Scott didn't move an inch. True, he was overwhelmed with fear, but at that moment a thought ran through his mind, a way he could be able to also save Henry. He was not really sure it would work but he had to try it. It was then, the boss ant started bringing out its hunting attributes, the attributes were like spike, almost like six of them, and the boss ant could control them because they were connected to its body like a cord, rather like a serpent-like string.****"The boss ant immediately charg
The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 13. End Result Of The Battle.
Chris gripped the dagger tightly as he took off in speed,,,, aiming the core of the boss ant. Unfortunately for him the boss ant reacted as twice much, to defend its core with the spikey attributes.Chris quickly stop running at the ant direction, he quickly made a full stop, with a force brake. He has realized that it was not time to unleash his strategy on the ant. At the same time he began to recap what Luke told him (about how the deviants are capable of thinking) so he made sure not to play into the boss ant traps.Chris knew from the start that his current speed was fast, but not fast enough that the boss ant won't rival it. So all he just need was something faster, faster than the ant can comprehend. So earlier when he stop running he order the system for a training quest, but this time he only requested for the running quest.Immediately Chris began to run randomly in the cave, at that same time the boss ant began to also attack him. He already knew that the boss ant would at
The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 14. The Truth!
As soon a they all heard Chris words, they felt relieved. They also realize that Chris was the one who killed the boss ant according to his tone.They all began to gossip among them self saying different things about the self proclaimed leaders, they also began to gaze at Chris with respect and loyalty.Immediately after sometime one of the Survivors walk out from the crowd, he advance seven step away from Chris and stopped. "Not to be rude, but I couldn't help but notice something, I just need to hear it from someone. Were you the one who killed that boss ant?"Chris just look at him at the same time also observing the Survivors. " Yeah, that was.... me is the any problem with that?" He began to randomly gaze at them."No, there is no problem I just wanted to know that is all." The guy said with a very gentle smile. Immediately he then bow his head, grip is two hand together as if he wanted to pray, and said, " Thank you very much for saving our lives, we all owe you. If not for you
The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 15. The Cosmic Lords.
Immediately Mr Joe continued, " The Cosmic Lords; actually I don't really know much about them, but all I know is that they not to be messed with because of the kind of power they possess."" So how come did you become their prisoner if you don't know much about them, and how many are they?." Chris ask in curiosity." I was unable to study them very well before running away, but for the short while I stay there, it became clear to me that they are not from these world. They are group of seven individual, and they are very powerful, I am sure only one of them can solo this world. "Chris looked at him an said. " Where did these guys come from?""I don't know, after the chaos we just found them standing in front of us out of no where, it was as if they were there all along!" Mr Joe replied after.They both were silent for for a short while. Chris was trying to process all what he has just heard, while Mr Joe was just waiting for him to ask questions.Chris was already bored with the con
The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 16. Creating a new base.
He didn't bother explaining his plans further, he just stand beside the evolved dog looking at the face of the crowd on his front, they where filled with obvious dopt. Immediately Chris jumped on top of his evolved dog's back"Hey buddy, let's do some practical for this people to understand." He bent his head to whisper to his dog.Immediately as he was about to ride away they were all surprised thinking he was about to leave them, they began calling out to him as he was riding on top of the dog."I am not going anywhere I just want to show you guy what am talking about. So just stand there and watch until I finish!" Chris turn at them while riding away, trying to clear their nerves.As soon as they heard his words they felt relieved, and began to fixate their eyes to what Chris was about to do. 'Yo! Arachne can I get any item; like a long stick I can use to draw a line.' he said inwardly to Arachne.'processing request just wait.' Arachne replied after.Immediately as Chris and the
The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 17. The Second Leader.
They all began to walk to the middle of the settlement, where Chris place the barrier. Chris realized that if the Survivors stay close to the output of the barreir, most of them might likely die from the shock... because of the way the deviants were attacking the barrier, it was so intense." What about the rest? Since they didn't come with us, is there any chance for them to come after or if they make up their minds?" one of the Survivors asked while walking.Chris who was sitting on top of his walking dog gaze at the survivors and said, "yeah, there is really no problem with that. They can come in anytime they choose to come!"Immediately everywhere became silent, since nobody was talking, they all just continue Walking silently, with solid steps........"" So what are we going to do after we settle down here?" Immediately everybody turn to the source of the voice. It was Sarah's. She walked quickly, close to Chris and the dog and continued, "As you can see these settlement is noth
The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 18. The True Truth!
Even the stone heart he acquired was not really capable enough to hold his emotion sometimes. Normally the stone heart was supposed to make his emotion untouchable, but now he felt as if his emotions was about to explode.****Chris quickly notice from the way they were all acting, and he then began to calm his clouded emotion. He did not expect his emotion to Burst out like that causing awareness.Seeing the way he was trying to put up the tough expression. Mr Joe who was busy looking at him walk to him and said, "It's okay to care, to cry, and to reminisce on past the past... Because that is what make us humans, to feel. Because when you fully let them in and accept what have happened. that is when you become true to your self."Chris looked at Mr Joe, and drop a comment, "I have already accepted my past for a long time. So there is no need for that." Chris sighed and walked away.Meanwhile the Survivors where busy setting the their camp tent, with a little joy on their faces. It wa
The remnants of the world: Monarch of the ruins 19. Connection via Telepathic!
They really seems to underestimate us human, even as fragile as we are, we are still capable of doing the impossible. Those smile I saw today from the survivors I never want them to depart from them again. Now that I have seen something to fight for, I will do my best to get rid of those Cosmic Lords and restore my world!' Chris said.' I like your spirit, but you need to calm down, the Cosmic Lords have not yet notice your existence. So what you should be doing now is; leveling up, at the same time also wait for the system to recover!' Arachne said.Chris. With out no doubt, was filled with motivation.Immediately he started walking away from to the direction of the big tent.After some while he finally arrived inside the tent looking at his surrounding.'wow...this is nice' He couldn't help but smile while looking inside the tent; the lights reflection gleamed all over the tent, making it fill with extreme brightness, and also there on the floor of the tent where two mini foam. Tha
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36. reunion
Chris trudged through the wasteland, his eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of the settlement. Few day had passed since he last spoke with the old trader, and Chris's concern had grown into a gnawing sense of urgency. He had tried everything to find the settlement - scouring the wasteland, but he kept going the wrong way even after they point him to the right direction, he began to question himself of his mental health calling out for Arachne. But every lead had ended in disappointment.Just as Chris was starting to lose hope, he spotted a figure in the distance. She was a young woman, dressed in tattered clothing and carrying a rifle slung over her shoulder. As she drew closer, Alex saw that she was a scout, her eyes scanning the horizon with a practiced intensity."Who are you?" Chris asked, his stance was already prepared to fight. "My name is Ava," the scout replied, her voice firm and confident. "I'm from New Eden. What brings you to this place?"Chris hesitated, unsure how
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35. Meeting back with the Emperor
"Don't worry, everything is going to be ok sooner or later!"Chris, still recovering from his ordeal, knew that he had to repay the survivors who had saved his life. He remembered about the crystal settlement that as become his ally, a place where people still lived in relative peace and security, and loyal to them self now. He decided to take the survivors there, to give them a chance at a new life.As they set out, Chris led the way, with his little knowledge of the wasteland guiding them through the treacherous terrain. Marcus, Sarah, Jake, and Emily followed closely behind, their eyes scanning the horizon for any signs of danger.The journey was long and arduous, but but pushed on, driven by a sense of responsibility. He knew that he had to get the survivors to safety, no matter what.After days of traveling, they finally saw it - the settlement, nestled in a valley surrounded by crystal walls. Chris's heart swelled with pride and relief as he led the survivors through the gates.
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34. An Encounter With new survivors
He kept running with all his speed just to escape the terror. He thought since Chris did not defeat the beast he himself would not stand a chance, but he didn't know the true reason Chris did not defeat the beast.As night fell, Luke spotted a light on the horizon. He stumbled towards it, his heart pounding in his chest. Maybe it was a signal fire, a beacon of hope in the darkness.As he drew closer, he saw that it was a figure, standing atop a rocky outcropping, a torch held aloft. The figure was shrouded in shadows, but Luke could sense their gaze, piercing and intense."Who are you?" the figure called out, their voice carrying across the wasteland.Luke hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about the figure's tone put him at ease."I'm a survivor," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm headed for New Eden."The figure nodded, their torch dipping in acknowledgement."I can help you," they said. "But we have to move, now. The beast is closing in."Together,
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33. Separation
To be sincere, Arachne has been the only person that Chris as surely trusted, because she have saved him countless time also given him advices, so he doubtful trust that Arachne had his best interest. But now he is doubting her loyalty...... After a long time of having an awful conversation, they finally ended it with quarrel. Arachne didn't risk telling him the truth, instead he made Chris think what he wants. And after some while, the long day became dark as the moon rise, but inside the room was still as bright as day, the only way Chris was able to notice was because of the little open in the room, where air pass through.As Chris sat on the hard platform that was made for sleeping, the unforgiving surface seemed to press into his bones, a constant reminder of his wakefulness. He had been sitting there for two hours, his mind racing with thoughts and worries about Arachne that refused to subside.The bed, a crystal constructed platform, offered no comfort, no softness to cradle
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32. Discussion about things
After some while of each person pledging their allegiance, the occasion finally came to an end."Now that we're done with all that! There is a subject that has been on my mind ever since, and I will really like the both of us to talk about it. It is about the cosmic Lords." The emperor said." What about them?" Chris asked."Now that all this as happened, it won't take long before the cosmic Lords find out we working with someone else now, and if that happens! We would be putting lots of people lives in danger." The emperor said." There is really not much thing to say about that! just keep pretending for your people sake, maybe you could even get close to them enough to extract information of their next move and other things." Chris pointed out.The emperor out of curiosity asked, " And how would I do that, it is not like I have ever give them any information they want, the last time dey gave me a task, I by all means find a way to avoid it."At first Chris wanted to continue with
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31. The battle outcome
Chris just kept talking until he got to where Frank is. Frank was struggling standing up, he was not able to raise is other knee from the ground, he really took a lot of damage from that punch. But all Frank is doing is pretending, waiting for the right time to strike... because this battle is far from over. Frank thought by acting like he has given up, Chris would lower is guard.Unfortunately for him Chris was already anticipating his next attack, so Chris guard, was all up. ****Meanwhile!Luke began to laugh out so loudly, that he Court the attention of all the people watching the duel.Followed by the laugh was, "What did I tell you? I told you he would win, and you see I was right! I thought you all were cheering for your champion?! Why not cheer for his failure now, huh!"" Why are you causing so much ruckus, keep it down is not like the fight his even over yet, there are still lot to see just calm down." The emperor said to Luke.Luke, with a big grin on his face looked at t
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30. Chris vs Frank
" Back to what I was saying. Mr Frank's abilities are; super enhanced strength, super enhanced speed, weapon mastery, super enhanced durability, and also enhanced perception. You wouldn't want to mess with him. As for your friend there, I think he is in deep shit now." The emperor emperor pointed out, as he turned his gaze back to the battle ground.Luke who was curious ever since clear out his doubt, and also face his gaze to battle ground, and said, "You think so? Then let us watch till the end. As you said before 'they are things to witness here."It didn't take much time for the courtyard to get surrounded with people. All the citizens of the settlement also came out to watch the duel.***WHOOSH!!What Chris saw again was a shadow on his face. He wanted to retaliate but it was too late, all he could do was, jump back wards again for the third time, but this time he was injured badly. His right hand in joint location of his shoulder was cut to the bones leaving a little flesh, th
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29. The Duel
"No... No, it's nothing like that I swear. If I really want to stop you, did you think I will be here sitting, and chit chatting with you…? Instead, I would have just contacted them last night, that I have someone who have what they want here in my settlement."" And they will come, running." The emperor briefly enlightened Chris.Chris became curious of the emperor words, " what do you mean by 'what they want' I don't understand."" Oh! About that. They have been searching for a specific ability, ever since they arrive here, I don't know all the details, but I think that ability they are looking for, sounds as threat to their existence and goals." The emperor pointed out." In that' case, we have a deal then. Since we have nothing else to talk about, me an my partner here will be taking our leave. We have no reason on wasting much time here. " Immediately Chris turn to the other side, facing the door.But, the emperor still have something on his mind to tell Chris, but he had doubts,
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28. The Made Alliance.
The room became ghost quiet. All of them were busy searching through their brains for the right thing to do. "Since nobody has any other suggestions. We should go ahead and invite him tomorrow! Maybe we could also learn one or two from him.... At the moment, things around this part of the world, is not really adding up. What do you all say?" The emperor said in a sudden tone.The man standing behind him, looked at him with a grin on his face and said, "That is very much true! It's not like fighting will bring anything good, but I will surely also like to test his strength!"The emperor, who was fill with sudden surprise, of the immediate grin on the man behind him. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Yeah that's right, but don't do anything stupid... because this is the first time I have truly seen you feel interested for something. In that case let's all go and enjoy the night with a good sleep, and await what will happen tomorrow."Immediately, all of the people present in the ha
