"What do you mean?""Those non-player characters used to be real creatures. Many creatures were killed by the forces of darkness following the defeat of the world of elevator war. The king of this world created a system for storing the souls of war victims. Meanwhile, the real bodies of the war's victims were lost in the world of darkness, inhabited by evil spirits who used them as slaves."Zach's heart was racing. "S-Serena... is she also dead?""That's right, all of the citizens on the simulation floor have died. Except for the leader of each floor," Patrick replied.Zach sighed with relief. Serena, at least, is real and alive! He couldn't possibly calm down if Serena was no longer alive."But why would the elevator system pay us such a high price just to kill a non-player character or do a farmer's mission like going up floors?" Sean, a wealthy man from the world of elevators, inquired."Every time you kill a monster, their soul returns to their body. So their souls are now in the
"Calm down, gentlemen. The werewolf king who killed my father is not Jayden, Lua's father. I saw it with my own eyes.""Are you planning to defend her because you two are friends?" Greg still can't believe it.Fin sighed. "That's not it. It's pointless to fight over the past. Aren't our goals the same now? To get out of here.""No, Fin. I'd like to get the key to floor 301 and earn some extra cash." Sean muttered."Stop talking, sir," Fin said.Sean refused to comment. Despite the fact that he is Fin's owner, he is afraid of his human form."I want to go home. Mom is probably looking for me." Yuna whined."You shut up too," Rebecca said quietly."Lua, do you know what happened to Jayden? As far as I know, he didn't go to war." Fin turned to face Lua."I'm not sure. My parents, as I recall, hid me in a cave after we were chased by other werewolves. I'm not familiar with them. Buy, they definitely killed my parents.""Have you heard? There was most likely a schism in the Sirhaan clan at
Kinanti, like Patrick, looked down, as if she was hiding something. Zach was aware of his mother's feelings of guilt."What's the matter, Mom?"Kinanti simply shook her head, making no sound. She only bit her bottom lip."Because we are in the same situation as the residents of the simulation floor," Patrick explained after another sigh.Patrick's statement astounded everyone. They were silent for a while."What exactly do you mean? We've never encountered the Lord of Darkness." Greg shook his head, stunned."Right, that's impossible," Erica mumbled."Take a look, Pat!" Hans made a clapping motion with his hands. "We are more than just souls!""Yes, that's correct. Pat, maybe you're getting old." Another person stated."The king of darkness managed to take us before we could hide. Only Kinanti and I were still awake at the time.""Y-you knew, too?" Greg looked at Kinanti as if for the first time."I apologize. We both agreed to keep this a secret from you. We don't want you to be depr
"Mother-in-law?" Zach and Kinanti asked the question together."No, I mean my friend's mother," Serena admitted sheepishly."Queen! Come on, hurry up! They will not be able to keep the dimensional gate open for much longer!" Wystan was completely enraged."Fine! What about the players from generation zero? Can't we just take them?""That is not something we can do. This dimension exists outside of our elevator world. If we make a mistake, I'm afraid they won't be able to return to their original bodies.""It's fine, guys. We'll just have to wait for these kids to make it," Patrick explained.Everyone gives each other hugs. One by one, new players exit the dimensional gate."Mom... Don't lose hope. Please wait for me."Kinanti nodded, her eyes moist. "Zach, take good care of yourself. I love you.""I love you even more, Mom." Zach gave Kinanti one last hug.Several administrators from the lower and upper floors had gathered outside the gate. There were new faces Zach had never met befor
When the floor administrator vanished, a vast prairie popped into view. Zach was in the middle of it all. The surrounding area appears to be a lush forest.A buzzing sound began. Based on the sound, there must be a swarm of mosquitoes on the way. Zach thought that he didn't need Lua just to catch mosquitoes.Zach approached the direction of the buzzing sound with confidence. Before the mosquitoes arrived. His steps, however, were quickly halted when he realized something was wrong."How come the sound is so loud from afar?"The buzzing of mosquitos grows louder. Swarms of mosquitos began to emerge from the surrounding forest. But not like the mosquitoes Zach had imagined."Crazy! Lua, get out!"Lua's wolf form let out a long yawn. Lua howled briefly before settling down beside Zach's feet."What exactly are you doing? Are you exhausted?"Lua gave a nod. She can't talk to Zach in his wolf form, but she can understand what he's saying."Lua, you can rest after this. Not right now. Take
Every day, the lovely spider girl walks through the wilderness. She's looking for a hidden hole she discovered years ago.She looked to the right and left to monitor the situation. Mossie transformed into her spider form and entered the hole after making sure no one was watching.Mossie was always pleased with what was beyond that hole. Why is this so? Her favorite snacks could be found in the meadows and forests.Mossie was surprised that morning because the mosquitoes were not present. Even though she openly killed and ate those creatures she thought were stupid, they usually didn't go anywhere.She faintly heard the buzzing of angry mosquitoes on their way somewhere. Mossie is following that sound. Until she came across a strange creature fighting with her snacks."You jerk! Someone is trying to steal my snacks." Mossie let out a growl.She was about to jump with her thread to that human when the mosquitoes returned to the forest. And the two-legged creature collapsed in the meadow
"Aunt Jenna!" exclaimed another spider, addressing Mossie's mother."Don't yell! I'm not yet deaf! What's the problem?" Jenna stated."Auntie, that's terrible! The King is on his way!!!""King? What brings him here?" Jenna paused for a moment.The spider mother's large body leaps up towards the small hole with agility. She peeked through the hole. Her mouth was open wide."Gosh! Mossie! Hide your food! The King has arrived!"'Who is the King? Are they referring to administrators?'Zach pushed his cocoon-like body. He needed to get out of there and ask for help from the administrator."What are you doing?" Mossie yelled.Mossie sprays cobwebs over Zach and Lua's heads. Leaving only their eyes and nostrils exposed. Zach tried to scream, but all that came out was a growl."Shut up! I'll kill you right now if you scream!" Mossie made a threat."Mossie, put them back where they belong!" Jenna exploded."No, Mom!""Don't argue! It's possible that these two creatures belong to our king! You d
"Player 101! What happened to you?" Mali, the floor administrator, appeared behind Zach.Zach looked up but couldn't move. He only gave Mali a pitiful look."Mmm... Mmm... Hummm..."'Please release me!'"What exactly is it?" Mali enquired.Mali smelled his hand after touching the spider thread. His face twisted in disgust."Where have you been, Player 101?""Mmm... Humm...""That's right, I've got to get rid of this filthy thread first."Mali's right hand had transformed into an ant's hand. The shape on its own seems to be very weak. It can't possibly tear the spider's threads!"Mmm... Mmm... Mmm..."'Sir, hurry!'"Patience, Player 101."Mali transformed his hands into the hands of various insects. He tried several times but couldn't break the spider thread."Huumm... Mmm..."'Don't show off, sir!'Zach's eyes widened in annoyance. Mali chuckled playfully."I am the King of Insects, Player 101. Spiders are our primary enemies. They always manage to catch us off guard. We've even lost