YM778.TV Chapter 105: Chapter105-Red Colour
"No way, are they here already?"
Then, a system screen suddenly appeared in front of me, showing the message:
(GET READY, HOST! THE REAL FUN IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!)
As I read the message, confusion quickly set in, clouding my thoughts.
Fun?
"System, what are you talking about?" I asked, feeling my curiosity spike...
[Nothing, Host.]
My brow furrowed, a feeling of unease creeping in.
Something wasn\'t right.
The system\'s response was curt, almost evasive.
Had it just tried to conceal something from me?
My instincts were screaming that there was more to this than the system was letting on.
\'System, I\'ll ask againwhat do you really mean?\'
I demanded, my voice tinged with suspicion.
But this time, the system didn\'t answer and instead went silent. Seconds passed, each one feeling longer than the last.
\'So, you\'re not going to answer?\'
I waited, hoping for any kind of response, but there was nothing...
**Sigh**
It seems like he\'s not going to answer me after all...
Realizing that pushing for more wouldn\'t get me anywhere, I made myself focus on something else...
I turned back to Lia, who was still lying on the ground, her breathing shallow.
"Lia, can you stand up?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady despite the tension I felt.
She nodded weakly, letting out a soft "Hmm" as she tried to gather her strength.
Seeing her struggle, I quickly moved to her side, wrapping my arm around her to help her up.
With some effort, she managed to stand, though she was clearly unsteady on her feet.
Before I could say anything else, another deafening roar echoed through the air, louder and closer than before...
Ohh... Shit, another trouble...
My heart skipped a beat, and without thinking, I rushed to the glass window, a sense of dread washing over me.
I looked outside, scanning the ground below, my eyes darting from one spot to another...
What I saw next shocked me so much that I literally stumbled backward, almost losing my balance...
Just how many of them are even out there?
In the middle of the campus grounds, there were 6no, 9no, 14 abominationsmonstrous creatures that defied all logic.
How the hell am I supposed to handle that many?
The question hit me hard, knocking out any clear thinking.
I had expected the system to send about 7 or 8 high-level monsters, which I might have been able to manage with some planning.
But with 14 of these terrifying creatures, all my strategies and predictions felt completely useless.
No way my plan can work now...
The crushing realization hit me hard.
I\'m dead... I\'m definitely going to be killed by them...
The grim reality hit me hard, weighing down on my chest like a heavy burden...
I couldn\'t stop imagining the brutality that awaited me.
How will they kill me?
Will they tear off my skin, break my bones, devour my head?
Each thought was a jolt of fear, and I couldn\'t escape the horrific possibilities.
If they do, how much pain will I feel?
The thought was almost too much to bear.
Will I even be alive to endure it?
I was so overwhelmed with panic that I began to overthink every detail.
I didn\'t even attempt to find any solutions.
\'Will I die alone\'
Suddenly, a voice cut through my whirlwind of thoughts.
A hand shook my shoulder, jolting me back to the present.
"Michael, are you okay?" Lia\'s voice was a lifeline amid my panic.
Who???
I blinked, trying to break free from my intense fear.
Ohh...
"Y-Yeah, I\'m o-okay!" I stammered, my voice trembling.
Lia\'s concern didn\'t go away. "Is something wrong with you?" she asked again, seeing through my attempts to seem normal.
"I\'m fine!" I snapped, frustration in my voice. "Why do you keep asking?"
Her eyes softened with worry. "Because"
"Because what?" I repeated, still shaken.
"Because you\'re shaking all over!" she said, her voice full of concern.
What?
I looked down and realized I was shaking uncontrollably.
My hands and legs were shaking, and my heart was racing.
Despite my efforts to stay calm, my body revealed how scared I really was.
Lia\'s words forced me to confront the terrifying truth.
Fuck, fuck, fuck...
I kept cursing under my breath, trying to calm my body and mind from spiraling further into panic.
But it didn\'t help.
I pretty much knew why.
Among the abominations, there was one towering over the rest.
It was that guy...
The mutant bearAnnihilation...
The very same one I had barely escaped from before.
They were rampaging through the area, attacking anything and anyone they could find.
It didn\'t matter if they were our allies or even rebels; the creatures attacked everyone without mercy, driven by an uncontrollable hunger for destruction.
After repeating "Calm down, Michael" over and over, I finally start to relax a bit...
Even though I had managed to calm down a little, I was still clearly nervous. Lia saw this and turned to me, saying, "Michael, let\'s go down and help the others!"
Was she serious?
I couldn\'t believe what I was hearing.
Did she really expect us to go down there and risk everything?
She didn\'t say it outright, but going down there would be like signing our own death warrants.
I quickly came up with an excuse and said, "Uhh, why don\'t you go first? I\'m feeling a bit tired, so I\'ll catch up with you in a little while."
Lia sighed, "Alright, if that\'s what you want."
She turned and headed toward the staircase.
Just before descending, she paused and glanced back at me, her eyes lingering for a moment before she finally walked away.
I ignored her look and focused on the situation at hand.
"Damn it, what should I do now?" I muttered.
I glanced at my watchit was 5:30.
Only an hour left.
I could stay here, ride out the remaining time, and let the quest complete itself.
It would be the safest optionno more risks, no more surprises.
But if I did that, I would undoubtedly miss the opportunity for the other quest.
And I couldn\'t afford that, not after being stuck in this rank for what felt like an eternity.
But...
I have no new plan.
Another roar echoed in the distance, but I forced myself to ignore it for now...
"Hmmmm... let\'s check with the Appraisal skill first," I mutterred...
I really hope I find something... otherwise, I might have to resort to another risky plan.
Bracing myself, I quickly approached the glass window, feeling the cool air from the hallway against my skin.
I took a deep breath and activated my Appraisal skill, focusing on the creature outside.
At first, my attempts failed because the Abominations kept moving around, making it difficult for me to get a proper appraisal.
"Damn it, why can\'t I get this right?" I muttered in frustration.
Frustration started to build, but I didn\'t give up.
Ohh, come on...
I concentrated even harder, pushing my skill to its limit and scanning the Abomination repeatedly.
Finally, after a few minutes of trying, a virtual screen appeared in front of me, glowing with updated information.
The text was clear, displaying details I hadn\'t seen beforesomething crucial, something that could change everything.
**Abomination**
**Height**: 9 feet
**Weight**: 950 pounds
**Strength**: Extreme physical strength, durable skin, Effects of Death...
**Weakness**: Slower speed due to bulk, Red colour.
**Rank**: Uncommon rank monster
**Probability**: There\'s a 15% chance of winning against these monsters.
**Useful Note**: A person\'s chances of winning improve based on how well they use the monsters\' weaknesses to their advantage.
No way!
Is this actually happening?
If it is, how?
How can this be?
Could I really be this lucky today?
It doesn\'t seem possible, right?
A glimmer of hope sparked inside me as I examined the screen, realizing this could be the key to turning things around...
Even though a few things still troubled me, like questioning what the effect of death was, I was still ecstastic when I saw the information.
Why?
Because the monster\'s new weakness listed was exactly what I needed for my plan.
And, about red colour?
We will see about that...
Damn, I was so anxious just minutes ago.
All that worry was for nothing.
If I had known about this weakness earlier, I could have started my plan already...
I sighed.
Huhh, what a waste of time it was...
Now, let\'s get started on the plan and stop wasting anymore time...
I took a deep breath and hurried toward the staircase, the adrenaline pushing aside the exhaustion that had been dragging me down just moments before.
Each step echoed quietly in the empty stairwell as I descended, feeling like it took forever to reach the bottom.
Once I arrived at the last floor, I slowed down, cautiously approaching the entrance of the building.
The entrance was in the middle of the floor, and it didn\'t take long for me to get there.
I paused just before reaching the door, peering through a narrow gap to check out what was happening outside.
The campus grounds were a scene of chaos and destruction, just as I had expected.
The monstrous creatures were overpowering everyone, leaving no one untouched.
I scanned the battlefield quickly, my eyes catching sight of even the Gold-rankers being thrown around by the massive mutant bear, Annihilation...
Man, I\'d really appreciate it if someone here could take him down...
I\'m definitely not going to fight himthat\'s for sure.
He was literally tossing bodies aside like ragdolls, and their attempts to fight back were crushed by the sheer strength of these creature...
I cautiously slipped out of the entrance, ready to begin the first stage of my plan.
My eyes swept across the area, searching for Lia and the others.
After a moment, I spotted themLia and Anna were locked in a fierce battle with two Abominations, while the Smith brothers, James, and Mira were struggling against another group of monsters...
But where the fuck is that guy?
Marcus...
I couldn\'t see him anywhere.
My gaze darted across the battlefield, desperately searching for any sign of him.
Where? Wh-wait! What the heck?
Then I spotted a figure in a black mask causing mayhem with his sword...
He wasn\'t just fightinghe was taking advantage of the chaos, using his own teammates as shields against the Abominations\' attacks and killing my allies while they were focused on the monsters.
"What a coward," I muttered, repulsed by his tactics.
Even though I shouldn\'t criticize him, since I might have acted the same way in his place, the issue was that he was killing my people.
If this continues, the situation will only get worse, and my plan could fail.
And, of course, I don\'t want that.
Therefore, I had no choice but to start with him first...
I quickly used my appraisal skill to learn more about him.
What I saw surprised me a bit.
Behind that mask was none other than Mickeythe same person who had barely escaped my daggers just minutes ago.
It seemed his skill was indeed teleportation, allowing him to maneuver around that floor with ease and evade my attacks...
While I was engrossed in checking Mickey\'s details on the screen, an explosion suddenly rocked the building, slamming into the wall with a thunderous crash.
I didn\'t react right away, too absorbed in the information.
But when I finally looked up, I was met with an unexpected sight.
A handsome young man I didn\'t recognize was slumped against the wall. His clothes were tattered, and he was covered in wounds, looking as if he were on the brink of death. His pained eyes locked onto mine as he reached out a trembling hand.
"Plea...se, save... me," he whispered weakly, his voice barely audible.
I couldn\'t waste time on him. I quickly scanned the area to find out who was responsible.
Mickey then appeared, sword in hand, just a few meters away. Instead of attacking, he paused, lowered his weapon, and stared at me. His face showed a mix of confidence and anger, as if he was evaluating me or waiting to see how I would respond.
I understood that he was sizing me up, probably thinking he could defeat me or trying to gauge my next move.
His presence wasn\'t as intimidating as before.
Maybe it was because I had almost killed him just minutes ago, making him seem like less of a threat to me now.
But he was still dangerous.
If I had my Dash skill, I might not have seen him as a threat.
Without it, though, I had to stay alert.
Still, if my Rage skill activated, he\'d be done for.
After a moment of silence, I lost my patience. I sighed and said, "Stop this shit, I know it\'s you."
Mickey responded with a dismissive "Chezz," removed his mask, and revealed his face.
His expression was a mix of irritation and smugness, clearly unfazed by my words...
I couldn\'t ignore the gravity of the situation as Mickey removed his mask, revealing a face I recognized.
"You\'re quite the piece of shit," I said, trying to keep my voice steady despite the tension. "Sneaking around, using your own people as shields, and killing minebrilliant strategy."
Mickey\'s gaze remained steady, his eyes sharp and calculating. He said nothing, letting his silence add to the tension.
I glanced around at the chaos outside before turning back to Mickey. "But I need you to stop here, or...?"
Mickey raised an eyebrow slightly. "Or?"
I continued, "This time, I\'m going to make sure you don\'t get away so easily."
He asked, "You sure?"
I said, "Yeah, I am sure, I will fuck you harder than last time-"
Before I could complete my words...