Chapter 39 - Fire (2) (1/2)

BEEP

{All participants have arrived.}

{Instructions will now be distributed.}

{Instructions: SURVIVE.}

{Time: 7 days}

{good luck.}

The message turned off just like that.

”Huh? Is that all they have to tell us? Isn't there going to be some point system which works towards a leaderboard? Is there even a point to killing demons here?” Ben continuously asked.

”I believe that Haven is trying to teach us that survival is to be prioritised over self interest and kill-counts.” Tyrone shrugged his shoulders.

'Interesting... the Trial in my novel had a score system and all of that crap. But where is that now? Why is this trial so damn general?'

Simon looked around the surrounding area as he silently browsed through different explanations in his mind.

'What if this is the work of a devil? Possibly Winston... but I have my bets on it being an adjustment made by Haven because of kill-stealing issues from previous trials. Maybe the revisions affected Haven's logic.'

”What do you think, Simz?” Michelle asked as she adjusted her clothing, revealing a glimpse of cleavage.

'Hot, but I'm not falling for it.'

”Survival is a prime directive that Haven has taken into account for this trial. I believe that this is because Haven wants alive visionaries, not dead ones.” Simon commented.

”Simple answer, perfectly sums it up though.” Sam spoke up.

”Did you hear that?!” Tyrone was suddenly put into high alert as a projectile wizzed past him.

”Yep, this is where the danger starts.”

Tyrone quickly readied a longsword from his back, twirling it around as he immediately warmed himself up. This was followed by everyone else drawing their weapons in anticipation of what was to come.

”Tick tock tick tock... want some candy?” A high pitched voice echoed.

”Careful... this seems to be a Blood Bat!” Jack shouted as he dodged another incoming projectile.

”They shoot blood bombs which corrode armour and render humans unconscious! This is what a tier 4 can do!” Jack continued.

TWANG