Chapter 34: Unfortunate Opportunity Ii (2/2)
”Then why not present to him a criminal, nutcase, depressed individual, elderly suffering from dementia, and a mentally deficient child for them to study,” the third professor suggested.
Dead silence.
”Basically, the selected few pose no effect or whatsoever on this world?” the president questioned.
The three professors exchanged glances and nodded.
With a wave of his hand, the president sent them away.
The next day, he sealed the whole national border.
All armed forces were a.s.signed along the borders of all fifty-six states.
Those without America's pa.s.sport were kicked out and even Americans weren't allowed to return at the moment.
Even pa.s.sengers who'd landed were forced to return to their point of departure with all connection cut off.
Upon receiving his mission, Gerard had confirmed it thrice before locking the whole of America down.
The president started a live broadcast, connecting to every television channel.
It was a major amplification and glorification of the matter.
After an impa.s.sioned speech, the president coughed a little before continuing, ”Our time will restart over and over again; we are trapped in this endless cycle. We have a chance now, however. A chance presented only to America. At 12 in the afternoon today, every registered mobile phone will receive a message. Only eight names will be chosen to visit Planet Resplendent in exchange for a chance of change,” the president finished, leaving the whole America fired up.
Television programs resumed. The president wiped away the sweat from his forehead while asking the cameraman, ”Is my speech successful?”
With a thumbs up, the cameraman responded, ”Even more exciting than your election.”
Everyone waited anxiously for their messages.
One minute to twelve.
Five seconds… three seconds.
Two, one.
Messaging ringtones rang simultaneously.
”You are not chosen.”
I'm a fresh graduate. That day, I was lying on my bed, reading the newspaper.
I was searching for a suitable job and G.o.d knows how many CVs I've already sent to companies all over.
I glanced over at my phone when it rang.
”You've been chosen to visit Planet Resplendent. Please head down to your nearest police station or court.”
Planet Resplendent? I threw my phone aside.
Mom walked in.
”Did you receive the message, son? Probably a pointless question but I'm still curious. After all, only eight have been chosen,” she asked.
”What?”
”The president has picked eight people to visit Planet Resplendent. Wonder who are the lucky ones…” she explained.
”Mom? You've been watching too many dramas.” I stood up, looking at her.
She came over with her phone. ”Something like this.”
I looked briefly at the message.
I picked my phone up and looked closely at the message. ”Only eight names?”
”Why, silly son? Don't tell me you got it,” she rushed over, staring at my phone screen.
I dashed over to the nearest police station.
Holding my phone up, I looked eagerly at the police on duty.
Half an hour later, a Lincoln limousine appeared before the station's entrance.
Mom was there when I got escorted into the car.
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