57 Truth 2 (1/2)
<System: BBEEEEEEEPPPPPP!!!!!!! IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!!!! PAY ATTENTION!!!!!!!!>
Every immoral host in the world was suddenly startled by the crazy high-pitched sounds made by the system. There was also a video recording that popped up and played right before their eyes. Each host's circumstances were different but no matter what they were doing and where they were, be it in the middle of a business conference, drama shooting or bed exercise, the announcement and the video unceremoniously appeared, taking them by surprise.
<System World Announcement: Warning to every immoral host out there! No one is allowed to divulge, in any way or form, the existence of the system to an unknowing third party!>
<System World Announcement: For emphasis! Once again, no one is allowed to divulge, in any way, manner, form or whatever, this great system's existence to an unknowing third party!>
<System World Announcement: All immoral hosts are advised to keep the mystery of the system to themselves. Be warned. This is will be your ending once you tell others what you should not!>
These messages flashed right after the video displayed how an unrecognizable mess turned into a pile of ashes. The video actually had no sound whatsoever, as obviously, the system had muted it. Nonetheless, it was easy to tell how this bloody thing should be an immoral host that had violated the terms. This pig probably shouted some forbidden words in front of other people, thus angering the system.
After all, this was the first time it made a worldwide announcement. It did not do this before even when several hosts had dropped dead.
All hosts knew they could run rampant on Earth as much as they like as long as they keep the system a secret. Of course, they were required to complete the main missions. But actually, it would still be okay even if they ignore some missions, long as they warrant low-level punishments.
The only absolute restriction strictly imposed on them was the non-divulgence of the system's presence to normal people.
No one knew what would be punishment for noncompliance.
But now they witnessed it.
Some merely sneered. But many hearts still turned cold from fear.
However, there were also a few who did not pay much attention, thinking no other requirement could possibly be easier. They were even thinking it was a matter of course not to broadcast the existence of the thing that made them superior to everyone else.
A few minutes later, the system's warning finally stopped.
Everyone went back to what they were previously doing.
There were some in the middle of relaxation who had enough leisure to wonder about the circumstances that forced the host in the video to disclose the forbidden. Still, in the end, they concluded that this unfortunate soul was a big idiot. How else would he become the first person to violate a very simple protocol?
Anyways, all of them were thinking he really deserved death for committing a no-brainer act like that.
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<System Announcement: You haven't started anything yet but you already failed! Hehe, Task 'Steal The Demon's Prey' Failed! Punishment commencing! ENJOY!!!>
Sofony was at the living of the condo, ready to leave for Floyd's location when the announcement repeatedly rang in her head. She was yet to recover from the shock brought by what she had witnessed when another unwelcomed announcement came out.
The system did not give Sofony any time to digest her current situation. A sharp and tearing pain suddenly assaulted her whole body causing her to fall down. She felt immense fear after she remembered the failure consequences of not successfully taking Floyd away from Gio.
But it's all too late now. The same time her sight blacked out was when blood started to trickle down from her eyes. It slowly accumulated next to where she laid. The pain seemed so endless that it made her scream and cry.
The next few seconds that followed was very torturous for Sofony. It was the most painful she had experienced in her life. She wanted to at least confirm if there were still something in her eye sockets, but she was feeling so numb all over she could not even move a finger. She kept crying and trembling. In her mind, she was also madly calling for the system, asking for any cure or relief. The pain was increasingly getting intolerable so she desperately called for help and asked for ways to end this suffering.
Sadly, the system only said, <Hehe. You deserve it, so suffer. You won't end up this way if only you were resourceful and efficient enough when doing missions.>
'It's not my fault that he provoked you! You know I just received the mission and that it's impossible for me to appear right away to where he is! I didn't even manage to leave the house! He also didn't die to Gio, but you! He died because of you, system! You're so unreasonable! You're so damnable! Go to hell!!!'
<System: Heh, you still have so much energy with you despite being tortured by pain? Nice. I wonder if this is an edge of having high stamina. Anyway, failure is a failure. Be thankful that at least the punishment is not Felicity regaining her memories and personality. I'm sure, for you, that's worse than losing any of your body parts.>
Another bout of pain coursed through her body. Now, the blood, sweat, and tears were mixing with each other. Her clothes became badly drenched. She could no longer pay attention to its taunt as all she wanted right now was to get relieved from all the sufferings.
'Take away the pain, I'm begging you!'
But she received no reply from the devil AI which seemed to be hell-bent on inflicting the penalty to her.
Shortly, the pain and fear of suddenly losing her sight went past her tolerance. Sofony's body spasmed violently and not long after, she passed out on the tiled flooring.
.....
Two hours ago, Gio found Sofony in an alarming situation at the condo. By then, she had already been unconscious for more than three hours. He arrived late because he had settled other matters aside from Floyd's. Moreover, the hidden villa was in another city. Also, no one else came to the condo so before Gio, nobody discovered her situation.