Chapter 163: Enerias World (1/2)
The only people who could have this symbol on their armor would be the New Gods. They all belonged under a Guild named Enerias World, but it never took part in any Guild activities, as it wouldn't be fair. No player could join this Guild, and only people that were part of the Development team were members.
Ameanum had the chance to be part of it, but since he would get limited on playing the game, he decided against joining.
”How are they the enemy? They are here to help and keep the peace.” [Shingi]
”No, Master has been clear that they plan something nasty. They aren't as good as you thought.” [Nivlek]
Shingi didn't notice any signs of her lying, which meant either that she was telling the truth or she believed she was telling the truth. He had worked on that game for many years, but even if he hadn't worked with the Eneria's World team for that long, he knew that the main company behind the capsule were good people. He also knew many people belonging to the Enerias World Guild, like Night Wind, and they were good guys.
But there was a tiny chance of them hiding something as he never monitored their actions, but why would they do something bad in the game?
”How can you be certain about this? Have you seen any proofs other than this piece? He could just lie to you to control you.” [Shingi]
”He had shown me what is to come. They are going to invade us in time, but first, they need to prepare.” [Nivlek]
This sounded like crazy talk, so Shingi wanted to put a stop to it. But before he did, Nivlek added something.
”This isn't a game, Shingi.” [Nivlek]
Shingi looked at her curiously and noticed some fear in her eyes, which this time remained. It was like she remembered some terrifying memory and was reliving it.
”What do you mean? What is it then?” [Shingi]
She was ready to say something, but a hole opened under her feet and sucked her in. Shingi tried to catch her, but some chains appeared out of nowhere at an inhuman speed and kept him in place.
This was a familiar feeling of power but was stronger; it was Mikhail.
”'I think you learned a lot for today, kid. You should meet me face to face if you want to learn more.'” [Mikhail]
The portal that got Nivlek disappeared, and so did the chain, letting Shingi move once more. It seemed like truly Mikhail could monitor them and even could open a portal like that. Shingi doubted he left his place, which meant that he monitored them from his headquarter, which was many floors above them.
The rest of the party noticed what happened, as he was still within sight of them, but they were glad to see that he was fine.
”What happened? How did she escape.” [Wild Tycoon]
”It was Mikhail. It seemed like we underestimated him. We should be extra careful from now on.” [Shingi]
Everyone nodded as they understood how serious this was.
”Did you get any information out of her?” [Mizuneko]
”She knew a few things.” [Shingi]
He told about who she said she was and everything she told him, except for the revelation about the Enerias World. Shingi didn't believe that story yet, and he had to be careful. If they really had some other plan that they were hiding all along, then they were facing something over their head.
The more he thought about it; the more things made sense about the Dark Guild. He always wondered why the Company did nothing about them, but if they worked with the Enerias World Guild, this would give them the power not to fear anyone like the one he had heard from Soryn.
As for the last mention of this not being a game, he thought little about it. Even if this game was more realistic than anything else created, at least while Shingi was still part of the real world, it was still a world made by a program. Or could it not be the case?
He was part of the team to test the game mostly and not so much to develop it, even if he had given some feedback on how things could be done. He still lacked information, so he just put it at the back of his head.