5 Calamitis (1/2)

Impossible.

That can't be.

I mean... ...he and I are complete polar opposites.

The Calamitis I wrote about was a fearless, heartless asshole who cared not for morals. The words ”Shame” and ”Embarrassment” didn't even exist in his vocabulary.

Compared to him, I'm a cowardly daisy.

I'm a really nice person. (Although I do admit I'm a bit of a snob.) I'm also lazy and introverted. Oh! and I can't forget! I'm DEATHLY afraid of spiders. Emphasis on the ”Deathly”.

There's just no way!

Maybe this is a coincidence, right?

Right!

Okay, let's test this out. In my novel I had written that when Calamitis opened the shining door, he was met with a System message that asked if Calamitis wanted his freedom. He of course answered ”Yes” and was then was asked if he was willing to be a teacher to Thomas Hark and Fur Charleston. Who are these two gentlemen you may ask? Why, they're the Protagonist and Antagonist of course!

If I am really Calamitis, and not some random smoke monster thingy which had coincidentally coincided with Calamitis's plot, then I should be asked to teach Thomas Hark and Fur Charleston. If I am not, I should be asked some other random question like, I don't know, do you wish to gain your freedom by turning into a donkey? Honestly any question is better than being here as long as I am not Calamitis.

Okay...

It's time for the moment of truth.

I slowly reached out my left hand and held the knob.

I took a a deep breath. I then slowly exhaled.

One...

Two...

Three...

GO!

I pushed open the door with all my force, making it slam open with a loud ”BANG!”

...

...

...

Am I safe?

Just beyond the door is a completely white room.

I wasn't given a System message... ...do I go in?

I lifted up my leg.

And at this moment, I decided to quote Neil Armstrong and say: ”That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”.

Because honestly, the fate of mankind rests on who or what I really am.

...

I step into the room.

And then it came.

[Ding!]

[Hello, resident of the Corridor of Wandering Souls. I'm sure you've had enough time to reflect on your mistakes. That is why I will give you an opportunity. Do you want your freedom?]

OH! IT CAME!

”Yes, please.”