Humans would always hate and condem a person that lied to them deeply or not saying that it hurt them when they lied, but...what if the truth hurts more than the lie?
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In a middle of nowhere, amidst the strong blizzard storm around, an abandoned mansion could be seen with barely any lights on as some kept flickering on and off
Through the window on the first floor, 13 silhouettes are rammaging around throughout the dark room
"Where am I?""What the hell-"
Voices full of confusion and fear spread out as the people were flustered by the situation
In the room there are 4 females and 9 males present
As if responding to their questions, a sudden voice appeared in their thoughts
- Ding!
- Welcome to the Game of The Abyss dear players
All the people froze before one of them muttered "What-...what the hell was that?"
They all looked around abruptly before a middle age man growled and said "Let us out now or I'll call the police!"
"That's right, stop messing with us or else-!"
"Uhm, excuse me"
A small voice was then heard among all the loud and angered shouts of everyone
They all tilted their heads towards the sound to see a boy leaning against the side of a window
The boy looked around 14 - 15 years old, lifting his chin to the side, he pointed at the window as he asked with an innocent and confused look "How do you supposed to get out of here?"
Everyone followed his finger pointed at the window to see a heavy snow storm covering almost every line of sight outside
At this scene, everyone's face turned more paler than ever
Just by looking at it could already freeze one to death, much or less even be able to step one foot outside
A high-school girl that seemed to be much more older than the boy stuttered as she helplessly fell to her knees mumbling "B-But how...I was just at school with my friends..."
Even though it was faint, everyone heard it clearly and one spoke "It's the same for me, I was also just in my house a moment ago"
"Did that happen to you aswell?"
"Same here"
"Same here-"
Just then, a male that seemed to be around twenties stood forward as he extended his hand and said in an appeasing and coaxing tone
"Everyone, I know all of you must be flustered by what's happening, but please calm down and listen"
The tone was so gentle as the person also smiled, everyone was stunned
Seeing everyone paying attention to him, the person continued "I know this might sound very weird and unreal, but actually, we are in a life and death game"
"...What?!" Everyone exclaimed
The person pushed up his glasses as he said in a calm voice "Yes, it's unbelievable I know, but if you don't follow and ignore the reality you'll die"
Everyone shut up at these words, one of them pursed his lips before asking with a frown "How do you expect us to believe that?"
The person with the glasses said "First how do you explain the situation we are in where we were just doing our daily lives before suddenly waking up in a middle of nowhere place like this, hm?"
"Next where do you think that voice a moment ago came from?"
"And finally, do you think we could get any help in such a place like this?"
"That-" The man choked up and swallowed back his words as he listened to these
But before he could even say anything, the person with the glasses continued "I know you must not want to accept this unreal situation we are in, but if you do not you'll die"
Everyone lowered their heads
Seemingly satisfied, the person then said with a smile "But don't worry I'm a veteran and as long as you follow and listen to my orders you can survive"
A sudden spring of hope bloomed into the heart of some as the others felt bewildered and suspicious at him, but even so no one dared to say anything
The scene right now is like an angel giving hope to the people
But in reality it was like a con-artist in the middle of a stage attracting and manipulating everyone's attention and trust
Seeing this, the boy from earlier was silently watching and listening to this as a smirk appeared on his face as if he was watching an interesting show and enjoying it
The boy licked his cold and dry lips as he thought 'A glib-tongue user eh? I wonder what he's true goal is, I'll be looking forward for the show'
Unbeknownst to everyone in the room including the boy and the person with the glasses, there was an unnoticed youth at the very corner hiding in the dark
It wasn't very clear about the figure of the youth as he was blended in the dark, but his yellow hazel eyes could clearly be seen as it glowed in the dark, staring intently at the boy and everyone else
Closing his eyes, he thought 'Looks like it's real huh? I really did-
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- Transmigrated into my novel
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Earlier
In a small cafe at a city, a youth behind the counter was skillfully serving a customer
Skillfully?
Hmm, maybe not the right word, probably the word with his serving was elegant
His long beautiful slender finger swept across the digital cash register
The youth had an unusual yellow-like hazel hair and eyes with sharp cat-eye like pupil and a fine tan skin
He was wearing a black turtle-neck clothe paired with blue pants and black sneakers
His body was covered with long red coat with blue sapphire jade earrings that shines whenever the light hits it
But the very thing that always attracts everyone's attention when looking at him was his always expressionless face
Not once did he widened his eyes, smiled, furrowed his eyebrows, he never showed anything at all as if he was a robot
His face never changed with slightly narrowed eyes and straight line lips
But even so, with just this every woman's hearts fluttered with that gentle and delicate face
Every customers he had always had the same questions such as "When will he smile?""Does he have a girlfriend?""Why is he always expressionless?"
Although almost everyone had the same questions, it doesn't last long as he will be immediately forgotten
How so?
Well, all he can say is "It's always been like this"
Ever since young, his presence is hardly felt or known
From the perspective of others, he sneaks up on them or runs away and so they weren't able to recognise or know his presence
But in reality, he never did or thought of such things as he actually just normally walks up to them and leave normally
It's just that, they just never notice him no matter how long he stands beside them
He also speaks but they never hear him, he also tries poking them or standing in front of them but they never notice
The only moments they notice him was whenever they bumped into him which is very rare as he has some problems with being touched
With all of these, it's just that as if he never actually existed in the first place
Even though he only runs a small business and his presence are hardly felt, he actually has a very rich family that runs a popular company
He is the middle child of the Frost Family of the LRN Company
Of course because of this, the inheritance of the company is to be fought for just like any child would do
But! That is not the case for him as he doesn't have the slightest interest in the company nor does he wants to have a huge business
So he stepped down from the inheritance battle of the siblings and quietly left the house-
-Well, he didn't quietly left, he just normally left and even said to his parents about this, even leaving a note
It's just that he was never noticed in the first place and so he was able to peacefully leave and start a new life
He now had a perfect and simple life he always wanted to have
He was very satisfied and never wanted it to end!
Alas, fate doesn't want that and just then a he received a call from a stranger
- Ding!
- Hello Dear Mr. Creator, 'He' wants to invite you to meet at CRL St. 009 tomorrow at 4pm
- Please do come as it is something you should hear
Beep!
And just like that, the call was turned off with a Beep from the other speaker in line
"..."
Even at this situation, he still remain indifferent with an expressionless face as he thought 'What's up with that?'
Although he could have thought this was a prank call or a threat, he didn't
Why?
He recalled the words of the speaker as it mentioned CRL St. 009
For the very first time, his eyes turned dark with a dangerous glint
'Who is that and how does he know...about, that?'
Although he could just ignore it and move on, he didn't threat or not, he made a decision
'I should find out who it is and what their goal is'
But of course he wouldn't be an idiot to just casually step into what might be a trap set up for him
With that, he looked around with his eyes and seeing that no one was paying attention nor wants to order, he silently left the counter and went upstairs
As he walked through the hallway, he stopped at a certain door that was locked up
Grabbing a set of key from his pocket, he unlocked the door and entered
Inside was very dark and dusty, he tried turning on the lights as he flicked the switch beside the door
Click Click Click
Unfortunately no matter how many times he flicked it, the lighst wouldn't turn on
'...How troublesome'