Sabella felt closer to Alex ever since their conversation at the point of origin. WOM is getting more dangerous and now and then they received a message from Cal.
Just today it was a game over for one of them. Alex said he would figure out where the ones who fell in the game went to. They disperse immediately their lifeline was exhausted. They managed to retain their five lives until now but cuts and bruises can be seen on their body.
Now they have a third partner who seems to be immune to the system too. She's a Mouziz too which made it stranger to her. Sabella wasn't a Mouziz but she was immune too.
Hi sister-in-law, Sheila said from the door. Sabella could not deny the uncanny resemblance between Sheila and Alex. She has the same eyes as he does, the same build. The signature dimple when she smiled and that long pointed nose. She's handsome for a lady.
But Alex doesn't trust her fully especially when he is seeing someone who looked like him in a woman's form.
Hi Sheila, I am not your sister-in-law. Your brother and I have nothing going on between us. Sheila smiled deprecatingly. I heard you but I know what I know.
A loud bang sounded at their door. M popped out in front of them. Dr Alex has summoned you. They met at the centre where the enemies lay in the dark. There has been an abduction M narrated. Sheila and Sabella fired at the men behind the panes. Sabella noticed there are more people from the other side this time. Whenever they are in the game, they can't communicate, they acted like they are AI controlled by other people. Alex was the only person who isn't controlled in and out of the game. When Sabella aimed her gun at one of the enemies he was carrying a child of not more than five. Unable to do it, she tried lowering her weapon but felt like she was controlled by something. Game over.
Ladies and gentlemen, you can see the remote is in your hands. Emmy Mouziz said to the people in his private manor. There was a huge screen that shows the activities of every people in the game. I'm so sorry about the boy, I didn't mean to shoot him a lady said in the corner. Why do you care Mrs Cale the money gets in anyway, Emmy said with a laugh.
I knew I was going to find you here, Calix said clapping from the door. You are finally here, Emmy clapped. Ladies and gentlemen meet the brain behind this my favourite son Calix Emmy Mouziz. Welcome onboard son, everyone in the room gave him a round of applause.
You made a genius Emmy, a man said raising a glass to him. Thank you minister it's an honour. Calix saw the video just like the players did with Henry Mac. Henry sat with his eyes cast down. Sabella will be traumatised if she knew the boy she just shot died for real.
What kind of lunatic would kill humans for sport in a game? Calix walked up to his father and whispered in his ear. You want to have total control of this game for money. No qualms I will give it to you. Release my brother and his friends from there then you will get what you want.
Emmy laughed cynically. You are in no position to bargain with me, son. He dies if you don't hand it over so will his friends and your dearest father's daughter Sheila. I am quite sure you would like to save his only legacy. Hand me the drive, then we will get this over with.
Calix chuckled. Dearest father, I know you would be conceited. If you want to kill them, be my guest then. Remember whose work this was originally. He dies what you want dies with him. And you know the kind of son you have. He took most of your traits. Taking your traits means he gets what he wants without care. He tapped his shoulder gently, best of luck father. Enjoy the game ladies and gentlemen.
Emmy watched as Calix walked out of the room with his friend his head held up high. He had never thought the one he wished to use as bait to get what he wants was who he needed. He knew Calix well enough to know that wasn't a bluff. He also knew this particular game was originally designed by Alex before Calix modified it.
His first assignment after Calix thought computing after he did. He strode angrily to his office to make a call. I need you to enter the game this instant.