Sofia logged out of the game and found a heap of papers on her bed.
"Crap,I forgot all about my job!".she said
"Shit.This is so tiring".She grumbled
She had to juggle spearheading an upheaval and also having a job all at once.Talk about unfair
"I signed up for this though".She thought aloud
"I'll just have to suck it up and do it!".She said determinedly.
She grabbed her laptop and started her job.Hopefully,she would finish before dusk.
"Sir,it is time".Finley announced
The meeting between Herman and Cesar was set to take place in rheurym.The same spot where he met Sofia
"Alright then".Herman placed the headset on his head
"Logging in".The system announced
Like any other player,Herman saw himself in the common room after logging in.
"Finley?"
"Right here sir".
They transported right to the place the meeting was to take place.Cesar was already present
"Cesar maximus I presume".Herman said
"Yes and you are?".He brought his hand out for a shake
"That isn't necessary"Herman shook his hand."But you may call me the first dawn".
"Okay...".Cesar replied
"You are aware of what's going on right?". Herman asked
"Yes".
"Then,why are you still playing the game"
"Just because a bunch of girls are killing men doesn't mean I won't play.Besides,it's just a game. I'll just get transferred back to the common room or worst case I automatically get logged out". Cesar explained
"Interesting"Herman remarked."Do you know why the other males aren't playing the game?"
"No.But if I was to guess,"Cesar stroked his chin for some seconds."I'd say it's because of pride and there's also a rumor that if you get killed too many times,your level decreases"
"Is that so?".Herman turned to Finley
"Not at all sir".Finley replied
"I have a proposition"Herman started."I want you to gather all the males currently playing this game"
"okay...but why?".Cesar asked
"Isn't it obvious. You're going to fight"Herman rolled his eyes like it was common sense to know the answer."I will also provide you with the best gear and equipment for your battle".
Cesar took a moment to think it through.
"What's in it for you?"
Herman sighed."Nothing, absolutely nothing."
"I just get to watch. That's all".Herman concluded
"Okay deal".Cesar said resolutely
"Splendid. War is on the horizon"Herman muttered excitedly as he shook Cesar's hand
"How will you know when I've gathered them all?".Cesar asked
Herman chuckled."I'll be watching"
Herman rose and logged out of the game with Finley.
"Weird".Cesar commented
He had no idea how to gather everyone.No one would listen to a mere bottom level player.
"I'll just have to keep on playing.If people see me playing, there'll want to join me".He figured
"Sir?". Finley called out
Herman rose from the bed and his face looked rather pale
"Who are you?".Herman asked Finley
"No, no,no.This isn't possible" Finley rushed to Herman's side."I am Finley varitius Esperanza and I am your loyal aide,sir."
"I don't know you".Herman stared at Finley
Finley's heart sunk.His master didn't recognize him anymore
"I'll fetch the doctor".Finley left the room
He couldn't believe it,the disease seemed to be spreading but how?
Finley came back ten minutes later and met Herman at his desk.
"Sir,what are you doing?".Finley asked
"Oh Finley,I was wondering where you were. I'm just taking a look at Rheurym's sales this past month"
"Do you know who I am?" Finley placed a hand to his chest.
"Of course"Herman chuckled."Is anything the matter?"
Herman glanced at the person behind Finley
"Isn't that the doctor? What's he doing here?".
"Doctor.I left him ten minutes ago and he didn't even know who I was but now—"
"He seems to have remembered"The doctor interrupted."Strange indeed"
The doctor dipped his hand into his pocket and walked towards Herman
"Sir,I just want to ask you a few questions"
"Any reasons?".Herman asked
"No. Just making sure you're in top condition".The doctor explained
"Ok"
"Have you been having trouble remembering certain events or people?"
"No"
"What of lapses in your memory?"
"No" Herman replied."Is there something wrong?".
"Not at all sir.That would be all".The doctor left the room but not before muttering something to Finley.