At the capital city's police station
[12:30 midnight]
Tons of families with missing family members, and even residents who just happened to live nearby the affected areas where dungeons started appearing, begged every public servant to help them in order to ease their worries about their predicament.
Some are stressed out by the situation, while others have fully given up hope of reuniting with their missing family members alive.
Perhaps everything just happened all of a sudden, out of the blue, and no one really understands or is prepared for what's going on in the whole world; that reality hasn't sunk in inside their minds yet.
Even the police authorities and government officials receive countless, never-ending calls from different places asking for help, whether to rescue those who are currently stranded along the road or in destroyed buildings and facilities.
While some ask if they could lend some help to deal with countermeasures against how to deal with those dungeon creatures that keep wreaking havoc in every city altogether.
The president immediately declared a full-on martial law just to prevent more lives from being taken away.
He asked every broadcasting station from every news outlet for live stream coverage and a press conference.
Inside the capital city's police station, every single eye was on the watch for the government's current updates on the television.
"Dear citizens of the Republic of the Golden Eagle Nation, I have been somewhat forced to declare a nationwide martial law..."
"I am saddened to announce to all my dear countrymen who are watching this broadcast right now that even we, the authorities, don't have a single clue of what's going on throughout the infected areas..."
"I hope you will still trust me as I will do the same and make sure that I use my full power to rescue as many unfortunate people as possible using the countermeasures that we were already planning to commence and take full operation....."
"This is the first time a mysteriously dangerous crisis has happened not only in our country but also in our neighboring countries: South Raven, Eastern Dragon, Northern Phoenix, and Western Lion nations are facing similar situations like this..."
"As long as we unite together as one, we can overcome this impending crisis and rebuild what was destroyed...."
".....and please stay at home, do not make any noises to attract monsters, lock your doors, and cover your windows. Thank you, my dear countrymen."
Then the broadcast eventually shut down after the president gave his short speech to the public.
After the broadcast ended, instead of feeling secure and inspired, the whole station erupted into a serious ruckus; panic began to cross every reasoning in every citizen's heart.
Some even stole food and expensive items from others without being scared of the outcome, due to the scarcity of necessities.
Now the entire police station was most likely comparable to a supermarket where noise traveled nonstop.
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Larry's parents began to panic about the current situation, especially since their son might be in danger at any second.
"Larry, oh my Larry. I'm such a terrible parent; forgive Mom for being cruel, huhuhu."
"Leni, do you know where Larry might be? Do you know where his friends' houses are? Or can you just contact your brother to reassure us that he's safe and sound?"
"Oh hurry up, Leni! Where's your recently limited phone I bought for you earlier?"
Matilda immediately chimed in.
"Mom, Dad, why do you think I have that loser's contact number plaguing my phone? Don't tell me your unfamiliar child forgot to call you to ease your worries? And besides, why would I know any of his friends, if there are any? Do you want me to socialize with a bunch of nerds like....."
(Slap...)
Leni became speechless after she received a slap in the face from her mother. All these years, she had no idea what pain feels like; that's why she became a spoiled brat despite being so talented.
"Mom? How... how could you?"
Just when she was about to retaliate, she received another slap in the face, left and right.
"Hey Matilda, that's enough. Haven't you already vented your anger on a child? Could you please not do the same thing to our other remaining child? Can you at least calm down for once?"
"Remaining child? Do you think he's gone? Larry? The one I carried for nine months? You don't understand how it pains me knowing my child might be in danger too, and how could you... how could you tell me to calm down? How?"
"Okay honey, I'm sorry. It wasn't my plan to make you feel bad; I just want you to stay sane for us, for our family."
"Leni, go upstairs right now, and when we find your brother, you must make sure that you apologize to him, understand?"
"The question is, is he still alive?"
"Leni!"
Leni's dad stared coldly at her. Never in his wildest dreams did he have any idea how Leni could be this selfish.
"Go upstairs."
"Yes, Dad."
"Where do you think you're going? Hand over your phones right now."
Before Leni could come back to her room, Matilda made sure to confiscate her phones until she finally grew up.
After Leni handed over the phones to her parents, they began to look for Larry's contact information as well as his social media accounts.
It's been hours, yet not a single piece of contact information could be found.
"It's been a while; why don't you just stop here, Matilda, and go back to sleep? Don't worry about me; I alone will make sure to finish inspecting her phones when you wake up."
Benjamin assured her to ease her worries.
"Ben, every second counts; the more we slack off, the more Larry will be in danger."
It took several arguments until Benjamin eventually persuaded his wife to take a rest.