"Warning! Massive virus outbreak detected! Source: TEC West Wing Labs. Virus spread: 300% increase."
At 3:15 a.m., the system's alarm sounded. I, Liam, jolted out of my makeshift bed. A full six hours earlier than expected!
I rushed to the security screen, and through the pre-installed cameras, I saw an eerie field of red tobacco in the direction of New York City. Fifteen minutes into the bio-lab cleanup.
"Show me the city in real time."
The camera switches, and the boundaries of the lab are clearly visible. Several researchers in white uniforms with the TEC logo on their chests stagger out of the building, their movements beginning to look unnatural. Dark red lines appear on their bare skin, a precursor to mutation.
In my old life, I was sleeping in my apartment in the center of Amsterdam. When I woke up in the morning, all of New York was in chaos.
"Early warning system, show me the radiation pattern of the mutation."
[Analyzing...]
Estimated completion time for the first wave: 30 minutes.
- Laboratory personnel: 100% chance of primary darkness.
- Residential areas within 3 kilometers: 80% chance of infection.
- High risk areas: Mount Sinai Hospital, Grand Central Station, Helsinki Station.
Recommendation: activate defense protocols, close all ventilation systems.
I'm moving fast. Gas masks, suits, weapons, all prepared the day before. After donning the suit, I began the final cleanup of the basement.
Just then, the satellite phone rang. It was Jack Morrison.
"Liam, I got your transfer and message. It's 3:00 a.m., and you're telling me to be at the abandoned factory by dawn... What the hell is going on here?"
"Do it now, Jack. Take everything I've listed with you," my tone was more serious than ever, "and remember, don't stop for anyone, don't try to help anyone... No matter what you see or hear."
"But... What happened? The streets are strange, I saw some strange lights near the TEC..."
"Do you believe me, Jack?"
The other was silent for two seconds, "Of course I remember... I'm on my way."
Hanging up the phone, I continued to monitor the city, the mutation was happening faster than I expected, TEC's security personnel had completely mutated, their size began to swell, strange lines appeared on their skin, some even developed sharp claws similar to those of wild animals.
To make matters worse, excited citizens and journalists began to gather around the lab, and some netizens even began broadcasting live, not realizing that they would be the first victims.
"Emergency mission initiated. 1. 1.
1. survive the first wave of mutations. 2.
2. Make sure at least one HQ has reached the safe zone. 3.
3. Collect the first Awakening Stone.
Reward: 1000 points and complete unlocking of the store system."
On the system screen, the countdown begins.
Time to mass infection: 28 minutes.
Military instructions: 47 minutes.
City shelter breach: 3 hours, 2 minutes.
Suddenly, a shocking sight appeared. One of the vampire guards grabbed a young YouTuber who was broadcasting live, and their screams were heard over the intercom, followed by the sound of breaking bones. The broadcast continued, with several viewers watching to see what happened next.
In just ten seconds, Webb mutated into a scaly monster. This is the origin of the first ogres of the last age. They retained some human intelligence, but lost their humanity. And among them, the first Awakening Stone was about to be born.
An air raid siren sounded in the distance. I knew the National Guard had gotten the message and were ready to start a lockdown. What they don't know is that this virus can withstand even the most advanced nuclear, biological and chemical suits.
The 82nd Airborne Division will arrive in New York quickly to try to contain the situation. But arresting those involved will only accelerate the spread of the virus.
Surveillance shows a fleet of luxury vehicles parked in the southeast part of the city. They're discussing TEC treatment. They're trying to escape, not realizing they're infected. They'll make the disaster worse.
"Ding! Destination speed increase detected. Travel distance is increasing.
Reminder: mental stability is essential for survival."
Yes, stay calm. I'll do better this time.
The night I was framed in my previous life in New York, when I lost all my family and was devastated, "Warning! Massive virus outbreak detected! Source: TEC West Wing Labs. Transmission rate: 300% increase in new cases."
At 3:15 a.m., the system's alarm went off. I, Liam, jolted out of my makeshift bed. A full six hours earlier than expected!
I rushed to the security screen, and through the pre-installed cameras, I saw an eerie field of red tobacco in the direction of New York City. Fifteen minutes into the bio-lab cleanup.
"Show me the city in real time."
The camera switches, and the boundaries of the lab are clearly visible. Several researchers in white uniforms with the TEC logo on their chests stagger out of the building, their movements beginning to look unnatural. Dark red lines appear on their bare skin, a precursor to mutation.
In my old life, I was sleeping in my apartment in the center of Amsterdam. When I woke up in the morning, all of New York was in chaos.
"Early warning system, show me the radiation pattern of the mutation."
[Analyzing...]
Estimated completion time for the first wave: 30 minutes.
- Laboratory personnel: 100% chance of primary darkness.
- Residential areas within 3 kilometers: 80% chance of infection.
- High risk areas: Mount Sinai Hospital, Grand Central Station, Helsinki Station.
Recommendation: activate defense protocols, close all ventilation systems.
I'm moving fast. Gas masks, suits, weapons, all prepared the day before. After donning the suit, I began the final cleanup of the basement.
Just then, the satellite phone rang. It was Jack Morrison.
"Liam, I got your transfer and message. It's 3:00 a.m., and you're telling me to be at the abandoned factory by dawn... What the hell is going on here?"
"Do it now, Jack. Take everything I've listed with you," my tone was more serious than ever, "and remember, don't stop for anyone, don't try to help anyone... No matter what you see or hear."
"But... What happened? The streets are strange, I saw some strange lights near the TEC..."
"Do you believe me, Jack?"
The other was silent for two seconds, "Of course I remember... I'm on my way."
Hanging up the phone, I continued to monitor the city, the mutation was happening faster than I expected, TEC's security personnel had completely mutated, their size began to swell, strange lines appeared on their skin, some even developed sharp claws similar to those of wild animals.
To make matters worse, excited citizens and journalists began to gather around the lab, and some netizens even began broadcasting live, not realizing that they would be the first victims.
"Emergency mission initiated. 1. 1.
1. survive the first wave of mutations. 2.
2. Make sure at least one HQ has reached the safe zone. 3.
3. Collect the first Awakening Stone.
Reward: 1000 points and complete unlocking of the store system."
On the system screen, the countdown begins.
Time to mass infection: 28 minutes.
Military instructions: 47 minutes.
City shelter breach: 3 hours, 2 minutes.
Suddenly, a shocking sight appeared. One of the vampire guards grabbed a young YouTuber who was broadcasting live, and their screams were heard over the intercom, followed by the sound of breaking bones. The broadcast continued, with several viewers watching to see what happened next.
In just ten seconds, Webb mutated into a scaly monster. This is the origin of the first ogres of the last age. They retained some human intelligence, but lost their humanity. And among them, the first Awakening Stone was about to be born.
An air raid siren sounded in the distance. I knew the National Guard had gotten the message and were ready to start a lockdown. What they don't know is that this virus can withstand even the most advanced nuclear, biological and chemical suits.
The 82nd Airborne Division will arrive in New York quickly to try to contain the situation. But arresting those involved will only accelerate the spread of the virus.
Surveillance shows a fleet of luxury vehicles parked in the southeast part of the city. They're discussing TEC treatment. They're trying to escape, not realizing they're infected. They'll make the disaster worse.
"Ding! Destination speed increase detected. Travel distance is increasing.
Reminder: mental stability is essential for survival."
Yes, stay calm. I'll do better this time.
The night I was framed in my previous life in New York, my family died in the crush. This time, I couldn't take back ownership, but at least I could be proactive.
More importantly, I remembered exactly where the first Awakening Stone would be. This would be my first and most important step.
In the distance, the skyscrapers where the artifacts were located began to lose power, plunging the city into darkness. On the big screen in Times Square, the last news is being broadcast.
"Emergency: New York declares a federal emergency..."
So, it's the end of the world. This time, I couldn't save ownership, but at least I could be proactive.
More importantly, I remembered exactly where the first Awakening Stone would be. This would be my first and most important step.
In the distance, the skyscrapers where the artifacts are located begin to lose power, plunging the city into darkness. On the big screen in Times Square, the last news is being broadcast.
"Emergency: New York declares a federal emergency..."
The beginning of the world, the end of the world.