THE GAME OF DEATH

Scene 1: A Normal Evening in Arcel City

The streets of Arcel City pulsed with life as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across towering skyscrapers. The scent of spicy samosas mixed with the aroma of freshly brewed Tea, filling the air with a comforting warmth. Street vendors shouted their final deals of the day, schoolkids raced home, and neon billboards flickered to life, painting the city in glowing hues of blue and red.

Lufiko Forono walked alone, hands tucked in his jacket pockets, his sharp violet eyes scanning the city like a hunter searching for prey. His short black hair swayed slightly in the cool evening breeze. Something about tonight felt... off.

"Oi, bro!" a small voice called from behind.

He turned to see Amara, his 10-year-old sister, struggling to catch up. Her twin ponytails bounced as she jogged beside him, an annoyed look on her face.

"You always ignore me when you're thinking about gaming," she pouted. "Seriously, one day you'll get so lost in those games that you won't even remember I exist!"

Lufiko smirked. "Gaming isn't just a hobby, Amara—it's an art. A world where I can be more than just… this."

Amara followed his gaze and saw what had captured his attention—a massive LED billboard flashing a breathtaking advertisement.

🔥 "A New World is Calling You!" 🔥

The screen shifted, displaying a virtual landscape unlike anything before—a world with floating castles, swordsmen locked in brutal combat, and monstrous creatures lurking in the shadows.

Bold letters lit up the sky:

"V-Rod: The Future of Gaming."

Amara scoffed. "Tch. This old poster again? I swear, you act like this is something new!"

Lufiko smiled faintly, but deep inside, his heart pounded with excitement.

He had a strange feeling… a feeling that his entire world was about to change.

Little did he know, this would be the last normal evening of his life.

Scene 2: The Arrival of Lord Lemra

That night, every home in the city was buzzing with excitement. The launch of the V-Rod system was not just a gaming event—it was a historical moment.

In the Forono household, Lufiko sat glued to the TV, his hands gripping the armrest of the couch. Amara sat beside him, lazily munching on popcorn.

On the screen, the grand reveal event was being broadcasted live. A massive black stage stood at the center of a packed stadium, adorned with neon blue lights.

The crowd held its breath as a single figure walked onto the stage.

🔺 Lord Lemra. 🔺

His crimson eyes gleamed beneath the stadium lights, his silver hair flowing like liquid metal. His presence alone demanded silence—a man who looked less like a scientist and more like a devil in human skin.

Then, he spoke.

"Welcome to the future of gaming."

His voice echoed across the stadium, deep and commanding.

"Tonight, we break the boundaries of reality. With the V-Rod system, you won't just play a game… you will live it."

The audience erupted into thunderous applause.

Lufiko's heart pounded. He couldn't wait any longer. He grabbed his phone and dialed his best friend's number.

📞 "Oi, Ankitu! Get your ass over here! We're buying the V-Rod. NOW!"

A deep chuckle echoed from the other side.

📱 "I was just about to call you, bro. Meet me outside."

Without wasting another second, Lufiko snatched his wallet, dashed out of the house, and met Ankitu at the street corner.

The roar of a black sports bike filled the air.

💨 VROOOOM!

Ankitu smirked, tossing Lufiko a spare helmet. "Hop on, dumbass. We're making history tonight."

And with that, they sped off into the neon-lit night.

Scene 3: Entering The Game of Death

At the V-Rod launch center, chaos reigned. Thousands of gamers flooded the building, desperate to get their hands on the legendary device.

A digital counter above the store displayed the current sales statistics:

📊 1 Hour Sales Report✅ 130 Million Devices Sold✅ 35 Million Players Already Online

Lufiko whistled. "Holy shit… This is INSANE."

They quickly bought their devices and raced back home. Within minutes, Lufiko was in his room, the sleek V-Rod headset clutched in his hands.

This was it.

With a deep breath, he placed the device on his head.

"Lufiko Forono is ready."

🌀 VR ACTIVATION SEQUENCE INITIATED. 🌀

The world around him melted away into a swirling vortex of light and color. His body felt weightless, his mind drifting into an unknown abyss.

Then—

💥 BAM!

He crashed into a new world.

The air was crisp, carrying the scent of rain-soaked earth. In front of him lay an ancient valley filled with towering castles, mystical forests, and dragons soaring across the crimson sky.

📍 Location: Gods Valley

Lufiko glanced at his reflection in a nearby pond. His messy black hair was gone—replaced by a wild, battle-ready look. His simple clothes had transformed into sleek black and gold armor, a sheathed katana strapped to his back.

He smirked.

"Lukashi Forono… is here."

A voice called out.

"Lukashi? Oh, you're here too?"

He turned to see a warrior clad in dark robes—his best friend, Ankitu Sakinama.

Or rather—

"Anturo."

Lukashi grinned. "Tch. Took you long enough."

Anturo smirked. "I don't waste time when it comes to legendary games, bro."

Before they could exchange another word—

🔔 DING DONG! 🔔

A massive hologram of Lord Lemra appeared in the sky, his red eyes burning like fire.

"Players… welcome to The Game of Death."

A wave of excitement spread through the crowd.

Then—

💀 "There's something you need to know."

The air grew still.

Lemra's voice turned cold, emotionless.

"You can't log out."

Silence.

Panic spread. Players scrambled to open their menu screens—

❌ [Log Out] - DISABLED ❌

Lukashi's blood ran cold.

"No… This has to be a joke."

Lemra's smirk widened.

"This is no bug. If you die in this game… you die in the real world."

🔥 BOOM! 🔥

The plaza erupted in chaos.

Anturo clenched his fists. "Lukashi, I wanna go home!"

But there was no escape.

Lemra's final words echoed through the valley:

"The only way out… is to clear all 140 levels."

🔥 TO BE CONTINUED… 🔥