Previously on Captivity...
Demnin's team was in disarray as they stared at the screen in shock. Four teams had already cleared the quest, leaving them under immense pressure to catch up. Meanwhile, Amelie from another team suggested they follow the lead of the successful teams, but their attempt was foiled when Kaito's sudden pain caused their human tower to collapse. The team fell in a tangled heap, and their frustration grew.
As they struggled to regroup, rats swarmed the area, attacking players and causing chaos. Florida's team found the situation amusing, but soon faced their own rat problem. The creatures seemed relentless, and the players were desperate for a solution. Lumin's team used a metallic rope to escape, while Demnin's team employed jet packs to reach the exit.
Anex's team devised a risky plan, using Caleb as bait to distract the rats and clear a path to the exit. Caleb's bravery paid off, and his teammates were able to climb to safety. But the ordeal took its toll, and the team was shaken. With time running out, the remaining teams faced increasing desperation and danger. The walls were closing in, and the rats seemed to be everywhere.
VELOCITY
ESCAPE THE HALL LV.2A low, familiar voice echoed through the dense fog blanketing the exit of the hall. "Hello, players," it said, sharp and clear. The sound cut through the thick air, drawing the attention of everyone in the room. Shadows stirred, and from the obscurity emerged a silhouette, familiar to them all. As a soft light spilled over the figure, Adrena came into view, her presence commanding. She stepped forward, a mischievous smile playing on her lips as her voice rose again, louder, more authoritative. "It is a surprise how all of you passed this quest. I mean, all of you." She emphasized the word as if it carried an unsaid challenge, her gaze sweeping over the room.
Suddenly, the players' screens flickered, the virtual display flashing before their eyes.
Time limit: 0 minutes
Teams remaining: 0Demnin's eyes narrowed as he glanced down at the display, the information settling in his mind. He threw a quick, curious look in Celine's direction. She had been on his mind throughout the quest, but now his gaze was drawn to something else entirely-something that made him stifle a laugh. There, tangled in the ends of her hair, was the tiny creature, the rat, gripping on for dear life. Celine shook her head vigorously, trying to shake it loose, but it clung with an almost comical determination.
"Haha... It's still there..." Demnin muttered to himself, his voice barely above a whisper. For a moment, he was relieved, knowing that he had narrowly avoided that particular disaster.
Adrena, unbothered by the small chaos around her, continued speaking, her words firm and laced with finality. "Players, before the next quest begins, you can rest in the break room. The next quest will begin in sixty minutes. Good luck." Her figure dissolved into the fog, leaving only the tension of her words hanging in the air.
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Captivity
Science Fiction[WARNING: GHORE SCENES, DISTURBING PICTURES (SOME AND/OR MAYBE), BLOOD, VIOLENCE, DEATH] Croslette Awandea, a quiet young freshman, has always found solace in the world of video games. But when she unexpectedly becomes a real player inside one, she...