AI Hunter Chronicles: Energized (Season 1)

Episode 48: First Blood

It is now morning, and one by one, contestants are let into the dining hall for breakfast. The first one to arrive, all by herself, is Bolnin. She breathes a sigh of relief that she is still "alive" and in the game but feels kind of lonely all by herself in the dining hall. She is not alone for long though, as minutes after she sits down, Koorfuran, Noflithe, Hjaldren, Vingin, and Yelxidor walk into the room, much to the excitement of everyone Bolnin.

Koorfuran: Ah, Bolnin. It is pleasant that you managed to survived.

Yelxidor: Very much agreed. It is by Urasil's luck that such a bubbly woman as yourself has made it thus far.

Bolnin: Aw, thank you guys.

The five of them sit down in their chairs and begin talking.

Hjaldren: Now then, shall we begin talking about who it could be?

Vingin: What? Who's dead? Honestly, I can't imagine either Farrat or Nethcra are gone yet.

Noflithe: The Escapist, maybe, bu-

There is a knock on the dining hall door, and three more contestants walk through, Arphira, Riarlias, and Is, much to the delight of those already there. Greetings are exchanged and they all sit down.

Arphira: Have we been discussing who is alive and who isn't yet?

Noflithe: Yeah, actually. I was just saying that The Escapist might be dead.

Is: I wouldn't be surprised if Yllamys were either.

Riarlias: Well, if you want my opinion, Luvrek's gone.

Every seems to understand these few, however, everyone is proven wrong when the next knock is heard, and all who were thought to be dead, The Escapist, Luvrek, and Yllamys walk in, alongside Dikea. Nevertheless, they greet these four like nothing happened, and everyone sits down. Everyone is about to talk again, when The Escapist interjects.

The Escapist: So, have we all found a way of escape yet?

Hjaldren: Will you shut up man?

Noflithe: Not everything is out to kill us. It's just friendly competition.

The Escapist: Nothing is friendly about what's about to happen. This game is nothing more than a deathtrap, waiting to slaughter each and every one of us.

Arphira: Dude, you are being way too over-the-top. You're being so edgy my dead parents are getting cut.

Koorfuran: Funny, I thought you sai-

Another knock interrupts the group. This time, it is Tempest, Beilamin, and Baermur who walk into the room.

Tempest: Hey my dudes! What's up!

Noflithe: Not much. We were just discussing who exactly is going to be gone this morning.

Noflithe casts a glare at The Escapist, who returns the glare.

Beilamin: Well, if you wish to hear what I have to say, I'd argue that Nethcrya might be out.

Hjaldren: I would drink to that. She is certainly a weak link, that's for sure.

Yelxidor: What do you think Dikea?

Dikea: Me? Geez, it's difficult. I would say maybe Grim?

Koorfuran: Might be. The Escapist was arguing with him last night, so they could try to blame it on him.

In that moment, there is a knock. Everyone freezes in participation, waiting to see who enters. By his lonesome, Grim enters and sits down.