A black background with green numbers 0 and 1 swirled around as Max stood still and stared at a large, black and white puppet. It was covered in red liquid, and its mask had tears and red cheeks.
- Like I said, I'm Miles, and I think you know me by now - he repeated.
- Why are you so weird? - Max asked curiously. - And where am I?
- The Purple Dragon. An automaton. This is actually a meeting place. I wanted to have a serious talk with you.
- About what?
The puppet froze and looked around to make sure no one was listening.
- Leo. Noah. Theodor. Generally about everyone who learned Freddy's secrets. And now I mean this one sentence seriously. Just a little friendly advice. No one but you can know about all the events. You'll have to live with this in secret. Otherwise HE will target you. You don't want that.
- "HE" meaning who?
- William. More precisely, William Afton. All of this, apart from his death, must remain hidden until the end of the pizzeria.
- Why?
- If you want to survive, I advise you to listen. Second piece of advice. Trust no one. Your best friend may turn out to be a machine capable of killing you for HIM.
Max nodded, terrified. Could Theo kill him for William?
- Third, and penultimate piece of advice. Do not interfere in matters that are not yours. If you find a trail leading somewhere else, do not go there. It will only bring you more trouble. You do not want to have more on your mind than 9 marauding robot-murderers and your own intuitions.
Max nodded again. How is it possible that Miles is so calm?
- Fourth, final piece of advice. If you see purple lights, cover your eyes. It is HIS trick to control you. It does not only work on robots, it works on people as well. I advise you to listen to me. I am your last resort before the Final Battle.
- Final Battle?
- This is a battle that will destroy the entire state of Utah. If it starts, nothing will be able to stop it. Watch your backs.
Max nodded. They have to stop William Afton before the Final Battle begins.
- How do I get out of here? - Max asked. - I really want to go home now.
- There is a secret passage to the left. You will have to choose one of two doors. It changes daily, and if you choose the wrong one, you will be here forever.
Max nodded, and walked to the door.
- Again. 4 tips. Don't tell anyone about Freddy's. Don't trust anyone. Don't interfere in matters that are not yours. And don't look at the purple lights.
Max nodded, grateful for the reminder, and chose one of the doors he went through.
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In the Darkness There Is Shade
HorrorLeo and friends continue their adventures in Thunder Bolt. Leo meets Golden Freddy in his home who asks for his help. He must reconcile with his friends after a quarrel and find another ally. Will they finally be able to defeat William Afton forever?
