Fentanyl E001: The Last Battle (Book 2)

Chapter 19: Training in the Mysterious Place

Nisha's Point of View

We found ourselves struck speechless as we observed two men leading the assailant. It was evident that there was tension between us, and the other adolescent remained still, seemingly lost in their own world, oblivious to the unfolding events around them.

The earlier incident was etched into my memory, haunting me as I tried to calm my nerves. However, as I looked at the five figures before us, they appeared even more blurred and indistinct in my vision. I couldn't help but feel curious about what was happening, yet fear gripped me, knowing that the truth of the situation could pose a significant threat. I wasn't certain when I would be ready to confront it.

Suddenly, I was snapped back to reality by the sound of someone speaking in front of us. "Let's get this started," FE-R008 declared, gesturing towards a pile of garments. He swiftly opened it, revealing black ninja garb inside.

"Ninja-yoroi, or ninja armor, comprises the ninja uniform, consisting of a black jacket, black slacks, lightweight shoes, and a hooded cowl," FE-R008 explained, gesturing towards the garments. "You should also put these on," he added, indicating that we should get dressed in the ninja attire. We listened quietly, though my mind still lingered on the unsettling scene from earlier. Taking a deep breath, I tried to refocus on the rehearsal scheduled for today, aware of my vulnerability and understanding that I shouldn't be able to influence what happens around me.

FE-R008 continued his explanation, pointing to the black items that concealed the heads and faces of ninjas. "And the black coverings are called zukin, while the masks are known as fukumen," he clarified. Then, he turned to me, saying, "Nisha, when you're ready, use this," as he handed me something that seemed significant. His words mesmerized me, and without hesitation, I moved closer to take the item. Although I was curious about why only I had this object, I didn't bother asking at that moment.

However, when FE-R008 called me again to return to my place, I found myself unprepared and hesitated. I looked at him in disbelief, but suddenly his eyes turned white. Strangely, I didn't notice anything peculiar about myself, despite the bizarre occurrence.

"FE-R001 will be in charge of training you individually. Head over to him," FE-R008 instructed. As he spoke, the door to the training room unexpectedly opened, and FE-R001 entered without any change in his attire. I couldn't help but wonder what abilities FE-R001 possessed if FE-R008's ability was to whiten his eyes. Somehow, I sensed FE-R001's presence differently, and it gave me the impression that he might be even more powerful than FE-R008.

"Follow me," FE-R001 said, taking the lead in the training process.

I glanced at the other five individuals in the room, but their faces remained indiscernible, leaving me feeling uneasy. There was an inexplicable sense that they were all staring at me. It's possible that I perceived them this way due to my feelings of vulnerability. Questions swirled in my mind about why I could interact well with others, while they seemed so distant and peculiar. The whole situation left me utterly perplexed. I was desperate to understand what was happening, but the answers remained elusive.

I immediately followed FE-R001's lead, but before I could walk away completely, I turned back to face the others, only to see them both kneeling and writhing in agony while FE-R008 stared at them intently with his white eyes. The sight froze me in my tracks, and I felt compelled to join them, but FE-R001 firmly grabbed my arm, demanding my attention. He stood before me, still holding my arm, and spoke coldly, "You are not allowed to ignore our orders. Remember, you're still vulnerable. Don't worry, FE-R008 is just testing them. They won't die because of it."