Tommy's footsteps echoed through the second floor of the ruins as he cautiously made his way forward. The darkness was almost suffocating, and the only light came from the faint glow of his flashlight that he borrowed from the frontier camp in case he needed it. As far as Tommy was concerned, he felt like he made a pretty good call.

As he walked, he noticed that the walls were covered in strange markings and symbols. The markings were unknown and peculiar, and they gave him an eerie feeling. What could they mean? Tommy didn't know, but he thought it involved both acts of worship and acts of sacrifice to Earth-chan. Was it the work of another group of people or monsters with a generated consciousness geared towards Earth-chan worship?

Tommy was curious and anxious to explore the ruins further, but he couldn't shake the feeling of dread that crept up on him. The eerie atmosphere was unsettling, and the markings on the walls made him feel like he was in a place he wasn't supposed to be. Nevertheless, he pushed on, determined to uncover the mystery of the ruins.

As he continued, his heart skipped a beat when he heard a faint noise. It sounded like something scraping against the floor. He froze in place, holding his breath and straining his ears to listen. For a moment, there was silence. Then, the noise came again, louder this time. Tommy slowly moved his flashlight in the direction of the sound and caught a glimpse of movement. His heart racing, Tommy drew his knife and cautiously approached, knowing it was the only way forward with a few more floors to go. As he got closer, he realized it was just a rat scurrying across the floor.

"Get it together, Tommy. You're Enigma right now. You always find a way out."

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Tommy took a deep breath and continued. The second floor seemed endless, with countless corridors and rooms to explore. Tommy was starting to feel tired and his nerves were frayed, but he knew he had to keep going. He couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, but he brushed it off, thinking it was just his imagination playing tricks on him.

Hours passed, yet Tommy was still on the second floor. The countless corridors and rooms made it seem like he was going in circles, but he refused to give up. He knew he had to press on if he wanted to uncover the secrets of the ruins. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Tommy reached the end of the second floor. He could see the stairs leading down to the third floor in front of him. He took a moment to gather himself, steeling his resolve once again, and descended the stairs.

Tommy was nervous, but excited to see what awaited him on the third floor. The eerie markings on the walls were still fresh in his mind, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched. Nevertheless, he pushed forward, determined to uncover the secrets of the ruins. The third floor was unlike any other. The air was thick with a strange, otherworldly scent, and the shadows seemed to move on their own. Tommy's heart was racing, but he knew he had to keep going. He had come too far to give up now.

sebastian



To be fair, Sebastian also revealed his hand, which is something Tommy could respect. Most of the time, people enter conflicts without revealing their cards. But as Tommy mentioned beforehand, he wanted things to be fair between associates if the entire ordeal was supposed to be a growing experience for both of them. The spiderlings caught Tommy off guard. Was Sebastian always able to summon them? Did he have spider sense as well? It would be quite surprising if he did.


"Alright, let's do this."


Initially keeping a distance from each other, Sebastian and Tommy moved back when the countdown reached zero. Tommy vanished into thin air and stepped back three feet using his Dokkebi stealth. His shoes added to the stealth by making his steps silent and his footsteps invisible.

From his vantage point, Tommy could see and nimbly avoid the spiders going in his direction, circling Sebastian instead to get a little closer to his blind spot or side while maintaining a 15-foot distance. As a counterattack from 15 feet away, Tommy launched a whimsical butterfly directly at the spider queen himself to attempt to deal damage to him.


Tommy figured the summons would prioritize the protection of the master, but that was just a guess.

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The frontier settlement was established on Ender Island, and despite the dangers, some people remained interested in its mysteries. While some gave up due to the challenges, there were prospective rankers who saw it as an opportunity to pave the way for the future. Others were only interested in monetary gain and wouldn't push beyond their abilities. Enigma was somewhere in between. He knew his limits, but he always tried a little bit harder when it came to missions and assignments. Enigma had heard that the self-proclaimed manager of the frontier camp was trying to contact him. The systems allowed for real-time phone conversations with people on your friend list, but only if they were available. Enigma had blocked his real name from showing on the list.

When he answered the call, the manager got straight to the point. "Did something happen on Ender Island?" Enigma inquired.

The manager replied, "Yes. Can you return to the island? After the last scouting incident, I know better than to send others to their death. Certain jobs need the abilities and skills of a ranker, and you are the only one I know."

Enigma could tell that the manager was concerned and that they had come across something unsettling. It wasn't much of a plea for help, but Enigma knew that he needed to return to the island to find out what had happened.

He agreed to help, saying, "Give me an hour, and I'll be there. You know how I roll, it won't be for free."

As Enigma prepared to return to Ender Island, he couldn't help but wonder what he was getting himself into. He had heard rumors that the island was home to strange creatures and that there were mysteries lurking in the shadows. However, he couldn't ignore the fact that the manager needed his help, and he was the only one capable of taking on this challenge.

Enigma gathered his gear, checked his weapons, and made his way to the nearest portal. He stepped through and felt the familiar sensation of being transported to another world. As he emerged on the other side, he saw the familiar landscape of Ender Island stretching out before him. He took a deep breath, ready to face whatever was waiting for him on the island. Enigma knew that he had a job to do, and he was determined to see it through to the end.

Tommy was a survivor in a world where the rules had changed. The old world was gone, and a new one had taken its place. In this world, people gained abilities and classes, and Tommy was one of them. He had learned to adapt to the new world and was willing to trust his fellow man more than ever. He knew that they had to work together if they wanted to survive.

As he grabbed the sandwich, Tommy examined it for a moment. He opened it to see what kind of sandwich it was, as well as its contents and condiments. Humming to himself, Tommy also gave it a sniff to check if there was anything that would give cause for him to be alarmed. The sandwich looked good, and he took a bite. The flavor was decent, and he was satisfied.

Tommy was a positive person, and he believed that they could make the new world better than the last. However, there were still things that they didn't know. For instance, they were still unable to figure out what happened to those who managed to get a game over. Tommy was pretty sure it was the same as death since there were remains left behind, like the ones he saw on Ender Island. He hoped that other people shared his enthusiasm and for the right reasons as well.

As he watched the woman in front of him, Tommy examined how she was using the shield to support herself. Was that linked to her class somehow? Was her defense really that high? It reminded Tommy of an anime trailer he saw as he was scrolling through the internet before the world changed. He decided to ask her.

"I maxed out my defense because I don't want to get hurt in the new world. Does that sound about right for your class and playstyle?"

Tommy chuckled a little bit as he finally took a bite of the sandwich but turned away a bit as he lifted the mask just enough for his mouth to have room.

"I have a few gadgets or items, but nothing like a grappling hook yet. If I find something like that, I'll use it. I can't fly and don't want to be in a situation where I'll need to. But yeah, I can disappear too. I just go poof, like I was never there."

Tommy then wiggled his fingers as if it was a magical occurrence for his disappearance. Perhaps it was; he could teleport from time to time.

"I'm in the middle of investigating Ender Island. I hired a companion named Pori to protect me, but we lost contact after we crashed on Ender Island. But for the investigation of the lake, I could use a bodyguard like yourself."


Summer

sebastian

Tommy had always been a brave and ambitious player in the virtual world. He had faced numerous battles with monsters that were generated by the system, but there was one thing he had not yet experienced - fighting against other players. As he continued to grow stronger, he realized that the world around him was constantly evolving. Other players were also becoming stronger and more ambitious. He knew that eventually, conflicts would arise between players, and he wanted to ensure that he was ready when the time came.


At level twenty-five, Tommy was closer to the maximum level than he had ever been before. He knew that planning would be essential, especially since he had recently unlocked his subclass. Before finalizing his plans, he wanted to assess his current abilities. He decided to reach out to Sebastian, an acquaintance he had braved two dangerous missions with. Despite being mercenaries for different reasons and goals, Tommy felt that Sebastian was someone he could challenge to a battle.


He sent a message to Sebastian, asking if he was up for a challenge. Tommy felt confident that he could take on anyone, but he also knew that Sebastian was a formidable opponent. Despite this, he waited patiently by the sleeping colossus, using his mask and ability to remain invisible. Tommy was eager to see if Sebastian would accept his challenge and show up to fight.


As he waited, Tommy's thoughts wandered to the future. He knew that his journey was far from over, and that he would face many more battles in the virtual world. He wondered what other challenges awaited him, and whether he would be ready for them. But for now, all he could do was wait for Sebastian and see how he measured up against his fellow player.

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"It sounds like frolicking in the river isn't my cup of tea, but that's okay! Everyone has their own idea of what's fun. It's impressive that you can find happiness even in a world like this."

Tommy was different from you, but that didn't change his opinion of you. He had to learn quickly about the world of professionals and corporations, and it wasn't always fun for him. Tommy remembered partying hard and drinking until he blacked out just to please his bosses. It was always for someone else's sake back then.


"But hey, free food is always a good thing!"


Tommy is usually cautious, but he had a feeling that you were exactly who you said you were. If you can play with a sheep that hits like a battering ram and think it's cute to be blasted into orbit, you must have a decent personality and pure intentions.


"Friend requests are a two-way street, so people only know about you and what you present. There are lots of things that people have to do to survive in this world, and some of them aren't great. As for me, I sometimes end up in places I don't belong and find information on things that no one else wants to know about. I guess that makes me a spy of sorts, but my martial arts skills aren't that fancy. I'm better off using my tricks rather than fighting."


Tommy always tries to avoid confrontation and takes the path of least resistance whenever possible.


"As for the hints I mentioned earlier, that was it. Impromptu surprise missions are triggered by chance. Secret missions are another thing entirely. I decided to test you after seeing you play with the sheep. By gaining their trust, it could have been a part of a secret mission. The second hint was about a waterfall near the lakeside, with a cave opening behind it. That's all I know for the time being."


Summer

Tommy was faced with a decision: he could either take a good shot at the sleeping, larger wolf while the smaller, weaker wolves were distracted, or he could quickly take out the smaller ones and then deal with the larger ones. He decided that he could probably use his tools to accomplish both methods. His business suit and shoes allowed him to move silently and blend in with the shadows in the canyon. Tommy knew he could sneak around the smaller wolves while the larger ones slept; they wouldn't hear a thing.

When he got within 15 feet of the sleeping wolf, he aimed at its face, specifically the bridge of its nose, to damage one of its senses. Enigma knew that if the wolf had any relation to a canine, its sense of smell would be powerful. The shot caused significant damage to the weeping wolf (level 9), making it howl in pain and alerting the other two wolves to its presence.

As Tommy revealed himself, he teleported about 30 meters away using the butterfly effect, moving to another shadowy part of the canyon.


"Sorry, I made a mistake there. Not that a being such as yourself understands much anyway."


With the clone Tommy taunting the wolves, all three quickly got up and began to circle the illusion. The damaged wolf was the most enraged, wanting to get its claws into Tommy the most. They moved as a cohesive pack, signaling for all three of them to pounce on "Tommy" while they surrounded him from all three sides. However, this triggered an illusion explosion, which erupted into another blast of energy in a 10-foot radius.


This damage was powerful for the smaller wolves that had little to no defensive measures; it definitely hurt the wolf that was already damaged by Tommy. The weaker ones were dead. Tommy continued to stalk them, using his suit, shoes, and speed to move to each covered position for camouflage purposes.

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