Rogue Wars Online

Chapter Fifty-Six: Treasure Hunts for Monster Nests

-chapter fifty-six-

THIRD PERSON

Nakaupo si Finn at sumisilong sa ilalim ng palm tree. She positioned herself in a way that she's hidden from the rest of the players. Paano ba naman kasi masyadong nakaka-attract ng attention ang mga kasama niya.

Oliver whose calmly floating on the beach is taking most of the girl's attention, while Kairo has a flock of girls around him, always after for a conversation. Eura and Sapphire's loud laughs are also making heads snap to their direction. Sumali pa si Renée na laging pinagtitigan ng mga lalaki, kaya talagang hindi nawawalan ng mata ang kinaroroonan nila.

Finn, who feels uneasy with the attention, decided to subtly leave and hide. Narinig niya ang hinaing ni Eura pero napaniwala itong baka nagsimula nang magtreasure hunting si Finn, dahil isa itong masipag na player.

Kailan nga lang ba kasi talaga nagrelax si Finn? Parang lagi kasing may pinoproblema ang babaeng 'yon.

"Aren't you lonely here by yourself?"

Napalingon si Finn nang marinig ang boses ni Depore. The older girl decided to sit next to her, hugging the t-shirt she stole from Kairo. It's really unfair how the boys could have beach shorts and shirts while they are stuck with the swimsuit. Gustuhin niya mang ipakita ang proud na body niya, hindi na ito pwede dahil may nagmamay-ari.

"'m fine." Finn answered, digging on the sand with her toenails.

Depore can't help but watch the girl's actions. Hindi niya alam kung anong power ang mayro'n ito para gawing adorable ang lahat ng galaw. Siguro kahit na kumain lang si Finn ng ice cream ngayon ay cute pa rin siya. Samantalang parang batang walang magulang siguro si Depore.

Finn gave her a sideway glance, curiosity swimming in brown irises. "Not playing?"

"Hindi ako gano'n ka isip-bata para maglaro sa loob ng laro na kasalukuyang may treasure hunt ding laro." sarkastikong tugon ni Depore. "Isa pa, ang sakit na sa tainga ni Eura. Gusto ko din ng silence, yaknow? Gaya no'ng nasa Magus City pa lang tayo."

Oh, right, Finley nodded. Noon si Depore nga lang talaga ang tanging maingay sa kanilang tatlo ni Caspian. Whether verbally or by her use of magic.

Depore leaned back, shifting all her weight in her arms. Tumingala siya sa taas at napailing ng makita ang number of players na currently alive. When they entered the tenth city, there were about 139 players, sa pagkakatanda niya. Pero ngayon, bumaba na sa 117 ang mga players na buhay.

Malaki ang pakiramdaman niyang maraming players ang kinuha ang offer na 10,000 noong last. Depore sighed heavily. What has this game done to them? At bakit kaya ganito na lang kasama ang creator ng laro?

"I hope we get out of this alive, Finn." Depore unconsciously muttered. "All of us. Ayokong mawala ng mga taong nakilala ko, kaya sana talaga gabayan tayo na makalabas nang wala masyadong pinsala."

Finn dropped her gaze to her hands, remembering the threat in all of their lives. It's still heartbreaking for her. How a person who hates monsters became one of them. There really are two endings to pain and it depends on the person - mayroong nagiging mas matatag at mayro'n ding nagpapalamon dito.

Some people are just too entitled that they believe they do not deserve a breaking point - a time where they must stand on a knife's edge in order to grow.