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It has been almost a month since I last saw my family, I miss them very much, but in these crucial times, meeting them now may bring unnecessary danger upon them. So I decided to write down a diary of everything that happened and hopefully give share my experience with them when the time is right."
"To my family, this is the story of the time I have been gone away. Please take care of yourselves. I love you dearly. –P.D." Below it was a brief description of the events covered on the pages that followed:
Day 1 - A week ago, I was attacked by a group of strange men. Their leader seemed to have some kind of connection to my dreams. Later that he invited me to join his organisation to help my...our plans of revolutionising the world with share mind reading. But at that time I have something to lose... My family. So I instinctively decline his offer, but he is not planning to leave without getting what he wants. So he instinctively threatens my family as well. So I reluctantly agree to work with them for their safety with little to no resistance.
Day 2 - For two days now, I have been working closely with the members of this mysterious organisation. They seem to have access to unlimited wealth and power, but I have begun to suspect that there may be strings attached. So I read the mind of the mastermind behind this operation. I discover that they plan to use the powers granted to them by the new technology to control the entire population of the whole world. Once complete, their goal is to turn the whole nation across the globe into mindless slaves. I realise that my life depends on stopping them, so I begin preparing to fight back against them. But I wasn't aware of what kind of twist character he turely is, the second after I read his mind, He told me that it was a joke, and stated that social media like Ticktock have already done most of the damage. And what he was thinking about was a fourth-dimensional joke that was only for me to understand. So I start laughing with him, but later realize that he was changing his mind every few minutes about what the destination is about. As if his whole personality is run by his intrusive thoughts. So I decided to play along and let him change his mind to anything he likes, but he still changed his mind to the same thing. Every time he changes his mind, he becomes more and more insane. His action is both meaningful and meaningless at the same time. And his morality it's next to none.
Day 3 - I'm starting to regret agreeing to work with this guy. Ever since we first meet, he seems to always change his mind about everything. Even if he says that he will do something, I have to double-check with him several times before it's true. I think he's losing touch with reality, or maybe he doesn't have any sanity at all. Either way, I need to stop him somehow before he ruins everything.
Day 4-he told me about the reason why he keeps changing his mind is to fuck with me deliberately so my reading won't work on him, you will stand I realize I was playing as a fool, I laughed it off and decided to treat him equally as everyone else without relying on my reading. He agrees with me and he said that he will now start the project as soon as possible.
Day 5- he orchestrated a well-thought plan that I was impressed with the idea he come up with, he want to start the mindreader program for children because it is the easiest time to adapt New concepts for them. Throughout the meeting, he has to be nothing but charismatic and committed to performing the plan with the lowest risk and casualty possible. But I realized that he has a hidden agenda for doing this. He tells me that he will be using the child for experimental purposes and to create a superhuman who can live forever. But I have to convince him otherwise because I don't trust him anymore. Yet somehow I can tell from his action that deep down he has a kind heart for those who were close to him. I start to have a pleasant feeling towards him.
Day 6- I meet the head technology director Due, who is a childhood friend of Uno. She is the perfect woman for this job. Her intelligence and beauty are beyond compare. But her ambition is far greater than anyone I know. She is willing to go to great lengths to achieve her goals. But I don't know if she is really capable to do what needs to be done. She makes a machine that can implant my abilities through my DNA and distribute them across the world. It was then I realized Uno could have just collected some of my blood samples to get his plan started without me, but he chose to work with me anyway because I am special to him.
On day 7-I decide to stay here longer to watch over the operation and make sure everything goes smoothly. I also start to learn more about the people working with me. They are all smart and talented individuals, except for one person named Oren, whose code name is Skullet Sette. He seems to be the odd man out among all of them. He does not talk much and is quiet. But he can accomplish anything given the right motivation.
Day 8-the experiment begins. I am watching over the process in secret from my vantage point inside the base, as I can see all of the names that are all effective with this internet virus that shares mind-reading abilities, I was astounded by the sheer number that's get connected in every second. The number of names with pictures has jumped from 500000 to 1000000 in a blink of an eye. I am amazed by their efficiency and speed. I start to wonder what they're going to do next. How long will it takes for them to reach their goal? Will they succeed in creating a race of godlike beings? Or will they destroy themselves once they gain absolute power? Only time will tell.
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When the wind blows,
And the trees sway,
Like the waves upon the shore;
Is there somewhere you wish to go?
—Marilyn Monroe (1926–1960)
Day 9 - Today, Due called me to the lab to check on the machine, she showed me that there are a few thousand people who have abilities more than basic mind reading, it was an extension of my power. I was surprised by that discovery, in my knowledge my last result's secret weapon is to shut down a person's brain. But she told me that these people are special because they are put under stress and pain in their respective school conditions. And it only triggered due to life-threatening events and acts of self-defence. And I started to question myself if I should be worried about this because I have been trying to protect these innocent souls for their sake. Then Due told me that they plan to send Vincent and the other agent to closely investigated them and watch over them in potential life-threatening scenarios as research, and they are ordered to Protect them by any means necessary. And I agreed with her. I hope that I will never become a monster like my old enemy.
Day 10 - Today, I received a message from Vincent via text, asking me to meet him in the park near my house. He wanted me to give him a tour of the place and show him all the interesting things I have discovered. He was very interested in my findings and asked many questions. During our walk, he kept telling me stories about his past experiences, even though I have heard them before. It felt good talking to him again. I realised that he is growing fond of me. After a while, he stopped walking and turned to face me. And he told me that he has feelings for someone. And he asks me if I have ever fallen in love. At first, I was taken aback by the question, but he gave me enough time to answer. I told him yes, I only have fallen in love will my wife. And he smiled at me and said that's wonderful. And he told me that the person he has feeling for is Uno. I was a little shocked by his confession. He asked me what should he do. Should he confess to Uno and ruin the friendship that we share? Or should he continue to pretend that he doesn't feel anything for Uno and keep his guardian relationship with him? I told him to follow his heart and to do whatever felt best for him.
On day 11-today, due called me to the lab to check on the progress. There is another update on the list of users with abilities, now it increased from 10000000 to 200000000. Due say that the system is running smoothly as butter and that they are making good progress. She told me that she has installed an AI monitoring device to enhance the user experience. She told me that it would monitor how the user thinks and feel about the different situation and adjust accordingly. And it was then that I noticed that the numbers are increasing faster than normal. And she tells me that they are reaching critical mass. That's when I knew that they were almost done.
Day 12-after finishing our regular meeting, Due calls me to inform me that the final phase of the project is beginning tomorrow morning. She explained that they will release the virus to the public to spread the abilities throughout the world. To prevent further panic and chaos, she asks me to stay away from the city until everything is settled. I was reluctant at first, but eventually agreed to comply. I packed my belongings and left immediately. On the drive home, I tried to call Vincent, but he didn't pick up. I was worried about him and I decided to visit him in the base when I found him, he was sitting in his room, looking very traumatized when he looked at me he cried in pain saying that it was all his fault, I asked him what happened but he couldn't speak properly, I try to comfort him as much as possible, I had to take care of him for a while, he finally calmed down and regained his composure, he told me that he messed up in an observation task regarding watching over one of the student call Temmy he is observing. He was spotted by her and he panicked and ran away, he was 3 blocks away from her, but Temmy was able to run to him by tracking him using mind reading connecting thought with the bird in the sky. Even though he was able to leave through the portal, the girls managed to enter the portal just before it closes. And a girl was able to sneak into the base without anyone noticing. After that, she hear all of our conversations including the meeting and his conversation with Uno, and I realized the conversation includes that Vincent was concerned that I might betray them someday and my mind attack might be a huge risk for Uno. well, I understand where he was coming from. I can't help but feel a little betrayed by him, but I digressed, Temmy accidentally open the door when he overheard the conversation. Uno was furious at Temmy for not stating her business and decide to interrogate her in the prison cage. When I caught up on the situation, Vincent and I hear several gunshots and an inhumane scream from the girl. We rushed to the cell block to find out what happened. When we got there, we saw Temmy covered in bullet wounds and blood, her intestines sitter all over the walls mixed with blood, it was very traumatizing for Vincent to watch as he thinks that he is the one that cost this to happen. And that's when we both burst into tears together. But Temmy was still Holding on by a thread. Then he walk up to Temmy and utter something, Temmy was shocked by what she heard and Uno fired a shot at her neck. Vincent crumbles to the ground and was shocked by what he was capable of. I was utterly disgusted by his action and it was standing there and decided to kill him now, as I started trying to approach him, Uno took pity on her and decided to use her as a guinea pig and test subject for his experiments. Uno injected her with a serum bullet containing his genetic material and fire the seventh shot at what was left of her body. And slowly but surely, her body starts to heal itself back to its original state. As he carried her unconscious body to a prison cell. He injects her with a sedative to keep her calm. And after that, she woke up from drug-induced sleep. And I was able to talk sense into him. He promises that he will never let that happen again, and he claims that she would not allow her to die today that easily.
Day 13-due called me to inform me that the experiment is proceeding smoothly. She told me that they have successfully created thousands of new minds with abilities ranging from simple telepathy to full-blown psionic powers. Due also told me that they were testing the newly born minds and seeing how they react to different stimuli. She claims that all the tests will be light-hearted and she says that this is vital information for them to know for them to create a better future for everyone. Due also mentioned that they are planning on releasing the main virus in the next couple of days and that they need me to be ready for anything. She wants me to prepare a contingency plan in case things go wrong during the release of the virus.
Day 14-Due sent me a message via email to inform me that the virus has reached critical mass and is starting to spread across the globe rapidly. She informed me that they have already tested the virus in controlled environments with no adverse effects. And that's why they are going ahead with the release worldwide. She sends me a link with instructions on how to activate the virus and start activating people's abilities remotely. And that's when I realised that Due is preparing to launch the virus to infect the whole planet, and that's when I realise that I'm going to be part of history soon. As we go on, Due detect a warning on her supercomputer saying that's there a people claiming to be the perpetrator behind the creation of the virus. She told me that she wants to track down who did this so badly that she is willing to pay handsomely for whoever comes forward with the truth. And she gives me a deadline of 5 days to come forth with the culprit and she will destroy them. We did some digging with her super technology, and within the afternoon, with pinpoint the perpetrator to be Black ops call Omega 6, a group of highly trained operatives with special abilities like us whose sole purpose is to eliminate threats to humanity. They are known to operate in secret and are not affiliated with any government or organization, and Due informs me that this is probably their work.
On day 15-I receive a phone call from Uno informing me of his latest development. The team has found out the location of the headquarters of Omega 6 located in New York City. Uno told me that he plans to raid the building tonight and capture or kill the mastermind responsible for pretending to be the perpetrator. He gathered four of the agents and plan a surprise attack. Uno being a disguise master himself, take down one of the operative called Jokr himself before he arrived at the building disguised as him. The Jokr was are quite an interesting operator, he can use poker as explosives, and he can even teleport. He also can control his mind and make others do whatever he wants them to. And he was a master in hand-to-hand combat. Uno was able to beat him in single combat and kill him. Uno told me that he is planning to hold an ambush when they all arrived. As every one of them starts to show up, we were surprised to see that will only five people including Uno, not six. This operation was a set-up orchestrated by the ICPO Chef executive Mr Smith to bait out whoever was responsible for the internet virus. But since the release of the virus, there were no ones that they have exposed themselves except Temmy, it was quite obvious they are running out of choices and choose to do this as a last dish of effort to find out who is the real culprit. It was a pretty smart move I must say, clearly it worked but there were too careless for what was to come. And this gathering was a meeting for them to discuss what to do. Too bad this will be the last time they did this. As Uno wait silently as the other operative talks about what they think about this mission with the Chef, Uno realizes there were only four of them who accepted this offer as bait and two of the other unknown operator declined the job entirely. It was quite clear to him that these guys are not here voluntarily. Uno went along with the rest of them and listened carefully to what they had to say. He realized most of them were in it for the money as expected. And he knows that it won't end peacefully if he tries to apprehend anyone. So he decides to play along with them and see what happens. He also notices that they are keeping an eye on him and each other as he listens closely to their conversation, and he could tell that they are aware of his power as well. As one of the agents call Ben Rent about how he thought this mission is very dangerous, and he was afraid that whoever was the original culprit may after their families, wife and child. Uno was amused by his sentence and secretly decide to save him for last. As the Chef calm him down and prepped them as the super powerful group there are. The attack was in motion, Due took the command of Nove to show up in the middle of the room and begin to attack. Nove screamed at them and cause the whole room to tense up, both of the operators grab Nove's shoulder at high speed as one of the female operators shot icicles out of his hand penetrating Nove's entire body, but it was no use because his body already turns into thousands of large snakes, he then began to bite every one of the men and woman present causing massive amounts of bleeding and poison. And Uno plays along as he pretends to swallow up by one of Nove's snakes to exit the stage. And the ice-shooting lady called Wendy was sneaked up by Sei who turn translucent with the air around him and cut off both her legs and arms. Although Wndy try her best to create prosthetical icicle limbs in the heat of the moment to stop the bleeding, she was too late since the air string is in her exposed tissue already and she was out of commission. The remaining three men begin to fight against one another while Tom begins to shoot at them with remote bullets. Quite flashing as the bullet shrapnel penetrate thousands of snakes per second. After a while, Nove transform himself underground and collapse the whole building, killing the ICPO chef with the falling rubble. The battle continued till the dawn broke and all of them died except for one man called Ben who was badly wounded, Uno to spare his life for his the intel of the operation, Ben said yes reluctantly. As Uno left him with his fallen comrades at the destroy building.
Day 16-Due contacted me to inform me that the virus is spreading more quickly than anticipated throughout the world. And it's time to make out organization go public or else this will not be logical for starting a new world without a clear leadimg massage. Due send me a video of her speech at the press conference held in front of the UN General Assembly. Due was dressed in a black suit with a mask covering half her face, she stood up in front of the podium and address the crowd of reporters. She spoke passionately about the benefits of having a world without fear and oppression. She asked the audience if they wanted to live in peace and prosperity. If they did, they should join the revolution. She announced that the first phase of the project would commence. Due stated that the second phase will include the release of the virus to the general population. Due explained that the reason for doing this is to bring everyone on board and get rid of the corrupt leaders and governments that caused much suffering to the commoners. Due reminded them that the key to success lies in unity. She urged the masses to stand united and overthrow those who seek to enslave us all. She concluded by telling the crowd that they needed to stop thinking of themselves as individuals and instead think of themselves collectively, just like ants working together towards a greater goal. She ended her speech with the words "We're all in this together".
Then we got a call from Uno to be ready in the central tower, we are going to record the public video over here. We had a quick briefing with Due about our assignment and then we headed straight for the top floor of the tower. Upon arrival, we met up with Uno and his team who were waiting patiently on the platform. Due instructed us to enter through the elevator door and proceed to the roof where they were holding a big ceremony. Due told us that she would handle everything from here onwards. Uno gave me a thumbs-up and smiled at me before he stepped inside the elevator. I entered the lift and pressed the button for the roof level. As the doors close, I saw Uno's reflection looking back at me from the mirror. He looks at me and gives me the skull mask officially. I received the distinctive skull mask and wear it proudly as we made our way up the stairs to the rooftop. When we arrive, I saw many people wearing masks and robes similar to ours. There were also several people standing in the middle of the circle and they are chanting something that sound familiar, but I couldn't quite remember. Then I see Temmy walk to get with Vincent chatting with him about the ceremony. All of a sudden, the chant stops abruptly and a voice speaks loudly in unison. It was Uno! His eyes looked red and he seemed excited about something. And then suddenly, Uno yelled "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls... Today is the day that we make history!" And he proceeded to speak in a booming tone filled with enthusiasm and confidence.
"Today marks a great turning point in the destiny of mankind. A new age has begun."
He paused briefly before continuing with a loud and enthusiastic voice.
"The past few months have been tumultuous times indeed, especially for you all. You've suffered greatly from the tyranny of your oppressors, and now today, finally, justice shall be served unto you! For far too long, the elite ruling class have oppressed us all. Their greed and lust for power have brought nothing but pain upon our innocent lives. The poor and weak have paid a heavy price for their crimes, but their reign ends right here and now! The time for change is here!"
Uno paused again and let the crowd cheer before speaking louder than ever.
"It's time for the people to rise and reclaim their rightful place in society! Together, we'll tear down the walls of oppression and restore true freedom for all! Freedom, equality, brotherhood, and understanding, are the ideals that we must strive for, and never forget! Our struggle isn't over yet, but we cannot allow ourselves to fail. No matter how difficult things might seem, we need to remain strong and believe in ourselves. Remember, we are all in this together, and we can overcome anything if we stick together. We will build a better future for all of us, and make sure that none of us suffers the same fate as those before us. This is my promise to you. My commitment to making this world a safer and happier place. Now, I ask you to repeat after me: 'We will rebuild a brighter tomorrow!' Let's hear it for the people! LET'S RISE AND MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD!"
After Uno finished his speech, he turned around and stared directly into the camera lens, smiling triumphantly. He raised his hands high above his head signing Vincent to start recording and start the life.
"Hello everybody." Uno addresses the camera as prepares his great speech about what his organization is about. " We are the Skullet, Our mission is simple: to evolve humanity as a whole, as this month, we are responsible for the millions upon billions of people gaining the mind reading abilities worldwide. Our goal is to improve every aspect of society, whether it be education, healthcare, science, technology, culture or religion. To accomplish this task, we need money and resources, and we're willing to take anything by force necessary. We believe in a world where no one ever suffers war, poverty, hunger or disease. Where people live long lives free from misunderstanding, lies, pain, suffering, and ignorance. This is our vision, and this is what we aim to achieve."
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"And before I end this off, there's something that's everyone needs to hear, especially the people working for the government, police force or the Military, if you trying to stop us, what exactly are you protecting? In this world that's everything might already be straight from the right path. What is order? Figurative speaking, if the new world arrived, you weren't able to be in salvation, and the reason why is that “Everything now is the correct order that must be preserved”, and “Those who threaten it are all enemies” Because after you left this sentence, you resolutely became the biggest sinner who deceived and threatened everyone and attacked everything, including family members, neighbours, and citizens. " therefore I truly hope with this new gift of power, you guys can truly think for yourself, and not shackle by the system that is full of lies and deceit. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for all of us to truly understand each other, for better or worse knowing each other real character before acting upon it, because if we must go down the path of war, I hope at least we have a mutual understanding's motive and work this out as we go. "
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Uno pauses momentarily to look at the front of the camera. Then he continues speaking passionately.
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"However, we cannot do this alone; we require help from ordinary citizens such as yourselves. So, join us today and become part of history. Together, we'll change the future of mankind forever!"
As Uno's message reached millions across the globe, his followers cheered wildly, and hundreds of thousands joined in on the chorus. They repeated the slogan repeatedly, and soon the phrase became viral. Many countries adopted the term as their national anthem, and it spread worldwide. The world changed overnight.
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Day 17- Due sent me a message saying that the virus was released worldwide two days ago. Due informed me that due to the huge number of people involved, it took longer than expected to activate the virus properly and successfully infect the rest of the population. But she assured me that the process was almost complete. She requested that I come to New York City ASAP so that we could discuss the next step in our plan. She promised to explain further when I arrive.
I woke up early and went to the kitchen to find some food before heading to NYC. I found a loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter in the fridge. I ate breakfast quietly before leaving. I put on my coat and walked towards Central Park. On the way, I noticed a lot of people wearing masks and hoodies walking along the streets. It was a peaceful protest march. Some of them wore signs that read "Rise!", "Make the world unites forever", "End Corruption", etc. I wondered what was going on, but decided to keep quiet and observe them from afar. As I approached the park entrance, I heard someone calling out "Welcome to New York!"
When I entered the park, I saw Due sitting cross-legged under the tree near the pond. She greeted me enthusiastically while handing me an envelope. Inside it contained a letter addressed to me personally. Due told me to open it later since we don't want anyone to notice that we are communicating via mail. She then invited me to sit down beside her.
"So tell me what happened?" Due asks me curiously.
She seems very interested in hearing about what transpired during the last three weeks. I told her everything. I started talking as soon as I sat down.
"Well, I guess you know most of the story already..."
I begin explaining what happened to me after arriving in New York. After finishing my story, Due looks at me thoughtfully for a moment. Then she tells me what's happening in the city. According to Due, the virus activated quickly everywhere else except for North America. However, the United States Government tried to block the transmission of information about the virus. Due said that they managed to slow down its progress somewhat by blocking certain websites and social media sites, however, the internet blackout didn't last for more than a week. Due believes that the virus is still spreading rapidly throughout the country and will reach critical mass within another month. Due says that this is bad news for us because, without the ability to communicate freely, we won't be able to coordinate our efforts efficiently.
Due explains that the virus works differently in different parts of the world. For example, in Europe, the virus activates much faster than in Asia or Latin American regions. Due suspects that this may be caused by the cultural differences between the various nations. People in European countries tend to trust authority figures more often than Asians, which means that Europeans are less likely to question governmental decisions.
"This makes sense," I say aloud. "People in Asian cultures are generally sceptical of authorities. That's probably why the virus spreads slower in South Korea compared to China."
"Yes, I agree with you. I think you are right."
Due smiles happily and pats my shoulder affectionately.
"But don't get comfortable now, if my deduction is right, we have within three days that we are going to be regarded as terrorists," Due said with a serious tone.
"What?! Why?!" I exclaim angrily.
"Because the governments are afraid of the virus. They fear that people will use it against them. And even though it only affects human beings, they think that the virus poses a threat to their existence. Therefore, they try to suppress any information related to the virus and prevent the public from learning about it."
"But it wouldn't matter, because one way or another, this stuff is going to be spread either with human consensual passing or the satellites. If they shut down the internet, we'll just send letters through normal postal services as we did before."
"You're right, but it doesn't mean that I am happy about this situation. It will complicate things for us. I'm worried about what kind of measures the government would take to deal with us."
"Since the first day of working with you, we already have a solution for that but this is not a solution you will approve of. Uno tested that deliberately to see if you are fine with it, the result has shown, you will betray us immediately if we use this tactic, want to guess what it is?" Due ask ominously.
"No... I refuse to accept this." I reply firmly.
Due laughs loudly.
"Good boy, you're not ready for this yet," Due says jokingly.
Then she stops laughing abruptly and stares deeply into my eyes.
"Now listen carefully. Either we control the government and end this now, or we can let billions die in a war the government that's there are going to start and get the same results. Just for the sake of individual freedom. This is your choice, and I won't force you to pick one, maybe you can find a win-win solution, who knows."
Due gets up and walks away from me. Her voice becomes distant as she speaks.
"...but whatever decision you make, I'm gonna stand behind you until the end."
My heart feels heavy and sad after hearing Due's words. There's nothing more painful than having someone you care about standing behind you while watching you destroy yourself. I feel guilty and ashamed for putting Due in such a terrible position. I hate myself for being weak, but there's nothing I can do to save everyone anymore. All that matters now is saving as many people as possible. Even if it costs me my own life.
The only thing that keeps me sane these past few weeks is Due. Without her guidance and support, I would've lost my mind a long time ago. When I first met Due, I knew that she was special somehow. Now that I know how strong she is, I realize just how lucky I am to have her as my friend. Despite everything that has happened, she hasn't given up on me. She's always been here for me whenever I needed her. She helped me survive this ordeal. Although she wasn't physically present, she was constantly by my side through email and phone calls. Whenever I felt hopeless or helpless, I remembered what Due said. She never gave up on me, nor should I give up on her. I owe her everything, and I promise that I will repay her kindness someday.
After thinking hard for several minutes, I decide to follow Due's advice. I know that I can't avoid making the wrong choices, but I also learned from my mistakes. With Due's help, I believe I can find a solution that benefits both sides equally. My goal isn't to create chaos or anarchy but rather to establish an order based on the principles of fairness and justice. A society where everyone has equal rights regardless of race, gender or religion. No one is above anyone else. Everyone deserves equality.
I turn back around and face Due. She stands facing me, waiting for me to speak.
"Here's the plan. You need to Tell Uno that the virus is almost completely active and that the governments are planning to launch a preemptive strike against us. He needs to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Also, tell the government that they shouldn't worry too much because the virus is harmless to humans and animals alike. We're aware of this fact. The reason why we used this method instead of sending emails or snail mail, is simply because we wanted to minimize the risk of getting caught. Since we were able to bypass the censorship, we figured we might as well take advantage of it. I will also write a letter to President Joe Biden telling him exactly what our version is and that we will proceed no matter what. And give him your untraceable phone number to call since you are a skilled negotiator, I only hope that this will at least let us make changes with the utmost mutual understanding with both parties. But if it fails, we will resort to Plan B."
Due nods silently and puts her hand over mine.
"Thank you for trusting me enough to share this with me," Due says warmly.
We stay silent for a minute, staring at each other intensely. Our hands are tightly clasped together. Suddenly, Due pulls her head close to my ear and whispers into it.
"If you ever betray me again, I swear that I'll kill you myself."
I laugh nervously.
"Don't joke about that."
Due smirks teasingly.
"It's okay. Don't worry. I wouldn't hurt too much to hurt you intentionally. Besides, you are my best friend." she turns around and walks away from me. She begins walking towards the edge of the pond. I walk slowly after her.
"Wait!"
Due stops and turns to look back at me.
"Are you sure about this? Are you prepared for the consequences?" Due asks cautiously.
I nod emphatically.
"Yeah! I'm positive. Do what you gotta do." I say reassuringly.
Due sighs heavily.
"I wish I could trust you more, but unfortunately I cannot. I must protect myself to ensure the survival of our cause."
I frown and shake my head.
"You don't have to be like this. Trust me, I understand your concerns perfectly well, but you really shouldn't be doing this alone."
Due shakes her head sadly.
"I'm sorry, but I have to do this on my own. Please respect my decision."
Due walks away from me. She disappears into the distance. After a few seconds, due comes back holding a large box.
"Uno asked me to give you this," Due says solemnly.
Due places the box next to me. I open it and find inside several guns. Due explains that these are high-calibre rifles capable of firing hundreds of rounds per second. Due tell me that they are equipped with silencers so nobody will hear them fire unless they happen to be in the line of sight. These weapons are specially designed to penetrate bulletproof vests easily and can inflict severe injuries upon combatants. Due says that I am free to use all of the ammunition inside the box as much as necessary. Due tell me that I can use these guns to shoot them when the time comes. Due assures me that these bullets are specifically made to disintegrate human flesh. In addition, Due tells me that these firearms are extremely accurate and reliable. Due to promises that I will hit every target with perfect accuracy.
Due leaves the park and returns home shortly thereafter. Later that night, she sends me an email detailing our strategy. I read it carefully several times to make sure that I fully understood everything. Finally, I respond to Due saying that I accept her proposal. I also explain that I need more time to come up with a better alternative. Due agrees reluctantly and tells me that she understands. At last, I sleep peacefully knowing that we finally have a plan for dealing with the governments.
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Day 18: After a day at the park, Due returns home and drafts an email outlining our strategy. I scrutinize it thoroughly before accepting her proposal, albeit with a request for more time to devise a superior alternative. Despite her initial reluctance, Due agrees, and we finally have a plan to deal with the governments.
Day 18: During a phone call, Due informs me of two messages from the US government. Both President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry reveal their intent to attack the New World Order terrorists, who contaminated the global water supply with a virus. They threaten to use nuclear warheads and demand our unconditional surrender.
In response, Due asserts our innocence under international law and questions their target, given our base’s underground location. She warns of immediate retaliation if they attempt to bomb us. She also emails Secretary Kerry, informing him of our refusal to negotiate.
When President Biden calls again, Due declines his request for a personal meeting. Despite his threats of superior firepower, Due stands her ground, reminding him of our successful development of a virus vaccine and our efforts to contain its global spread. She suggests that they should let us handle this problem instead of initiating a senseless war. Despite her rational arguments and pleas for reconsideration, Biden remains obstinate, continuing his threats if she doesn’t agree to a meeting within 48 hours.
The following morning, Due receives another call from President Biden. She feigns ignorance about his intentions and asks him to repeat himself. She believes the conversation has reached its limit and it’s time to conclude. She expresses willingness to cooperate but demands a written document from the UN stating non-interference in our activities. The document must explicitly prohibit the use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances. If they refuse, she threatens to detonate missiles in several major cities. She expects the agreement to be signed and delivered within 24 hours.
Later that evening, Due receives another call from President Biden. She answers the call calmly and politely, expressing appreciation for his efforts to communicate. She suggests discussing some basic ground rules for future communications. Due invites him to send a draft of the new treaty along with his signature. She requests that he sign the contract as soon as possible so that they can begin implementing the terms. She understands that the US government is very busy right now and that they may need extra time to review the agreement thoroughly. She reassures him that they will wait patiently until they receive the official copy.
Day 19: Due calls me and tells me that she just got done talking to President Joe Biden. She sounds relieved and satisfied. She tells me that he agreed to our conditions and sent her a written statement containing detailed information regarding how he intends to deal with the crisis. The agreement includes clauses prohibiting the use of nuclear weapons anywhere in the world except for Washington D.C. It also forbids the use of biological warfare and the use of chemical or bacteriological weapons against civilians. She concludes her message by thanking me profusely for saving them from being wiped off the map. She says that the US government is now officially ours and that we are in control. She says that they are safe now because they have no way of retaliating against us anymore. She says that we have already destroyed all of their facilities in Canada, Australia, India, Europe and Japan. She says that they have been completely neutralized.
Later that afternoon, Due receives another phone call from President Biden. She answers the phone cheerfully and greets him politely. She asks him if he received her previous message. She tells him that she hasn’t heard anything from him lately, and wonders why he called. She asks him whether he found her proposition acceptable. She asks him to confirm that he received her letter and to tell her exactly what he thinks about it. She tells him that she needs to know precisely what he wants, before proceeding any further. She tells him that she has to be certain that they both want to proceed in the same direction. She tells him that she wants to avoid unnecessary complications. She asks him what he intends to do next. She asks him if he is planning to launch a preemptive strike against the New World Order terrorist group responsible for releasing the virus into the global water supply. She reminds him that he promised her in writing that he wouldn’t use nuclear weapons unless all negotiations failed. She reminds him that the deadline for signing the new agreement expired yesterday. She says that she doesn’t feel comfortable waiting indefinitely. She asks him what he intends to do about it. She urges him to act decisively and quickly, because time is running short.
Later that night, Due gets a reply from President Biden. She reads through his response carefully. She confirms that he did indeed receive her letter. She asks him to verify the authenticity of the document, before responding to her directly. She informs him that she will only speak to him face-to-face if he signs the treaty. She reminds him that the treaty must explicitly state that the US government will refrain from initiating hostilities against the Skullet organization. She asks him to acknowledge receipt of the document and to send her an immediate reply. She says that she needs to know what he plans to do to move forward with our plan accordingly. She reiterates that she is willing to meet with him at any time, place or date of his choosing. She repeats her demand that the treaty must be signed and sealed within twenty-four hours. She ends her message by telling him to remember who saved whom. She then hangs up abruptly.
Later that evening, Due receives another phone call from President Biden. She ignores the call. She takes out her cell phone and dials my number. She tells me that she just finished speaking with him. She explains that he refused to sign the proposed treaty. He said that it wasn’t worth his effort.
" To be honest, I have no expectation whatsoever that the government would ever comply at all, well don’t beat yourself up just yet. If this route doesn’t work. You just have to try another.
She says that she is worried about me because I seem to be getting desperate. She tells me that she knows that I’m trying hard to help people. She says that she understands how much I love humanity and how passionate I am about protecting them from harm. She says that she feels sorry for me because nobody seems to appreciate my sacrifice. She says that she doesn’t blame me for feeling frustrated when everyone around us is dying. She says that I deserve respect and admiration for doing whatever is necessary to save them. She says that I’ve worked extremely hard over these past few eeks to find a solution to this horrible problem. If both of us can’t handle this alone, we can always get help from others like Uno and the rest of the team. She promises to take care of myself and remain healthy. She assures me that everything will turn out fine eventually. She says that we’ll figure something else out after we finish dealing with the New World Order terrorists. She ends her message by reassuring me that I shouldn’t worry so much. At least in our efforts, we bought something time not being marked a terrorist group immediately.
Later that evening, Due receives another phone call from President Biden. She answers the phone cheerfully and greets him politely. She asks him if he received her latest message. She tells him that she isn’t surprised by his refusal. She explains that the treaty must specify that they will not target civilians or civilian infrastructure unless they are attacked first. She reminds him that she gave him a written guarantee that she would prevent any retaliation against him and his countrymen. She tells him that she has already informed him of our intentions several times, without receiving any positive feedback. She tells him that he has been warned repeatedly about the consequences of violating the terms of the treaty. She reminds him that due diligence requires him to accept responsibility for his actions. She reminds him that he has a choice between signing the new agreement or suffering the consequences. She tells him that she won’t let him go unpunished for endangering the safety of millions upon millions of innocent human beings. She tells him that she has nothing to lose anyway. She says that she doesn’t intend to initiate hostilities with the United States government under any circumstances whatsoever. She tells him that she is prepared to retaliate even if it means destroying every last city on Earth. She says that she has no fear of death itself since she has lived her entire life knowing that one day she would die. She says that she has no regrets. She tells him that she is ready to fight until the bitter end. She ends her message by asking him whether he still considers himself fit to lead the free world.
Later that evening, Due receives another phone call from President Biden. She answers the phone cheerfully and greets him politely. She asks him if he received her latest message… by his refusal. And it was that that was the last straw She asks him if he received her latest message… by he refused. By his refusal. His refusal. It’s been that long ago. She smacked the hell out of the phone and yell out loud in frustration. She had enough of this old dementia man wasting her like this, so she finally reach out to Uno and me for a meeting to discuss the matter.
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