It's 2:30 am and I'm wheezing- oh shit my assignment and group task...
As I found myself standing in front of the towering Mafia estate, a shiver ran down my spine. It loomed over the city like a dark wooden monolith, seemingly an innocent business establishment during daytime. But as night fell, the true nature of the place revealed itself, oozing with an eerie aura of illicit activities. I voiced my concerns to my friends, expressing my suspicions about the building's involvement in something sinister. Little did I know, my assumptions were only scratching the surface.
Soon enough, I found myself trapped inside the nefarious tower, the reason for my captivity eluding me. Fear gripped my heart as I navigated the labyrinthine corridors, searching for an escape route. And then, amidst the shadows, my eyes beheld something that shook me to the core. It was a sight too explicit to describe, but it only heightened my urgency to flee. Without a second thought, I made a daring decision—I would escape, even if it meant leaving behind a fragment of my dignity.
Unclothed for one reason or another, I embarked on a treacherous journey towards freedom. Miraculously, fortune favored me, and I stumbled upon a means to acquire clothes.197Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjHXHx3yQS
However, I couldn't shake off the memory of a girl named Claudia, a sweet 12-year-old with long brown hair I had encountered within the tower's walls. Regrettably, I had to leave her behind, promising myself that I would find a way to rescue her from the tower.
As I progressed on my escape, the boundaries of reality seemed to blur, and my perspective shifted like the fragments of a dream.197Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGYlmRF0AK9
Thoughts of a manhwa named 'Kubera' invaded my mind, and in particular, a character named Yuta popped into my head. A little off track, I pondered what Yuta would look like if he were a girl. And in that moment, a transformative metamorphosis occurred before my eyes. Yuta shape-shifted into the form of "Claudia," albeit with a few features resembling a monstrous being known as a "sura" from the realm of 'Kubera'.
Escaping the clutches of the pursuing mafia, who had inexplicably targeted me, I sought refuge in an unlikely place—the orphanage, which bizarrely turned out to be a transformed version of my high school's stadium. It was there that I unexpectedly encountered my old classmate, her curly hair dyed in vivid shades of blue and yellow, mirroring the hues of my beloved Crocs. (I'm wheezing, every time I retold this dream we would burst into laughter when my Crocs were brought up.)197Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Ytu9pFkOL
Yes, throughout my ordeal, I had remained oddly attached to my Crocs, losing one in the chaos of my escape.
In the makeshift orphanage, my classmate engaged in a playful ball game alongside Yuta, who now assumed the guise of "Yieke" or some other pseudonym. Yuta's appearance had undergone further changes to match my classmate's, their hair sharing the same vibrant colors. Draped in an enigmatic cloak that concealed their identity, Yuta embodied an air of mystery.197Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZP1r4SbN1e
Urging the woman in charge of the orphanage to allow me to meet Sonia and Yieke, a whirlwind of emotions erupted as we confronted one another, entangled in a dispute over body-swapping. I don't quite remember, but the argument was an intense one, with my classmate yelling at Yuta to give her body back.
In an unexpected turn of events, we forged an unlikely alliance, vowing to infiltrate the very heart of the mafia's operations. The once dark and ominous tower, now bathed in the light of day, stood as our destination.197Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvMUmFTmhqG
By pure luck, a lost property event was taking place, and the thought of retrieving my lost Croc excited me. As dumb as it sounds, the journey thus far wasn't easy, with me clumsily traversing the streets, one-footed and damp from the soggy ground. So when I found my crocs in the Lost Property, I was so relieved it was amazing...
United as a team, we devised a master plan to penetrate the fortress-like tower. With ten levels separating us from our objective, we braved countless obstacles. Each step brought us closer to our ultimate goal, with relentless pursuers hot on our heels. But we utilized the narrow staircase of the tower to our advantage, performing acrobatic maneuvers that sent our adversaries tumbling back down. Together, we surged forward, defying all odds, until we arrived at the uppermost floors, where our true challenge awaited.
In a gripping showdown, I found myself face-to-face with a formidable opponent—a portly figure who had already ascended the stairs. With swift determination, I unleashed a roundhouse kick, but my timing betrayed me, missing its mark. Undeterred, I spun around, delivering a powerful back kick that caught the man off guard. His surprise was evident as he doubled over, an unmistakable victory on my part.
Finally, our journey brought us to the top floor, yet we were not alone. A horde of captives, including some familiar faces from my school days, had taken up the pursuit. Leaping out of the window, I urged my classmate and Yuta to follow suit, their focus divided between their empathy for the captives and the looming threat of the mafia's forces. Desperate pleas echoed through the air, my voice intertwining with the chaos, urging them to make their escape. The mafia closed in, but together, we managed to elude their clutches, emerging triumphantly from the jaws of danger.
In the aftermath of our daring escape, we sought respite in a nearby park. To my astonishment, I discovered a newfound ability within me—a power reminiscent of those found in the realm of fiction.197Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJiThdoDMYA
Just like the character Marcus from "Detroit: Become Human," (damn, I must have been really into DBH at that time) I possessed the power to hack into any electronic device I touched. Excitement coursed through my veins as I harnessed my power, seizing control of the high-tech bicycles we found. Yuta and I mounted our bikes, while my old classmate skillfully maneuvered her scooter. Destiny, however, chose to separate our paths, leading me towards a perilous infiltration of a place called Cyberlife.
Within the realm of Cyberlife, I employed an advertising screen, masquerading as a cleaning apparatus, to gain entry. My hacking skills extended beyond my wildest dreams as I commandeered numerous androids, creating a diversion. But even amidst my triumph, the eyes of the Cyberlife boss, a relentless woman, seemed fixated on my presence. A mere brush with her gaze sent shivers down my spine. Yet, a mysterious power enabled me to blend into the background, rendering myself virtually invisible.
In a nerve-wracking moment, I found refuge behind a cleaning android, only to have the Cyberlife boss point directly at me....197Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpX1rcuqsUV
And that's when my alarm rang.
