Chapter 178: What is Megan upto? [1]
Chapter 178: What is Megan upto? [1]
Chapter - 178
[Shadow Skill Card]
[The Shadow Skill card as its name suggests, embodies the essence of stealth and cunning, allowing the bearer to move undetected through shadows and darkness. The card once used intertwines shadows, with a dark hue that seems to absorb light, hiding the user.]
[The primary ability of the Shadow Skill card is to grant the bearer temporary invisibility, rendering them unseen by both human and non-human entities. When activated, the card envelops the user in a cloak of shadows, effectively camouflaging them within their surroundings. This allows the user to bypass obstacles, evade enemies, and gather valuable information without raising suspicion.]
[In addition to invisibility, the Shadow Skill card enhances the User's agility and stealth, enabling them to move silently and swiftly through any environment. Whether traversing crowded streets or sneaking through enemy territory, the bearer can glide effortlessly, leaving no trace of their presence behind.]
[While the Shadow Skill card primarily focuses on stealth and evasion, it also heightens the User's senses, particularly their perception of light and darkness. This heightened awareness enables the bearer to anticipate potential threats, detect hidden dangers, and navigate through dimly lit areas with ease.]
[The invisibility granted by the Shadow Skill card is a nifty little trick up your sleeve in the world of gaming. It's like slipping on Harry Potter's invisibility cloak, but with a timer ticking away your precious minutes of stealth. Once you activate it, you're like a ghost, slipping through the cracks, unseen by all. But here's the catch: that invisibility ain't gonna last forever.
Nope, it's got an expiration date of fifteen minutes, and after that, poof! You're back to being as visible as a neon sign in Times Square.]
[If you wish to pause the shadow skill, you only need to tell us. And when you wish to become visible again, the system is at your disposal let the system know.]
[Before fifteen minutes, make every second count, you can use it to it's full limitation, because once that fifteen-minute mark hits, it's like the clock striking midnight at Cinderella's ball, you need to run to save yourself.]
Rick's heart raced with excitement as he laid eyes on the information about the Shadow Skill card. It was like hitting the jackpot after a long streak of bad luck. Finally, something in his inventory that wasn't just collecting dust.
Without a moment's hesitation, he crushed the card in his hand, unleashing a swirling black mist that danced around him like a dark serpent. It was both exhilarating and unnerving to watch as the mist enveloped him, melding with his form until he was one with its shadowy embrace.
With a newfound sense of confidence, Rick decided to put his newfound power to the test. With each step, the mist swirled and shifted beneath his feet, cloaking him in an otherworldly shroud of invisibility.
In contrast, Megan's posse of girls shot smirks at the boys like they were nothing but fodder for the slaughter. They ruled this room, their eyes gleaming with a predatory gleam as if they were queens and the guys mere slaves awaiting their fate. It was enough to send shivers down the spines of even the toughest dudes.
Amidst this power play, Megan herself sat with an unreadable expression, her thoughts a mystery to everyone else. Whatever schemes were brewing behind those cool eyes, one thing was crystal clear: it spelled trouble for the nerdy boys in the room.
On her orders and directions, the girls were prepared fully, they headed towards the boys one by one and stuck those labelled papers on their shirts front pocket.
Rick's brow furrowed in confusion, a whirlwind of concern and curiosity swirling within him. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, that these kids were up to no good, far beyond the realm of ordinary mischief.
"This doesn't sit right with me," Rick muttered to himself, his thoughts a jumble as the cloak shimmered with a faint red glow, hinting at the cloak's hidden power.
"What's taking these clowns so long? I don't have all day," Rick grumbled impatiently, a hint of amusement coloring his frustration. Waiting was never his strong suit, especially when time was ticking away like sand in an hourglass.
Rick's curiosity piqued as he watched Megan orchestrating what seemed like a peculiar selection process. With a keen eye, she arranged the boys in a row, each positioned according to their looks and demeanor. It was like she was handpicking a team of heartthrobs, guys who were already campus legends with their charisma and swagger.
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The chosen ones, a motley crew of tall, skinny nerds from the college, stood awkwardly in line, their discomfort palpable. They were the cream of the crop, the top pedigree of the college, yet here they were, looking like deer caught in headlights.
Rick couldn't help but chuckle to himself as he surveyed the scene. "Is Megan seriously picking one of these guys to tie the knot with? And what's with all the nerdy Casanovas in the lineup?" he mused, amused by the sight of the usually smooth operators looking like lost puppies.
But his amusement quickly turned to concern as he noticed another row forming beside the boys'. Girls. Standing there with a mix of nervousness and anticipation, they mirrored the boys' unease, adding an unexpected twist to the whole affair.
"Is Megan playing matchmaker now?" he mused, scanning the lineup with amusement, "Or is it some sort of sex racket?"
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[A/N: 300,000 words milestone crossed]
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