We spent the next few days preparing as best as we could, reinforcing our plans and ensuring we were ready for whatever might come. Despite the imminent threat, the time we spent together strengthened our resolve and reminded us why we were fighting.
Twelve hours before the invasion, a message appeared in the system:
[ATTENTION, THIS MESSAGE WILL APPEAR TO EVERYONE IN THE WORLD. IN TWELVE HOURS, EVERY CITY, TOWN, OR ANY PLACE WITH A MILLION PEOPLE GATHERED WILL FACE A MASSIVE INVASION.
TO FIGHT THESE BEINGS, THE SYSTEM WILL BE ACTIVATED FOR ALL HUMANS.]
[TIME REMAINING: 11:59:54]
My sister, who was checking her phone, froze when she saw the message. Her eyes widened, and her breathing quickened.
"Mom! Look at this!" she shouted, her voice full of surprise and fear.
"It can't be..." murmured my mother, bringing a hand to her mouth. "What does this mean for us?"
"It means the invasion is near," I replied, trying to stay calm. "The system will activate for everyone, which means each person will have access to levels, a path, techniques, and items to defend themselves."
My sister looked at me with eyes full of uncertainty. "But will that be enough? How can we be sure everyone will know what to do?"
"That's why we've been preparing," I said firmly. "We've trained, we've planned, and now it's time to put everything into practice. The system will give us an advantage, but it's also up to us to use it correctly."
My mother nodded and took a deep breath. "So, what do we do now?"
"Let's check our provisions and make sure everything is in place," I said. "We need to be prepared for anything."
My sister, still in shock, finally nodded. "Okay. Let's do it."
We spent the next few hours in a frenzy of activity, checking and reinforcing our defenses. Every moment was charged with tense anticipation but also with firm resolve.
When there were only a few hours left until the invasion, my sister looked at me with a determined expression. "I always knew this day would come, but seeing it like this is... different. But I'm ready."
"I know," I replied, placing a hand on her shoulder. "We've done everything we can to prepare. Now we just have to face it with everything we've got."
My mother joined us, her face marked by worry but also by fierce determination. "Together, we'll get through this. We're strong and we're ready."
With one last look at our preparations and a reaffirmation of our plan, we got ready for what was to come. We were prepared to face the Lorg invasion, armed with our training and preparations.
When the countdown to the invasion reached its final minutes, the tension in the air was palpable. We gathered in the center of the bunker, each of us mentally preparing. The activation of the system was imminent, and with it, many changes that perhaps only Emily would know about.
As the clock ticked down, I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of responsibility on my shoulders but also the strength of my resolve. "Stay together, stay strong," I said firmly. "We've got this."
And with that, we waited for the invasion, ready to face whatever came our way.
[WARNING, THE LORGS ARE INVADING YOUR CITY. PREPARE TO FIGHT. USE THE COMMAND “FIND THE LORG GATE” TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE SPACIAL GATE USED BY THE LORGS TO INVADE YOUR CITY.]
[YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THE FIRST GREAT INVASION. THE LIST OF THE STRONGEST PEOPLE HAS BEEN CREATED.]
[IT HAS BEEN DETECTED THAT SIX MONTHS HAVE PASSED SINCE YOU BECAME A SYSTEM USER. YOU HAVE BEEN GRANTED ????. THIS WILL ACTIVATE AT A SPECIFIC MOMENT.]
The first message was the same as during the last invasion, but the other two were new. Although Emily had mentioned the existence of such a list, she hadn’t told me it would activate right at the start of the invasion.
I wanted to check everything, but before I could, my mother was too nervous.
"Mom," I said gently, placing a reassuring hand on her arm. "Breathe. We’ve prepared for this. We’re ready."
She breathed shakily, her eyes still wide with worry. "I know, but it's so overwhelming. Seeing the messages makes it all so real."
"We'll get through this," I assured her, looking to my sister for support. "We’re strong and we've planned for every possibility."
My sister nodded and stepped closer to our mother. "We have everything we need here in the bunker. We've gone over the procedures many times. We just need to stay calm and stick to the plan."
My mother took another deep breath and slowly nodded. "You're right. I just... I just want us to be safe."
"We will be," I said firmly. "We just need to stay vigilant and use the system to our advantage."
Once my family seemed to calm down, I turned my attention to the two messages. The first thing I checked was the list of the strongest people, as I already had some information about the mysterious item.
[
1. **Leonard Ali Tyson**
2. **William Sabogal**
3. **Emily Malena**
4. **Alexei Stracon**
5. **Dorian Frost**
6. **Aiden Thorn**
7. **Kael Draven**
8. **Lyra Evensong**
9. **Ronan Ashford**
10. **Isolde Nightingale**
]
It seems that I won’t have to wait long to become the second strongest. On the other hand, it looks like even though Emily went back in time, she couldn't change the fact that she's third.
Lastly, although I didn't initially recognize any other names, after a moment I remembered who one of them was: Alexei Stracon. If I'm not mistaken, he was the assassin who seemed to be a system user (chapter 6). I hadn't heard any more news about him, but it seems he not only survived but became quite strong, which is dangerous considering he's an assassin.
I checked the mysterious item, only to find that it didn’t appear anywhere. After searching the entire bunker, I decided it was best to call Emily, as she almost always knows what's going on. I also need to ask her about the invasion.
It seems I won’t have to wait long to become the second strongest. On the other hand, even though Emily went back in time, she couldn’t change the fact that she's still third. Although I initially didn’t recognize any other names, after a moment I remembered who one of them was: Alexei Stracon. If I’m not mistaken, he was the assassin who seemed to be a system user. I hadn't heard any more news about him, but it seems he not only survived but became quite strong, which is dangerous considering he’s an assassin.
I checked the mysterious item, only to find that it didn’t appear anywhere. After searching the entire bunker, I decided it was best to call Emily, as she almost always knows what's going on. Besides, I have to ask her about the invasion.
I called her, and after a few rings, she answered.
"Emily, I need your help. Can you come to the bunker? I have some questions about the invasion and about an item I can’t find."
"Sure, I’ll be there in a few minutes," Emily responded in her usual confident tone.
A few minutes later, Emily arrived at the bunker. Her expression showed a mix of concern and determination.
"What do you need to know?" she asked, getting straight to the point.
"First, I’ve received a mysterious item that I can’t find anywhere. Do you have any idea where it could be or what it might be?"
Emily frowned, thoughtful. "It's possible the item hasn't manifested physically yet. Sometimes system items are linked to specific events or conditions that haven't been met yet."
I nodded, considering her words. "That makes sense. I also wanted to know your opinion about the invasion. Any particular strategy?"
Emily nodded. "I’ve been in contact with Leonard. The idea is to gather and attack many Lorgs together, maximizing our impact and protecting as many people as possible."
"That sounds good," I responded, "but I have a few things to take care of for now. I’ll be available in two days." I said, not giving much detail about my family.
Emily looked at me with understanding. "I get it. Make sure everything is in order. Then, when you're ready, join us."
I appreciated her understanding and nodded. "I will."
I turned back to my family, determined to make sure everything was in order before facing the invasion. My family’s safety would always be my priority, and once they were safe, I’d be ready to join the fight against the Lorgs.
We spent the next few days preparing as best as we could, reinforcing our plans and ensuring we were ready for whatever might come. Despite the imminent threat, the time we spent together strengthened our resolve and reminded us why we were fighting.
Twelve hours before the invasion, a message appeared in the system:
[ATTENTION, THIS MESSAGE WILL APPEAR TO EVERYONE IN THE WORLD. IN TWELVE HOURS, EVERY CITY, TOWN, OR ANY PLACE WITH A MILLION PEOPLE GATHERED WILL FACE A MASSIVE INVASION.
TO FIGHT THESE BEINGS, THE SYSTEM WILL BE ACTIVATED FOR ALL HUMANS.]
[TIME REMAINING: 11:59:54]
My sister, who was checking her phone, froze when she saw the message. Her eyes widened, and her breathing quickened.
"Mom! Look at this!" she shouted, her voice full of surprise and fear.
"It can't be..." murmured my mother, bringing a hand to her mouth. "What does this mean for us?"
"It means the invasion is near," I replied, trying to stay calm. "The system will activate for everyone, which means each person will have access to levels, a path, techniques, and items to defend themselves."
My sister looked at me with eyes full of uncertainty. "But will that be enough? How can we be sure everyone will know what to do?"
"That's why we've been preparing," I said firmly. "We've trained, we've planned, and now it's time to put everything into practice. The system will give us an advantage, but it's also up to us to use it correctly."
My mother nodded and took a deep breath. "So, what do we do now?"
"Let's check our provisions and make sure everything is in place," I said. "We need to be prepared for anything."
My sister, still in shock, finally nodded. "Okay. Let's do it."
We spent the next few hours in a frenzy of activity, checking and reinforcing our defenses. Every moment was charged with tense anticipation but also with firm resolve.
When there were only a few hours left until the invasion, my sister looked at me with a determined expression. "I always knew this day would come, but seeing it like this is... different. But I'm ready."
"I know," I replied, placing a hand on her shoulder. "We've done everything we can to prepare. Now we just have to face it with everything we've got."
My mother joined us, her face marked by worry but also by fierce determination. "Together, we'll get through this. We're strong and we're ready."
With one last look at our preparations and a reaffirmation of our plan, we got ready for what was to come. We were prepared to face the Lorg invasion, armed with our training and preparations.
When the countdown to the invasion reached its final minutes, the tension in the air was palpable. We gathered in the center of the bunker, each of us mentally preparing. The activation of the system was imminent, and with it, many changes that perhaps only Emily would know about.
As the clock ticked down, I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of responsibility on my shoulders but also the strength of my resolve. "Stay together, stay strong," I said firmly. "We've got this."
And with that, we waited for the invasion, ready to face whatever came our way.
[WARNING, THE LORGS ARE INVADING YOUR CITY. PREPARE TO FIGHT. USE THE COMMAND “FIND THE LORG GATE” TO GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE SPACIAL GATE USED BY THE LORGS TO INVADE YOUR CITY.]
[YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THE FIRST GREAT INVASION. THE LIST OF THE STRONGEST PEOPLE HAS BEEN CREATED.]
[IT HAS BEEN DETECTED THAT SIX MONTHS HAVE PASSED SINCE YOU BECAME A SYSTEM USER. YOU HAVE BEEN GRANTED ????. THIS WILL ACTIVATE AT A SPECIFIC MOMENT.]
The first message was the same as during the last invasion, but the other two were new. Although Emily had mentioned the existence of such a list, she hadn’t told me it would activate right at the start of the invasion.
I wanted to check everything, but before I could, my mother was too nervous.
"Mom," I said gently, placing a reassuring hand on her arm. "Breathe. We’ve prepared for this. We’re ready."
She breathed shakily, her eyes still wide with worry. "I know, but it's so overwhelming. Seeing the messages makes it all so real."
"We'll get through this," I assured her, looking to my sister for support. "We’re strong and we've planned for every possibility."
My sister nodded and stepped closer to our mother. "We have everything we need here in the bunker. We've gone over the procedures many times. We just need to stay calm and stick to the plan."
My mother took another deep breath and slowly nodded. "You're right. I just... I just want us to be safe."
"We will be," I said firmly. "We just need to stay vigilant and use the system to our advantage."
Once my family seemed to calm down, I turned my attention to the two messages. The first thing I checked was the list of the strongest people, as I already had some information about the mysterious item.
[
1. **Leonard Ali Tyson**
2. **William Sabogal**
3. **Emily Malena**
4. **Alexei Stracon**
5. **Dorian Frost**
6. **Aiden Thorn**
7. **Kael Draven**
8. **Lyra Evensong**
9. **Ronan Ashford**
10. **Isolde Nightingale**
]
It seems that I won’t have to wait long to become the second strongest. On the other hand, it looks like even though Emily went back in time, she couldn't change the fact that she's third.
Lastly, although I didn't initially recognize any other names, after a moment I remembered who one of them was: Alexei Stracon. If I'm not mistaken, he was the assassin who seemed to be a system user (chapter 6). I hadn't heard any more news about him, but it seems he not only survived but became quite strong, which is dangerous considering he's an assassin.
I checked the mysterious item, only to find that it didn’t appear anywhere. After searching the entire bunker, I decided it was best to call Emily, as she almost always knows what's going on. I also need to ask her about the invasion.
It seems I won’t have to wait long to become the second strongest. On the other hand, even though Emily went back in time, she couldn’t change the fact that she's still third. Although I initially didn’t recognize any other names, after a moment I remembered who one of them was: Alexei Stracon. If I’m not mistaken, he was the assassin who seemed to be a system user. I hadn't heard any more news about him, but it seems he not only survived but became quite strong, which is dangerous considering he’s an assassin.
I checked the mysterious item, only to find that it didn’t appear anywhere. After searching the entire bunker, I decided it was best to call Emily, as she almost always knows what's going on. Besides, I have to ask her about the invasion.
I called her, and after a few rings, she answered.
"Emily, I need your help. Can you come to the bunker? I have some questions about the invasion and about an item I can’t find."
"Sure, I’ll be there in a few minutes," Emily responded in her usual confident tone.
A few minutes later, Emily arrived at the bunker. Her expression showed a mix of concern and determination.
"What do you need to know?" she asked, getting straight to the point.
"First, I’ve received a mysterious item that I can’t find anywhere. Do you have any idea where it could be or what it might be?"
Emily frowned, thoughtful. "It's possible the item hasn't manifested physically yet. Sometimes system items are linked to specific events or conditions that haven't been met yet."
I nodded, considering her words. "That makes sense. I also wanted to know your opinion about the invasion. Any particular strategy?"
Emily nodded. "I’ve been in contact with Leonard. The idea is to gather and attack many Lorgs together, maximizing our impact and protecting as many people as possible."
"That sounds good," I responded, "but I have a few things to take care of for now. I’ll be available in two days." I said, not giving much detail about my family.
Emily looked at me with understanding. "I get it. Make sure everything is in order. Then, when you're ready, join us."
I appreciated her understanding and nodded. "I will."
I turned back to my family, determined to make sure everything was in order before facing the invasion. My family’s safety would always be my priority, and once they were safe, I’d be ready to join the fight against the Lorgs.
