Rioneed: VRMMORPG

Chapter 117

Ibro questioned him in doubt:

"If he can contact his other-selves in the parallel worlds, then why didn't you use this ability too to change your fate?"

"I didn't gain this ability except after my loss. I fought him and lost. I lost everything. When I gained my ability I tried to contact my other selves to warn them. But I found everyone had already lost.

Everyone lost except you. I don't know why you specifically are way slower than us, but you still have a chance. This enemy is very dangerous."

"Can you tell me more info about him? Why is such a strong man after me? At least tell me his name."

"I can't tell you his name. If I said it, he would know and that would attract his attention to here. He is really a strong opponent. He will try everything in his hand to kill you.

You will know the answer to the reason behind his assault towards you later in the future. I'm not the person who is supposed to tell you the truth."

"Then who is this hypothetical person?"

The other Ibro face suddenly changed color. He said in an urgent way:

"That person is Sefiera. Trust her as she is the closest person to you. I have no more time. Try your best to kill that man's pawn that will attack you. He will lead a huge army to attack you in your village upgrading quest. Raise your village def"

Suddenly a black spear emerged from the fog that was around the two Ibros. Once it appeared, it was directed towards the young Ibro.

Suddenly, a traction force emerged from the other Ibro's body that managed to divert that spear to penetrate his body. At once, his body had been ignited by black flames.

Ibro looked in horror towards the place where the other older Ibro was occupying just now. There was nothing left in his place except black powder.

Ibro didn't have time to react as he was expelled massively from the ball to return to the village again. He looked around himself in panic. He was on the floor of the market.

Hoden and Mamor were looking strangely at him then they both reacted in a rapid way. One got in front of him while the other got behind him. Ibro looked at them and then asked:

"What had happened?"

"We don't know. You just hold the crystal and then you stand there in a daze for a few minutes.

After that, you fell to the floor and had this fearful look on your face. What happened to you, my lord?"

Ibro really wanted an answer to that question. What really had happened to him? He looked at the small crystal ball in his hand and asked in doubt:

"Tell me, how can you activate this crystal?"

Hoden and Mamor looked in suspicion to the ball then Mamor asked:

"Is there something wrong with this ball?"

"I think there is. Can you test it?"

Ibro was putting these two to the test. They were the ones who told him about obtaining a crystal ball. He wanted to clear any doubt towards them.

It would be disastrous if his enemy had one hand inside his trusted zone. Hoden looked at the ball and didn't hesitate to grab it from his hand. He checked it for a few minutes then he said:

"I can't find anything abnormal about it."

Ibro looked at Mamor while he was standing from the ground and asked:

"Can you try it too Mamor? I feel something is wrong with this crystal."

"As you wish my lord."

Mamor didn't hesitate to check the ball at once. After a few minutes he said:

"This ball is really strange. It has an immense power that augments a person's inner strength. It's not a simple crystal ball at all."

"What do you mean?"

Mamor pointed to the ball and explained:

"Crystal soul balls only work as a detector. When I held this ball I felt my inner energy being stimulated. I felt like my internal power had escalated to a higher level. I believe it has a secret function in addition to the original detection function."

"Is it dangerous?"

Mamor answered Hoden's question saying:

"I didn't feel any danger from it. I felt it was trying to push my power a step forward. I believe it is a good treasure."

Ibro watched their conversation in silence. His mind was repeating every word he heard from the other-self. That stranger wasn't lying. He came there to save him. That Ibro told him much valuable info.

The most important one was about his future. His previous choice was correct. He would stick more stubbornly to it. When he thought about his enemy's methods he felt depressed.

That guy had a lot of tricks that Ibro knew nothing about. How did that man predict his search for the crystal ball? Ibro walked towards the market and then opened its interface. He said:

"Display the details of the last goods I purchased from here."

"List has been created. Player can view it now."

Ibro looked at the generated list in front of him. It contained a long list of merchandise that he had bought through the market. He asked again:

"Display the details about the crystal ball I just bought."

"Information has been generated. Player can view it now."

Ibro started to read the related info about the ball he bought. The info regarding the name of the seller and details about him was unknown.

The only info that was available in front of him was the date that the ball was offered for selling. It was from six days ago. That was roughly at the beginning of the game. Ibro felt more uneasy. That enemy knew his future moves and choices. How could he adapt to such an enemy?

"I have a question that is troubling me."

He said that while turning to face the two men.

"What is this question, my lord?"

Ibro headed towards Mamor then held that ball in his hands. He looked deeply towards while his mind was deep in the memories of what he experienced there.

"You have an enemy that can foresee the future. That enemy knows exactly your decisions and choices. He knows your bad moments before the good ones. He put schemes to take you down with this knowledge.

My question is regarding that enemy. How can I face such an enemy? How can I decrease the threats he causes to me and limit the damage he will create towards my plans?"

These two men weren't nave. They already sensed the sudden change in their lord. The previous simple act from him was an obvious test for their loyalty.

They didn't know what exactly happened to him, but they guessed it from this strange question. Mamor was the first to speak up his mind as he said:

"I would use extreme force to force my way in front of any obstacle."

Ibro just looked at him. Using pure power might help if this enemy wasn't as smart as this one.

This enemy was like a snake; he hid and waited for your weakest state to attack you. Power was not the answer Ibro was looking for. He looked at Hoden patiently.

He knew from the start that Hoden was the one who might guide him. After period of deep thinking, Hoden opened his mouth and suggested:

"If this enemy is using such means then pure power won't help in facing him. He will foresee the strongest moments you will have and will avoid you completely at these times.

He won't get near you except he is sure that you are very weak and vulnerable. This enemy is a patient enemy who bids his time patiently until the appropriate moment.

He won't choose this moment on a whim but after much consideration. One successful hit from this enemy and it will be enough to kill you.

This enemy will be unpredictable and very hard to guard against. To face such an enemy is a curse. The only way to face him is by using the most extreme unlikely route every time. It's hard but it will always be effective."

Ibro thought about Hoden's words. If your enemy is unpredictable then you must be like him too. If your enemy can't predict your next moves then he can't hit you perfectly.