The Player's System

Codes 5

Team head supported the man. The signs were visible that he would not be able to survive. His clothing completely tainted as if it soaked each drop of blood.

"Ahram come and stand here." Team head called Ahram. He was free to move around and attack so potentially he could keep the hounds away. Team head wanted to talk with the man and see if he could provide any information before death.

"You might die soon. I might not be able to save you." Team head spoke dejected. Another sincere person was going to die in front of him. No matter if it was game Junan felt that seeing a human dying was different experience than killing monsters or enemies.

"I know I will die. The second code will be waiting inside huge gate of the tower. I know your perfect team could tackle it. As for third clue, take my blood. I am 'Living Clue' after my death my cold blood would not help you. Take it right now and save it. Pour it on the third code and …" the man felt he could force out more instructions.

He forcefully kept opened his eyes. Junan did not waste single moment. He called Sashi and asked her to collect some blood in the strong quiver. They collected blood in the quiver. Sashi kept it because the weapon tool belonged to her.

The man breathed his last. Junan picked his sword and started clearing hounds. The man told the remaining clues before his death. They could search the gate of the tower if they got rid the hounds. It was full bright day and according to his calculation they could get the precious tear before the evening.

Today their progress was slow. It was due to that the faker was leading them wrong path.

This added to the calculated amount of time. Fortunately they were able to find the true clue.

The hounds increased their attacks. The team members got busy. Now most of them were sprinting at the various rocks to confront the hound attacks.

Sashi remained at the fix position to keep the blood secure. She hung the arrows at her waist and kept attacking.

Jake was in the middle of the formation. He could see experienced players sprinting here and there doing open attacks. They were like free birds flying and hunting fish in the water.

He might have cried if it was earlier. His immature days already ended losing the last caring person in his life. He was playing this portal in order to strengthen and appear as strongest player.

He held his gun and fired last attack. The weapon went on cool down. The remaining weapons could be used for long range however he was standing thin line of rocks. Throwing grenade was difficult.

Clime weapons were bound to face cool down. Albert walked ahead. He was going to give tough time to the hounds. Clark was having fun. He seemed invested in the slaughter.

His hammer bashed the hounds. It was freaking sight however none bothered to take a look. The hounds felt agony. They were trying to surround him however he was faster than them. His pace possibly could ruin their plans of ambush.

"Their numbers are decreasing we can move forward. The tower must be among the bigger hills." Team head spoke. He asked them to change the formation and move ahead.

They could keep the battle going and search the frontal part of the tower. It would reduce time consumption. It was not easy to handle sharp hounds or those who were trying to overpower the opponent.

They appeared stronger and it was tough to kill them. One of the hound attacked Jake seeing that he was no more firing.

Jake was not standing idle. He firmly held grenade in his hand for sudden situation.

The hound leapt at him with the wide opened mouth Jake threw grenade and moved aside as fast as he could. He sprinted away from the hound. Others were already at distance and busy killing.

The blast scattered the hound in to pieces. This was enough of warning for the rest of hounds to stay away from the idle standing younger player.

Ahram came forward and stood beside Jake, "Others are moving. Team head asked you to remain at the open side and use your weapons when needed." He related the new formation of the team head.

When they walk ahead their formation should be safe for them. For this team head always took services of the long range weapon holders. Each of the player possessed significant importance in the team.

The professions were meant to create balance in most of the situation. The rest of difficult conditions team could handle with collaborative efforts.

"Sure I will stay at left." Jake Lin answered and moved. Ahram was going to check in the surrounding. He was ordered to inform in case some danger was ahead.

They killed most of the hounds. It detached the fear of ambush. Junan was leading and looking like hawk as if he wanted to witness the dissolved tower in the air. He was able to see the peak. "See it is there." As soon as he saw the peak of the tower he gladly spoke.

Clark heard and looked in the direction speaking, "Where have you been hiding this long?" he seemed complaining to the tower.

He was getting emotional. All the games he until played none of the tower took so long to uncover. Junan heard his complain and chuckled, "The second code is also waiting us there."

He was not sarcastic but realistic. They heard team head and laughed. Of course this second should welcome them else they would feel ignored. As the peak of the tower was getting more visible the aura of the unseen beast was getting stronger.

No one needed to remind them that they could expect another battle. The huge tower came in their sight.. There were dark red lines on the coated outer layer.