Apocalypse - Evil Shelter System

"Heh heh... Do you think I'm as easy to deal with as those other small fries? You can't possibly defeat me!" the robust young man boasted confidently.

"Why don't we find out?" Alex said calmly.

"Very well, let me show you my power." The robust young man raised his hand, preparing to fire an electromagnetic cannon.

"Buzz~~"

At that moment, the virtual space began to tremble violently, and all the images disappeared.

Simultaneously, the scene before Alex transformed into that of a giant pyramid-shaped building. The red lights at the top of the structure flashed with an eerie glow.

"Hmm?" Alex frowned slightly, sensing something had just invaded his body.

"Damn it! You foolish beings, stop these rudimentary experiments at once, or I will destroy all of your creations!" Alex shouted angrily in his mind.

"What did you say?" a voice echoed from the top of the pyramid.

"Hmph! Dream on! Don't think you can control me and sleep soundly. I tell you, I will leave here one day, and that will be the day of your demise!" Alex roared.

"Oh? Is that so? In that case, I really need to study you more closely." As the voice fell silent, the pyramid in front of Alex returned to its original state.

"Hey! Did you hear my warning? Stop these foolish experiments immediately, or I will make sure you have no place to bury your dead!" Alex shouted again.

"Heh heh, do you think I believe you?" the robust young man mocked.

"Let's see about that!" Alex said through gritted teeth.

"Do you think I'm afraid of you? You will never escape my grasp!" the robust young man said arrogantly.

"You... you are all mad!" Alex said furiously.

"Ha ha... Humans are indeed a despicable bunch," the robust young man sneered.

"Just wait! One day, I will kill you," Alex said angrily.

The robust young man nonchalantly said, "Say whatever you want, but today you are destined to have your soul devoured by me and become part of my body. Ha ha..."

"Damn it!" Alex cursed, then turned and ran.

Though he despised the Mothman in front of him, he valued his own life more. After all, he was a rational person, not a brute.

"I refuse to believe you can keep me trapped forever."

Alex muttered as he ran, eventually disappearing into the depths of the dark forest.

"Phew... finally some peace," the robust young man exhaled deeply.

"Master... are you sure he will come back?" a female Mothman asked worriedly.

"No matter what, I must devour his soul. It's crucial for me," the robust young man replied.

"Sigh! Poor child... I hope he still remembers his mother," the female Mothman sighed.

"Don't worry! She will live to see me return. She's still waiting for me to bring her back to enjoy wealth and prosperity," the robust young man said resolutely.

...

"What kind of mess have I gotten myself into?" Alex muttered while running.

Soon, a strong scent of blood filled Alex's nostrils, causing him to stop.

He found himself by a wide river with turbulent waters. The dense foliage around the river blocked the sunlight, making the water appear as dark as ink.

Alex surveyed his surroundings and slowly approached the riverbank. The cold wind howled, sending chills through the air.

Alex's mood grew heavy as he sensed an overwhelming sense of danger.

"Here goes nothing!" Alex steeled himself and leaped into the icy, bone-chilling river.

With a splash, he hit the water, and a shriveled, emaciated corpse floated to the surface.

Soon after, the water churned, and a soaking wet creature emerged from the river.

"Heh heh heh... Human blood truly is delightful!" the creature grinned menacingly, revealing two sharp fangs.

The monster then extended its tongue, licking the blood off the corner of its mouth, before closing its eyes and falling into a deep sleep.

...

"Where is this place?"

When Alex opened his eyes again, he was astonished to see Qian Qian and another woman.

Seeing Qian Qian, he was puzzled. She should have been in the City of Darkness; how could she possibly be here?

As Alex tried to make sense of this, Qian Qian walked up to him.

"My king, you are finally awake," Qian Qian said softly, her voice sweet and enchanting.

However, Alex felt no trace of enchantment at this moment. He was confused and stared at Qian Qian, asking, "How are you here?"

"What's the matter?" Qian Qian asked, puzzled.

Alex shook his head, thinking everything before him must be an illusion. He pinched himself hard, and the excruciating pain confirmed that everything was real.

"Am I already dead?" Alex muttered to himself.

"My king, what nonsense are you talking about?" Qian Qian chided playfully.

"How did you end up here?" Alex questioned again.

"We have always been by your side, haven't we?" Qian Qian replied, looking bewildered.

"Always by my side?" Alex was stunned. Your journey continues at empire

Suddenly, Alex thought of something and quickly asked, "Where is this place?"

"Of course, this is the City of Darkness."

"How is that possible?" Alex shouted.

He clearly remembered he was about to battle the Mothman. How could he suddenly find himself in the City of Darkness?

"I get it now. The Mothman must have knocked me out. They truly are treacherous. I almost fell into their trap," Alex said angrily.

"My king, we have always been with you!" Qian Qian said, confused.

"Something's not right. You're not Qian Qian. You're Mothman in disguise!" Alex suddenly realized. But when he looked at Qian Qian again, her expression didn't seem fake at all.

"Are you really Qian Qian?" Alex asked, frowning.

"Of course, I am Qian Qian. My king, what's wrong with you?" Qian Qian said, looking hurt.

"Don't touch me!" Alex suddenly jumped back a few steps.

"What's wrong? My king, are you ill?" Qian Qian asked anxiously.

"I'm fine," Alex said coldly. The current situation was completely baffling to him, making him feel uneasy.

"Oh! If you're okay, then I'll leave for now," Qian Qian said.

"Mm," Alex nodded.

"My king, take care of yourself," Qian Qian said gently.

Watching Qian Qian's departing figure, Alex felt a wave of confusion. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was forgetting something important.

"Forget it. I won't think about it anymore," Alex shook his head and said.

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At night, the moonlight was hazy, casting a silvery glow over the entire City of Darkness.

Alex lay in bed, unable to sleep, his mind filled with the day's events.