《The Inhabitants》Chapter 10. Let's Play a Game
Advertisement
Inside the wardrobe, Lando could feel the toxic gas density in the room starting to rise. If the toxic gas in the mine starts the infection by the lungs, the toxic gas in the room is cleaner. The poisonous gas in the room works by contaminating the blood. This method is more difficult to realize before someone has symptoms. Fortunately, this had no effect on Lando.
During Lando's stay in the mine, he realized something else about his abilities. First, the body's metabolism is undergoing changes. Lando hadn't eaten for a few days because the supplies he brought only lasted 2 days in the mine, but he still felt energized as usual. He felt as if his body was absorbing some kind of energy from the surroundings. Unfortunately, Lando's stomach still felt hungry. He had to endure it for now.
Next is the improvement of lando's body system sistem. This is what makes Lando immune to the toxic gases of roasted coal. When the body understands the characteristics of the gas, it forms a system that automatically expels it from the body through the pores before any damage occurs. Of course, before his body understood the characteristics of the gas, Lando had to inhale it many times.
Lando realized that his ability was not only limited to regeneration, but rapid adaptation. Lando's physique improved so much only after swinging the pickaxe a few times. Both his brute strength and stamina were multiplied. In the past, it was impossible for Lando to walk while carrying heavy mining equipment and several bags of coal, but now he could easily do it.
Lando also felt his energy recovery had improved dramatically. In a state of exhaustion, he only needed a short rest to return to his best condition. That's the current condition of Lando who hasn't slept for about 4 days. Even so, Lando still felt like sleeping. Lando felt a heavy mental burden after not sleeping for several days.
Advertisement
When Lando felt unbearable drowsiness several people came into the room. Lando was surprised. Not much time had passed, but the guards had returned. He immediately took one of the cloths and covered his face. Lando sensed that something was wrong.
....
Some time ago, the confused Anderson started searching inside the main building. When he entered his room, he found some objects were not in the proper position. Especially his wooden box. Anderson found the little rope he used to tie the box was broken. That is, someone has tried to move it.
Anderson then ordered his men to spread out and look for strange things in all parts of the building. After a while, there was finally a call from his men. They found something strange in the guards' bedroom. One of their wardrobes wouldn't open even though it wasn't locked. Anderson laughed and walked over to the guards' bedroom.
"You two stay here!" Anderson's orders to 2 of his several dozen men. Then he led the others to enter.
...
Lando was still in the wardrobe. He held the door that was pulled several times from the outside. Lando realized he had been caught.
After several people pulled the closet door, finally Lando was pulled out. He looked around and there were about three dozen people surrounding him. One of them was Anderson, he ordered one of his men to take a chair for him. Anderson then looked at Lando with a smile.
"You're quite a brave, little thief. How about playing a game?" Anderson said looking at Lando whose face was covered.
Lando looked at Anderson and didn't say anything. Then someone came with a chair. Anderson sat in the chair and lit a cigarette.
"Let's play then, first one on one. Who wants to try?" Anderson said to his men surrounding Lando.
Advertisement
A man came forward. He has almost the same body size as Lando. He has no hair and oval face. He looked at Lando then turned to Anderson "Chief, let me try it"
Anderson responded by nodding his head, and the bald man walked over to Lando.
"Oh, that is Berend" said someone from the crowd to which the others responded.
"Yes, the new kid does have to show his ability"
"50 cents for the new kid!"
"Then my money for the thief"
"I choose the new kid"
"The thief's body is not bad, I choose him"
Then the gambling arena began. Lando stood up and prepared to face his opponent.
Advertisement
- In Serial86 Chapters
Small Medium
Chase Berrymore dreams of adventure, excitement, and getting the heck out of her pastoral halven village.But when adventure finds her, she'll be scrambling to save everyone of her family and friends from a decades-old conspiracy. Outmatched in almost every way, she'll have to use her wits, charisma, and a bit of divine favor to figure out the path to victory. But the odds are bad, and even with an Oracle's foresight, she can't save everyone. Even worse, she'll have to figure out ways to deal with the weird and nigh-immortal beings that call themselves "playas..."A litrpg romp with a very non-standard protagonist, set in the same world as the "Threadbare" books. CLAIMER: My name is Andrew Seiple. I am a writer, and I both write this story and own the rights to it. I will be posting this story on Spacebattles.com, SufficientVelocity.com, RoyalRoad.com, and my Patreon. I reserve the right to remove it from any and all platforms as needed to facilitate my sinister long-term plans. Cover art created by Amelia Parris, licensed per agreement.
8 103 - In Serial24 Chapters
Observations of the Nameless
Sometimes the world will just whirl by without a care for its inhabitants. Each passing day bring a new experience unlike the one before it. Why do we do anything... That's a really good question, isn't it? Author's Note: Each chapter is about 300 words, so that's the reason for the short story tag even though this will be a (somewhat) ongoing series. Expect an update twice a week on Tue/Wed and on Fri/Sat. No set time, but likely afternoon or evening.
8 98 - In Serial11 Chapters
The Dark Crystal: Sifan Charms
Set two years before the events of Age of Resistance, this tale centers around Tavra & Onica's adventures with Sifan captain, Athyra. A strong, beautiful, weathered Gelfling, full of charm and sledgehammer wit. After fleeing from her Vapran roots, she was taken in by the Sifa at a young age and is now captain of a samaudren, leading a band of haggard pirates who are about to set sail on a heroic quest. But first, she needs a strong warrior and a fardreamer. When Onica catches word of this, she sends for Tavra to join her on this adventure. Yet in the shadows of the seas, a secret revolution whispers, and both may soon find themselves in the middle of a world far too large.
8 75 - In Serial20 Chapters
The New Archdevil Conquest
Synopsis: A girl that was once a fantasy lover and a self-made millionaire, was curse the moment that she had open a Forbidden Book of Magic and was transformed into an Archdevil. Then was sent to a place lower than the prison of Gehenna itself. However, it is not all bad, since she became one of the Empress of the Devils. She vow in her devils name that she will go back to the surface world, even if she has to create mayhem across the Multiverse in order to get the thrill of reading fantasy books back in her life. So she gives her blessing to any Demon kings that she like and is even willing to fight with God himself. All for the sake of reading her fantasy books again and maybe enjoy the unbeatable villain role that she was given. This is her story of playing the ultimate villain that spread disaster like the plague across the Multiverse and her plans of conquest to bring the entire Abyss under her banner. All in order to return to her unfinished books in her personal library.... or maybe she just wants to rule the universe as the Final Boss of existence itself..... this is her story.
8 169 - In Serial10 Chapters
Rainy Days
A long, rolling storm blankets Paris and a certain water fearing Cat curses it endlessly. However he had no way to know that from the very first drop the storm had started to change things.
8 179 - In Serial17 Chapters
Sebastian Stan X male! reader [on hold]
Sebastian might not be as single and straight as everyone thinks...[Social media story]Start date: Apr 29th, 2021End date: ?(story is posted on Tumblr too)Top rankings:#1 in #socialmediaau (10.10.2021)#1 in #socialmedia (10.10.2021)#2 in #mcu (24.10.2021)#1 in #mcucast (15.11.2021)
8 144

