Two months passed and the world is filled with ecstatic news. A month ago, the game Infinity had launched its first initial server start with multiple people that had already bought the Dive pod from the Kurogane corporation. They even established branches in major countries in order to deliver the game and the new technology equipment. Many people were amused that it was going to be like that Korean novel about a korean male participating in a virtual reality game with near perfect reality experiences. The male was an audacious sculptor that roamed the continents, creating miracles, befriending others, being cheap but the main thing was that it was a new world, different from reality.

As the game, Infinity launched, the world was taken up by storm. People were astounded by the features that were displayed on monitors and the internet was out of control. On a common chatroom, people were talking about the reality game…

Mek: This game is so real! It’s like I could be a turtle and a cat at the same time!

ArkkenBB: I know right! Wait, a turtle cat..What is your ingame name?

Mek: It is Mek...why do you want my ign..?

ArkkenBB: I WANT TO RIDE A TURTLE CAT!

Mek: NO! *do a barrel roll*

Kanadaj: You noobs, obviously I am going to read up in the library and make my profession as a Wizard. Unlike Turtle cat and American bishie, I am going to own a place in Infinity and people will follow me and create poor amateur works!

ArkkenBB: Bah, you noob wizard. I bet you got stuck on the tutorial!

Kanadaj: Ho-how did you know that!?

ArkkenBB: Wait..it was real? PPFFFFFT WOW! Lame! NOOB!

Reshi: Danna-sama, don’t mind that dork. You will be a handsome wizard!

Kanadaj: Waifuuu. Me wuv you!

Reshi: I wuv you too

Mek: ….so about the game…

ArkkenBB: Go get a room you two. This is a public chat, not the goddamn bedroom sheesh.

Reshi: Jealous *smirk*

Kanadaj: Ohoho! Bow in my greatness! I AM KANA THE WIZARD

Ramzic: Stupid noobs I swear...I wonder who did the initial voice system when you start up the Dive pod...whoever it was...that female sounded hot...I think my girlfriend might kill me for that though...good thing she isn’t here…

Mek: Okay...before this chat gets crazy...the game is so realistic! I could hear the birds chirping, the wind brushing against my face...it really is another reality...I think Japan did something good.

Rainte: Ero-sama probably built this game!

Kanadaj: ….

Reshi: …..

Mek: …..

Ramzic: ……

User ArkkenBB has logged out

User Rainte has been booted out of the chat

The world is changing on two fronts. While the world is preoccupied by the release of Infinity, the ISIS group is losing strength. Already, they’ve been pushed out of Europe and their sphere of influence were crushed by Russia and the Chinese forces. People cheered for the military forces since they were winning for once. But none of them knew of the reality that there was a hidden force leading that same army.

Even news about the Unknown man diminished as no one knew who he was. Even when they saw the parchment note from the Prime Minister of Japan, they simply denied any speculation that came from the public.

Japan has refused any rumors that pertains to the unknown man and the news about Infinity completely covered up that news report that came out two months ago.

Now, the EU/UK forces are stationed in Turkey and Russia is regrouping with them to finish the final job in Iraq…

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It’s been 2 months since I began this campaign of useless shit. I am now currently leading the united front in Turkey and I am waiting for Russia to finalize our last operation where we will destroy the ISIS group in a cooperative land attack where our forces will destroy the ISIS country for good.

I sat on my foldable chair as the Turkish weather beamed through the entrance of the tent. There were war reports scattered all over the table and multiple intelligence officers were reading and picking up ISIS messages from their intel comms. I grasp a select few of the papers and stared at the words that appeared…

“Haaa...it’s been two long years, Abu Omar al-Shishani...I spared you because of your family...you manipulated my choice and indirectly violated one of my Shishou’s laws...you are going to regret your decision from continuing…”

I mumbled to myself as multiple dial-up sounds came from the terminal radio. The voice was mostly static and filled with dismembered sentences but I knew who that person was…

“Abu eh...finally moving out...even when you took control over the group...you are still the same...I will crush you..”

As I talked to myself, one of the soldiers came and saluted in front of me…

“Mister Ichiro, the Russian military is here at our Forward Operating Base (FOB) Desert Dragon. President Vladimir Putin sends his regards and he is with the Russian Spetsnaz while they guard him. He is coming along with the russian forces to this base, Mister Ichiro”

I returned my salute and dismissed the soldier that appeared in the main camp…

“So, He’s here huh...I would like it if Vladimir putin will stop trying to recruit me again...I am going to be done with the military...at least for a while...I do not want to return to this hellhole for a long time...Anyways! Intelligence group-I36-FCB-ATL, what was that last transmission from Abu Omar...what is his next destination course..”

“Mister Ichiro, the Bad egg is currently in Mosul and he will be moving to his base in Baghdad but from our reports, there have been a lot of activity within Al Hillah. I would assume that Abu Omar knows about our intel and plans to thwart our plans by making a false destination. His destination is probably Al Hillah, Mister Ichiro.”

“I see...he is a sneaky rat but I want to end this soon...we will enter Baghdad and the Chinese forces will pummel themselves into Al Hillah. I want our united forces to strike together. Send out the information to General Xi’Xiao of the Chinese force in Iran. We are going to do a cooperative strike from two sides and we will finalize everything in Baghdad after our forces fully subjugate the ISIS members. The U.S. forces will clean the southern border of Jordan and Saudi Arabia to make sure that none of the ISIS leaders escape from our strikes. Report everything to both General Xi’Xiao and General Votell. I want our forces to attack tomorrow at 0300. I want them to rest hard and fast because we will destroy ISIS tomorrow…”

I glare at the intelligence officers and they shivered in fear as they delivered my intel report to the other generals. I sensed Lina approaching the commander tent and I quickly disappear into the shadows…

I cannot risk being near that woman...she will do everything to reveal my face...only her mother has seen it and now her mother is fawning over me...now her daughter too...what the hell...I will avoid her at full force!

I quickly leave the premises and made my way to Robert’s tent where I can finally hide in peace…

“Hey robert...yeah I am hiding again...even two months later...she will not give up...remember just 30 days ago, she tried to sneak into my tent when I was asleep...of course I was asleep but I could sense her presence...luckily...I did not get caught...I am quite weak against women and their attacks...why me...robert…”

“I don’t know Ichiro...but luckily, she hasn’t figured out that you hide in my tent...anyways, Ichiro...what will you do after we finish this war...I mean, I want us to keep in contact...it’s not everyday you get to meet your savior...anyways, what will you do though?”

“Mhm..I plan to play a game…---”

“Game...you mean Infinity!!”

“How...how do you know?”

“Ichiro...the world already knows about Infinity. Ever since two months ago after you massacred those ISIS members, Japan’s corporation, Kurogane Inc released the game, Infinity, to the public. Everyone has been playing. There are a bunch of videos on KuroTube. I already had my wife order a family set so me and my family can play together!”

“Ah...I see...well..I hope no one recognizes me...well its not like they can...I always cover up so no one will know about me..”

“That reminds me...Ichiro...why do you cover yourself...is there something you need to hide or anything? Is your face like burnt off or something..?”

“No, I just don’t want people recognizing who I am. Only two people know of my real identity and one of them is dead.”

“Oh...okay...I was going to see if we could play together but if you don’t want to…”

“We can play together...but if we do...you cannot reveal how my appearance looks like...trust me...I will know if you reveal my identity to someone else...and if you do...I am afraid you must die. “

“I see but I still want to know. I won’t reveal your identity because you must have a reason for hiding it and I do not want to bring my savior trouble. I accept those consequences...I know your reputation, Black Dragon...I do not want to tarnish your trust!”

“Alright alright, Robert. When we’re in game, just message me or I’ll call you before I enter the game so we can exchange names…”

“Oh, Ichiro. It would be best to read information online before actually playing the game. I don’t know about you but many people were careless in the beginning and many starved to death or died by small creatures. It would be best to study about the game before entering it...this is just a tip from an Avid gamer!”

“Thank you..”

The afternoon slowly became evening and everyone was changing shifts. Early morning there will be a slaughter and everyone is going to be active.

Ichiro was sleeping and then someone snuck in…

Normally, it would’ve been Lina sneaking in but it was an unknown assailant. As the cold blade reaches near Ichiro, suddenly a swift blade appears from the covers and completely beheads the unknown assailant.

Really...Abu Omar...you sent this pathetic bag of an assassin after my life...he smelled like blood and I could sense him a mile away…

I inhale and exert my commanding voice to be heard throughout the FOB..

“LISTEN UP! THERE’S AN ASSAILANT GROUP IN THIS BASE! WAKE UP AND KILL THESE SON OF A BITCHES! NOW YOU MAGGOTS!”

Everyone immediately fired upon the assailant groups as they were stunned from the outburst from me.

I look out my personal tent as the bodies being gathered in the center and I spoke to the soldiers…

“Aren’t you glad I made you guys to keep your weapons closer. Now, I want these bodies buried. Medic corps and Unit 3, I want you all to gather these bodies and bury them in the sand. Don’t worry, take a few men to keep guard. I am sure that this assailant group came alone but you can never be too sure. Now, everyone get back to sleep and don’t worry...we’re safe now..”

I dismissed everyone as the bodies were being dragged away by the men that I ordered to do it. Many of the soldiers rushed back into their tents to wipe away the bloody mess and Vladimir Putin came up to me to talk…

“Ahh, the infamous Black Dragon...the one who took down my special forces with superb skill...the one who killed the african warlord, Alu Kah, the person that strikes fear into the hearts of men, the humanoid nuke...Mister Ichiro...It is a pleasure to meet you again.”

“Yes, President Vladimir. I heard when you came to our base this afternoon. I would have hoped to talk to you at the time but currently, I was busy at the moment so I could not. Please forgive my rudeness.”

“Bah! You are already forgiven! Actually, you haven’t done anything wrong! You are a busy man and you have helped us dearly. I came now to speak to you to give my regards to your Master. He was a man that could not be messed with and time took him away. Lucky for the world, he passed his teachings onto you...now...Mister Ichiro...would you please reconsider joining my special forces...I want them to learn from the best…”

“President Vladimir...remember what I told you last time, 5 years ago...I cannot. I want to pursue my dreams of being free and my Shishou wants me to be free. I plan to live a free life after this stupid campaign...I am not going to return. Sorry, Mr. President.”

“Bah..Oh well. My offer still stands. You will receive the highest position under me and you will lead my army if you were to join...till then, I bid you good night, Mister Ichiro.”

I looked at Vladimir’s back as he turned away from me and headed off to the outer camps where the Russian forces are currently stationed at. I turn around and headed back to my personal tent and saw…….her…

“Really Lina...WE ARE AT WAR!? WHY ARE YOU NAKED GAH!!! GET OUT!”

“Nooo~ Mister Ichiro! I don’t have my clothes...you want me to leave the tent without anything...those men will ravish me…”

“GAH WHY DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET YOU TO LEAVE! WHY ARE YOU LIKE YOUR MOTHER!”

“Because! My mother told me stories about your heroism! Ever since I joined the military, when you saved my mother, I looked up to you. BUT, she saw your face once and fell in love again! I want to experience that too! Being a Commander will bring stupid unwanted attention and you are the only man that sees me differently! Mister Ichiro! I will not leave and if you force me too, I will be naked and you can watch those men devour me and knowing that you could’ve prevented that! So what’ll it be!”

Lina screamed at her lungs as I looked at her...dumbfoundedly...what the hell am I going to do with this woman…

“FINE! Sleep there!”

I turn around and I was about to leave when…

“If you leave! I will go outside naked and have the men take a turn on me!”

GAH!? WHAT IS WITH THIS WOMAN! DOES SHE HAVE NO DELICACY! WHAT THE HELL!?

“GAH! WHATEVER! I will stay here then!! But, I am not sleeping with you! I am sleeping on the floor!”

“NOPE! You sleep next to me!”

“OMG! ARE YOU SERIOUS!?”

“Oho, is Mister Ichiro a virgin boy...is he afraid of a woman’s body~”

REALLY!! GAH THIS WOMAN IRRITATES ME!

I RELUCTANTLY get into the bed and use the pillow as a bed divider but she clutches me from behind and hugs me..

“Mister Ichiro...you are so mysterious…”

A few long minutes pass by and Lina eventually falls asleep. I completely ignored her questions but she was getting sleepy by the seconds. Lucky for me...is that she sleeps fast. Good thing too...I was getting tired of the questions...I am going to go sleep outside...my conscience won’t last long if I sleep in her arms…

I swiftly extract myself from Lina’s arms and I quickly left the scene of the crime. I exited the tent and slept outside. I sat criss crossed and placed my katana on my lap then began to rest for 2 hours where I will wake up the entire base to begin operation…

Tomorrow...it will finally end...

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