1 Prologue
Peace. The freedom from disturbance that the world enjoyed. After getting through their previous conflicts, wars, and their share of calamities, everyone has had enough.
In a world where people could be 'blessed' with powers, countries found their means to protect their peace, with the creation of super soldiers, most prominent in the United States.
With these inventions, the modern era was now the most peaceful era, much to everyone's happiness. But of course, it never ends with perpetual peace, for one man had been waiting to spread chaos.
In a dimly lit room, the silhouettes of two men could be seen as they were conversing. The room was dimly lit because one of the men wore a mask emitting a red glow.
"You've picked all the characters you want, developer?" The man with the glowing mask asked the other, presumably the 'developer'.
"Yes, NPC." The developer said as he handed the 'NPC' some documents. "Check them out. You're gonna have quite a lot of work bringing these guys here."
"Hmm..." The NPC said as he looked through. "So the first one is Jack Knight, or Jack the Ripper, a mass murderer with a speed blessing that came from a village that trained assassins. Deemed an S-Class criminal, He was defeated by several super soldiers and put on Alcatraz Island, away from society."
"Yeah, a place that's supposedly impossible to escape...if Jack didn't have my help." The developer said.
* * *
On an island, a helicopter was hovering over. A man in white prison overalls and soaked in blood, looked up at the aerial vehicle.
Suddenly, the helicopter dropped a ladder down to the man. Surprised at first, he smirked and quickly climbed up.
"Hello, Jack Knight." The NPC who was flying the helicopter turned to him and said. He still wore the glowing red mask.
"You don't look like the cops or soldiers," Jack smirked. "Look's like today's my lucky day, huh?
* * *
"Next, Charles Warner, also known as the battle-crazed killer. He's murdered hundreds just to fulfill his desire to fight strong enemies." The NPC continued. "Narrowly escaped death at the hands of the strongest super soldier. Has a physical enhancement blessing."
"He's not even imprisoned, although he's another S-Class criminal!" The developer happily stated.
* * *
The NPC approached another deep in a forest. The man seemed to be punching trees, and with his bare hands, he cracked the trunks.
"Charles Warner, right?" The NPC asked.
"Who are you?"
"If you come with me, I can give you what you desire the most. A grand fight, right?"
"Huh?" Charles said with eyebrows raised, clearly intrigued.
* * *
"Ada Foster. A cunning woman with a manipulation blessing. With her words alone, she raised many people to do her every bidding, no matter how immoral." The NPC continued reading.
"Arrested after manipulating university student Olivia Gray to poison her college mates in revenge for their bullying against her. Using her charm, Ada not only avoided the death penalty but was only charged with conspiracy, although poisoning some of Olivia's college mates herself. Olivia Gray, who received the death penalty, is a shy woman, likely due to the bullying she went through, and has a poison blessing." Confused, the NPC asked, "So these girls are both characters you chose?"
"Yup, their kinship would work nicely."
* * *
In what seems to be a prison visiting room, the NPC was sitting around a table with two women.
"Oh my! I never expected any visitors!" One of them brightly asked.
"Well, Ada. My reason for visiting is a bit...different." He responded.
"Oh?" Ada said. "You've got me very curious now!"
Looking at the other woman (presumably Olivia), the NPC noticed her looking down, avoiding his gaze.
"Do you guys want to...escape?" The NPC whispered as he was aware of the guards. His question shocked them both.
* * *
"Zack Isaac. He was abused severely by his parents. He was arrested and incarcerated at a complex for being a domestic terrorist who blew up random buildings and killed many people. Has a volatile-force manipulation blessing. Loves explosives."
"His blessing definitely could turn the tides of missions within the right circumstances.
* * *
Inside a prison-like complex in the dark of the night, a guard approached a certain cell. His face was wrapped with a black cloth, only showing his eyes. Searching for the right key, he opened the cell.
"Ugh...what do you want now." The prisoner depressingly asked. "Can't you see I'm trying to sleep--"
"Shh." The officer said. "I'm here to break you out, Zack."
"Wha--" Before Zack could finish, the officer put his hands over his mouth.
"You can call me the NPC, and I'm here to break you out on one condition." The NPC explained which Zack stared at him with shock.
* * *
"Lastly is Nathan Hayes. A guy without a blessing who lost everything just because of the familial line he's apart of." The NPC said. "Wait, that's it?"
"Yeah, you're going to get them, and I expect you to do it without fail, NPC."
"No problem, developer." The NPC assured. "However, doesn't Nathan seem...a bit boring to be chosen as a character?"
"Asking questions now, are we?"
"I'm sorry--"
"It's fine. I understand why you may think that." The developer said. "But I've been watching him. Nathan's lost his parents, despised by almost everyone he's called his friends, and even been outright framed for many crimes, none of which he brought on himself. Up to now, Nathan got accused of murdering a family, and he'll have to prove his innocence in court, which he always does, to the point of becoming used to court accusations. But little does he know, the ones who hate him enough to frame him are now tired of him...and it won't be the same as before."
"I see."
"He has a deep hatred towards society for how he's been treated...and I think that's the perfect mindset for my little game. Although he hasn't committed any crimes...I'm sure he'll change with a little push."
"I guess...but his physical capabilities are questionable since he has no abilities." The NPC stated.
"Don't worry. I'm planning on putting Nathan through the test anyway. You won't be saving him directly...he'll have to save himself."
"Oh, alright. I trust your judgment." The NPC said. "I'll get to work immediately." The NPC said before walking away.
Finally, after so long...I found suitable characters to spread destruction. To carry out my murder game.
