“Only he twists impossibility into reality”

Exiting the thread, Zebulon refreshed the homepage.

The glut of posts about the third test batch soured his mood, formless anger smoldering inside. Perhaps his anger stemmed from helplessness, a sentiment not unique to him; everyone was helpless. 

The forum was abuzz with discussions expressing shock and fretting over their fate, but what more could they do apart from venting? 

When the last batch of beta tests began, a streamer named Bartak had stepped up to reveal the truth, with mixed results. His words drew and motivated the uninformed, while those in the know found inspiration in his actions.

No one would step forward this time. Bartak's move was a cautionary tale; speaking out rashly only broadened the impact, allowing the game "Red Soil" to spread like a plague across all social strata.

No one could dissuade a million people. The forum was shrouded in negativity, each post title dripping with pessimism.