AT THE SAME TIME
MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW:
I stood there, heart thudding like war drums in my chest. Vanessa's words still echoed. Ten players. Original batch. Isabella was number. one. I swallowed hard, then looked at each of them. One by one. No more hiding.
"I'm 002." I said.
Damien tilted his head.
"What?"He asked.
"System designation. Taken Player 002 of 010. I've known for a while. Since the first override attempt."I said.
I turned my gaze to Xavier. He stiffened.
"And he's 003. He found out when the system tried to glitch him during a duel."I said.
"It seems we all went down one player."Xavier said."In the game control."
Vanessa didn't blink, but Rosalie's expression cracked. She took a step back.
"Wait wait, what do you mean-"Rosalie started.
I narrowed my eyes.
"Rosalie… you're 005."I said.
She froze. System sparks shimmered in the air like digital dust. Her pupils dilated. Her breath hitched.
