After being tossed through the air like a ragdoll, MJ adjusted his Santa costume, ensuring his hat sat perfectly atop his head. With a huff, he floated away from the overly enthusiastic Kay and perched himself on Moro's shoulder, putting some distance between them.
Moro didn't react to the tiny figure resting on him. He continued to observe their surroundings in silence, leaving the others to wonder if he was paying attention at all.
Sensing the moment called for clarity, Jay turned to MJ and said
Nodding, MJ began to project a hologram of Earth, the visual shifting into a complex three-dimensional representation. As he spoke, the imagery around them painted a vivid picture of the concept he was describing.
MJ began, his voice steady
He let the gravity of his words hang in the air for a moment before continuing.
As the hologram shifted to showcase these possibilities, MJ continued,
He concluded,
Kay's expression softened, relief evident in his eyes as he considered the lives that could be saved through the VIRTUAL SANCTUARY. But Qew saw something entirely different in MJ's words, her eyes wide with realization.
But Kay, ever the realist, frowned at her enthusiasm.
Qew, not one to back down, shot him a sharp look.
Kay fell silent, her words forcing him to rethink his approach. The tension in the car grew until Moro, who had been quietly observing, finally spoke up.
Moro's voice was calm yet carried a weight that made everyone pause.
Qew, caught off guard by his sudden interjection, hesitated. She hadn't expected the usually silent Moro to question her so directly. Her earlier confidence wavered as she murmured,
Moro's eyes remained steady, his expression unreadable.
Qew's cheeks flushed, and even Jay seemed surprised at how easily Moro had dismantled her argument. For a moment, silence reigned, but Qew quickly recovered, her voice filled with defiance.
she muttered.
She turned to Jay, seeking support.
Caught between his siblings, Jay decided not to take sides. Instead, he deflected the responsibility onto the innocent bystander.
He looked at the others, shrugging as if to say,
All eyes turned to MJ, who trembled under the sudden pressure.
he wailed, clearly distressed by the daunting task ahead.
Jay shrugged once more, signaling that the decision was out of his hands. Qew, however, didn't miss a beat. Leaning in with a sly grin, she whispered,
Kay remained silent, but Moro, ever protective, tightened his grip on MJ, causing the tiny AI to squeak in fear.
MJ cried out, panicking.
Taking a deep breath, MJ extended his small arms, and two holograms of Earth appeared, one above each palm. Above one was the name
As the simulations commenced, images flashed across the screens beside each hologram, revealing the consequences of each proposed plan. Qew's scenario unfolded smoothly, with people eagerly engaging with the Virtual Sanctuary.
They explored the simulated environments, gaining skills and mastering their abilities. The atmosphere was one of cautious optimism, with a part of the humanity banding together to prepare for the impending assimilation.
In contrast, Kay's scenario quickly descended into chaos. The announcement of the Virtual Sanctuary triggered widespread panic. Riots erupted as fear and confusion spread like wildfire.
Law and order disintegrated, with crime reaching unprecedented levels. Ordinary citizens, driven by despair, resorted to violence, believing the end of the world was imminent.
As the simulations reached their conclusions, the differences were stark. Kay's plan led to a grim outcome, with 13% of the population dying before the Assimilation even began. The survival rate increased only slightly, from 5% to 16%, reflecting the chaos that had ensued.
In Qew's scenario, however, there was no such destruction. Instead, the survival rate was an impressive 43%, a clear indication of the effectiveness of her approach.
Kay's face darkened as the reality of his plan's failure became evident. Meanwhile, Qew's expression was one of triumph, her earlier excitement surfacing once again.
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Exclusive artwork for every free chapter is now available on my PATRE0N page! You can find the link in my Discord server.
I'm thrilled to share that I'm taking a big leap forward! Alongside
I've launched the first sub-book for EAP.
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The first ten to comment for new chapter releases will get '1 ADVANCED CHAPTER' for free on Earth Alpha Prime's Discord server.
In the discord server, I opened a private channel for those Top 10 candidates, where I posted the respective Advanced Chapter.
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