Apocalyptic World The Voice Beyond the Shield

The Voice Beyond the Shield

[The group is sitting on the couch, still processing the goblin attack, when a scream echoes from outside.]

pihu

D-Did you hear that?

Dev

Yeah… but that doesn’t make sense. Monsters die when they touch the shield, right?

ashi

That sounded human…

shivay

Or something pretending to be human. We shouldn't assume anything.

Abhiii

…Annie, scan the outside.

[Only Abhii hears the system’s cold response in his head.]

System

Unknown entity detected. Not classified as a monster, but not fully human either.

Abhii (thinking): Not fully human? What the hell does that mean?

pihu

Abhii? What did it say?

Abhiii

…It’s not clear. But it’s not a monster.

Dev

Then I’m checking.

Abhiii

Wait—!

[Dev moves to the window. A shadowy figure is crawling toward the house, covered in wounds. Its glowing eyes send a chill through the room.]

Dev

It looks… human. But messed up.

ashi

They’re hurt! We need to help!

shivay

Or they could be infected. We don’t know what’s happening out there.

pihu

But what if they’re really just a survivor? We can’t leave them!

Abhii (whispers): Annie… what happens if we bring them inside?

System

Risk of contamination: High. Risk of hostiles entering: Unknown. Recommended action: Avoid contact.

Abhii (thinking): Damn it. I need to decide fast.

Dev

"Avoid contact" like we’re robots. They’re barely moving!

[The person outside groans in pain. The group hesitates. The decision is on Abhii.]

shivay

Why aren’t they coming in?

Abhiii

…Because they can’t. No one can enter without my permission.

[The group turns to Abhii in shock.]

pihu

Wait… what?!

ashi

So you decide who gets in?

Dev

That means we’re safe. But also…

shivay

It means the decision is completely on Abhii.

[The figure outside lets out a weak cry, their body trembling. The group looks to Abhii, waiting for his answer.]

[Silence fills the room.]

[Abhii clenches his fists. His decision will change everything.]

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Monkey D. Luffy

Wow! Just finished reading and I'm blown away!

2025-02-26

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