Awaken Online: Armageddon by Travis Bagwell

Author:Travis Bagwell [Bagwell, Travis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-09-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 33 - Teamwork

Jason’s back pressed into the exit door, the rough stone digging into his shoulder blades. His chest heaved, and his heart thudded a frantic rhythm as his body gradually began to recover.

“Congratulations to the victors of our first game… I guess. Although, killing a little girl doesn’t really seem like much of an accomplishment,” Bard’s voice rang out, soon stolen away by the stiff winds that blew across the Mile-High Club.

Jason couldn’t help the groan that escaped his lips, pressing his eyes closed to block out the image of the massive screen floating in the center of the city. You know what was worse than getting stuck in a floating prison with Alexion? Having the entire process narrated by Bard. That was definitely worse.

“Oh, and I have a special surprise! You can now vote for your favorite player in that last match-up – the MVP of our last little game, so to speak,” he continued, Jason’s eyes shooting open.

Wait… voting?

Jason shoved himself upright in time to see a montage of the last game. First, Alexion’s grandstanding and attempt to solo the maze, promptly followed by him getting taken out by Pewpew. There was a rather unflattering shot of Jason running for his life from a giant smiling boulder. Then finally, Pewpew’s head exploding as Jason was pulled out of the arena by Alexion.

A constant chime repeatedly pinged, presumably as the spectators around the game world cast their votes. Jason and Alexion shared a look – both battered and beaten. What sort of technology would allow Bard to do that…?

“Alright, time’s up, folks!” Bard announced. He hesitated, cocking his head. “Wait, are you all sure about this one? Really, really sure?” He shook his head. “Okay, well, it looks like our White Knight in Shining Bullshit is our MVP! It must be his daring rescue attempt there at the end. Let’s check in with our hero now.”

The screen cut to a shot of Alexion’s face, the camera beside the pair spinning toward the angelic young man who glanced in surprise between the glowing orb and the screen hanging from the center of the city – almost as though he didn’t believe he deserved the title.

Although, Alexion recovered quickly, reassuming a gallant pose. “It was noth—"

“Haha, just kidding. Captain Crash Landing here wasn’t our MVP,” Bard quipped. The camera spun toward Jason, his cowled face suddenly appearing on screen. “There we go. Suitably dark and brooding. You have anything you want to say to your adoring fans?”

Jason ground his teeth. He was going to enjoy killing this guy.

“Yeah, sure,” Jason grunted, staring into the floating blue orb beside him. “I’m going to find you – wherever you are – and I’m going to shove that camera up your—”

The screen suddenly cut away, Bard’s face reappearing on screen. “Woah there! This is a family show… you know, except for the blood and gore and violence and all the other times you two have gone on an expletive-laden tangent. Annnnywaaaaay, I hope all of you in the audience enjoyed this first round.

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