End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues

After a night of rest, Jeremy was ready to set off with Bonnie early the next morning. They bid farewell to each of their companions one by one.

Emma and Claire were particularly reluctant to see Jeremy go. Their gazes were filled with sorrow, and Jeremy tried to comfort them, saying, "I won't be gone for long! A month at most, and I'll definitely be back by then."

Emma and Claire both nodded, though their expressions made it clear they didn't really believe his promise. But Jeremy didn't know what else he could say to reassure them.

At that moment, a helicopter descended slowly from the sky. Jeremy and Bonnie were set to take the helicopter first to the outskirts of Moonlight City, where they'd catch a jet to the capital.

Waving goodbye to everyone, Jeremy and Bonnie boarded the helicopter. Under the watchful eyes of Ritchie and the others, the helicopter flew farther and farther away until it disappeared from sight.

"They're really gone! There's no reason for us to stay here either," Ritchie said, his voice tinged with sadness. "Let's each go home and prepare for tomorrow's mission."

Though Ritchie felt a bit of sorrow, he knew he had to fulfill the responsibilities Jeremy had entrusted to him. With Jeremy gone, Ritchie would need to take charge of guiding Claire and Emma.

Claire and Emma looked at Ritchie with confusion, not entirely understanding what he was saying.

"Remember what Jeremy said before he left?" Ritchie continued. "He wanted us to keep growing stronger while he's away. If we're going to do that, we need to start clearing instances. Tonight, I'll decide which instance we'll tackle tomorrow. All you need to do is wait for my message. We have to work hard! We can't let Jeremy down!"

Hearing Ritchie's words, both Emma and Claire nodded firmly. They too didn't want to disappoint Jeremy.

With that, Ritchie, Emma, and Claire each went home to prepare.

Meanwhile, Jeremy and Bonnie's helicopter soon reached the airport on the outskirts of Moonlight City.

Here, Benjamin, Howard, and Liam were waiting for Jeremy and Bonnie. Under their watchful gaze, the helicopter slowly descended.

Before the helicopter had even fully touched down, Bonnie jumped straight out of the cabin. She dashed over to her father, Benjamin, her face bright with a smile.

"Father, you must be pleased now, right? You've been urging me to head to the safety of the capital for so long," Bonnie said, smiling at him.

Benjamin responded with a resigned smile. "It's true that I've been pushing you to go to the capital. But this time, you're going there not because of my urging. You just want to go with Jeremy, don't you?"

Bonnie shook her head in response, a playful glint in her eyes. "In the end, the result is the same! I think you're pretty happy about it anyway, aren't you, Father?"

Benjamin sighed and nodded reluctantly; after all, Bonnie was his only daughter.

While Benjamin and Bonnie were talking, Jeremy also stepped down from the helicopter. He greeted General Howard and Liam with a few polite words.

"You'll certainly face quite a bit of trouble once you reach the capital," General Howard said, getting straight to the point. "I'll have some of my subordinates stationed there offer you some assistance."

Jeremy nodded with a smile, expressing his gratitude to General Howard for the support. Enjoy exclusive chapters from empire

Liam, looking a bit sheepish, spoke up, "I'm not like General Howard; I don't have any subordinates in the capital to offer you direct help. But I'll keep a close eye on things over there. If I come across any critical information, I'll make sure you hear about it."

As the head of the Special Situations Bureau in Moonlight City, Liam wasn't in a position to extend much assistance in the capital, and Jeremy understood this. He smiled and replied, "Any important information you can share will be a tremendous help to me."

With that, Jeremy turned his gaze toward Benjamin, who had finished speaking with his daughter. Benjamin looked at Jeremy, his tone serious.

"This time, as you head to the capital, I'll remind some of my family members to lend you a hand. But don't expect too much from them; they won't risk offending the Lannisters to help you," Benjamin said solemnly.

Jeremy nodded. "I understand completely. That's why I don't plan to rely on anyone else's efforts. I'll do my best to handle any trouble that comes my way on my own. Besides, I'm confident I can overcome whatever challenges await me."

Benjamin felt immensely satisfied with Jeremy's response. The reason he had always valued Jeremy so highly was because he saw him as someone capable of handling things independently.

"I have great confidence in your abilities," Benjamin replied with a nod. "I believe that even if you do run into trouble, you'll be able to resolve it. That brings me to another request." He then looked over at Bonnie. "I hope you can keep an eye on my daughter. She's always been a bit... impulsive, and she might do something that could put her in danger. In situations like that, your voice may be the only one she'll listen to."

While Benjamin spoke, Bonnie was making a range of expressive faces, causing both him and Jeremy to chuckle.

"Rest assured, Bonnie is not only your daughter, but also my closest friend. Of course, I'll make sure she gets all the help she needs," Jeremy replied earnestly, and Benjamin's expression softened with satisfaction. But Bonnie's face showed a hint of disappointment after hearing his words. Internally, she couldn't help but wonder, "Jeremy only sees me as his best friend? Is that really all we are?"

As Bonnie wrestled with her thoughts, Jeremy continued speaking with the others. When all was said and done, he turned to Bonnie, ready to leave.

"What are you thinking about? It's time to go!" Jeremy's voice snapped Bonnie out of her thoughts and brought her back to the present.

With a faint nod, Bonnie climbed aboard the plane alongside Jeremy. Under the watchful eyes of Benjamin, Howard, and Liam, the plane they boarded began to slowly ascend, leaving the airport.

"They're sure to face a lot of trouble in the capital," Howard said, his eyes following the aircraft. "As far as I know, Kean has already started stirring up problems for Jeremy."

Howard was well-informed and had reliable sources in the capital. He knew very clearly about the tension between Kean and Jeremy.

Benjamin sighed, his face clouded with concern.

"We're no longer in a position to offer Jeremy any more support. If he can't resolve the conflict with Kean himself, he'll have to face the pressure from the Lannisters," Benjamin said thoughtfully. "I think he has a good chance of handling it, though."

Despite his words, Benjamin was inwardly uncertain. He knew Jeremy was capable, but taking on the immense power of the Lannisters alone was another matter entirely.

General Howard sighed as well, sharing Benjamin's doubts. Both men had their reservations about Jeremy's ability to withstand the looming threat.

Only Liam seemed to have full confidence in Jeremy. To Liam, Kean was nothing more than a formidable opponent. But Jeremy? Jeremy was different; he was, in Liam's mind, nothing short of a genius.

"I think you're both worrying a bit too much," Liam said, trying to reassure them. "Jeremy's strength is remarkable. He's faced all sorts of challenges before, both in the real world and in the apocalypse game. No matter how fierce his opponents, he's always come out on top. I don't believe Kean poses a true threat to him."

Liam's words offered a glimmer of relief to Benjamin and Howard. Benjamin took a deep breath and said, "I certainly hope you're right. But if he can't stand up to the Lannisters in the end, I'll do whatever I can to support him. A talent like his is far too valuable to abandon."

With that, Benjamin turned to leave. There were still countless matters awaiting his attention in Moonlight City. General Howard and Liam also went their separate ways; as important as Jeremy's situation was, they each had responsibilities they couldn't ignore.

In truth, their concerns might have been somewhat misplaced. Although Kean had the ability to bring serious trouble to Jeremy, he hadn't prepared himself completely. The trap laid by The Son of the Sun was ready, but Kean felt they didn't yet have a strong enough advantage. He believed that before facing Jeremy in a final showdown, he would need to weaken him significantly.

So, Kean devised a plan: once Jeremy arrived in the capital, he would orchestrate a series of "accidents" to ensure Jeremy paid a high price. Only when Jeremy was significantly weakened would Kean consider the final battle. In this way, Kean was certain that victory in their last encounter would be his, beyond any doubt.