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

After Jeremy and Ritchie finalized their plan of action, they immediately decided to head to the capital.

Before leaving, Jeremy made sure to call Ella.

"We're about to depart," Jeremy said straightforwardly, "and I hope you'll keep your promise."

Ella's response over the phone was equally direct.

"No problem at all," she assured him. "I can guarantee you won't face much danger before reaching the capital. I've also left an entrance for you in the East District of the capital. When you arrive, just mention my name to the guards, and they'll let you in."

"Thank you so much," Jeremy replied. "Once we get to the capital, we'll make sure to reward you."

Jeremy didn't think it was entirely expected of Ella to help him, so he felt it necessary to offer her a reward. However, Ella on the other end of the line refused to accept it.

"You don't need to worry about any reward," she said. "After all, Kean has targeted you in the past. Although I'm no longer his fiancée, I still owe it to him to apologize on your behalf."

Jeremy was quite taken aback by this statement.

"You're no longer his fiancée? Does that mean your families have called off the engagement?"

"Not yet," Ella replied, "but Kean and I both feel that we're just not right for each other, so marriage is no longer an option."

"I see," Jeremy said, now understanding. "Well, that's fine. But in any case, I'll still give you something in return. Once I reach the capital, we can discuss it further."

"Alright then!"

After hanging up, Jeremy turned to Ritchie, his voice tinged with confusion. "I don't understand why Ella and Kean ended their engagement. I mean, while they might not be the best match, didn't their families already arrange this marriage for them?"

Ritchie shook his head slowly in response to Jeremy's question.

"You don't know the answer, so how could I?" Ritchie said with a hint of bitterness. "Family disputes like theirs are always incredibly complex. I'm just an ordinary person. I have no idea what kind of dirty dealings go on behind the scenes of those powerful families."

Ritchie had never seen Ella as an ally, so naturally, he wasn't going to defend her. Moreover, he saw both Ella and Kean as enemies, so he wasn't particularly interested in their marriage situation.

Jeremy nodded expressionlessly.

In fact, he didn't think he needed to worry too much.

With that, Jeremy and Ritchie set off.

After leaving Moonlight City, the two of them followed a small path leading toward the capital.

Although this path would bring them into contact with more monsters, they could avoid any unwelcome eyes.

Both Jeremy and Ritchie were well aware that, whether in Moonlight City or the capital, there were people secretly watching them.

They had to avoid being detected by these spies.

Jeremy and Ritchie's plan was highly effective.

It wasn't until the second evening that the spies Kean had left behind in Moonlight City realized that Jeremy and Ritchie had already departed.

The spies immediately relayed the news to Kean.

When Kean received the report, he didn't show any signs of panic.

"I see," he said calmly. "Stick to the original plan. Continue staying in Moonlight City and keep an eye on every single person in the city."

Kean instructed his spies to carry on with their previous task.

After ending the communication, Kean summoned one of the most skilled Apocalypse Game players from his family.

"You must be the most talented Apocalypse Game player in my family," Kean said with a smile.

The man shook his head. "I'm not the most talented; you are. After all, you've completed your awakening and your level has surpassed 60. I've only just reached level 53."

Although the man appeared to be humble on the surface, he wasn't truly a modest person.

He was known as "Bloody Andrew" in military circles.

Unlike other Apocalypse Game players, who often teamed up with others to level up and complete instances, Bloody Andrew always worked alone.

Apart from accepting resources provided by the Lannisters, he hadn't formed any alliances.

However, this didn't limit his leveling speed.

Though he didn't have the strength of Kean or Jeremy, he was still one of the most powerful Apocalypse Game players, second only to them.

Kean nodded with a smile.

"My level is indeed higher than yours, but that doesn't necessarily mean my actual combat ability is stronger. After all, your talent is very well-suited for direct combat."

Bloody Andrew nodded heavily.

He couldn't maintain his humility for long.

"I have a task for you," Kean continued, "I want you to eliminate my rival. He is on his way to the capital with his companions."

Kean laid out his request directly.

Upon hearing Kean's words, Bloody Andrew furrowed his brow.

He was very aware that Kean's greatest enemy was Jeremy.

Although he had never fought Jeremy face-to-face, he knew just how powerful Jeremy was.

"Do you really think I can defeat your rival?" Bloody Andrew asked, his voice tinged with doubt. "If your strength is as great as you say, then your opponent must also be incredibly powerful. I fear I won't be able to defeat him."

Despite being a terrifying and ruthless individual, Bloody Andrew was not reckless.

He knew the right strategies to use when facing a powerful enemy, and he understood when to retreat if victory was impossible.

Kean smiled.

"You don't need to worry," he reassured. "To ensure you can defeat my rival, I'll have others join you in this mission. I'll also provide you with powerful tools and weapons."

At this, Kean took out a bloodstained mask.

This mask, stained with blood, was one of the powerful items Kean had obtained from the military headquarters.

Anyone who wore this mask would instantly transform into a cruel and terrifying killer.

The bloodstained mask not only made the wearer more brutal and lethal, but it also significantly enhanced their strength.

This item was perfectly suited for Bloody Andrew.

The moment Bloody Andrew laid eyes on the mask, he was drawn to the aura it exuded.

"If you complete this task, I'll give you the mask," Kean said. "You should know, as a young master of the Lannisters, I'm certainly not stingy."

Kean decided to use the bloodstained mask as his most important bargaining chip.

Although Bloody Andrew still harbored some reservations, he couldn't resist the allure of the bloodstained mask.

"If you're willing to give me this item, then I'm certainly willing to fight for you. But in addition to this item, I'll need you to provide me with more help."

Bloody Andrew finally relented.

Although he had some additional conditions, Kean wasn't bothered by them.

Kean would absolutely fulfill all his demands.

"Don't worry," Kean assured him. "Whatever conditions you have, I will agree to. Defeating my rival is my top priority! I'm willing to pay any price!"

Kean then agreed to fulfill all of Bloody Andrew's requests.

With that, Bloody Andrew began preparing for the upcoming battle.

He left the capital with the items Kean had provided.

After Bloody Andrew's departure, Kean headed back to the battlefield he had chosen on the outskirts of the southern district of the capital.

He had already set up many items on the battlefield.

These items were sure to be useful, but Kean felt that they alone wouldn't guarantee his victory.

"Bloody Andrew can never defeat Jeremy. At best, he might be able to severely injure him. In the end, it will still be up to me to personally eliminate Jeremy!"

Kean muttered to himself as he finished arranging everything in the square.

Meanwhile, in the core district of the capital, Ella paced back and forth in her bedroom.

Although Ella had already formed an alliance with Jeremy, she still felt that she couldn't completely betray Kean.

Although Kean had done many terrible things to Jeremy and the others, at least he hadn't done anything wrong to her.

Ella felt that she should remain neutral between Kean and Jeremy.

After thinking for a while, Ella decided to call Kean.

The phone was answered quickly, and Kean's voice on the other end sounded slightly surprised.

"You're calling me at this hour? Is there something important? It's already very late. Shouldn't you be resting?" Kean asked coldly.

Ella hesitated for a moment before replying, "I think there's some misunderstanding between you and Jeremy. I hope you both can resolve it. After all, both of you are very powerful. If you can clear up the misunderstanding, it would make things much easier for the Federation in dealing with the crisis caused by the Apocalypse Game planners."

As soon as Ella finished speaking, the call was abruptly disconnected.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"What a pathetic woman who thinks too highly of herself!" Kean mocked as he ended the conversation.

To Kean, Ella had no right to speak to him like that.

She certainly didn't have the authority to mediate the conflict between him and Jeremy.