Leon was holding some luggage in his hand indicating he had just returned from a trip. Every step he took towards the house left Denzel's heart in pain. "Hey Denzel, you didn't come down and help me take my luggage, you still lack manners I see", Leon said as he cracked Denzel's door open. "Leon, please leave me alone", Denzel said as he continued to lie in bed. "Sure". And just like that Leon left Denzel alone for the first time for as long as Denzel can remember( From his past life that is). The whole house was very boring that day and around 12 noon, Denzel went out to get some drinks and food from May's Café. By the time Denzel got to the living room, he saw Leon who was now swallowed up by the couch sighing heavily. "Uhhh, the boredom is killing me", Leon said as he turned his head around to see Denzel all dressed up ready to go out. "And where are you going?", Leon asked Denzel springing back to life. Denzel knew that Leon's company always brought bad news so he tried as much us possible to deter him from coming along with him. "I'm heading out to buy some drinks at May's Café, do you wonna get something?",Denzel asked politely pleading with the heavenly beings to touch his brother's heart. Leon sat there without uttering a single word for a while before answering with another question,"What do you do to kill boredom in this place"."Clear dungeons",Denzel said with a straight face. "Hmm.. that sounds interesting but I'm not in the mood right now so it's settled then, I'm coming with you". Denzel could not believe after all his efforts to avoid this very thing, it still happened. Leon saw the look on Denzel's face and he decided to spread more salt on the wound," Hey Denzel, by the way what's your rank", Leon asked with a menacing smile. Denzel hesitated a bit before answering,"[Denzel sighs] I'm an F-rank player". There was a long pause and a loud burst of laughter followed. Leon laughed until tears started strolling down his face," What? An F-rank! You're my pathetic little brother indeed.[Leon changes his tone] That's the best you could do so don't feel bad I'll always support you [Leon winks]".
Leon's sarcasm was killing Denzel but Denzel knew not to provoke Leon because no matter how many of it's kin a tiger killed, a duck will never fight back (It's my own proverb so deal with it). Denzel didn't understand how such a demon was seen as an angel by everyone. Leon always managed to win every time he am Denzel quarrelled. He was the master at the art of deception and slavery and no matter what happens he was always 10 steps ahead. Leon was a genius, one that even Denzel envied. Leon changes from his formal attire to a more casual one. A pair of shades, a Gucci shirt and some stylish beach shorts. "Uhmm Leon you do know where we're going right?", Denzel asked with confusion written across his face. "I'm well aware Denzel, let's go then", Leon said in a playful tone. Denzel was mortified and wondered if Ryan was suffering as much, how he'd wish to be in his shoes. The moment Leon and Denzel hit the streets the devil changed to an angel.
Leon became calm and composed like a proper human being leaving Denzel speechless. Every corner they turned a random person just comes up to Leon wanting to get a picture or an autograph because he was a goddamn celebrity. Denzel was red as a cherry from rage but kept it inside and Leon was lovin' it. Leon couldn't help but feel bad for his little brother so he did what any other older brother would do in this situation, cheer him up. "Yo! Denzel, why are you Soo red is it because you want my autograph? Don't worry I'll make an autograph just for you", Leon said sarcastically. Denzel was at his breaking point and could not hold back any longer. "LEON, JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!", Denzel screamed at Leon before realizing a crowd of people were watching him. The embrassment. All the people around heard his scream and looked at him puzzled as if he had some screws loose. "Mom is that man ma..","No dear just back away", a mother across the street said as she continued to back away from Denzel thinking he was a rabid dog or something. Once again, Leon has managed to tarnish Denzel's image. By some miracle, Denzel got to the café without running mad from Leon's antics. The moment the cafe doors opened the same theme on the streets continued.
A crowd started gathering around Leon the moment they noticed him trying to get a picture or an autograph. Denzel fought his way through the crowd and noticed a blonde girl sitting at the table in the extreme corner of the café. She was glued to something she was watching on her phone. Denzel recognized her immediately and walked up to her with a smile. "Hi Olivia , how have you been", Denzel said as he waved at the blonde girl. The attention of the blonde girl was now on him and she didn't seem too familiar with the person Infront of her. "Olivia, what's with that look you're scaring me". The way and manarism the person spoke to her instantly locked her mind on someone,"Denzel? Where have you been? You didn't become a Mafia boss or something did you?". "You're still as jovial as ever. I was dropping by and decided to say hi it's been Soo long", Denzel said as he proceeded to look back at where Leon was, he was still occupied. "So why did you stop school then"," I was bored",Denzel said with a straight face. "You were what?", the blonde said pulling his hair. "Ouch, that hurts",Denzel said. "Do you know how worried..", the blonde stopped mid sentence for some apparent reason.. The blonde's name was Olivia and she was not only a classmate of Denzel but also his next door neighbor who hadn't seen him in months. She was unable to identify Denzel at first because in her mind a gloomy gym freak with good grades and always had a nasty vibe but the Denzel infront of her was different. For one he didn't have a messy hair like always but a neat cut this time and he was also smiling, something he hadn't seen him do in a long time. She could not place her finger on what had changed, to her, his whole aura and presence was different. He was more handsome than she had seen him to be. " Hmmm.... What lover's quarrel is going on here?", Leon tried to fain confusion. "Leon, you and I know very well that she's our next door neighbor and that we've been friends since childhood so why are you acting all confused", Denzel snarled at Leon. "You dare insult my intuition. I know love when I see it", Leon said as he still tried to fain ignorance. Olivia burst out in laughter,"So you and your elder brother still quarell like this? Your attitudes never change". "Olivia, I'm sorry but we'll be leaving ",Denzel said as he grabbed Leon dragging him along to the counter to order their drinks and food. After ordering they found a table and Denzel gave Leon a piece of his mind before they started eating knowing fully well his complaints fell on dead ears.Denzel was about to take a sip of his fizzy coke and calimity struck....
ALERT! ALERT!
The café alarms started going off as a strange portal opened Infront of it.
[Ping! Ping!]
Denzel received a system message,[Warning! A dungeon has spawned at your location clear it before it destroys the area]. "Give me a break", Denzel said as he slammed is fist in the table. The people inside the café at that time we're panicking. They were all players but for some reason they could not fight. These players were known as non-proactive players. These players choose to live normal lives and as such they avoid dungeons and towers. These players are no more than 'regular people' because due to their inactiveness their system locks up and disappears. These cannon fodder were no help to Denzel, he had to do it all by himself or maybe not. "You stay Denzel,I'll handle this [Leon summons his sword through a mist of flames that he conjured]". The God of Destruction was about to show his strength...
END OF CHAPTER
[FUN FACTS]
-Denzel is the only person Leon fools around.
-Mr. &Mrs. Rünter are both entrenched Players and scientists.
-Olivia secretly admired Denzel since childhood.
-Entrenched players can't enter dungeons and towers.
-The Andras Cult Leader is called...(You think I'll tell you that easy?😈
-The system was created by a.....(You'll find out later)
-Leon's birthday is the 4th of July( American Independence Day)