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Chapter 2: Where It All Begin

Chapter 2: Where It All Begin

In earlier 3xxx when the world still depends on oil as fuel, there are two biggest companies in the oil industry trying to become the ones in control of oil supplies. During that time, the world is having a shortage of natural oil, these 2 companies will engage in fiery discussion on who will get to become the main supplier for oil. The discussion becomes messy when the politician also involves in the discussion. Two biggest countries from different countries almost become the reason for the world war to decide who will in control for last oil spot. The debate continues for several months then there is one company from the gaming industry that suggest one method that can solve this oil war. The gaming company suggests these 2 oil company to use games competition to find who will take over the last oil resources.

Both companies agree with the suggestion and both sides send out the most talented player they can find from their company. Not only war can be avoided, but civilians able to get some entertainment at the same time. From that point, many larger companies decide to use the same method to solve the issue with their business rival, that is the point where the game has become a crucial part of one company.

The slide show reaches the end & the room becomes brighter,

Nona: Now you understand why games have become major phenomenal in businesses now a day. Not only does it act as the medium to solve the conflict but also as entertainment for our people.

Both of them walking down the hallway around the office. As Ren's senior, Nona is the one in charge to ensure Ren is family with the office layout as well as his task. There are several areas which divide by a partition, each partition is for different departments. There are 3 major departments inside that company but for that particular explanation, Nona still not brief about it. Nona keeps guide Ren toward a certain room, there is a door tag in front of that room written as CEO. Ren surprises after he notices that he about to meet the company's CEO on the first day his working. Before entering the room, Nona gives Ren some advice to ignore any joke & act like normal. In Ren's mind, he keeps imagining the CEO is a very strict person.

Nona opens up the door to the CEO's office and the first thing Ren notices is how messy that room is. The garbage, food leftovers & cloth all of that lay on the floor & table. Inside that room, there are at least 20 monitors that show different locations & scenery. Seeing the condition of the CEO's office, Ren looks at Nona and her face doesn't look surprised at all. It looks like Nona is already accustomed to this kind of sight.

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Nona: Bos, I bring the new hired to meet you.

Upon hearing a voice, there is a shadow appears from under the table. There is a man, age around 35, wearing glasses and his hair is white. Not wearing any formal suit, he only wears a t-shirt and flip-flop in the office. Nona introduce the CEO of the company to Ren, the CEO's name is Akaba, he is the one of top players around the world. Nona cleans up the mess so Ren can sit on a chair. Akaba fixing his hair & glasses before walk toward Ren and Nona. The three of them seating across each other then the discussion begins.

Akaba: I have read your resume, it seam Nona has picked up someone who looks promising in the future. Well, let's not get to the point. Ren, are you believe in ghosts and monsters?

Ren: aren't they just a mystery creature that said to exist in old times?

Akaba: Yes, but what if I told you they are living in our world right now? What if I told you this creature is the one that brings misery and disaster to humankind, will you believe me?

Ren: Is this some kind of joke or test for me? Because I do not get it.

Akaba gives a signal to Nona, then she brings out a single tablet from her bag. She then shows Ren several videos. Ten take it and watch the video it's played, Ren shock the video shows several people who being reported due to mysterious diseases by the media. Not only that, from the several videos Ren notices something is unnatural. Few seconds before those people die, there is some shadow appear behind them & rip their heads off from the body. Scare about how terrible the video is Ren quickly alters his eyes then looks at Akaba waiting for an explanation.

Akaba: That is the footage that our company gets from the CCTV. By now I trust you believe in what I just share with you. That creature is an unidentified creature who lived long before humanity comes, they are a brutal and dangerous creature which have the unexplained ability just as you can see.

Nona: Long ago, humans have fought with that creature from the beginning, but most of this news being hides from people to avoid any unnecessary panic. Until now, those beasts keep bringing harm to humans & we the ones in charge to ensure humanity is safe from it.

Ren: what exactly is this company do, did I apply for the game researcher?

Akaba: We are the specialized people who being task by the government to solve this issue. In the normal way, we just pretend to be some sort of game-related company but our actual business is to deal with this mysterious creature and ensure no human being harm by them.

Nona: By the way, our agreement does not accept any resign or refuse to work after you sign the document. If you don't accept this job, we need to wipe you out of this world to ensure our secret remains a secret.

Akaba: Well I hope you enjoy working here, as CEO let's welcome you to our office.

Akaba & Nona: Welcome to the Devil's Contract Company.