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

In the courtyard, Jeremy, Ritchie, and Major Joseph were all wearing extremely complex expressions after having overheard the entire conversation. The three of them couldn't believe what they had just learned: it was Kean's subordinate who was responsible for all of this. Moreover, this subordinate had managed to deceive the mayor of Valley City.

"It seems like we now know who our enemy is," Jeremy said, his voice steady but firm. "Now we should stop wasting time. Our first priority is to eliminate those monsters outside the courtyard."

Jeremy made a decisive call without hesitation.

Although Ritchie hadn't fully recovered, he was at least able to make some facial expressions. It was clear from his expression that he supported Jeremy's decision.

Major Joseph quickly added, "You're right. We should strike immediately. I'll cooperate with your actions!"

With that, Jeremy and Major Joseph dashed out of the courtyard without delay.

The monsters surrounding the courtyard immediately locked onto Jeremy and Major Joseph. However, these monsters were not particularly powerful, and it didn't take long before both Jeremy and Major Joseph emerged victorious in the battle.

After the fight was over, Major Joseph shouted, "Stop hiding! We heard everything you said during your conversation with Kean's subordinate. Come out now!"

At his command, the government staff who had been hiding in the shadows cautiously emerged from their hiding spots. Their faces were pale with fear.

When they looked at Jeremy and Major Joseph, they lowered their heads, clearly avoiding eye contact. It seemed they didn't want to draw attention to themselves.

The only person who didn't appear as nervous as the others was the mayor's assistant. He rushed over to Major Joseph's side with urgency.

"Is there anything you need to ask? I'll tell you everything I know! I just hope you can hurry and rescue the mayor! He must be in grave danger right now!"

The mayor's assistant was in a panic. Only recently had he confirmed that Kean's subordinate would stop at nothing to harm the mayor. If Jeremy and Major Joseph didn't act quickly enough, the mayor might be lost to them forever.

The assistant's plea was filled with desperation. Time was critical; the speed of Jeremy and Major Joseph's actions would determine whether the mayor could be saved from Kean's merciless subordinate.

"We will do everything in our power to rescue the mayor!" Jeremy said, cutting off Major Joseph before he had the chance to speak. "But first, tell us exactly what Kean's subordinate is planning."

Jeremy was visibly anxious. His mind raced with thoughts of the consequences of so many monsters gathering in Valley City. He feared that their presence could lead to even more disastrous events. If these creatures combined forces, they might give birth to a far stronger monster. And if that creature surpassed level 70, Jeremy would be in for a tough battle.

"The plan of Kean's subordinate is to use these monsters to completely annihilate Valley City!" The mayor's assistant said, panic in his voice. "They couldn't locate either of you, so they've decided to kill every single person in the city without discrimination!"

Upon hearing this, both Jeremy and Major Joseph were stunned, their faces reflecting shock and disbelief.

"He actually dares to do this?! He dares to destroy Valley City?!" Major Joseph said in disbelief, unable to process the gravity of what he was hearing.

Still not fully convinced that Kean's subordinate could be so ruthless, Joseph pressed further.

"Are you absolutely sure about this? Are you lying to us? I need to remind you, if you're lying, the consequences will be severe!" Major Joseph said sternly, his gaze hardening as he looked at the assistant.

The mayor's assistant, his face pale with fear, quickly responded, "How could I lie about this? Even if I were going to lie, I wouldn't lie about something this serious! Please, stop hesitating and act now!"

At that moment, the other government officials, who had been hiding in the shadows, also came forward. They all spoke in unison, confirming what the mayor's assistant had said.

"I never imagined someone could be so utterly deranged!" Major Joseph muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief.

"Enough with the pitying! Dwelling on this won't solve the crisis in Valley City," Jeremy said firmly. "We need to move. According to the information from the mayor's assistant, Kean's subordinate and the mayor should be at the Valley City stadium right now. They might be conducting some kind of ritual, and we have to stop them!"

Jeremy quickly turned to Major Joseph, his urgency clear in his tone. Joseph nodded, his determination evident.

"Let's go. We need to resolve this crisis as quickly as possible," Major Joseph agreed, his expression set in determination.

Both men understood the gravity of the situation. The clock was ticking, and their next move would determine the fate of Valley City and its people.

But soon, he realized that there was still another issue they needed to address.

"If we two go out to take action, what should we do about Ritchie?" Major Joseph said. "Should we leave him here? Although we've already eliminated the monsters around us, there's a chance more could return once we leave."

Joseph's words made Jeremy worry even more.

Jeremy nodded.

"You're right. We have to consider Ritchie's situation carefully."

The two of them furrowed their brows and thought for a while, but they couldn't come up with a perfect solution.

Standing next to them, the assistant to the Mayor of Valley City spoke urgently, "Stop overthinking it. If you can't guarantee Ritchie's safety, I have a backup plan."

Both Jeremy and Major Joseph turned their gazes toward the Mayor's assistant.

"We know of a hidden safe house. We can take Ritchie there! All of us can hide there," the assistant said.

"Are you sure this safe house is truly safe?" Jeremy immediately asked. "Even if you're attacked, we won't be able to help you."

The assistant gave a wry smile.

"Of course, we can't be absolutely certain the safe house is perfectly secure. But it's the safest place we know. After all, with Valley City on the brink of destruction, how could we find anywhere completely safe?"
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The assistant's words convinced Jeremy.

"You're right! Then we'll leave Ritchie with you! Major Joseph and I will head out immediately!"

With that, Jeremy and Major Joseph decided to trust the assistant to the Mayor of Valley City. They instructed the assistant and other city staff to take Ritchie to the safe house. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Major Joseph set off toward the Valley City stadium.

On their way to the stadium, Major Joseph slowly asked Jeremy, "Do you really trust those people?"

"I don't trust them, but right now I have no other options. The crisis in Valley City has to be resolved," Jeremy answered quickly.

Jeremy wasn't someone who hesitated.

When facing a crisis, Jeremy was always able to make a decision without hesitation.

In Jeremy's view, the crisis in Valley City was the one that needed to be addressed first and foremost. Although leaving Ritchie with the Mayor's assistant carried some risks, if they took Ritchie along, they would be unable to resolve the larger crisis facing Valley City.

Major Joseph nodded.

"I think your approach is correct. After all, you have a significant conflict with Kean. So, of course, you should prioritize eliminating Kean's subordinate."

Joseph's words made Jeremy laugh.

"Do you really think I'm the kind of person who seeks revenge for every slight?" Jeremy said with a smile. "This mission isn't about going after Kean. This mission is to save Valley City. Kean's subordinate wants to destroy Valley City, and such an action will undoubtedly cause the deaths of many innocent people. The souls of so many ordinary people could potentially be used by the planners of the Apocalypse Game. If the planners of the Apocalypse Game choose to channel their power into the real world during the destruction of Valley City, then this powerful figure could very well manifest. At that point, it wouldn't just be Valley City at risk of destruction!"

Jeremy's words left Major Joseph in shock.

He had never imagined that the crisis in Valley City could trigger an even greater one—a crisis that could threaten the survival of all humanity. What shocked him even more was that Jeremy was even more selfless than he had expected.

After the initial surprise wore off, Major Joseph quickly regained his composure.

"I understand now! I'll do everything I can to support your mission! This time, no matter what, we'll succeed!"

With that, Major Joseph and Jeremy were both fully prepared for the battle ahead.

The determination of both men was unwavering.

On their way to the Valley City stadium, they didn't encounter any monsters.

Under normal circumstances, the absence of monsters would have been a relief for both of them.

However, in the current situation, their concern only grew.

The fact that they hadn't run into any monsters on the way meant that the stadium likely had a large number of them. It also suggested that Kean's subordinate's plan to destroy Valley City was likely about to begin.

They needed to move faster. They had to reach the Valley City stadium before Kean's subordinate made his move.