Global Awakening: Only I Can Respawn

"Not long," YuWon replied.

YuWon's plan was the reason for Yuna's smile. Her ability to read people's desires was something she kept hidden. Even Minho didn't know about it. Yet YuWon had figured it out and used it to communicate his plan without saying a word.

When Minho slapped Yuna, she could feel the raging emotions he had within. For a moment, it scared her. But then she realized he was planning to kill her either way.

That's why when she learned about YuWon's plan, she readily agreed to help. As for YuWon, he focused his gaze on Gina. It was time to play another trick on everyone.

"Keep yourself and Yeji safe. If anyone gets in your way, kill them. I'll deal with the consequences later," he instructed.

Hearing him, Minho scoffed. "You think you can do anything? Keep blabbing and I'll kill them myself."

"You can try," YuWon shrugged. "But let me just remind you. Gina is the strongest participant here. I'd suggest you don't think about messing with her."

Minho paid no attention to YuWon's words. How could someone who looked so delicate be stronger than him? It was all nonsense. A pathetic attempt to trigger him, or so he thought.

"Just get lost already," Minho barked, and the soldiers shoved them.

"You won't have a peaceful death," YuWon told the soldiers with a smile. "Mark my words, just like I've marked your faces."

With that, the game began.

As he approached the platforms, he lightly touched one with his foot. The Overseer's Pendant he wore glowed faintly, confirming it was the real platform.

Still, YuWon hesitated for a moment. The death had left a scar so deep he was questioning the pendant's words.

Fuck it...

YuWon closed his eyes and jumped on the platform. Nothing happened. He was safe.

Alright! I can do this.

He then jumped to the second platform, only after confirming it with the pendant, of course. Once safely there, he turned to Yuna.

"Jump on the platform left to the one I was on."

"Are you sure?" Yuna asked but quickly obeyed when YuWon rolled his eyes.

The two of them continued like this till the end. Once she was there, YuWon traveled back to get Gina and Yeji. However, as usual, Minho interrupted.

"The soldiers and I will go before them," he said.

"Sure, be my guest!" YuWon readily agreed.

YuWon's eagerness made Minho doubt him. But then he looked at his soldiers and then at Gina and Yeji.

He knew as long as someone stayed behind, YuWon wouldn't dare mess with them. If he did, they would kill the girls and that would be the end of it.

"Let's go," YuWon called to Minho.

Confidently, he stepped onto the first platform, then the second, following YuWon's words. Soon, Minho reached the final platform, ready to make the last jump, while YuWon stayed behind.

Unfortunately for him, YuWon had other plans.

When Minho was about to jump, YuWon jumped onto the platform beside him. Minho froze, his face contorting with anger. But before he could say anything, both platforms beneath them crumbled.

"NO!" Minho yelled as his feet touched the sand.

In seconds, the worms emerged to enjoy the feast. They began crawling up Minho's legs, biting and tearing into his flesh. He screamed in pain, his arms flailing wildly. The more he struggled, the faster he got dragged into the sand.

As for YuWon, he jumped before the platform could disappear entirely. He then used Minho's shoulders as a springboard, landing safely next to Yuna.

"Yuna! Help me!" Minho yelled at the top of his lungs, clinging to the edge.

Yuna nodded and rushed to his aid. Desperate, Minho trusted her and let go of the edge, extending his arm toward her. However, instead of grabbing the hand, she shoved him away from the edge.

"You wanted to kill me?" she scoffed, turning around. "After everything I did for you? Maybe I should've left you to rot in that orphanage. People like you deserve it!"

"FUCK YOU BITCH!!! I'LL KILL YOU REMEMBER THAT—"

"I'm sure you will." Yuna rolled her eyes before stepping back.

Minho got devoured by the worms and his soldiers were left confused about what to do next. One of them raised the gun towards Yeji, but YuWon noticed it.

"Don't even think about it," he shouted. "I'm the only one who can help you get across. But if you even think about laying a finger on them, I'll make you wish the worms had eaten you instead."

Upon hearing him, the soldier hesitated, but slowly lowered the gun. The others followed suit, realizing YuWon was their only hope of surviving the trial. But YuWon wasn't satisfied just yet.

The problem with dogs is that you need to train them thoroughly.

"Drop your weapons," he said, pointing towards the pit.

The soldiers exchanged nervous glances. They didn't want to lose their weapons and have YuWon turn on them.

"But... what if we need them?" a soldier spoke.

"Your guns are useless against the monsters here," YuWon rolled his eyes. "They won't help you, and you won't be using them on humans either. So what's the point of having them?"

The soldiers still hesitated, and YuWon sighed loudly. "Drop the weapons, or I'll drop you in the pit. Is that clear enough for you morons?"

Hesitantly, one soldier stepped forward and tossed his gun into the pit. The others followed, one by one, until all the worms swallowed the weapons.

Damn, those worms eat everything.

YuWon smirked, looking at the soldiers. "Fear is the greatest weapon indeed."

"I didn't think you'd be like this," Yuna mumbled, interrupting him. "But I'm glad you are—"

"Hold that thought. We can discuss other things when we get back."

With that, YuWon left to bring the others. After all, he wasn't ready to abandon the meat shields without properly using them.

One by one, everyone crossed the pit. YuWon wasn't heartless and helped some soldiers, too. They were those who didn't follow Minho's command and were ready to serve someone new.

It wasn't long before most of the group had made it across. Everyone stood at the finish line, looking back at the shrinking number of soldiers still stranded on the other side.

"Yeh, I think that's enough," YuWon said, turning a blind eye to the remaining soldiers.

The soldier who had raised his gun at Yeji immediately went to his knees and began begging for mercy. The others joined him, kneeling and begging.

"You really thought I was going to help you?" YuWon laughed, shaking his head in disbelief.

"But... you helped everyone else!"

"They didn't point a gun at me or my sister, did they?" YuWon scoffed. "If you want to live, then figure this shit out yourself."

The soldiers' faces turned pale. They got played like a fiddle. But no matter how much they begged, no one stepped up to help them.

As they watched everyone leave one after another, the soldiers panicked. They tried figuring out the pattern YuWon had used. But without him, their attempts were useless.

YuWon looked at them and shook his head. He knew what was coming next. As the soldiers rushed, the platforms began disappearing one after another.

The soldiers, realizing they had no way out, tried to jump on the remaining platforms. But one by one, they fell into the sand, and the worms came for them, just as they had for Minho.

"Tsk... so many souls got wasted," YuWon shrugged and crossed the finish line, satisfied with the outcome.