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

Ritchie and Bonnie moved with impressive speed, placing every High-Dimensional Data Storage Device they carried around the perimeter of the special space generated by Jeremy's mortal combat skill. After setting up their own devices, they even gathered the Data Storage Devices carried by Claire and Emma. With so many devices clustered together, the High-Dimensional Data in the region around the instance boss was rapidly drained.

The sudden disappearance of the High-Dimensional Data had a noticeable effect on the instance boss, who was locked in battle with Jeremy inside the special mortal combat space. Jeremy quickly realized that the instance boss's spatial control powers were beginning to weaken.

"So, you're finally losing your edge!" Noticing this newfound vulnerability, Jeremy launched a relentless series of attacks, pressing the instance boss harder than ever. Under the force of Jeremy's continued strikes, the instance boss's form began to change rapidly. Initially, it had taken the shape of a massive black hole, but under the sustained assault, it could no longer maintain this powerful form. Eventually, the instance boss reverted to its original worm-like shape, stripped of the strength it once possessed. In this weakened form, it could no longer even emit its usual white glow—the power of The Lost Realm's instance boss had been significantly reduced.

Seizing this opportunity, Jeremy decided to release the special mortal combat space. Although he hadn't completely destroyed the instance boss, he felt he had weakened it substantially, meeting the requirements of the mortal combat skill. With his King of Time and Space talent, he successfully activated a portal and used it to eject the instance boss out of the special space.

As soon as the instance boss left the special space, Jeremy deactivated it. Both he and the instance boss reappeared simultaneously before Ritchie and Bonnie, who were taken aback by their sudden arrival. The moment they saw the instance boss, they reacted instinctively, each pulling back as quickly as possible to put some distance between themselves and the creature.

After reaching a safe distance, Ritchie and Bonnie paused to carefully observe the condition of both Jeremy and the instance boss. It didn't take long for them to notice that the instance boss was in extremely poor shape. Its strength, which once seemed invincible, had been drained, leaving it a shadow of its former power.

"Don't just stand there! I need your help now! Let's work together and finish off this instance boss!" Jeremy's voice echoed urgently in the ears of Ritchie, Bonnie, Emma, and Claire.

Without hesitation, the four sprang into action. Ritchie quickly activated his shadow manipulation skill, and to his surprise, he found that he could control the shadow of The Lost Realm instance boss. This was a feat he couldn't have accomplished before, as the boss's strength had far exceeded his own.

Bonnie raised her staff and unleashed what she believed to be her most powerful spell. Meanwhile, Claire, with no time for further preparation, poured all her mental energy into a concentrated psychic assault on the instance boss. Although her mental impact couldn't inflict significant damage, it was enough to disrupt and hinder the boss's movements.

Emma, however, hesitated the most, as she possessed no offensive skills. All she could do was use her healing abilities to support the others. Though Jeremy's companions launched their attacks immediately as he directed, they knew that their efforts alone couldn't destroy the instance boss. Their attacks merely served to hold it back, preventing it from retaliating fully.

The only one truly capable of finishing off the instance boss was Jeremy himself, armed with the mortal combat weapon. His gaze locked onto the creature, unwavering.

"Even though you're more powerful than any instance boss I've ever faced—even though you set countless traps for me in this instance—you still can't defeat me! Not only can't you defeat me, but even your master, one of the planners behind the apocalypse game, stands no chance against me!"

With those words, Jeremy charged toward the instance boss, mortal combat weapon clenched tightly in his hand. This time, the instance boss had no way to evade. The weapon sliced cleanly through the worm-like form of the boss, splitting it in two.

In the instant the instance boss was cut in half, the entire space of The Lost Realm instance began to tremble violently. Every region of the instance started collapsing simultaneously, crumbling with incredible speed. The destruction spread in waves, erasing each section of the realm as it fell into ruin.

Whether they were near the instance boss in The Lost Realm or on the far edges of the instance, Jeremy, his companions, Liam, General Howard, and their subordinates could all feel the intense spatial shifts as the realm began to collapse.

"We need to head to the exit immediately! The instance boss has been defeated, and this place is seconds away from collapse. We can't let ourselves get trapped in here!" Jeremy quickly assessed the situation.

The moment Jeremy spoke, Ritchie, Bonnie, Emma, and Claire sprang into action, following his lead as they rushed toward the instance's exit. Although Liam and General Howard didn't react as swiftly, their proximity to the exit gave them an advantage. By the time they registered what was happening, Jeremy and his team were already within their line of sight.

Seeing Jeremy and the others confirmed their next move, and everyone began sprinting toward the exit at full speed. Thanks to Jeremy's guidance, nearly everyone managed to escape just before the instance fully disintegrated. As the strongest among them, Jeremy naturally took on the responsibility of bringing up the rear, ensuring everyone else made it out safely.

Just as the last person exited, the portal to the instance suddenly closed, leaving Jeremy trapped inside alone. Realizing he was now sealed within, Jeremy clenched his mortal combat weapon tightly.

"Do you really think you've succeeded?" The voice of The White Tower echoed in Jeremy's mind.

Hearing the voice, Jeremy's expression relaxed slightly, taking it as a sign that there were no longer any remaining threats within the instance that could challenge him. He loosened his grip on the mortal combat weapon and allowed a confident smile to spread across his face.

"Oh, is that what you think? You believe I failed in my mission? The Lost Realm instance was supposed to be a carefully crafted trap, designed to ensnare me. But not only did I avoid falling into it, I turned it to my advantage, growing even stronger."

Jeremy continued, his tone firm, "You may be able to reduce the experience and items I gained, but you can't take away everything. You're bound by the same apocalypse game rules. Even The Fool can't randomly alter the rewards from an instance set by the apocalypse game."

Jeremy's words held a quiet defiance, knowing that no matter the powers of The White Tower, they remained constrained by the very game that had brought them all into this strange, perilous world.

Jeremy spoke with a feeling of pure satisfaction. To him, it seemed he had finally dealt a significant blow to the masterminds of the apocalypse game. But soon, the voice of The White Tower echoed once more.

"This so-called success of yours is hardly a true victory. Even if you managed to escape this time, it doesn't mean you or your companions are safe. I'll be setting up even more difficult traps for you in the future! Sooner or later, your luck will run out! Enjoy what little good fortune you have left before you meet your inevitable end."

The White Tower's words, however, lacked any real intimidation. Jeremy knew that, after the serious damage inflicted on the Tower of Exile, the White Tower's influence on the real world had significantly weakened. For it to cause him further trouble, it would need the Tower of Exile to fully recover first.

"No matter what you say, I've succeeded in clearing The Lost Realm instance. And you, on the other hand, failed to protect the Tower of Exile. The difference in strength between us is clear. Your threats are meaningless because you lack the power to defeat me. Why don't you send your strongest deity from the apocalypse game planners to confront me directly? Maybe they would stand a chance against me!"

Jeremy saw no need to hold back, and he taunted his adversary openly.

"I just hope you'll still be able to say the same when we meet again." With those parting words, the White Tower's voice faded away.

Almost at that exact moment, the exit of The Lost Realm instance reopened. As Jeremy looked out, he saw his companions, along with Liam and General Howard, all watching in his direction with anxious expressions.

Jeremy stepped out of The Lost Realm instance, flashing a smile. "Why are you all looking at me like that? Did you think I'd be trapped in there? Or did you assume I was already dead?"

Hearing Jeremy's words, his companions broke into relieved laughter. General Howard stepped forward, meeting Jeremy with a look of gratitude.

"The Lost Realm instance has been dealt with completely! The city center of Moonlight City won't be under any serious threat now. We owe this all to you. Without your help, there's no way we could have managed this."

In the face of the general's gratitude, Jeremy responded calmly, "It was simply my duty. After all, I'm a part of Moonlight City, too!"