A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1293

They sat in silence, waiting for ten minutes when suddenly, the wall next to the control panel slid open, revealing the world outside of Area Opaca.

“Please select a player to leave the room.”

Eleanor and Robin noticed the opened door and promptly moved towards it. Just as they were about to step out, two red laser points targeted their

foreheads.

“Please return to the room if you have not chosen to leave, or you will be shot immediately.”

Eleanor’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly pulled Robin back a step. The red points on their foreheads disappeared in an instant.

“Looks like we’re being watched.”

Robin followed the direction from which the lasers had come, looking at the distant wall that was as dazzling as a snow-covered mountain. It was too far to see where the surveillance was coming from, but they knew they were under complete surveillance from the moment they stepped in.

“We should be careful with our words from now on.”

Eleanor nodded, and they both examined their surroundings while staying within the infrared lines. The hallway outside was lined with neatly arranged rooms, all with similar interiors and marked with room numbers.

Their room was number 9, and the room directly across, also number 9, had its door open too. The man inside was looking at them in surprise.

“Why are there two of you?”

glance and turned his gaze towards room 10,

man. Perhaps it was the intimidating scars on his face or his hawk-like eyes that gave off an ominous vibe. But what was more unsettling was the way he was eyeing Eleanor. It was unclear whether he was leering or had some other motive, but his

her head, a tall and majestic figure suddenly appeared in front of her, casting a large shadow under the bright light. Eleanor hid behind this shadow, avoiding the creepy gaze

player in the rooms was observing their surroundings and the people inside. Some chose to give up

either curious about what Area Opaca was like or unwilling

“Hey.”

suddenly called out to Robin and Eleanor.

so young, and you don’t look poor. Why are you risking your lives here?”

him, lifted his eyes

are you staying here, then?”

the door and casually replied.

to see if I can find a miracle.”

casual words seemed to resonate with the

too. I want to experience something exciting before

People in the neighboring rooms started speaking up as well.

I’m here for the huge prize

I can’t resist

run for murder. I might as well choose a more interesting way to die…”

crossed a big shot. Ibe

came here were either terminally ill thrill-seekers, desperate gamblers, or murderers.

rooms closed again, presumably after the people who

who had selected their invitees to abandon the game threw