Somewhere on the tower...
Now the rumor is out there, and they'll believe it. The journey will take more time now. Let's watch—will they stop, or will they continue to the end?
But why would they believe such an obvious lie, Mark?
Steve, there's a book called A Kingless World Needs a Kingless King. Have you heard of it?
No, I haven't, Mark. Does it have the answer to my question?
Of course not. But it offers a better question. Some say the one who wrote it was none other than Zero.
Zero? Zero the Non...? But why would he—
According to them, the book contains two stories. One is about Zero and 29 people. The other is lost, known only as The Nine Kings.
I don't get the point, Mark.
Look, Zero wrote this story to teach others how to understand the power of illusion—and how to see the flaws in it. In his book, he never describes anyone—not even himself.
And why is that?
Maybe he was afraid they were all just in his mind. That if he described them, they would disappear. Steve, do you know why they call him Zero the Non?
Why?
Because when he awakened his ultimate power, he was sent to an asylum. His brother cast an illusion on him so powerful, it shattered his sanity.
What's the point, Mark? I still don't understand.
Be patient. In the end, they played hide-and-seek across the world. And some say… they're still playing. They passed the game on to their children.
Let me ask you this, Steve—when do you think this book takes place? What era?
I guess... a long time ago?
At the end of the book, it says it happened one hundred years ago. What do you think of that?
Well... then I guess it happened a hundred years ago.
Then tell me this: if a story begins with swords and posters, the preservation of an arena… maybe you'd be right.
But then there's a black screen. A video plays. And then—guns.
Wait… what are you saying?
I'm saying Zero lied about the timeline—so no one would remember what actually happened.
Steve, do you remember your head being removed from your body… for an hour… before it returned?
What? No, Mark, I don't…
That's what Zero claimed in the book. But the feeling that someone is watching us… from behind… it's still there, isn't it?
What does that have to do with Zero?
He said:
"You will feel my presence. When you're alone, you'll sense me—behind you, beside you, above you. You'll feel my gaze, even if you try to forget it. And don't... don't forget it. Because if you do... I will find you." so Steve do you get it
Mark… I still don't get it. But I'm terrified.
Just be patient, Steve. Watch.
Will they start again?
Or will they keep going until the very end...?
I'm talking to you.
to be continued ..................