I wake up early. I saw yesterday that the cafeteria only opens after 7 am, that is an hour from now. I decide to read a little.

The “Station Operating Manual” describes the structure we are in. We are on the first floor, and apparently, there are 99 others. Surprisingly, they do not have the same areas; our floor is labeled 5 km², while others are supposedly larger than 100 km². Such a structure would defy the law of physics, but I continue to read since some details seem accurate. Our floor really has everything we need. I notice a shopping mall, some sports fields, and an arena. Many rooms are labeled “purchasable” on the second and third floors. There is a basement floor; its rooms’ descriptions do not have meaning to me. I notice something important, there should be an elevator to access the second floor, right outside the building. I should check that first.

My lockers have been filled with basic clothes. I pick some and change myself, then head for the cafeteria. Unsurprisingly no one is there yet. The cheapest option is a 3 credits menu, but I purchase a fancy breakfast for 5 credits. I take the northern exit toward the supposed elevator and reach a vast place with many benches to sit on.

I do not see any elevator. The only thing standing out is a strange monument at the end of the site: three claws rising from the ground placed in a circle. The 3 pillars are made of stone and are curved toward the center. The bottom of the structure is composed of multiple circles drawn from different materials. I approach and walk through the rings. To my surprise, the structure illuminates, and I am transported elsewhere in a fraction of a second.

I kneel in shock. My heart pounds in my chest like it’s going to explode. There are threes all around; I’m in a forest. I look at the ground for a few seconds and calm myself down.

I search my surroundings but do not find anything.

No teleporter on this side. I decide to walk for a few minutes; this forest is vast.

While passing upon a dead tree, I sense a presence behind me: a wolf!

It looks aggressive, and I immediately freeze in fear. The beast is massive with a large grey fur; it could kill me easily. Remember Joshua, do not panic, or it will see you as prey.

I slowly walk backward and try to make myself a little bigger. That does not seem to work; the wolf is approaching while showing its teeth and growling. I look for a tool and notice a rock on the ground; I reach it in a desperate move, but the animal jumps at my throat! I place my left arm in front of me at the last moment. The wolf bites into it; it hurts. As the adrenaline rush through my veins, I smash the rock into its skull.

The beast is knocked out, and I crawl away from it. I am breathing heavily, and my arm is losing a lot of blood. As my vision blurs, I notice a second wolf growling at me. I hold the rock in my right hand, ready to fight for my life. Suddenly, someone emerges from the threes. That is a man wearing black armor. He walks past the wolves toward me. I mutter with my shaking, fearful voice: “He… Help, please”. The black Knight picks up its spear and shoves it into my chest with great violence. Everything goes black.