A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1297

Compared to the spectators above, who were lounging in comfortable armchairs, the players below, referred to as the 'underworld gaming zone', were frantically toggling between keys 1-4, trying to keep their arms intact.

The countdown timer sounded like a death sentence, making them sweat bullets, yet no one dared to make the first move.

Everyone was eyeing other players, waiting to see who would be the first to make a decision. Would they follow the same fate as in the video, having their arm cut off by Robo Blue?

All were petrified except for the hot-headed player who had earlier mouthed off Eleanor. He grew impatient and without further ado, slammed down the number 3 button.

The second he pressed the button, four black boxes opened simultaneously. Unfortunately, boxes 2-4 were empty. Clearly, the red apple was in the first box.

"Damn it!" He had hardly finished cursing when two words appeared on the red door opposite him - Death Door.

Simultaneously, Robo Blue's mechanical arm reached out from within the door, extending towards him.

The hot-headed man turned to run, but he was a moment too slow. As expected, a human couldn't outrun a machine, so he only made a few steps before he was seized by the mechanical arm.

Robo Blue, with the steel blade in its hand, swiftly cut the man's arm. The blade was massive, and the cut was so clean that there was no blood splatter or meaty debris.

As Blue's blade cut through the arm, a sharp scream echoed in the gaming zone, instilling panic and fear in everyone.

The hot-headed man's gaming zone was directly opposite Eleanor's. Seeing him writhing in pain, reaching out with his left hand to grab his severed arm, Eleanor's heart pounded in her chest.

Even though the man was obnoxious, the punishment was incredibly cruel and terrifying. The worst part was that they too could face the same fate after making their choice.

As Eleanor paled and clenched her fists, Robin's calm voice echoed in her ears, "Don't be afraid."