End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues - Chapter 353

Chapter 353: Chapter 353: A Double-Edged Plan
Kean spent nearly two hours alone, deep in thought. In his mind, he envisioned countless possible scenarios that might unfold in his final showdown with Jeremy. He rehearsed over and over what challenges he might face, and what solutions he could use to overcome them. However, no amount of conjecture could assure him of victory when the time came. The mental strain was so intense that his head began to ache, and he eventually gave up on planning for the moment.

Deciding he needed a change of environment, Kean headed toward the outskirts of the capital. In a hidden location just beyond the city’s limits, The Son of the Sun and The Person in the Mirror were conducting a ritual that had already made great progress. Through a series of previous operations, they had gathered a significant amount of solar energy, and the process of resurrecting The Sun was more than halfway complete.

Although The Sun had not fully returned, as one of the orchestrators of the apocalypse game, it was already starting to influence the real world with its powers. The strange, unyielding creatures that haunted the capital’s periphery, neither entirely cleansable nor fully repulsed, were manifestations created by The Sun’s growing strength.

When Kean arrived at the hidden location where The Son of the Sun and The Person in the Mirror were working, he saw them channeling solar energy continuously toward the resurrection of The Sun. At this moment, The Sun had already begun to reveal part of its form in the real world. A blinding sphere of light radiated from a massive mirror, and in an instant, Kean felt as if he were standing in the midst of a fiery inferno.

The heat was overwhelming, and Kean could no longer perceive anything but the scorching light. Just as he felt on the brink of being consumed by flames, the temperature around him abruptly dropped. At the same moment, he heard The Son of the Sun’s voice.

“You should have informed me before coming here. If I hadn’t noticed your presence in time, you could very well have been reduced to ashes by the great power of The Sun.”

With measured steps, The Son of the Sun approached Kean, his tone carrying a mixture of rebuke and caution.

At this moment, Kean looked slightly disheveled. He managed to pull himself up from the ground and, with a hint of irritation, said,

“I would have informed you ahead of time, but when I tried to contact you, you didn’t respond at all. I have something very important that I need to discuss with you.”

The Son of the Sun listened and nodded slowly.

“Very well. Let’s go somewhere more secluded to discuss this ‘important matter’ of yours.”

With that, The Son of the Sun led Kean to an extremely hidden spot, not far from The Person in the Mirror’s secret base. Here, they could rely on The Person in the Mirror’s protection and make a quick escape if necessary, keeping the base’s location concealed.

“Now, tell me what’s so important,” The Son of the Sun said, his tone laced with impatience. To him, the most critical task was, of course, the resurrection of the great Sun. Without that, they all faced a grim fate—no human force in the real world, nor any of the other apocalypse game planners, would ever let them go.

“I’ve devised a way to deal with Jeremy!” Kean declared. “I’ll work with my allies to bring Jeremy to the capital as soon as possible. Once he’s here, I need you to create an instance specifically designed to target him! The great Sun must also have a score to settle with Jeremy, right? With its immense power, Sun could lend us the support we need.”

Hearing this, The Son of the Sun’s expression remained calm, almost detached. He thought Kean’s plan was profoundly foolish.

“How can you even think of bringing Jeremy to the capital? His strength far exceeds that of most humans. If he arrives here, he could end up ruining everything we’ve worked for. I’ve told you before, the only thing that matters is resurrecting the great Sun. You shouldn’t prioritize your vendetta above that goal.”

The Son of the Sun’s voice grew stern, and Kean noticed the surrounding temperature was beginning to rise sharply, a clear sign of The Son of the Sun’s displeasure. Kean’s expression grew tense; a trace of fear flickered in his eyes. Until now, he had believed he was in a position to negotiate with The Son of the Sun, but the reality of the situation was dawning on him.

However, as the Sun—the mastermind of the apocalypse game—continued its resurrection process, The Son of the Sun’s power grew immensely stronger. At this point, Kean had no chance of defeating The Son of the Sun in battle; in fact, he couldn’t even hope to hold his own.

Feeling a pang of fear, Kean steeled himself and forced himself to continue.

“I believe that eliminating Jeremy would also significantly advance the resurrection of the great Sun. After all, Jeremy possesses considerable power himself.”

Kean put forth what he considered an excellent argument, but The Son of the Sun dismissed it without hesitation.

“The risk is far too great! I cannot allow such a dangerous element to threaten our plans!”

With that, The Son of the Sun turned to leave. But after taking just a few steps, he stopped in his tracks. Suddenly, he heard Sun’s voice echoing from the void.

“You should agree to his plan. Bringing Jeremy to the capital will benefit our next steps immensely. If he remains in Moonlight City, he poses a greater threat to us.”

Sun had not yet fully resurrected, yet it expended considerable energy to convey this directive to The Son of the Sun. This would slow the progress of its resurrection slightly, but Sun was fully aware of this cost and deemed it necessary. For one of the apocalypse game’s masterminds, Sun was willing to pay this high price to deliver a clear command to The Son of the Sun.

Seeing this, The Son of the Sun wouldn’t dare defy such an explicit directive. Although puzzled, he turned back to Kean with a smile.

“After reconsidering, I believe your plan has merit. Let’s proceed with it. How soon can you bring Jeremy to the capital?”

The drastic shift in The Son of the Sun’s attitude left Kean momentarily at a loss for words. But he quickly recovered and replied,

“I’ll have him here in a week. Will you be able to set up a trap that Jeremy won’t be able to escape within that time?”

“Of course! Go carry out your mission. I’ll make sure to prepare a flawless trap.”

With their agreement in place, both understood the gravity of the tasks ahead, and Kean set off with a renewed sense of purpose.

Although Kean was still filled with questions, the current situation seemed to be working in his favor. No matter what, The Son of the Sun had agreed to his plan. Now, all he had to do was proceed with the next steps according to their arrangement.

After Kean left, The Son of the Sun returned to the enormous mirror. Within its depths, a radiant golden sun orbited continuously.

“Great Father, why did you agree to Kean’s plan? Don’t you feel that bringing Jeremy here could pose a significant threat to our current progress?”

“My child, you are correct. However, Jeremy is close to discovering the most crucial item we left in Moonlight City. Without that item, we’ll be unable to continue strengthening the monsters around Moonlight City.”

Upon hearing this, The Son of the Sun finally understood everything. While Kean’s plan seemed fraught with risks on the surface, in reality, it served a dual purpose. By luring Jeremy to the capital, Sun could use its powers to transfer that critical item from Moonlight City to a safer, hidden location.

During this time, The Son of the Sun and The Person in the Mirror could join forces with Kean to confront Jeremy. If they managed to inflict severe damage on him during the battle, they could even harness Jeremy’s power to further accelerate Sun’s resurrection.

A smile finally appeared on The Son of the Sun’s face as he comprehended the full scope of the plan.

“Your foresight truly surpasses ours by far! How should I set up the trap next time? My previous traps failed to contain Jeremy.”

Though he now understood the rationale behind Kean’s plan, The Son of the Sun still felt uncertain. His previous attempts to capture Jeremy had ended in failure, leaving him doubtful of his own capabilities.

Sun’s voice resonated slowly.

“You needn’t worry about any of that. I will personally design the trap for Jeremy. There is no way he’ll be able to break free from what I have in store for him. Your only task is to cooperate with Kean’s efforts.”

With this reassurance, The Son of the Sun felt a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that Sun itself would ensure Jeremy’s downfall.