252 – Who’s First?

Ritor crossed his arms, looking at the giant black 'egg' from a distance. Several scientists were checking that thing, and some soldiers guarded them.

After more than an hour, the scientists came to Ritor again, and one of them gave a report. "There's a living thing inside, sir. It has enormous energy fluctuations. And it's constantly growing. If it ever 'hatch,' we can't imagine what kind of creature it released."

"I see." Ritor kept looking at that thing. After becoming a father, the minotaur general didn't think about fighting only. Instead, he hoped that those who went to another dimension would come back and come up with a solution to destroy this thing.

That way, his life will remain peaceful.

"Stay alert. Keep an eye on this thing from afar." The minotaur general gave the order.

***

I opened the door of a rented homestay and looked at its fairly basic interior.