The Same But Different You

How can the world be so cruel? Thinking as he was holding his box that Hugon gave him. Gently clicking on it and touching its smooth surface.

He signed in disbelief, thinking this is simply a dream. A dream that he could wake up from at any moment.

He waited but he didn wake up, it was nightfall and everyone was asleep. While he was just sitting on the corner admiring his box.

He felt sleepy, closing his eyes seeing darkness. Where am I? Thinking it was merely a dream he tried ways of leaving but he couldn .

He floats around while seeing people running forward at him. A spear thrusted in his face, but he dodged it. He was shocked on what had happened as he thought he fell to the ground but was still standing.

More of them came forward while he was just watching but it felt so real. He was dodging every single one of them, having his heart beating faster after being scared.

He woke up, thinking the dream was a nightmare. Going back to the real nightmare he is originally in. The real world.

His body is covered in sweat, he doesnt have any clothes but he tried looking for one. Conveniently, a stranger gave him a pair of clothes. Noticing his outfit, he seems to be a worker.

”Here, I think you need to change ”. Munching on the bread as he spoke.

”Huh..? Ah.. Thanks ” Smiling as he gently grab the clothes while he took his shirt off and quickly switched to a new one.

He stood up looking at the person infront of him while cleaning his pants. ”Thank you for your help. ”

”No worries, if you need anything else I am happy to help. You can get your food over there. ” He pointed at the corner where a long line takes place.

The evacuation center is where everyone resides for now. The place is secure with protection but the calamity can go on for a whole month or even years if someone doesnt clear the main source.

But sudden reports and news already relayed. ”The Calamity has been cleared in a day?! ” Everyone was shocked and happy, knowing that the calamity finally finished.

The record for the fast calamity clear was in the Us where it took 9 days to finish a single calamity. But who could have done this when there was no Players nearby? Who could have possibly done it?

***

”Find the player immediately! If this person is French then he is our new treasure! Recruit them and do anything to make them stay in our country! ”

The president started speaking to everyone in private meeting. The screen having a video, showing what the a man was doing, fighting with inhuman capabilities.

”His strength must be the same as an S Class ” Everyone looked closing on his movements, even the camera man couldn keep up. Having the recording blur after zooming.

His powers comparable to those who resides in other strong countries like the US.

They looked at his clothes having the french flag and his uniform looking much more advanced than their military attire. ”He must be from the military no? ”

”Mr. President, the General confirmed that he isn from the military. The facial recognition device didn detect anyone from the military but it did detect someone and its a civilian. ”

”So what is his name? ” The president quickly asked .

”His name is Raulf Caron. He has never been in the military before. ” The man gave the folder with the files showing his information.

The president was thinking, clicking on the able as he looked at his files very carefully. ”Hes young but he has proper military equipment? Could it be that this is a different person? ”

There are people who had gone through these new phenomenon called ”Awakening ”. They find the new versions of themselves and become much more powerful that their former selves.

But, not all people wants to become a Player. Having calamities only appearing one a month in a couple different countries and having a device that predicts when these calamities will come. Some really dont have to worry about that.

First world countries doesnt necessarily need protection, as their main force is to be reckoned with. Multiple A and S ranks born in the country, clearing the main source in a couple of weeks would be simple.

But this feeling from the video the president is watching is different. Who could possibly be this man be?

He opened his mouth ”Everyone, Head out now! Find this person as quick as possible! ” Having high hopes for this person. As france could have a potential weapon against these calamities.

***

Men in advanced gears came out a car, showing their IDs, as the doors of the evacuation center opened. Who could they possibly be? People started wondering who they were as they looked around, trying to find the man in the picture in hand.

”No signs here ” The man looked at his co-workers as he went towards them.

”Proceed to the second floor of the building, there are more residents there. We might be able to find him. ”

They cleared the first floor, climbing to the second trying to find Raulf. ”Thats Him. ”

Raulf looked from the distance seeing people approach him. He looked worried but didnt bother with them. ”Raulf Caron ”

He looked towards them wondering what their business might be. Putting the box down as he slowly stood up from where he was sitting.

”…..Who are you people ”

Showing their IDs ”We were tasked by the president to find you. ” They were curious because the way this man moves and what he was wearing right not doesn compare on what they were given in the video.

Is this the right guy? The man whispered to his co-worker. As he became suspicious towards him.

No clue, he looks different from the video but he looks exactly the same in this photo

Another one of man came towards them having a file showing his arrival at the shelter. ”You might want to see this ”

Raulf was standing there staring at them until they finally noticed. ”Ah, my apologies. Mind if you come with us? The president would like to meet you. ”

Raulf was confused. He didnt do anything while in the shelter, worried he got anxious. Wondering what could he had done wrong. But it was too late, it was the president after all.

He was riding a car full of people who looked like bodyguards. This feels like kidnapping as he became more and more anxious on meeting the president.