I stare and stare and stare the flame` remains dim yet to me it sheds much light,

　　What could this mean?

　　I reach out to it, immediately it retracts into a device it emits from,

　　A projection?

　　A small cord runs from the device to what looks like a motor, it spins slowly letting out a near silent hum

　　What is this place?

　　Looking around the barren enclosure is a small bench which a few dusty cloaks which I immediately drape around my naked body, and a rectangular box

　　"Achoooo!" I let out a sneeze wiping away the dust from it

　　U.C MILITARY PROTOTYPE,` It reads

　　A feeling of intrigue flows through me as I open it to reveal a sleek black bow, and a few arrows, tucked in the corner of box is pouch of coins, gold and silver, a compass and a single flashlight.

　　Taking everything, I immediately prepare to leave, the effects of whatever that beast-man did to me is beginning to wear off as a feel a slight hunger, although I would like to investigate more,

　　I have to survive

　　Omari spoke of a kingdom past this desert, that`s my goal.If you come across this story on Amazon, it`s taken without permission from the author. Report it.

　　As I leave, I shine the torch on the room giving it one last look.

　　At head of the rooms hangs a skeleton with a sign strapped to its chest,

　　Here rests` the Court Jester.

　　***

　　The sun burns my already burnt face as I drag myself through the scorching sands, bow and arrow strapped to my back,

　　My will to survive strapped to my heart,

　　It`s been two days since I started walking, my fatigue setting in, my morale in gradual decline

　　What if I`m Going the wrong the direction?

　　Looking frantically at the compass, I`m still heading west

　　Good.

　　More signs of life begin to show as I continue further west, cacti are now a common sight I even passed an oasis a while back

　　"Uhhhh!" I let a sigh of relief as I spot a massive tower in distance, it looks days away, but I have something to walk towards&...

　　~Another day passes my journey feels like an eternity, lights and trees come into view the more I walk,

　　If this turns out to be hallucination, I`ll...

　　I don`t know what I`d do anymore,

　　Brushing off the dark thoughts I continue trudging on

　　*Two days Later*

　　Schewppppp!` Uh water! finally I`m out of the desert.

　　I soak in a river that flows through a shallow forest,

　　A road leads through the forest,

　　At least I can be sure there`s life here.

　　Using my arrows to spear` fish, I replenish myself and carry on.

　　***

　　A Gold tower stands shining brilliantly in the distance, smaller towers surround it creating a glamourous view, it gives the appearance of both a castle and cathedral.

　　"Is that a zombie?" someone whispers seeing me walk past

　　I`ve encountered a few people following the road out the forest,

　　At first, I was relieved to see humas again, but I`ve been met with many fear and scornful glances.

　　The Kingdom of Soterra a sign reads.

　　This is where Omari was from?

　　The main city entirely surrounded by walls,

　　Men dressed in templar armor guard the gate.

　　"State your purpose for entry" a guard demands as I approach them

　　"I need to see a healer."

　　He looks at me from top to bottom

　　"Ahh well you`ve come to right place~" he smiles,

　　"This is the holy city known as Soterra

　　And just like God here we welcome everyone

　　Right this way."