novelraw Chapter 146 146: Ch 146: Out of Time
Chapter 146 146: Ch 146: Out of Time
[Current public approval: 100%. You have regained all control over your powers.]
The public had wanted to see something shocking and twisted, so Andrew had shown it to them. As soon as the public got what they wanted, they decided to start cheering.
"Yay! Go for it!"
"Defeat the host and show us something fun!"
People were on Andrew's side, but only because he had done something unconventional they had not expected to see.
The ongoing cheer made the host annoyed as he pulled out the knife that was embedded in his screen.
"How repulsive. I tried to be the best host to you, and this is how you repay me? I guess you have not learned your lesson yet. Then, I will be more than happy to teach you."
The host sighed, and the crack in his screen started to get bigger and bigger until it covered his whole face and broke to pieces.
[The host is evolving.]
[Enemy information: Evolved Host of the T.V. show (lvl 35)]
The new host had a cracked screen still, but its body was much more muscular, and the suit he was wearing had changed.
The static on the phone screen turned into an angry red face as the creature looked at Andrew with a hostile expression.
"This is the end for you, my dear participant. It is time I take care of you."
Andrew diverted all his attention and power into a quick shield, but he was not completely able to block the attack of the monster in front of him.
His right side got injured, and he instantly took some fast-acting potions for it. They healed the immediate damage, but not all of it. Thankfully, Andrew had the skill he had copied from Lilianna to take care of the rest.
The host scoffed as he saw Andrew struggling, and he dropped down immediately.
"Do you see how much we differ in power? There is no point in you struggling against me like this. How about you give up and we continue this game show normally?"
The host asked Andrew as he landed down as well. The signs of anger or annoyance were no longer present on the host's face as he offered Andrew a chance to reconcile.
"Hmm, sorry, but I don't think it will be a fun time for the audience. They must be bored seeing the same 'games' again and again. So I want to show them something new that they have never seen before-their game master being beaten by the player."
Andrew told the host, and the host gritted his teeth in anger and frustration.
"I have to admit that your idea is…innovative. But it is far too violent for my game show. Unfortunately, I will have to ask you to step down."
The host clapped his hands, but nothing happened. The stage did not change, nor was Andrew thrown out.
It shocked the game master when he saw that his powers were no longer working, and he looked frustrated.
[Host's approval rating has fallen to 60%. He has lost his authority over this space.]
[You have gained a 100% approval rating. You have gained authority over this space.]
Power rushed through Andrew's system, and he watched as the host fell apart in front of his eyes.
"T-This cannot be happening! I have hosted this show for so long. My audience is loyal! How can this-?"
Andrew took this chance to attack the host outright.
"Isn't that obvious why this is happening? It's because you have not changed your show in such a long time. The audience was bound to get bored after some time."
The host looked at Andrew with newfound understanding. The screen that made up the host's face lit up as he got cut.
"Ohhhhh! I see! So this is what I was lacking all this time? It was diversity! Now that I know, I can make my show even better. Thank you for telling me about this, my dear participant."
The host suddenly regained his composure, and he dodged Andrew's attacks.
Andrew tried to grab the host in his barrier, but the host managed to slip by with a smile on his face.
[Host's approval rating is rising. 61…62…63…]
"You have…served me well by telling me what I needed to do, and I am thankful for it. And for that, I will give you what you want the most. You shall become a permanent part of my show by dying."
The host exclaimed with a smile on his face. He raised his staff-who knew where it came from-and lifted it high. Power began to concentrate over his head, and the audience let out a terrified yell at that.
"Now, it is finally time for me to show-"
[You are out of time. Game 12 is over. Your final approval rating: 100%.]
The space began to fade from around Andrew, and he watched as the host struggled to get to him.
"No, this is not over yet! I need him for my masterpiece!"
He tried to get to Andrew, but it was of no use. In the end, Andrew watched as the man was erased from the space he had been in, and the game ended.
The space he was in slowly disappeared, and he reappeared back on Earth.
Others arrived as well, and the puppet appeared in the sky along with the god.
"You all did an amazing job last round. Unfortunately, a few of you did a little…too good…of a job, which has caused a headache for me."
The god spoke with a giggle in her voice, but she did not look happy. Her eyes looked over Andrew, and he tensed but looked back at her.
The next second, the god turned her head away from the party and flapped her wings.
"We shall meet again soon. I will be there in your next game as well…if the system allows it. Until then, make sure you rest as well as you can."
The rift in the sky closed, and the pair was gone, just like that.