Chapter 52: No mercy 2

Zac's pursuit of Jack through the densely knitted forest was a symphony of footsteps and rustling leaves, each echoing a mix of concern and suspicion. His hope to swiftly bring Jack back to the group was overshadowed by an uncanny feeling that had settled upon him from the moment he laid eyes on Jack.

The atmosphere was charged with an unusual energy, an enigma that permeated Jack's very being. Zac, as an astute observer, couldn't shake off the suspicion that Jack might be the elusive unknown player from the virtual reality game. Every step Zac took, he couldn't escape the haunting sense of déjà vu, as if the virtual and real worlds were entwined in a cosmic dance.

'Could it be that Jack was the unknown player in the VR game?' Zac's mind churned with speculation, weaving a web of connections between Jack's actions and the mysterious figure from the virtual realm.