“..and the student that finished the assigned task first will receive…the ending prize.”
The professor’s speech sent a chilling touch cascading all of the student’s spines. That prize could decide all of their fates.
“Bye bye then!” The professor gleefully sang before skipping out of the hall. Nobody spoke, but their heads couldn’t shut up. They all learnt the prize is be a great advantage. And to receive it would grant anyone a huge advantage.
“She-she’s just kidding, right? Like, t-there probably isn’t even a prize. It’s all a trick! To cause us to f-fight against each other!” A redheaded girl spoke up. “If t-that’s the intent, then i-it’s not going to succeed!”
The others started at her, longing to be as hopeful as her. Sadly though, even she realized that her hopeful speech couldn’t stop those desperate for escape.