The more they stared, the more they felt that the strange creature was somehow responding to their scrutiny despite never moving an inch.
As such, it was no wonder they all remained standing there warily, unknowingly sharing the same absurd question across multiple worlds.
Unfortunately, before anyone could actually begin investigating the mysterious creature, the projection shifted once again.
A countdown appeared that translated to:
Seventy-two hours.
Then, beneath it, came familiar words, which many of them never thought they would see again.
[CHALLENGER STORE ID: H-9241964]
[CALCULATING PARTICIPANTS…]
[ALLOCATING MAXIMUM QUANTITIES…]
[CALCULATED PURCHASE LIMIT: 30/30]
"!"
The display lingered for a moment as if to allow everyone to digest the notice, but soon enough, the block of text briefly obscuring the products, vanished.
And the moment it did, several observant individuals from such unrelated factions immediately froze.
Then gasped.
Then outright screamed.
