The Over-Break System

-Roughly Two Years after the Collapse of the DPZ-

"Breaking news as we come on the air this morning: President Lallinstien will unexpectedly address the nation in a few short minutes.

While we don't know for sure what our President will be speaking about, the announcement came as a surprise, and according to our sources in the Presidential Manor, we believe it may have something to do with changes in the Incident during this year's Competition Award Ceremony." An average Caucasian middle-aged news anchor stated while sitting at a typical news desk.

"Fuckers," Cynrik grumbled as he threw himself onto his recliner in the living room.

Adding to their Papa's evident disapproval, Sie and Vii chirped their opinions, joining him in the sentiment before landing on either side of the recliner's back, on what they had long since claimed as their spots.

"I wonder what that old bastard is going to say this time," joining her Maður on the recliner by gracefully falling into his lap; Selene mused while reaching up and petting her two bird children under their cute yet fierce beaks.

"If the anchor's sources are correct, it may have to do with us... I don't know how to feel about that." Having received a call from their mother, Brance quickly notified all of MyrkLys about the special broadcast.

"Oh, I see Big Bro Cyn set up the second trophy on the opposite side of the holo-tv; it looks good!" Being the bright ray of sunshine in the group, Gabby quickly diverted the depressing mood by drawing everyone's attention to the newly placed Championship trophy from this year's Competition.

"Not gonna lie, I saw it coming after the stunt Big Bro pulled during the award ceremony. I'm shocked they even let us walk out of the arena with the trophy at all." Making his way into the room while holding Melody's hand, Benny stated before falling in line and finding his usual spot with his now fiancé on the couch.

After over two years of dating, Benny had finally manned up and popped the question, much to the excitement of Melody, who had long since been madly in love with the beefy boy.

Of course, Selene quickly shared his achievements; however, they still had a long way to go if they wanted to catch up with the LightBringer.

"No one told him to be so weak. If you are going to talk shit, you better have a way to back it up. Clearly, that moron's Tier is all for show." Receiving Selene's coffee mug first, then his own, Cynrik snapped his fingers, retrieved some homebaked snacks from his inventory, and gave a morning treat to his birds before sipping at his coffee.

His words caused an audible sigh to release from the other members of MyrkLys' lips, well, minus one person.

"The fat fuck deserved it. How dare he talk down to my Darling as if he was some higher being. I still say you should have killed him, HMPH." Selene's words turned the other members of MyrkLys' sighs into groans of displeasure.

"You know, for someone who always calls Benny and I meatheads, the two of you sure resort to violence more frequently than we do," Brance muttered.

He had long since given up trying to change the two crazies and instead took more of a damage-control approach to their actions. If the past three Competitions had taught Brance anything, it was sympathy for Geralt, who was constantly forced to clean up after Cynrik.

"Tsk," Sucking his teeth, Cynrik ignored Brance and focused on the Holo-Tv as a ticker tape scrolled across the screen, and the image changed to the empty Presidential podium.

"Hmph, says the guy who is too scared to do something that Even Benny was brave enough to pull off," Selene whispered, causing Brance to glare at her and generate a collective giggle chirp from Sie and Vii.

"GAO," at that moment, a sleepy cat lumbered into the room, causing Brance's frown and embarrassment to shift rapidly.

"Morning, Milo," Gabby cheerfully greeted her now housecat-sized pet as he flashed across the room and stretched out between his parents, demanding good morning scratches.

At that moment, the sound of multiple camera flashes came from the Holo-Tv, as an impressive-looking man in a sharp blue suit stepped up to the podium before staring directly into the camera and inadvertently at the Members of MyrkLys watching from their dorm living room.