The story revolves around the main character and his friend Roma, who embark on a journey to find the mysterious badger Eugene, believed to be the only one who can save humanity from an impending apocalypse.
The two friends go through various obstacles, including getting trapped in a cage, but eventually manage to escape with the help of badger fat. They finally find badger Eugene, who is revealed to be an ancient, all-powerful being capable of taking any form.
However, badger Eugene initially dismisses them, stating that they are not the Sergei and Roma from an ancient prophecy who were destined to find him. Just as all hope seems lost, badger Eugene reveals that they are, in fact, the chosen ones and rewards them for their bravery and ingenuity.
Badger Eugene saves humanity, and as a reward, grants the friends immense power and wealth. The story concludes with badger Eugene disappearing, and the friends returning home, triumphant in their quest to save the world.
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1. The narrator wakes up on a Monday morning feeling disgusted and in a bad mood.
2. He realizes that classes are canceled due to the approaching end of the world.
3. A huge object is approaching the Earth, causing widespread panic.
4. The narrator tries to find more information about the impending doom on TV.
5. He discovers that a badger named Eugene is the only one who can help humanity.
6. The narrator decides to read books about badgers to learn more about Eugene.
7. He discovers that badgers live in forests, but there is no mention of Eugene in the books.
8. The narrator's friend Roma joins him on a quest to find Eugene in the forest.
9. They set up traps to catch Eugene, but ultimately catch a different animal.
10. Roma and the narrator return home, where they find a note from Eugene warning them to stay away.
11. They decide to ignore the warning and continue their search for Eugene.
12. They follow a trail of clues, including shoe prints and a broken branch, which leads them to a hatch in the forest.
13. The hatch opens to reveal a concrete surface, and they jump down to find themselves in an abandoned bunker.
14. They explore the bunker, finding a pedestal with a scroll of parchment and a mysterious symbol.
15. They decide to seek the help of a professional to decipher the symbol.
16. The professional tells them that according to an ancient prophecy, only Sergei Roma can find Eugene and save humanity.
17. The narrator and Roma continue their search, following a series of clues and puzzles.
18. They eventually find themselves trapped in a cage, but manage to escape using badger fat.
19. They continue to explore the bunker, eventually coming face-to-face with Eugene.
20. Eugene reveals that he has the power to take on any form and has been helping humanity since the beginning of time.
21. Eugene explains that his name "Badger" comes from his original form, and "Eugene" means "noble" in Greek.
22. The narrator and Roma ask Eugene to save humanity, but he initially refuses, saying they are not the Sergei and Roma from the prophecy.
23. However, Eugene eventually reveals that they are indeed the real Sergei and Roma, and he decides to save humanity.
24. With only three minutes left until the end of the world, Eugene uses his powers to save humanity.
25. The narrator and Roma are rewarded with wealth, power, and knowledge, and Eugene disappears into the bowels of the earth until the next threat to humanity.