>ClackClackClack
“Come!”The Demon lunged at me with frightening speed, certain to adversely affect the group of Gifted that were clustered around me.They were too scared to move, too useless to help. I could only rely on myself for this battle.‘’Instantly transporting the small fry away from the battlefield, I resorted to my next trick.>WHOOOOSSSSHHHHBAM!
“It’s all right now… I defeated the Demon.” My calm voice soothed the shaken crowd as they all couldn’t pull themselves together even after realizing that the monster was gone.Using a bit of , though, I was able to calm them all down. ‘It seems the Grizzly Dragon had some kind of mind-related Skill…’I couldn’t bother dwelling on that since I would find out sooner or later when I was looking for Skills later on. At the moment, all that was needed was the constant push toward our goal.“At this rate, we’ll get there before evening,” Adam told me, probably reading my silence for something else.“Oh? I see…”According to their knowledge, I was foreign to the Camp, so he was doing the responsible thing by telling me how much further we had to go. In the first place, the group was leading me since it was assumed that I was a stranger.I didn’t mind, though. Lara and I walked behind them, allowing me to completely have everyone in my line of sight.Still, I couldn’t banish the bad feeli
Uncertainty rang in every nook and cranny of my body as I fought to decide on what reality I was going to choose.My eyes lifted and I saw Adam and Tasha move toward me. They had grave and worried looks on their faces. Even before they reached me, I could already guess what they would say.“Masked Hero… er… I don’t know how to say this, but…”‘I know already, your Camp has been… Anne has been…”“The Camp has been compromised! We’re not sure if our comrades are being held hostage or how strong the enemies are. We’re sorry to have dragged you into this mess, but… we have to fight and take back out Camp!” Adam said to me, clenching his fist in determination.My eyes stared coldly at him and I heaved a sigh.Suddenly, all the pent-up anxiety within me vanished and it felt like I was under no emotional burden at all. An unfeeling smile crept on my face as I gave him the most ideal answer ever.“I understand. Lead the way.”It didn’t take me very long to realize that the reason for my lull
There were no such things as words needed in an exchange between two opposing factions, especially where the winner decided everything.Only the weak would choose to resort to a conversation in order to seek an advantage over those stronger. However, those who were truly powerful only had one thing in mind… to take what they wanted!“Check their Status Windows, everyone!” Tasha declared, urging her subordinates to march forward without fear.In numbers, our group had the advantage… and in Levels, we also took the crown. There was no need to hesitate.“Attack!”The possibility of sparing the lives of the invaders didn’t cross the minds of any Camp Member. They simply did what needed to be done!I watched as they exchanged Skills and Gifts with one another, silently spectating the show.‘Oh? The opposing team members aren’t bad. They’re effectively using their Skills in tandem with Gifts, and they’re not hesitating in going for the vital spots of our Camp members…’Unfortunately, while
>BOOOMM!!!
‘Shit!’ Charles thought to himself as he walked down the stairs with Kevin, the murderous man who slaughtered Anne and several other Gifted.He planned to use the commotion Damian generated to guarantee himself and his family’s safe exit. Unfortunately, it was all ruined now that Kevin made him follow as they went to the entrance.On the bright side, he would get to see Tasha, and if they were lucky, they could both make their exit once Damian got the leader of the scavengers busy.“They’re all mostly dead, except for a few… what’s going on? How could they fall this quickly?” The buff, dark-skinned man grumbled in annoyance as he walked.His eyes showed a murderous feel, and the bloodlust he emitted was enough to make even Charles tremble in fear.The indomitable Camp Leader had been reduced to this!‘Endure it… just hold it in… your chance will come!’The two men made their way to the entrance and could already hear noises caused by the cheers of the victors and screams of the victim
Now thinking of the young boy, though, Charles hadn’t seen any signs of him. Curiosity and anticipation coursed through his body as he awaited the glorious entry of the one they owed everything to.It would seem that in his desperation, Charles had forgotten about the death of Anne, and how he would explain her demise to Damian.Searching through the group for signs of the boy of interest, the Camp leader was met with surprise, though.‘He’s… not here…?!’He counted the number of Gifted who belonged to his Camp—36! His eyes spotted Lara, who was supposed to be a deserter, yet clearly allied with the team. Seeing that she possessed the highest level among those on his side, Charles knew better than to complain. If she was helping them, that was for the best.Still, he couldn’t contain his surprise and confusion.“Where is Damian?” His voice leaked out unconsciously.He hadn’t meant to, but he couldn’t hide it anymore. Charles needed to know!As soon as he said this, though, everyone i