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
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‘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
Right there and then, an unbelievable sight unfolded.Even Kevin, with his hand stuck and wrapped in the supposed target’s grip, could understand what he was in for.“So this is the big bad, uh…?” The voice was deep, smooth, and downright intimidating!It belonged to none other than the one who had just arrived.While the ebony-skinned man had to lower his gaze as a result of the individual’s height, it didn’t change the fact that he was completely horrifying. After all, this newcomer had stopped his full-powered blow so effortlessly and even caught it.The man, though having an appearance of a child, was deserving awe and fear. He had a mask covering his face and a terribly dark cloak that flapped ominously. The silence he commanded made Kevin shiver where he stood.So this was death… or rather, a personification of it.Even though he couldn’t possibly tell the kind of expression the man was ma
[The Present]“… You’re a bit interesting…” I smiled, raising my head a little to see the terribly massive man.Despite the difference in our height, with me on the receiving end, the effects of my dominance did not change. The giant cowered in fear before me, taking a few steps away from me in response to taking on his attack.Unfortunately for him, his hand had been caught by me, lodged deeply in my right grip… and I had no intention of letting it go!“You’re Kevin, right? The one they call a fiend…”My voice grew more intimidating and I could feel my rage surface.Standing right before me was the bastard who killed Anne. He really disrupted everything. After turning everything into a mess, the bastard now cowered before insurmountable power.“I… I can’t see your level…” His voice shuddered as he spoke.Judging from his expression, he must have deemed it impossible that someone possessed so muc
In a flash, I was done!None of the people within the Camp noticed my presence, allies and enemies alike. Using my stealth skills in combination with my intense speed, I was practically a ghost that zoomed past the massive structure and got away with tapping every single member of the enemy faction.They got caught in my Gift, vanishing in what would appear to be an instant for normal people.“Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!” The voices of the Camp members echoed in fright The sight of about a dozen enemies vanishing suddenly must have frightened them, but as soon as they recovered from the shock, I was certain they would rejoice.As for me, immediately after I concluded my business within the building, I zoomed outside and returned to the scene of the just-concluded battle.All of this was within thirty seconds, maybe even less…“Y-you’re back already?!” Charles gasped, having barely moved from where he was to his Camp members’ location.“Yes. Do not worry… they have all been taken care of.”For a m