Clark POV Where did I go wrong? Is it how I was so certain that the out break would take time before it spread? Or the fact that I knew what will happen and yet I was slow in doing things? But no… it wasn’t my fault to begin with! Or is it? Who asks to be trapped in the trial for three days like that? and… what the hell is with this system restriction that I just woke up having? No… why am I even arguing like this. It happened… and there is nothing else to do to turn back time and change it. It is not as if the system would let me be… “Geoff… what should we do now?” If there is someone I should blame for what is happening right now is me. Since I didn’t prepare much for a situation like this. Since I didn’t think of things through… I should have known more than anyone else.. I should have known that but… “We need to stop those doctors from entering the dungeon. We must lessen the number of people infected” Shaking my head… is that the only thing I can do? “I will order them rig
They say that when you are forced into a difficult situation, there are three things you can do. First is to run away, whether you give up on it or whether you are planning an act of revenge. The second is to do nothing and wait for your end. If you ever think that either you survive, it will still be hell which awaits you. And the third and last, which I always do the most, is to fight will all your might. Even if there is just a slim hope that you might succeed. Fight… for you do not wish to be a coward and run away, fight… for you know for yourself that waiting wont change anything. “If they would push you to hell, you just need to make sure to bring them with you” Muttering to myself, am I brave or am I a fool? Honestly, I can't even tell. I have no system right now, due to my own shortcomings. I even lose my good throw for the sake of my skill Stealth. But even so, I still have my memories… my experience when I was pushed to go to the end of the world. I still have me… an
“This… didn’t we minimize the attacks?” Holding his head, Clark can’t believe how the container they created received such a heavy blow. ‘It was great we put layers to it. But to think it would be damaged like this… is it when that bastard…’ Shaking his head, no matter how much he would try to know when this container gets this much damage, he was certain it would give him no benefits at all. The damage has been made. All they just need to do is fix it and by thinking about when did that happen, it would surely not fix that container. ‘If only I have that low grade vision lens… then I could see how far this miasma covered the air- wait… the air…’ Looking at his hand, he then realized something. “That is right… air” “Air? What are you talking about? Geoff?” With Krain asking him that question, he did not even receive an answer as Clark was busy enough in thinking how he could possibly use that skill he gained. ‘It was luck… why I gained this skill. But still… isn’t it… also a f
“Oh, if it isn’t Claret. My dear…” With her eyes rolling to one side as soon as she saw the sight of the only sister her dear husband had, Claret was about to take her leave. The night was dark and soon it will turn darker. Yet the wife of Henry doesn’t seem to bother finding her son this late at night. But for Margarett to be in front of their mansion, Claret could not help but know that her dear sister-in-law had something up her sleeves. ‘To even take her car all the way here. Just what is she trying to do?’ “Where are you going? Did your dear son go back home already?” “I have no time for your childish talk, Margarett” Staring at Claret who just said those words, Margarett soon let out a laugh. “Pfft, so you are not even denying it. My my, poor niece of mine. Did he see how trash of a person his mother was? To think he would run away from home. Good choice, good choice. I compliment him for that. He have my awe” “Margarett, are you trying to say that I-“ Showing her palm t
“I am doing fine, Grandpa. Sorry for not calling you soon” Talking to his grandfather through phone calls, no matter how much Clark wanted to go and meet him, he knew that it was not possible. The situation is not safe and he is still not certain about the fact that he is harm-free to meet his grandfather. [When will you be back?] “I will visit soon. Did you get bored hanging out with Shanx and the others?” Laughing as he makes a joke, even the old man Holmet laughs at what his grandson has said. But soon a silence part between the lines before Holmet decided to break it. [Clark, I am not sure what you are doing right there. But Clark, be safe… you hear me?] ‘As always, my grandfather is quick to catch up about the situation’ “Yes, Grandpa. I will. Please worry not” [Ha, no matter how much you ask me not to, I will still worry] “I will be safe. Rest assured” [You don’t know what may happen in life, Clark. Always be cautious. Come give me a visit when you finish what you are d
The ride was silent but it was something that Clark wished to have. But the silence was soon disturbed when he heard his name being called. “Clark” Anton then started “Yes? Uncle?” “I heard what happened. To Ashton and Miguel. Thank you for helping them back then” Not knowing what he was pertaining to, Clark thought that maybe it was when he was dragged by Miguel to perform a ‘Harana’ in the house of Laurent’s. “I did not help much, Uncle” “Still, I am thankful for what you did. Thanks to you, my sons seem to be doing much better” There was a small smile on his lips. Somehow, Clark could not help but wonder if all of the Montediore have such fathers as his Uncle Anton and Uncle Julius. ‘But maybe my father is an exemption’ Arriving at the mansion, Clark headed inside as he once again bid farewell to his Uncle Anton. But even if they just sat for a small while, there was something he confirmed. “Thank you for the ride, Uncle. Have a good evening” ‘He smells like a gunpowder’
“Criss?” Peeking at the room where most of the servants would be, he couldn’t find Criss at all. “Young master, what can we do for you?” It was a man, slightly older than his father judging by his appearance. ‘Who might he be? I never seen him…’ “Ah, forgive my rudeness. I am Pranz. The head and sole chef of this kitchen” “It is nice to meet you, Pranz. So you are the one making our food. You have my thanks” Slightly smiling, somehow, Pranz could not help but see the image of the master he was serving right in front of him. ‘It was my first time seeing the young master but… indeed, no one can deny he is the son of Master Henry’ Smiling in return, a new person came inside the room using the door connected to the other side. “Pranz, I ran out of- Ah! Young master!” Greeting Clark the moment he entered the room, Clark could not help but once again wonder. ‘Do I know him?’ “I am Trimo. Young master” “He is the one responsible for baking, young master” Nodding his head, Clark
“Ashton, good morning” Clark greeted him with a bright smile. But on the contrary, Ashton’s face was filled with confusion. “I thought you were killing each other…” With his hand covering his face, Ashton let out a deep sigh. “Thank goodness that wasn’t the case” “Why are you here anyway? Ashton?” “Now that you mentioned… I came here thinking I could talk with you” Looking at Criss. It was enough for the man to excuse himself. Touching the ear that gained a small tint cut, he could not help but feel a bit ashamed. ‘To think I would be hurt like this…’ Looking at the wooden sword that he was holding, ‘We are not using a real sword… and yet...’ He was aware that Clark was no simple person but he never expected him to be this great. Add on that, Criss knew that something was off. ‘I did have a chance to have a small spar with him… but why do I feel like he is much more stronger than the last time I met him? Young master… where did you go exactly?’ But with his worries, the youn