Volume 2 Chapter 3
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Nobody would have expected that one of the guards would suddenly draw his gun and shot at the two who were suspected as intruders without warning.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The sound of gunshots echoed through the corridor as the guard keeps on pulling the trigger. Even after the gun didn't have any bullets anymore the guard still keeps on squeezing the trigger.
At this time, the people around him that have already squatted to the ground have discovered that his eyes are unfocused as if he is not doing things according to his will. The man's mouth is muttering some gibberish words…
Before the man could pull the trigger, Jenny Mae has already moved and pushes Curt to the side. But she was astonished when she discovers that her hand was grabbed by Curt and the two of them rolled to the ground with his strong arms protecting her.
Curt keeps on rolling until they reached one of the square pillars of the building. He and Jenny Mae hid behind it as bullets flashes all over the place.
Meanwhile, screams could be heard all over the place as people suddenly drop to the ground due to the successive gunshots.
"Get him!" shouted one of the guards as he and another two people jump towards the guard and tried to render him immobile.
However, they soon found out that the guard suddenly becomes so strong that he was able to overpower the three security guards.
Although they are not espers, each of the security guards has a strength that around 200 kilograms. And they are considered as strong and have the skill and ability to fight against anyone, even a low-level esper is of no match to them.
But right now, they are easily flung to the side by the power of the crazed guard.
Then suddenly, everyone saw that the guard's arms suddenly bulge with muscles and thick green veins could be seen slowly appearing from his neck to his face. Then his height suddenly increases up to 7 feet and is now towering over everyone around him.
The transformation of the guard rendered everyone speechless.
"This is metamorphosis, he is infected… Shot him! Shot him now!" shouted the guard who was flung on the floor.
Metamorphoses of humans are caused by a plant virus that would inhibit the cells of a human and turn them into monsters. This kind of virus was first used by the rebel group MPMA and was used in taking down many cities in other countries.
Though it is effective, the virus is hard to produce. That's why it is not used too often by the radical group. However, sometimes they would still use it to assassinate someone or attack some heavily guarded establishments.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Gunshots began to reverberate through the air as the guards began shooting at the giant man before them. However, their bullets are of no use as it would just bounce from the giant's skin. Suddenly, the giant's eyes turn blood red as it looks at a guard.
Then with a swing of his huge arms, that guard was not fast enough to dodge and was hit strongly. His figure flew to the wall and hit it intensely that a loud thud was heard. Then the guard slides down to the ground lifelessly. It is clear that he is already dead from the blood gushing out of his mouth and nose.
The giant did not stop there and shifted his gaze to another guard who is shooting at it in panic.
Boom!
But before it could punch the guard, a fireball flew at its head and hit it with a loud boom.
A slender figure stood before it with flames covering her hands. Her phoenix eyes look directly towards the giant's bloodshot eyes.
On the side, Curt wanted to do something, but he could not expose his identity yet. However, even though he could not help her fight, he could assist the others without using his strength.
"You guys! Come here!" he shouted at the still astonished guards.
Hearing his words, the guards immediately run towards the pillar where Curt is staying.
"Help the others in the building escape. We will take care of this giant in here." Curt said then he suddenly grabs one of the guard's handguns and his extra magazine.
His swift movement stunned that guard and Curt just give him a wink. The guard didn't know what but he felt confidence oozing out of the young man's aura so he decided to run with his companions as they assisted the escaping employees and other people.
"You should escape too. I will take care of this fellow here." Jenny Mae said with a serious tone.
"Don't worry about me… I may look weak, but these past few days, I have learned how to handle this." Curt said as he confidently showed the handgun in his hand.
"Where… where did you get that?"
Curt just showed her a confident smile on his handsome face.
Seeing the people escaping, something seems to have commanded the giant to stop those people and kill everyone. It was a very subtle voice that suddenly jolted the giant into awakening and taking action.
Roar!
The giant suddenly growled at Jenny Mae and Curt as it prepares to rush towards the town.
Bang!
Before it could take a step, a bullet flew towards its leg which was supposed to propel its figure forward. The sudden force from the bullet offsets its balance making the giant suddenly fall to the ground.
Although it was not wounded, it was immediately immobilized for a bit.
Jenny Mae on the other hand was a bit taken aback but did not miss this chance to attack. Her hands suddenly spit out tongues of flame which suddenly covered the whole body of the giant. Although its body is bulletproof, since the oxygen around his body are being consumed by the raging fire covering it, the giant soon feels a bit weak.
Curt also did not waste this time and when he saw a small room on the side of the wall which says cleaning closet. He immediately dashed towards it.
After opening the door he saw a lot of cleaning equipment and chemicals. Then his eyes lit up upon seeing some familiar objects. There are many flammable materials inside the closet. Thought not that destructive individually, yet Curt knew how to make them more destructive once combined.
Curt did not waste time and immediately began gathering some ingredients and not even 2 minutes have passed he suddenly went out of the cleaning closet with a contented smile on his face.
Then he saw the giant still struggling and attacking Jenny Mae. But it is unable to hit her as she would nimbly dodge its strikes.
Bang!
Curt fire another shot, but this time, the bullet directly flew and hits one of the giant's eyes.
Roar!
The giant roared in pain as it held its blasted eye where blood began to pour and sizzled as it touches the fire around its body. Its remaining eyes glared at Curt's direction then suddenly, it shifted its weight and began running.
The ground shook at the giant move towards Curt.
"Run! Get out of its way!" Jenny Mae suddenly showed a worried expression as she saw the giant going towards Curt.
But she is unable to stop it.
Grabbing the handle of a mop, Curt suddenly tosses it to the ground and it accurately landed as soon as the giant's foot touches the ground.
This made the giant slide and fell once again with its two hands out in the air. In this interval of actions, another gunshot was heard and a bullet blasted the giant's remaining eyes.
The giant then rolled to the ground into the cleaning closet.
Curt did not hesitate and began running towards Jenny Mae who showed astonishment in her eyes. When the two pass the two-meter-thick square pillar of the building, he grabs her hand and pulled her towards him as he hid behind the pillar.
Curt hugs Jenny Mae tightly when a loud explosion suddenly shook the whole building.
Ka-Boom!
Kyaaa!!!
Jenny Mae could not help herself but shout in fear as she heard the deafening sound and the strong impact of the blast.
But she feels strange while leaning her head on the chest of Curt. She wanted to push him back, but his recent actions made her change her impression of him.
"Let's go, we should escape too, that thing is still alive," Curt said as he held Jenny Mae's hand while covering his mouth due to the thick dust covering their path.
The two walk through the thick cloud of dust until they reached the lobby of the building.
Upon reaching the lobby, they saw some people who are still staying in the building trying to look in the direction where the two came from.
"Are you all stupid? Run from this place now!" shouted Curt in anger upon seeing those people who are still lingering in the lobby area of the association.
But he didn't have time to dwell on their stupidity as he and Jenny Mae continue to run outside.
The two then saw many people outside who has just gotten out of the building. Many of them are just here to spectate and see what is happening inside.
"These people are…" Curt wanted to curse and shout at those people but was only rendered speechless.
"Stop it… let them be. We should find some backup." Jenny Mae said.
But after she said those words, a large armored vehicle suddenly enters the ground and when it stopped a group of espers came out.
This time, the first to react are members of the Greenhoundz, Jenny Mae's own mercenary units.
"Firebraid, what's the situation inside." asked a tall woman as she walked near Jenny Mae and Curt.
"It's bad, one of the guards suddenly morph into a giant in front of us. We didn't know what happened, but I think there is something wrong with this situation." Jenny Mae replied while in deep thought.
Suddenly, the tall woman shifted her gaze towards Curt on Jenny Mae's side.
"And this is?..."
Jenny Mae was a bit taken aback as she did not realize that she is still with Curt. But before she could answer, Curt extended his hand and grabs the lady's hand.
"Hi, I'm Curt… I'm Jenny Mae's boyfriend."
Jenny Mae, the tall woman, and the other people behind her who are walking towards the two were all dumbfounded by his words. One of them is a tall and handsome figure who showed a smiling face upon noticing Jenny Mae.
But his expression suddenly changes upon hearing those words from Curt.