In an alley approximately 15km, Aria and Kiev is hiding from Frank. They've run endlessly and under Frank's pursuit, it is still a dead-end "Show yourselves and I shall forgive your impudence!" Frank is surveying each ruined building using a special technique - Surveillance. He could detect signs of life within 2km and this is his way to find Aria and Kiev.
"Can you please explain what the hell is happening in this world?" Kiev stared intently at Aria hoping for some answers. "I don't have much clue either, For starters, My name is Aria Crestfallen. I just saw a huge blinding light while I was on my way to school and when I woke up, the world is in this way. The system that we have in our consciousness has been really helpful in explaining what's going on. It has been 4 days since I've gotten the hang of it but we seem to live in a world where abilities are manifested. Have you had your awakening?" Aria, somewhat curious, used her sense skill at Kiev. She wondered what ability does Kiev possesses but no matter how much she pried, she still cannot sense any supernatural ability nor awakening seals on Kiev.
"By awakening, are you talking about channeling or tapping into inner powers? By default, my system displays that I do not have such. My system labeled "Unknown" in my abilities tab." Kiev told Aria about what he saw in his system and it makes Aria wonder even more.
"It is indeed what I was pertaining to. But, that's strange! The system would disintegrate together with the person if they weren't able to locate an ability. It is what my system told me when I've had my awakening." Aria was shocked when she heard Kiev doesn't possess any abilities. On another note, she also thinks that she's doomed to even trust Kiev would be able to save her from this dire situation. She no longer placed her hope on Kiev.
"Aria, what is your ability?" Kiev is also curious as to how Aria was able to exchange blows with Frank despite being wounded. He thought that it definitely has something to do with her ability.
"My ability? It's Heaven's Librarian. I am able to read any book, texts, ancient and archaic grimoires, and proficiently analyze its contents and assimilate it into my system." Aria puffed her chest and proudly exclaimed to Kiev.
Kiev's eyes were glittering with amazement knowing Aria's ability. Aside from marveling in Aria's ability, a sign of jealousy is also present in his eyes and he thought to himself "Why do I not possess such? Am I unqualified to hold such ability? Then... What is my ability? How am I supposed to live in this world where freaks are all over the place showing the might of their abilities?"
Kiev suddenly felt hopeless, he knew that this was the endgame for him. If he cannot unleash a certain ability then he would end up getting his self killed. In the New World where survival of the fittest reigns, he would find himself in trouble if he does not possess an ability.
Aria noticed that Kiev is paralyzed from the thought that he does not have an ability so she also shared a piece of information that her system provided her. "Don't lose hope Kiev, see the barcodes on our wrists? These serve a special purpose. In this world, if we killed an individual, the barcodes on their wrists could be scanned and in turn, it would provide you an ability that the individual once possessed. However, the ability you would gain would be tailor-made to your existing ability. For example, if I were to kill Frank and scan his barcode, I would be able to turn Frank's ability into a book and assimilate it into my system for future use. That's in my case, however."
"Holy shit! So I could also use some of those fancy magic you could use?" Kiev was thrilled to hear that he could also use abilities to survive in this world but he quickly became dejected as he has no idea how to kill someone with ability in his current state. "I wonder how the abilities I would gain from other individuals would be if those would be assimilated in my system..." The mere thought had given Kiev so much hope that he wants nothing else but to gain an ability - the problem is, Kiev has not killed anyone in his whole life and it would be an overstatement if he thought he could do it in one fell swoop.
While Kiev is stuck thinking of a solution, Aria has not kept her guard down as she knows it's just a matter of time till Frank was able to locate them. Aria used her ability and opened up a book with a map on it. She was shocked when she found out that they're in the Fallen Dragon Family's territory. "This is real, real bad. We must get out of here before they noticed that we've trespassed on their territory." Aria broke a cold sweat and grabbed Kiev.
"Hey! Where are we going? We can't leave right here! Frank would find us!"
"Who cares about Frank! Look do you still want your life? We should get the hell out of here before 'they' find us. Otherwise, we're doomed!"
Aria pulled up a book with magical insignia adorned. She casts a spell to buff their speed for them to sprint even faster. Frank sensed two targets approaching him so he decided to meet them head-on "Found you! HAHAHA" He sprinted fast but to his shock, he saw Aria and Kiev ran past him and ignored him like some stone on a street. "What the fuck? You dare ignore me? You'll never get away with this!!"
Frank is about to make his move when a huge surge of aura enclosed the area and he felt an impending disaster is about to take place. "Wh-wh-whose there?!" Frank's eyes were wide open when he saw a hooded old man with a cane and a young man with horns. Kiev and Aria were also caught up with the surge of aura and were paralyzed. They knew that they've been shackled.
"What lively fellows we have here? Are you aware that you're under the jurisdiction of the Fallen Dragon Family? What makes you think we wouldn't dare kill you for stepping into our grounds?" The old man took a step and shattered the nearby buildings with his aura's impact. The young man beside him, who looked like an incarnation of an asura, stared at Frank and the stifling pressure makes Frank gasp for some air. "Please! I beg the seniors for my life. I didn't know I've been striding at your territory, please forgive my insolence!" Frank made an effort to beg the seniors in front of him, for his life.
"What do I care for some lowly lifeform? If you hand me every single thing you have in your possession then I would think of letting you go, otherwise, if you dare make a move to trick this master then I shall kill you on the spot. Do you agree?" The old master narrowed his eyes which makes Frank scared to death.
"These two seniors are not simple! We would definitely get killed if we don't get out of here!" Aria and Kiev thought the same thing as they saw Frank shuddering in fear.