'Or did she… get angry? Well, that is only to be expected. I tried to kill her, didn't I? But the fact that this test hasn't been cancelled even after this makes me think that the adults who are watching to grade us won't interfere no matter what. Or did that adult lie, and no one is watching me, just like my observer did?'
'This is awkward. I can't take my eyes off her. My senses and instincts are on high alert, screaming at me nonstop. What have I done?'
…
As I gazed at the landscape, the idea of destroying it crossed my mind, putting its beauty at risk. However, in the midst of my contemplation, he unexpectedly began thinking useful thoughts, thoughts filled with valuable information. This newfound knowledge could significantly bring me closer to achieving my goal of a perfect score.
'It's a miracle, isn't it? We still haven't been able to figure out how he managed to survive the five-month fasting period. As a result, he's now classified as a peak weak creature. While this speculation existed before, it was never officially confirmed. He confirmed it with his thoughts, but I still need to test his strength to truly validate it. It's intriguing to witness his newfound confidence. Let's see how long that will last.'
I need to compose myself. It would be a shame if he possesses additional information that he is unable to contemplate due to his mind being solely preoccupied with perceiving me as an immediate threat to his life.
…
'Oh, it has calmed down. It's even less threatening than the threat I felt before my memories unlocked. Though I still instinctively feel that she is stronger, it doesn't matter. I am now even stronger than I was before. Let's see how that fight would have gone.'
"Ugh." As I turn to face her, she is in front of me, her fist firmly in my stomach. I look at her face below me, and then something hits me. "I didn't even really feel that. It wasn't even that painful."
Since she is shorter than me and directly in front, my jaw instantly opens to snap at her. Boom! A second punch comes out of nowhere, sending me flying through the bushes and trees.
"I can't believe this idiot. I swear, I will make sure you suffer for that confidence you just gained. I will destroy it," Kiko thought.
"We made a deal that after I helped you, you would cooperate. And I warned you not to think nonsense, didn't I?" she said as she moved towards me.
"Do you think you are strong? The first punch was to see how much you could take without fainting instantly, unlike before when I knocked you out. Here, now you will know the difference between me and you," she continued.
"Damn," I said, more than a dozen meters away.
"I don't want to hear that. I figured that the adults won't help you. Special subjects died with you guys simply because, unlike the adults, you aren't invincible!" I screamed as I pushed myself off the floor.
I was already in front of her. This speed, this power, I love it. My claws swiped for her face. She dodged the first, but the second came as well, and so would the third. More would keep coming until I win. I swiped my tail at her, causing her to jump into the air.
"This is my chance," I believed.
My curved claws were ready now, and this time, no sudden burst of energy or anything would stop my strike from reaching its destination.