Blood rushed in his organs, his muscles tensed as he gazed upon the crimson color stained by dirt, body parts, limbs, legs, heads, and scattered weapons.
The remains of humans defile nature, and entrails hang on the unnatural branches of the bamboo forest, like the decor in a royal chamber, the work of a sadistic creature.
'Death is a mercy given to those who are weak, those who can't change or adapt to the world die, those who can't protect themselves die, those who can't cast aside weakness and mistake it for moral value or strength, individuals like that disgust me' Haruto mused internally.
The fog seemed to create a barrier around this place, as if a holy land even the fog refused to touch, everything was in the open bare for all to see.
'These people were better off dead, the world is cruel only those who see that survive'
While Haruto had his reservations about the matter, the rest of the group had split up to investigate further, the group killed here was a much larger group of students than them, and they had suffered a brutal defeat, their prizes laid on the ground more than the group needed to pass.
While Haruto walked around he could see some students vomiting, some acting tough but shaken, I mean who wouldn't be? Even the fog wanted nothing to do with this part of the forest.
at least this way I don't have to kill some of them' Haruto thought as he picked up a beast's head.
"STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!" A voice broke the silence that had failed the area, Zen, lunged towards Haruto in an aim to stop him. He yanked the beast's head off Haruto, like a seagull fighting to keep its meal from others,
"What is wrong" Haruto asked, indifference on his face, somehow he knew someone here would react like this.
And although he asked what was wrong, he knew precisely what Zen wanted.
"We can't do that, these people are dead and the first thing you think of is taking their kills. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?"
"Lower your voice, you'll attract whatever did this" Haruto stopped Zen's burst.
"There are more than enough here, you can take the rest, or did you want to be the first to pick" Haruto asked, his tone displaying a detachment from his surroundings. 'They are dead because they were weak' He thought, a picture of his previous life flashing in his mind, death by his own family, betrayed by the kingdoms he fought to protect, discriminated by the people he bled for.
Anger overcame him as he silently gritted his teeth, taking all his mental strength not to display his emotions, keeping his hands from forming a fist and losing his control to the welled-up anger and hitting Zen right in the face.
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Zen was caught off guard by Haruto's words, which triggered a powerful emotional response. In a fit of rage, Zen struck Haruto with a blow that could have decapitated him. Compared to Kyo, Zen was a much stronger opponent.
Haruto fell to the ground, his energy limit was reached, and his inner fire threatened to consume him. In his anger, he forgot to control his emotions and lashed out.
"We must not disrespect the dead. They were our friends and had families too!" Zen erupted, his voice rising to an unnaturally high pitch amid danger.
Haruto got up, mumbling "Lesson number one: give a vision to your chi." Consumed by anger and focused solely on getting rid of the obstacle in front of him, he created an aura of murderous intent with his Chi.
As he rose from the ground, he wiped the mud off his robes and hair. His once silky black hair was now defiled by the unholy brown of the wet earth. His eyes were fixed on the future, far from the present.
The entire area was filled with a chilling sense that something was wrong. Even the other students felt the sudden cold and took a step back, betrayed by their bodies. Zen was overwhelmed by Haruto's rage, feeling his hair stand on end.
Haruto didn't utter a single word, he stood there, a decorative statue in a garden one that witnesses many things but never conveys anything, drawing his sword he lunged at Zen. Channeling his experience with a longsword as the hero Arthur.
He swung it without hesitation, and the blade, having met a stronger force shattered on impact with Zen's gauntlet.
The shards of iron glittered mid-air, like tangible stars, as the sound of the impact reverberated through the forest, Haruto had aimed for Zen's head but had only managed to graze his cheek with a broken shard.
"DON'T PUSH YOUR MORAL VALUES ONTO OTHER!!" Haruto screamed, saliva caught in his throat as it threatened to burst.
"These people are dead, so what... Do you want the rest of the team to ignore the prizes, ignore the bounty, and continue hunting for beats that could potentially kill them, is that what you want, to prove your strength, what about those who aren't, how many have to die just so you can play saint!!"
"Huh?" Haruto lunged at Zen and grabbed him by the collar of his robes.
"Answer me you hypocrite, you want everyone here to die don't you, you don't even care about them passing you just want to look good, to boast about your strength... So what is your plan, bury the dead, spend time collecting every peace of flesh here, and shove it into the ground along with the prizes they collected!!"
"It won't matter what I say. The strong rule the world, and no matter how kind or intelligent a person is, none of it matters. Power rules everything. If he decides to hunt other beasts, some will follow. All I can do is try to bring his leadership down and drag it through the mud." Haruto screamed inside.
As if from a daze, Haruto opened his eyes, gritting his teeth he let go of Zen and walked away, on his way out he grabbed the remains of his sword and three beast heads.
"If you try to stop me again I'll kill you," He said, his voice hanging heavy in the air. The word kill used more than it should have, he felt like it didn't mean anything, he felt his anger subside, under his control again, nobody stopped him, and nobody moved. An elephant sitting on each of their shoulders.
"I made my choice, and it conflicts with yours, so I'll be leaving the group, what about the rest of you? Would you rather take the heads in front of you, or dive into the unknown and fight the beast for glory?" Haruto asked, suddenly everyone felt included in the conflict.
Haruto's words echoed through the tense silence that enveloped the group, each member grappling with their thoughts and emotions in the wake of his declaration. The weight of his decision hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over their uncertain future.
Fu, her expression torn between loyalty and pragmatism, stepped forward, her voice steady yet tinged with concern. "Haruto, I understand your reasoning, but leaving the group isn't the only option. We can discuss this together and come to a consensus that benefits everyone."
"That's not an option" Haruto spoke.
Mako a tall slender guy stepped forward, his timid nature on display he stared at his feet, and nodded in agreement. "Fu's right. We're stronger together, and we shouldn't let our differences tear us apart. We need to consider all our options before making a decision."
Chen, her gaze unwavering, spoke up next. "I trust Haruto's judgment, but I also believe in the value of teamwork. Whatever choice we make, we should make it as a group, not as individuals."
Kyo, his eyes gleaming with excitement at the prospect of adventure, grinned mischievously. "I'm with Zen. Let's hunt down those beasts and show them who's boss. Besides, where's the fun in taking the easy way out?"
As the tension in the group reached its peak, everyone fell silent as a few members stepped forward. Their movements were purposeful but they didn't utter a word. With silent determination, they picked up two heads from the ground each, their actions speaking volumes about their decision.
Haruto watched in silence as they approached him. He saw the fear and resignation in their eyes, and he understood their choice. Not everyone was brave enough or strong enough to face the unknown.
Fu, Chen, and a few others joined Haruto. Their resolve was unwavering as they stood together in solidarity. They had made their decision, choosing to prioritize safety and pragmatism over the allure of glory and danger as any sane person would.
Just as they were about to leave, a deafening roar pierced through the silence, causing the ground to tremble beneath their feet. The group turned as one, their eyes widening in alarm as a massive black serpent burst through the trees. Its scales gleamed in the dim light.
The creature's scales glowed with an otherworldly intensity as it hissed in defiance. Its venomous fangs were bared in a display of primal aggression. Without hesitation, it lunged forward, its massive body crashing down upon the ground with a force that sent shockwaves rippling through the air.
Behind it, a monkey as big as a mountain, its wet golden fur standing, as if each hair defied the rules of nature, its four arms banging on its chest, explosive shockwaves rippled through the air, like drums played too close to the ear.
*RAAAAAAAGH!*