Kiyo separated from the group, he alone decided to venture out in search of new companions for their little stronghold.
"I'll be departing for a few days, remember to leave one of you behind every time you hunt, one must protect the home we made together."
Yuno just rolled his eyes, this fellow is acting up again. he originally wanted to come along with Kiyo, accompanying his journey; Unfortunately, he was rejected was forced to stay.
The three, left behind, were discussing their plans for the next few days as well as their schedules for guarding the territory of theirs in a low voice.
Kiyo was left dumbfounded by how the three started ignoring him.
He opened his mouth and stuttered, in the end he only manage to utter goodbye before leaving.
The three stares at the silhouette of the departing figure that appears majestic and mighty in ther eyes.
Yuno, Kiyo's cousin, swallowed nervously, he anxiously watched his cousin depart. Although confident in his strength, he was used to having his cousin by his side.
Vin comforted as he tapped his back twice, giving encouragement to the weak-minded yuno.
Previously, after getting Kiyo's consent, Yuno was decided to be the temporary leader or decision maker of the group.
The other two didn't express any complaint; the muscle-brained Vin just doesn't care, and the newcomer Wake just abides whatever the group decided on.
As for envy and pride? There's nothing like that, the group harmonizes and supports each other. A rare sight to see in this ruthless post-apocalyptic world.
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Kiyo's POV
As I traverse through the path filled with ruins and remains of chaos, I couldn't help but worry about the three comrades left behind.
The best solution is to probably quicky finish this little adventure of mine and return back to the base.
A week has quickly passed by. Along the way of travelling in random directions, Kiyo encountered multiple hordes of zombies as well as mutated beasts.
He gathered all the Z-crystals, not wasting a single one, it was all stored in his system space; another ability of the system was the system space that could store any non-living things.
He bought such function long ago, more like he unlocked it using Vilume.
A loud roar disturbed his not-so-peaceful journey, a roar of a being strong enough to make him shudder.
He already had a guess of what it might be, but he still decided on checking its source.
However…
Regardless of whether his guess was accurate, even if it was accurate, Kiyo was determined to eliminate such threat that lurks the streets of his hometown.
Arriving at the source, his eyes widened in disbelief as he watch a Tier 3 Zombie and Stage 3 mutated beast battling before him.
It wasn't even a month after the apocalypse, yet TIer/Stage 3 combat power is so common that they even kill each other…
Soon, the zombie mutant fell as the beast lie there with heavy injury, it couldn't care less about its surroundings as all it needed now was to rest.
Such confidence would also be the one to cause its death.
A Mischievous smile appeared on Kiyo's face as he took out his blade, ready to sneak attack on the resting beast.
Clasping his hands while raised, as if praying to heaven. He recited all kinds of prayers…
Buddhist's awgatha… Islamic salat… Even reciting the name of Christ-
As he approach the injured beast openly, without it noticing him, but definitely not sneakily. The beast just doesn't pay attention to its surroundings, feeling invincible after defeating the former ruler of the area.
He swiftly jumped above it and stabbed both of its eyes before quickly retreating, his agility couldn't even be described as fast, IT WAS JUST TOO FAST.
After everything happened, the beast roared in anger and mindlessly attacking its surroundings.
He then once again jumped about the beast, slashing down his blade as hard as he could.
Although now enough to fully sever the neck of the beast, it was at least enough to crack it open.
A gush of blood spurted and showered him. The sweet aroma of blood quickly attracted a horde of zombies.
Retrieving both the crystals of the beast and mutated zombie, he swiftly left the area.
Leaping forward as if he was hovering through the air, towards his temporary base, a dilapitated apartment building that he found a while ago.
As he walked down the lit streets he heard voices raised in a heated argument. Curious, he approached cautiously. Was met with a horrific sight. A group of men were viciously attacking a group of teenagers displaying their power without mercy. The situation worsened rapidly leaving three men standing amidst the chaos. With no chance, against the numbers the teenagers succumbed to the brutality of their assailants prompting a reflection on the harsh realities of violence, between adults and vulnerable youths.
Before the aggressors were able to wipe out the group of teenagers, he leaped forward and parried the knife attacking a red-haired teenager.
With fluid and precise actions, he managed to deal with 13 attackers, shielding three frightened teenagers from continuous incoming offensive moves.
The strategic brilliance of the man during the fight left his opponents defeated; they fell one by one until they formed a shocking scene of bodies lying on top of each other in a pool made red by their comrades' blood. His eyes never lost the look of defiance and determination which showed that he was ready to give up everything defending those under his care.
However, as one of the men fell, his knight flew out towards one of the closer teenager.
Kiyo tried to block it, but the distance didn't allow to do so.
He gritted his teeth, anger surged in his heart as his eyes were filled with fury.
He was there, yet was once again unable to protect the people he chose to save.
The other two petrified, their fear-stricken faces shivered as he approached them…
End of chapter 10.