Learning more about the current situation of the world, Evan was now lying on the bed. He had learned a lot today.
' That was a ton of information. '
No Seriously just how bad the situation can be!
The world is almost destroyed in a war by some unknown power or whatever around 200 years ago. And there were only three cities where people were living.
He was repeating all the information he got from Hades.
Hades was home all day today, so he decided to teach some tricks to him so that he could survive in the ruins and make his way out of there.
The Ruins were regarded as one of the most dangerous areas in the vicinity.
So what the hell was that old man doing here seriously?!
And on top of that in the far east side of the city.
Evan was pondering with his eyes closed.
Hades told him that he built his house on the east side of the city, which just happened to be furthest from the nearest sector, Sector 1. So to go into the settlements he had from the east side to the north and then north to the west of the city.
Yes, he cannot go straight from the East to the West.
The Center where the tower lays was a no-go area. It was very dangerous to be even near it as huge mutated beasts roam around it and there were thousands in number.
Old man Hades clearly stated that if he wanted to make it to Sector he had to avoid going near the Tower.
So going around makes his journey to a whooping number of 600 km.
And he had to travel that on foot!!!
On fucking foot in these nightmarish ruins with no safety equipment!
" Oh man, I am going to have a difficult life starting tomorrow. "
' It will be one hell of a journey. '
Saying that he wants to sleep.
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The night went really fast and the next day arrived.
Hades opened his eyes when he heard the door of a certain room open and a boy with black hair and black eyes entered his view.
' The day has come huh... '
Today was the day this boy would venture into the ruins and experience the cruelty of the world. Only starting today will he learn how difficult is it to survive.
Surviving cannot be taught it can only be learned through experience.
Hades took out a set of clothes and gave them to Evan.
" Oh, kid take a bath and meet me at the door. "
" Okay "
Instructing the boy Hades walked out of the house. Staring in all directions.
Many buildings were destroyed, and there was not a single person in sight. A sudden taught came into his mind
' It has been so long. '
Suddenly a single mutated beast which looked like a big dog and about the size of a man walked out of one of the buildings. It had two palm-sized, sharp teeth coming out of its mouth. Its blood-red eyes spotted an old man staring at It.
It suddenly felt as if a predator was scanning it, the beast could not help but tremble.
It felt fear, the beast saw its death, and it knew that if a single step was taken forward it would die without even fighting back. It had no chance against this human standing in front of him.
So, the beast ran, It ran in the opposite direction the human was standing. It ran so fast that even it could not believe that it could run at such speed.
Hades just stands there seemingly having no attention to chase the beast. He has other things to do.
' These beasts are increasing at an alarming rate. '
Ever wondered why despite living deep inside the ruins furthest from the settlement just why the house consisting of two humans hadn't been attacked by any mutated beast?
Because Hades would go out and clear the area!
He is the top predator in this east area. And which beast in its right mind would attack the very lair of a person at the very top of the food chain in this territory?
After waiting there for a while, the boy came after having his bath and changing his clothes.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting. "
" Don't worry, so you ready? "
" Yeah "
The Boy replied without hesitation.
Seeing the confidence in his voice Hades couldn't help but smile, He then took out a small bag and handed it over to him.
" Here you go"
" It contains the map that I made on my own and some clothes. "
He then picked up two items he had taken out god knows where.
" Hmm, also I found this armor and short sword. "
" ... "
Feeling the curious gaze of boy Hades, moved his hand showing a unique ring on his middle finger.
" This here is a dimensional ring that can be used to store a few items. "
" Don't look like that I cannot give this to you. "
" Tsk. "
Showing some dissatisfaction, the boy put on the armor it was silver in color, and very light as it mainly covered his chest and provided a thin layer of protection to his back.
As for the sword, it was around his arm's length and also very light, it was covered blue at the center.
Satisfied with the gifts he received from Hades, the boy glanced at him
" Goodbye Gramps, and Thanks for taking care of me this past month and these gifts."
Saying that the boy leaves Hades behind who just keeps staring at his back.
' Should I help him to settlements? '
Shaking his head he
' No, this will be a good experience for him. '
Well, it was a lie, a lie he told himself. He who had been living in ruins for many years knew that there was no chance that a kid of ten years of age could make it out of here.
He kept staring in the direction the kid disappeared thinking something very deeply.
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Leaving the old man behind Evan stood on a destroyed path looking around in wonder.
' Oh man, this is going to be much more challenging than I thought it to be. '
" Should I give this journey a name? Let's see I am going towards the west...."
"... Hmmm, A journey to the west? "
He smiled.