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While I was caught up in the prank played by the sisters, I had no idea that today would be rembered as Black Day in human history.
It would be marked by a single person's actions, which would change everything.
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[Ding! Congratulations, host! Main Quest: (Saviour of Beauties!) has been completed!]
[Objective complete: Save 2/2.]
[Ding! Congratulations, host! You've received 100 EXP!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host! 6 (Common) Human Cores have been added to your inventory!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host! 6 (Iron-Ranked) Healing Potions have been added to your inventory!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host! 60 Human Essences from the killed victim have been added to your Character Interface!]
A virtual screen appeared in front of , displaying notifications about the quest and kill rewards.
I was currently sitting in a chair inside a hospital building, feeling frustrated.
After the prank, Lia and Anna had tried to help the injured peoples.
They gave out healing potions, but they ran out and couldn't heal everyone.
So, we ended up bringing the remaining injured to this nearby hospital.
Lia and Anna were now busy bandaging wounds and providing necessary treatnts.
I shook my head, thinking, 'What a bunch of cowards.'
I couldn't understand why the sisters were going to such lengths to save them.
They hadn't even tried to help you when you both were on the brink of death, and now here you are, tending to those who had betrayed us.
Idiots...
It was so infuriating that I could barely express it with just my thoughts...
If I were in Anna and Lia's place, I would have kicked their asses by now.
I don't need useless punching bags who don't even know how to defend themselves and only cry when they see danger.
I get It's normal to feel afraid in that type of situation, but if you can't even fight for yourself or others, then to , you're nothing more than a punching bag.
While I was lost in thought, suddenly, I heard Anna's voice cut through the air.
"Hey, pervert, we're finished here. Let's go," Anna shouted...
I chose to ignore her words, focusing on the task at hand.
Monts later, Lia arrived with the others, and we prepared to move out. I made my way closer to Lia, not because of her beauty, but to shield myself from Anna's constant barrage of insults.
I knew I had to be careful. Anna's father was very, no-insanely powerful, and since both his daughters were here, he would definitely check on their well-being once we got out.
If he found out I had hurt Anna in any way, my life could be in danger.
To avoid any trouble, I kept my distance from Anna, holding back the urge to slap back.
Instead, I focused on staying calm, knowing that any mistake could have serious consequences.
We left the hospital together and continued our journey to et the others. By "others," I ant Marcus and the other groups.
Lia explained to that when the monsters attacked the hospital yesterday, all the groups had sohow managed to escape unhard.
However, as they were moving toward the center, rebels ambushed them.
Anna and Lia had tried to lure so of the rebels into a trap in a nearby building and succeeded in killing so of them.
But then their leader, an old and formidable woman, appeared out of nowhere and nearly defeated them.
Marcus intervened just in ti, saving them and ordering them to flee.
This caused them to separate from the main group, and a few people, who were now the sa ones milling around us, had followed them.
As we walked, Lia asked , "Were you feeling bored waiting for us?"
"Yeah, a little bit," I admitted.
Lia tilted her head in a cute manner, about to say sothing, when Anna interjected, "Then why didn't you practice with your weapon instead of just sitting there wasting ti?"
Why does she always have to interrupt our conversations? Just why?
I quickly made up an answer and said, "I never thought about it."
Anna shot back, "What else can you think about besides touching other people's stuff?"
I sighed. Here we go again.
I decided to stay quiet instead of responding.
She pressed on, "Why aren't you saying anything? Is your mouth sealed shut or what?"
Dogs will keep barking; it's not good for their owner to bark back.
Before Anna could say anything else, Lia chirped in, "Sister, stop bullying him. He didn't do it intentionally."
Anna scoffed, crossing her arms and glaring at . "Lia, you don't know anything about n. They can fool the whole earth. Even monsters can't escape their grasp."
Lia sighed, trying to defuse the situation. "Anna, that's not fair. Not everyone is like that."
Anna's eyes flashed with anger and sothing elsehurt. "You don't get it, Lia. You're too naive. n will say anything to get what they want. They can be worse than the monsters we fight."
Why is she talking like that.
Had soone fooled her in the past?
From the way she was speaking, it is clear that she had been deceived before.
If that is true, then, I would be really surprised.
Just who had managed to fool this Bitch?
Anna's eyes narrowed as she glared at , but I could see so sadness beneath her anger. Lia, sensing the tension, tried to lighten the mood.
"Co on, Sis, let's focus on getting to the others safely. We don't have ti for argunts."
Anna sighed but didn't respond. Instead, she turned and started walking ahead, her posture stiff with frustration.
Lia gave an apologetic look before following her sister.
After that, we continued our journey, the atmosphere still tense from the earlier exchange.
***
After 45 minutes of walking, I couldn't hold back my frustration any longer. "How much more do we have to walk? You said it's close," I asked, my voice edged with weariness.
Lia glanced back at with an encouraging smile. "Just a bit more."
I sighed, feeling a mix of annoyance and exhaustion.
We were heading towards Hyosan University, the rendezvous point Marcus had set for us.
My legs felt like lead, each step a struggle, but I pushed myself to keep going.
Unlike , Anna, Lia, and the others seed fine, their pace steady and unbothered.
It was hard for to understand why I was feeling so drained when everyone else appeared unaffected.
Even those guys who had been milling around earlier showed no signs of fatigue.
***
Another 30 minutes later, the university finally ca into view. It wasn't like an ordinary university; it was enormous.
When we reached the gate, my attention quickly shifted to Jack, who was standing with five guys guarding the entrance.
"Allen!" I called out, waving as we approached.
He looked up and grinned, raising a hand in greeting. "Hey there! Took you long enough. What happened to you guys?"
"Long story," I said, shaking my head. "We had to deal with so unexpected issues."
Lia stepped forward, her face lighting up as she saw Allen. "It's good to see you, Allen. We had to bring so injured people to the hospital, but we're all fine now."
Allen nodded, glancing at the people behind us. "Yeah, I heard about the attack. Marcus filled in. I'm glad you made it back safely."
Anna, who had been standing silently, crossed her arms and gave Allen a stern look. "What about the others? Did everyone else make it here?"
Allen nodded again, more seriously this ti. "Yeah, we managed to regroup. We're holding up inside the main building and, dormitories... Security is tight, and we've got all the group mbers on watch 24/7. Marcus is inside, coordinating everything."
Lia let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness. I was worried about everyone."
Allen's eyes flicked over to , a hint of amusent in them. "So, what's with her? Looks like She's been through the wringer."
I rolled my eyes. "Let's just say it's been a rough day. Between dodging rebels and trying not to get into argunts, I'm worn out."
Allen chuckled. "Sounds like you've had your hands full. But hey, you're here now. That's what matters."
As we talked, the guards who were the mbers, I saw few days ago remained vigilant, their eyes scanning the surroundings.
It was clear they took their job seriously, and I felt a bit more at ease knowing we were in a secure place.
"Co on," Allen said, gesturing towards the gate. "Let's get you inside. Marcus will want to hear everything."
We followed him through the gate and into the university grounds.
The on-campus was impressive, with towering buildings which might be dormitories and well-maintained pathways.
As we walked, Allen kept the conversation light. "So, did you guys run into any more trouble after the hospital?"
Lia shook her head. "No, just the usual tension. But we're okay."
Allen raised an eyebrow, looking at "And you? Any more run-ins with the rebels?"
I sighed. "Nothing I couldn't handle. But we need to stay on guard. They won't give up easily."
We arrived at the main university building, where more guards were posted at the entrance.
Allen led us inside, where the atmosphere was a mix of relief and tension...
People were resting, tending to wounds, and planning their next moves.
"Marcus is in the conference room," Allen said, pointing down a hallway. "He'll want to hear your report."
So, he is there...
We nodded and made our way to the conference room.
As we entered, Marcus was alone sitting in a chair looked up from a table covered in maps and notes.
"You're back," he said, a relieved smile spreading across his face. "Good. We have a lot to discuss."
The discussion began, focusing on our journey, where we would be stationed at the university, and other related topics.
After we wrapped up the discussion, Marcus told us to take an hour's rest before starting our guard duty.
I was the happiest person in the room when he said that since I was exhausted.
After that, I parted ways with the sisters, who decided to take a bath before resting, while I headed towards the dormitory section.
Upon entering the dormitory building, I chose a random room on the first floor and went inside.
The room was not very big, more small than moderate in size. It had a single bed, a table, and a cupboard.
That's it. Nothing else...
I didn't mind, considering I was only here to rest.
I quickly flopped onto the bed and stayed still in a resting position.
Ahhh...
It's so refreshing to rest after all the hard work...
Soon, my thoughts began to wander.
In the future, as the zone shrinks, I need to be extra careful. With less space, fights will beco more chaotic, and the risk of serious injury will increase, which could even lead to death.
So, I need to co up with a plan...
I should do it now since I won't have much ti to think after resting.
I tried to force myself to co up with a plan, but nothing was coming to mind...
"Why can't I co up with a plan? Why is nothing coming to ?"
Think, Michael, think...
I kept pushing my brain to work, but after another 10 minutes of trying, I still couldn't co up with any plan.
Forget it...
If I can't figure it out now, I'll try again in a few minutes after giving my mind a little rest. I'm sure I'll be able to co up with a plan then...
So, I decided to close my eyes and rest a bit...
Slowly, I started to drift off...
Just as I was about to fall asleep, a ringing sound echoed in my mind, and a virtual screen suddenly appeared in front of .
When I opened my eyes to see what was on the screen, my eyes widened, and a shiver ran down my spine as I read the ssage.
[Host, the Zone...
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