Rise Of The Hoarder Chapter 68 Reunion (Pt 2)

“U-Uh… I…” The boy stuttered, still putting his head downward.r

‘That voice! I’ve definitely heard it before. This guy… could he be…?!’ lissa’s thoughts rang.r

Quickening her pace, she walked closer to him, while at the sa ti, the boy raised his head.r

“I… I’m new here, and-” r

The stranger’s voice was cut short as soon as he raised his head and stared at the girl. It was the sa for lissa. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw his face. It was definitely one that she rembered.r

“So it’s you…” She clenched her teeth and tightened her fist.r

Who would have thought they would have such a reunion? Suddenly, the thoughts of Anabelle and her Ogre’s skill moved from the forefront of lissa’s mind. That would have to co later.r

At this mont, sothing else surfaced, an itchy feeling she had been getting ever since the world turned upside down… the need to unwind.r

A sadistic grin ford on lissa’s face, and the happy sensation she used to feel slowly returned. It had been a while since she had gotten an opportunity to release the frustration she was feeling. The swirling negative emotions in her had even intensified when she was told that she would have to ask Anabelle for permission to get a skill.r

“Oi, if it isn’t the loser, Jeremy. It looks like you didn’t die, after all!”.

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Now isn’t this quite the dilemma? I’m currently facing soone I recognize quite well…r

Yes, there’s no doubt about it. The ache that I’m currently feeling in my heart as I stare at her face tells it all.r

This girl is lissa, a bully from when I was in high school, one whom a month ago, was among the many who lorded over . I used to be at her rcy.r

To think I would get to et her here, at such a ti. What a conundrum. Because… my urges are sizzling… I want it so badly.r

Revenge!r

[A Few Monts Earlier]r

‘Ah, I wonder when they’ll be back.’ I mumbled to myself.r

Ana and her group had left the room so monts ago. While Ana seed to have gotten her rest in another room, everyone else took a brief nap in the regular one which I occupied.r

They only rested for a few hours, an impressive feat considering we had a pretty hectic journey.r

“Jeremy, you should still get so more rest,” Ana said to in a worried tone once she found out I was also awake.r

‘You all need more rest than I do, though’ I mused.r

“It’s fine. I don’t feel sleepy…” I smiled at her.r

Apparently, she had a weakness for smiles, or maybe she was too tired to argue, since she backed off.r

The rest of the group mbers knew what was up since Ana ca into the room. They all stood, ready for what they would be undertaking.r

“We’re going to secure so dinner. You just wait here, Jeremy.” Ana smiled, taking everyone else with her.r

I understood perfectly since I was new to the system. It would be best for them to handle such matters, at least for the first few days I would be staying in the Camp. Plus, I had to et their leader before everything was set in stone.r

‘I just have to wait for them, uh?’r

Since there were no prying eyes, I decided to while away ti by bringing out a book from [Subspace]. It was one of my Light Novel series that I hadn’t quite finished. r

I didn’t have the ti to bother about these things at the apartnt since I was more concerned with survival. However, if I am to be taking things a little easy here, I had to while away ti in so way.r

Plus, the series was quite interesting.r

As I delved into my world of fantasy, I began to enjoy myself and smile in nostalgia. The progression of the story, avid details, and cruelty of the main character all blended to give the novel perfect harmony.r

It made rember many series I had read in the past. A small grin ford on my face as a thought appeared in my head.r

‘I wonder if those authors are still alive now…’r

Many novels took fantasy as their genre, introducing monsters such as Orcs and Goblins. Though the general assumption was that such beings never existed and were rely fictional.r

However… now that everything has beco like this, it would be quite amusing to get the opinions of those fantasy creators.r

It made curious at the sa ti though… what the true identity of these Demons were, and why they were invading Earth.r

‘What lies beyond the gates they co out from? What’s the point of this Apocalypse? Will it end?’ r

Many questions ford in my head, distracting from the novel I was reading. I didn’t know the answer to these thoughts, however, one thing was for sure… I was going to live long enough to find out!r

Suddenly, my ears picked up hastened footsteps approaching . Initially, they made flustered since I thought the group was returning.r

‘I have to hide the novel, or they’ll ask botherso questions!’ My head rang.r

However, as I paid closer attention to the sound, I discovered it was only one person that was approaching. r

Perhaps it was due to my high intelligence, but I was able to distinguish certain traits of people quite well. The approaching person’s movents didn’t resemble any of Ana’s team mbers.r

‘Who…? The person is clearly coming to this room though.’r

I decided to concentrate on my hearing, picking up sounds behind the room clearer. That was when I heard her whisper.r

“I just have to play nice for a little while. Once I get that skill, I’ll show everyone who’s boss!” r

My eyes bulged instantly as I recognized the voice. Pictures upon pictures, lots of mories from the past, flashed through my mind.r

‘There’s no way I’m mistaking that overbearing sound… right?!’r

My body suddenly quivered and my heart was pounding unbelievably fast. I couldn’t control my emotions.r

‘Is this fear?’ I asked myself.r

After living in her terror for so long, the re thought of facing that girl again was driving into a state of panic. ? How strange!r

‘No, this can’t be fear. It shouldn’t be…’ r

I clenched my fist, slightly crumpling the book I was reading.r

‘I’ve faced countless Demons, I’m stronger than I was before. I shouldn’t be scared of lissa anymore. I’ve changed!’r