"No...there is sothing off about this." Hearing Eleanor's words, Emily was not curious rather she was slightly exasperated.
"How can you say that? Are you implying that he orchestrated the abduction of those children just to fabricate a heroic image for himself? That's a serious accusation." Emily felt ridiculous even saying that.
No one would go to such a length to just improve his image in the eyes of soone. After investigation, it was found that this cri was being carried out for a year and a half now. Although the deeper research has yet to be concluded, once her father returns, all the city security units will likely be thoroughly interrogated.
Eleanor remained silent and sighed before asking her, "I didn't an that. I acknowledge the fact that Richard has saved those won from those dogs but there is sothing that feels ofd about him. Like...how co he has such a different personality."
Emily frowned; not understanding what her friend was trying to say here
Eleanor could read Emily like a book, given she was the most expressive one among the four.
Eleanor voiced, "Don't you rember his behaviour around the commoners in the academy and also his personal maid Lilia? He was the worst kind of master one could ever desire to serve. Then why....just why did he suddenly decide to help the won of the brothel when he loathes both n and won who are lower in standings?"
Emily was forced to think about it from that perspective. It was true that Richard had been very cruel and harsh to the people in the academy. Even if she considers the reason that he was frustrated because Emily never gave him attention, then what about Richard who was the sa even before falling for her?
"But no...I have a feeling that we are making a mistake and misunderstanding Richard again." Emily has been proven wrong about her perception of Richard twice today.
Eleanor could understand her friend's stance but she was seeing things from a wider angle and for so reason, she couldn't throw away this suspicion that had arisen when she t him in the afternoon.
'A wandering soul?' They were warned by the deity that there could be so entities in this tiline who don't belong here. To ensure that these anomalies don't hinder the route towards peace, Eleanor and the other three regressors were told to exterminate any being they suspect to be an outsider.
And now, Eleanor had her eyes on Richard. Although she wasn't completely sure that he was not the sa person he was supposed to be, it didn't an she couldn't keep an eye on him.
'Scarlette Richard...I hope you survive longer than you did last ti..'
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The four basic skills that every awakened person should be aware of: Telekinesis, Detection, Enhancent and Barrier.
Although they are called 'basic' it doesn't an anyone can master them easily. These are called fundantal since every awakened has the potential to unlock these skills but mastering them takes so much ti and effort that most people only learn 'Detection' at most.
There are three stages in each skill—Beginner, Advanced and Expert.
The ranks are based on range, how long one could maintain their skills, how much they could lift, and how much endurance they have.
Lilia has an Advanced class in Detection and Telekinesis but in Enhancent she was in the initial phase and she couldn't summon a barrier at all.
Due to her detection mastery, she was assigned as Richard's bodyguard, along with her experience in combat.
For now, Richard could be called a beginner in telekinesis since he could lift to a hundred kilograms for about half a minute before losing out on his concentration.
He hasn't tried Barrier and the other two since he didn't have the strength remaining.
While they were having dinner (Richard commanded Lilia to eat with him) he asked her, "After returning to the Duchy, you have to keep on training , understood?"
"As you command, my lord." Her answer was swift and inwardly, she was happy that he was eager to learn from her. It made her feel like she was his big sister.
But of course, the thought shall remain within her.
Their dinner consisted of bread, at and soup. A decent al for a commoner but not for a noble. However, for soone who has survived just on dreggs, this food seed heavenly.
They finished the dinner and by ten, Lilia retired to her room while Richard was left alone in his.
'Haah...' Lying on the bed, he got so ti to calm down his head.
Many things happened in these two days. He died after getting bitten and because of ti reversal, his soul was thrown into this world which he read as a novel in his past life.
Now he has an over-protective mother, lots of resources, powerful bloodlines, and an uncertain future to deal with.
The end of this path was undecided but if there was sothing Richard was sure of, then it was his chances of survival. He was not going to kill himself nor would allow anyone else to trample on him.
He has carried that motto since his last life that's why he didn't succumb to the dangers nor beca the dog of many powerful people back in that world. His sister has ignited this fla and Richard was well set on keeping it burning.
'I wonder what you might be doing at the mont...' Thinking about his sister, Richard closed his eyes and drifted into a peaceful slumber.
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[Earth]
*SQUELCH*
The dagger penetrated through the skull of the zombie—killing it instantly as Bella stared down at the undead with an indifferent look.
The couple with whom she was residing have died. The zombies attacked their base and naturally, Bella was concerned about her safety first. After all, she has a goal in mind for which she could make any sacrifices.
After escaping from the military camp she was heading toward a village she located on a map. The village was sparsely populated and due to being 8400 m above the sea level, she would be able to reside there without fearing another ambush.
Setting traps at such a location which has only a single entrance always seems convenient and efficient for her. That's why she chose that location.
Since the army camp didn't have an easily locatable supply room, she didn't bother about ration and just took an army jeep to advance towards her destination.
En route she ca across several waves of zombies which could follow her trail that's why she took her ti to slay them.
'There is sothing strange about them...' It has been three years since this disease spread and until now there hasn't been much variation in these undead beings.
They were stupid, slow and excessively sensory sensitive. A little sound or light attracts them so if you want to kill them, be silent and lethal with your approach. And to kill them instantly, just go for their head.
Until now there hasn't been much difference in these being other than their sizes and genders. Fit n-turned-zombies could run a little faster while won were a little slow and the obese ones were relatively very slow.
But these days, she has been noticing that not only their speed has been elevating, but they adapt to the surroundings quickly as well. Unlike in the past, they no longer charge blindly rather they avoid obstacles and no longer stumble easily.
If she hadn't received the blessings from her brother and gotten stronger, she might have been infected a while ago as well.
"*Khruuooog*" Hearing the croaking sound, she was brought out of her reverie—only to find a group of two dozen zombies advancing towards her.
She was far from being exhausted so wielding the dagger in one hand she got ready.
As they inched closer she was about to launch forward and end this farce as soon as she could. However, before she could have moved—the sun descended.
*Shuaaaaangh*
A scorching blaze that made Bella jump back to not get burnt descended upon the streets enveloping the zombies wholly.
The flas remained alive for more than ten seconds before they disappeared in a flash and a graceful woman landed in front of her.
"Who are you?" Although she was a little nervous, Bella maintained a cautious front and asked the woman who most likely was the cause of the flas.
The woman with green hair turned to look at Bella with a tilt of her head, before asking,
"Hey there....are you also an Awakened?"
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A/N:- *Ahem*
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