The Author's POV

Swiftly moving around the alleys of Hollberg, taking out my phone, I quickly checked the map of the surroundings.

Despite not knowing the current position of the car, I could estimate how long it would take for it to reach the main road that was a few blocks away from my current position.

If things were going as I predicted in approximately fifteen minutes they would reach the main road...

Staring at the red dot on the map that marked my position, I lightly frowned and increased my speed.

"Fuck, I should definitely get a movement art after this..."

As I ran, I couldn't help but curse at my speed.

Though my rank increased and my speed along with it, it felt as if I still lacked in the speed department.

Fortunately, because I was directly cutting through the buildings to reach my destination, the distance that I covered was much less compared to the car which needed to go through a couple of adjacent roads that connected to the main road.

"Huff...huff...this must be the right road"

Panting heavily, after having run at full speed for ten minutes straight, I supported myself with my knees and looked ahead.

In front of me stood a deserted road that was dimly lit by the streets lamps that stood on the side of the road.

The sidewalks were empty, and all the houses next to the road had their lights turned off.

Checking my phone and confirming that I was at the right destination, I took out my mp3 and scrolled down my playlist.

I needed something to take my mind off of what was to happen next.

...and what better way than through music

"...let's go with this"

Moonlight Sonata

Beethoven

0:00 ▶----------------------- 15:00

+ Volume -

Feeling the breeze of the night, I stood in front of the deserted road.

-Vroom!

"...about time"

As soon as I pressed the play button of my mp3, on the opposite side of the road, a black car sped in my direction.

Glancing at the oncoming car, I closed my eyes and savored the music that was playing in my ears.

"Fuuuu...."

-Beep! -Beep!

Ignoring the beeping coming from the incoming car, letting out a long breath, I channeled my mana at the tip of my sword and drew a circle in the air.

Slowly a yellow translucent circle appeared in front of me.

Following the first circle, I drew a second and a third one.

"Go..."

Stacking them up together, I pushed them towards the incoming vehicle.

-Vuam!

-Skreeech

Noticing the circles heading their way, the car screeched and swerved to the side as the driver tried to avoid the rings.

...However, it was too late.

Despite the driver's attempt to dodge the circles, they still hit the car on its backside causing it to spin a couple of times before slamming against a street light.

-BAAAAM!

"Not bad"

scattering rings I couldn't help

my circles could only last

having come to Hollberg, I

was cut considerably, it didn't stop me from improving my second sword

thanks to that, though I didn't manage to increase the time the rings could remain in the air, I

now, hitting a ring was

because I managed to hit the car on its backside, I disrupted its momentum causing it

similar tactic to the PIT maneuver that police used, but without the need for me to use

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

a rather handsome individual

and noticing me standing in the middle of

must be one of those rats sent

exited the vehicle. They all were nice black suits and apart from a few shards of glass on their clothes,

the young individual felt a surge of confidence rise

possible target. I hoped that it wouldn't have come to this, but it seems that in the end, you pests from the lock are planning of cleansing the whole

him to come forward, the handsome individual

chance, leave now

shook my head and looked at the handsome individual who hid behind his four

you there Mr. Zar. You see if I don't kill you, there's a high chance I

It was true.

complete this mission, there was a

I had no other

crumpled as he darkly

gave you a chance but you

four guards before him, instantly three ranked auras erupted enveloping

you leave me no choice, I guess you must

I remained indifferent. Putting my earpiece back into my ear, I

individuals, my eyes never once drifted away from

a black suit. He had long black hair the fell right onto his shoulders and his angular

was hiding it, he was

It felt as if a

on another

"...hm?"

looked at the guard that was standing next to

nodded his head and stepped

-Vuam!

that was on a different level compared to the three guards engulfed

the guard smiled as he slowly licked the blade of the

a while since I've had

Karl felt a wave of confidence wash

"Kill him!"

ranked guards instantly moved and ran

eyes slightly darted towards the

to attack...I knew...I knew that he was most probably going to attack me when

attack as soon as he saw an

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

the entire street as white light started emanating from

white light

[Keiki style]

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

died down, three

and not looking back, I stared at Karl and

consciously

in a state of turmoil. Guilt, shame, anger, resentment, many emotions constantly came and

I couldn't crumble yet.

until I

"w-w-hat j-just happened?"

looked at the heads of

can kill

his surprise, the ranked guard, Edmund, licked his lips

be more

in my direction, Edmund stabbed his

coming my way, I instantly dashed a few steps back

air at incredible speeds as it made its way

-Clank!

into millions of pieces,