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"

at my now scattering rings I couldn't help but nod in

circles could only last for two seconds

Hollberg, I didn't stop training

I trained was cut considerably, it didn't stop me from improving my

manage to increase the time the rings could remain in the air, I

right now, hitting a ring was the same as

because I managed to hit the car on its backside, I disrupted its momentum causing it to spin and crash against the

to the PIT maneuver that police used, but without the need for

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

of the car, a rather handsome individual with short brown hair and green eyes

middle of the road, the handsome individual's

of those rats

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

behind him, the young individual felt a surge of confidence rise from within him as he started speaking with more

was a possible target. I hoped that it wouldn't have come to this, but it

to come forward, the handsome individual smiled and

a chance, leave now before things get

of my earpieces, I shook my head and looked at the handsome individual who hid behind

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

It was true.

absolute garbage, if I didn't complete this

put, I had no other option but

crumpled

gave you a chance but

with his fingers to three of the four guards before him, instantly three ranked auras erupted enveloping

me no choice, I

Putting my earpiece back into my ear, I channeled the mana inside of my body and accustomed

eyes never once drifted away from the fourth member that kept standing next to

black suit. He had long black hair the fell right onto his shoulders and his angular face looked extremely

hiding it, he was

entire presence was drastically different compared to the other three. It felt as if a vicious python was

was on another

"...hm?"

expression, Karl frowned and looked at the guard that

Karl, the guard nodded

-Vuam!

pressure that was on a different level compared to

pocket, the guard smiled as he slowly licked the blade

a while since

felt a wave of confidence wash over

"Kill him!"

three ranked guards

in my direction, my eyes slightly darted towards the ranked guard who was behind

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

attack as soon

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

ranked aura instantly enveloped the entire street as white light started emanating from

white

of the [Keiki style] : Horizon splitting

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

down, three heads could be

I

just consciously killed three

trying my best to not show it, my mind was currently in a state of turmoil. Guilt, shame, anger, resentment, many emotions constantly came and went inside of my mind as I desperately struggled to keep my mind

I couldn't crumble yet.

least not until I finished

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

the heads of

can kill him

his surprise, the ranked guard, Edmund, licked

be more entertaining than

in my direction, Edmund stabbed his

instantly dashed a few steps back and drew a circle in the air with

dagger coursed through the air at incredible

-Clank!

the circle, it soon broke into millions of pieces, and the