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 but nod

circles could only last for

having come to Hollberg, I didn't

it didn't stop me from improving my second sword art

I didn't manage to increase the time the rings could remain in the air, I managed to add

ring was the

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

technique was essentially a similar tactic to the PIT maneuver that police used, but without the need for

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

door of the car, a rather handsome individual

middle of the road, the

be one of those

vehicle. They all were nice black suits and apart from

felt a surge of confidence rise from within him

possible target. I hoped that it wouldn't have come to this, but it seems that in the end, you

come forward, the handsome individual smiled and

chance, leave now before

and looked at the handsome individual who hid behind his

if I don't kill you, there's a high chance I might fail

It was true.

if I didn't complete this

put, I had no other option

crumpled as he

you a chance but

guards before him, instantly three

leave me no choice, I

Putting my earpiece back into my ear, I channeled the mana inside of my body and accustomed myself to the pressure coming from

individuals, my eyes never once drifted away from the fourth member

guards, he was wearing a black suit. He had long black hair the fell right onto his shoulders and his angular

was hiding it, he was

different compared to the other three. It felt as if a vicious python was staring at me ready to strangle me at

was on

"...hm?"

looked at the guard that was standing next to

at Karl, the guard nodded his

-Vuam!

different level compared to the

out a dagger from his pocket, the guard smiled as he slowly licked the

been a while since

strongest guard move, Karl felt a wave of confidence wash over him as he

"Kill him!"

Karl's command, the three ranked guards instantly moved and

slightly darted towards the

like he was not going to attack...I knew...I knew that he was most probably going to attack me

attack as soon as he saw

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

long breath, my ranked aura instantly enveloped the entire street as

sword, a bright white light instantly engulfed

[Keiki style] : Horizon

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

down, three heads could

my lips and not looking back, I stared at Karl and

just consciously

anger, resentment, many emotions constantly came and went inside of my mind as I

I couldn't crumble yet.

not until

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

almost fell over as he looked at the heads of the three guards

y-ou can

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

might be more entertaining than

direction, Edmund stabbed his dagger

coming my way, I instantly dashed a few steps back and

coursed through the air at incredible

-Clank!

of pieces, and the dagger soon appeared before