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

last for two seconds and had no substance

having come to Hollberg, I

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

increase the time the rings could remain in the air, I managed to add substance to

ring was the same

I disrupted its momentum causing it to

maneuver that police used, but without the need for me to use another

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

a rather handsome individual with short brown hair and green

noticing me standing in the middle of the road, the handsome

must be one of those rats

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

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

known that I was a 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

at the guards behind him to come forward,

you a chance, leave now before

my head and looked at the handsome individual

afraid I'd have to disappoint you there Mr. Zar. You see if I don't kill you, there's a high chance I might

It was true.

absolute garbage, if I didn't complete this mission, there was a high chance

I had no other option but

Zar's face crumpled as

you a chance but you blew

the four guards before him, instantly three ranked auras erupted enveloping

no choice, I

in my direction, I remained indifferent. Putting my earpiece back into my ear, I channeled the mana inside of my body and accustomed myself to the

three ranked individuals, my eyes never once drifted

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

he was hiding it, he

different compared to the other three. It felt as if a vicious python

was on

"...hm?"

frowned and looked at the

Karl, the guard nodded

-Vuam!

that was on a different level compared to

dagger from his pocket, the guard smiled as he slowly licked the blade of

a while since

of confidence wash over him as

"Kill him!"

command, the three ranked guards instantly moved and

slightly darted towards the ranked guard who was behind

it looked like he was not going to attack...I knew...I knew that he was most

probably going to attack as soon as he saw an

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

aura instantly enveloped the entire street as white

bright white light instantly engulfed the whole

second movement of the [Keiki

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

the light died down, three heads could

my lips and not looking back, I stared

consciously

to not show it, my mind was currently in a state of turmoil. Guilt, shame, anger, resentment, many emotions constantly

I couldn't crumble yet.

until I finished

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

fell over as he looked at the heads of the three guards on the floor. Staring at his remaining

can kill

his surprise, the

might be more

direction, Edmund stabbed his

coming my way, I instantly dashed a few steps back and drew a circle in the

through the air at incredible

-Clank!

soon broke into millions of pieces, and the dagger soon appeared before my