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"

my now scattering rings I couldn't

to Hollberg, my circles could only last for two seconds

having come to Hollberg, I

amount of time I trained was cut considerably, it didn't stop me from improving my second sword art

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

a ring was the same as hitting

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

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

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

door of the car, a rather handsome individual

standing in the middle of the road, the handsome individual's eyes

must be one of those rats

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

long 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

guards behind him to come forward, the handsome individual smiled

you a chance, leave now before things get

one of my earpieces, I shook my head and looked

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

It was true.

this mission, there was a high chance I would fail this

had no other option

crumpled as

a chance but

guards before him, instantly three

choice, I guess

ear, I channeled the mana inside of my body and accustomed myself to the pressure

individuals, my eyes never once drifted away from the

the other three 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 was

to the other three. It felt as if a vicious python was staring

was on another

"...hm?"

frowned and looked at the guard that was standing next to

at Karl, the guard nodded his head and stepped

-Vuam!

was on a different level compared to the three guards

smiled as

since

of confidence wash over him as he commanded

"Kill him!"

the three ranked guards instantly moved

guards coming in my direction, my eyes slightly darted towards the ranked guard who

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

attack as soon as he saw

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

ranked aura instantly enveloped the entire street

white

movement of the [Keiki

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

down, three

my lips and not looking back, I stared

just consciously killed

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

I couldn't crumble yet.

not until

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

looked at the heads of the three

can

Karl's voice and recovering from his surprise, the ranked guard, Edmund,

be more entertaining than

his dagger in the direction

few steps back and drew a

dagger coursed through the air at incredible speeds

-Clank!

it soon broke into millions of