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 help but

my circles could only last for two seconds and

to Hollberg, I didn't stop training

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

to increase the time the rings could remain in

hitting a ring was the same as

on its backside, I disrupted its momentum causing it to spin

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

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

rather handsome individual with short brown hair

middle of the

you must be one of those rats sent from the

exited the vehicle. They all were nice black suits and apart from

confidence rise from within him as he started speaking with

this, but it seems that in the end, you

guards behind him to come forward, the handsome individual smiled and

chance, leave now before things get

looked at

I'd have to disappoint you there Mr. Zar. You see if I

It was true.

grades were absolute garbage, if I didn't complete this

had no other option but

face crumpled

gave you a chance but you

to three of the four guards before him, instantly three ranked auras erupted

choice, I

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

three ranked 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

hiding it, he was

It felt as if a vicious python was staring at me ready to strangle

was on

"...hm?"

at the guard that was

at Karl, the guard nodded his

-Vuam!

a pressure that was on a different level compared to the

a dagger from his pocket, the guard smiled as he

while since

wave of confidence wash over him as he commanded the other

"Kill him!"

guards instantly moved and ran in my

my eyes slightly darted

that he was most probably going

as soon

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

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

on my sword, a bright white light instantly engulfed the whole

of the [Keiki style]

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

down, three heads could be seen rolling on

back, I stared at Karl

consciously killed three

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

I couldn't crumble yet.

until I finished my

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

as he looked at the heads of the three guards on the floor. Staring

can kill him

and recovering from his surprise, the ranked

be more entertaining than I

Edmund stabbed his dagger in the direction

few steps back and drew a circle in

air at

-Clank!

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