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 nod in

to Hollberg, my circles could only last for two

Hollberg, I didn't

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

to that, though I didn't manage to increase the time the rings could remain

right now, hitting a ring was the

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

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

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

rather handsome individual with short brown hair and green eyes

and noticing me standing in the middle of the

be one of

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

confidence rise from within him as he started speaking with more

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

guards behind him to come forward, the handsome individual

you a chance, leave now before things get

and looked at the handsome

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

It was true.

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

other option but to complete

Karl Zar's face crumpled as he darkly

gave you a chance but you blew

before him, instantly three ranked auras erupted enveloping the street

no choice, I guess

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

once drifted

black suit. He had long black hair the fell right onto his shoulders

was hiding it, he was

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

on another

"...hm?"

at the guard that was standing next to

nodded

-Vuam!

was on a different level compared to the three guards engulfed the entire

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

since I've

wave of confidence wash over him as he commanded the

"Kill him!"

the three ranked guards instantly moved and

my direction, my eyes slightly

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

as soon as

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

my ranked aura instantly enveloped the

a bright white light instantly

of the [Keiki style] : Horizon splitting

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

three

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

consciously killed three

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

I couldn't crumble yet.

not until I finished my

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

at the heads of the three guards on the

can kill

the ranked guard, Edmund, licked his

might be more

stabbed his

I instantly dashed a few steps

snake, the dagger coursed through the air at incredible speeds as it

-Clank!

millions of pieces, and the