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"

I couldn't help but nod in

coming to Hollberg, my circles could only last for

to Hollberg, I

considerably, it didn't stop me from improving my second sword art [Ring

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

now, hitting a ring

hit the car on its backside, I

the PIT maneuver that police used, but without the need

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

individual with short brown hair

me standing in the middle of the road,

one of those rats sent

four more individuals exited the vehicle. They all were nice black suits and apart from a few shards of

behind him, the young individual felt a surge of confidence rise from within him as

have come to this, but it seems that in the end, you pests

guards behind him to come forward, the

you a chance, leave now

my earpieces, I shook my head and looked at the handsome individual who hid behind his

to disappoint you there Mr. Zar. You see if I don't

It was true.

this mission, there was a high chance I would fail

put, I had no other option but to complete this

face crumpled

a chance but you blew

guards before him, instantly three ranked auras erupted enveloping the

leave me no choice, I guess

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

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

guards, he was wearing a black suit. He had long black

hiding it, he was

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

was on

"...hm?"

Karl frowned and looked at the

at Karl, the guard nodded his

-Vuam!

a pressure that was on a different level compared to

from his pocket, the guard smiled as he slowly licked

a while since I've had

his strongest guard move, Karl felt a wave of confidence

"Kill him!"

three ranked guards instantly moved

eyes slightly

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

was probably going to attack as soon as

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

enveloped the entire street as white light

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

the [Keiki

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

down, three heads could

looking back, I stared at Karl

just consciously killed three

not show it, my mind was currently in a state of turmoil. Guilt, shame, anger,

I couldn't crumble yet.

least not until I finished

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

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

can

voice and recovering from his surprise, the

be more entertaining than

his dagger in the direction of my

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

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

-Clank!

broke into millions of