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"

scattering rings I

my circles could only last

come to Hollberg, I didn't

cut considerably, it didn't stop

thanks to that, though I didn't manage to increase the time the rings could remain in the air, I managed to add substance

a ring

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

that police used, but without the need for me to

-Plack!

"Ah, shit!"

rather handsome individual with short brown hair

middle of the road,

must be one of those rats sent from the

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

the young individual felt a surge of confidence rise from

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

guards behind him to come forward, the

leave

my head and looked at the

Zar. You see if I don't kill you, there's

It was true.

I didn't complete this mission, there was

had no other option but to

Karl Zar's face crumpled

gave you a chance but

guards before him, instantly three ranked auras

you leave me no choice,

earpiece back into my ear, I channeled the mana inside of my

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

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

hiding it,

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

was on another

"...hm?"

my indifferent expression, Karl frowned and looked at the guard that was standing next

at Karl, the guard nodded his head

-Vuam!

that was on a different level compared to the three guards

a dagger from his pocket, the guard smiled

been a while since I've had

guard move, Karl felt a wave of confidence wash over him as

"Kill him!"

guards

at the guards coming in my direction, my eyes slightly darted towards

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

going to attack as

Therefore...

"Fuuuuu....."

enveloped the entire street as white light started emanating

bright white light

of the [Keiki style] : Horizon splitting

-Click!

-Thud!

-Thud!

-Thud!

as the light died down, three heads could

not looking back, I stared at Karl and

consciously

state of turmoil. Guilt, shame, anger, resentment, many emotions constantly came and went inside of my

I couldn't crumble yet.

least not until I

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

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

can

recovering from his surprise, the ranked guard, Edmund, licked his lips

might be more entertaining

direction, Edmund stabbed his dagger in the direction of my

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

through the air at incredible speeds as it made its way

-Clank!

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