A/N: Extra weekly chapter for hitting Powerstone requirent. Thank you.
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It was the first ti in his life.
The first ever ti he had felt so powerless in his life. Hiroto had taken care of him so easily.
"You…are not gonna kill ?"
Never had he seen soone show that much rcy…but why?
"Why do I need to kill you? I'm your reinforcent. And I don't like killing mindlessly."
Answered Hiroto, he extended his hand further to help Arken get up, but Arken smacked it away.
Arken got up and looked at his ruined sword.
"Fool."
He looked at Hiroto with disdain. To him it was ridiculous. If soone lost, kill them. Hiroto's acts were just mockery
"You have demon blood in you."
"Yes, I do. Got a problem with that?"
Arken clicked his tongue. Hiroto showed his Governnt Badge and confird his identity.
"You ruined my sword."
"You tried to kill ! Self-defense!"
Argued Hiroto back.
Arken took out another sword from his spatial ring and asked.
"What's the next mission?"
His voice was cold, it was as if he thought it was a bother talking to Hiroto.
"Well fuck you, show a little courtesy.
It's just destroying a few more bases after joining up another one."
Little did Hirito know, The fact that Arken talking to him was a rare occurrence. He was only doing it because He thought of Hiroto as soone strong. He bested him after all.
"Anyways, the report says there is another group hiding out here, and we need to get rid of so monsters as well. So co on already."
That was how they t. It was a morable encounter.
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A few days passed by, and Arken and Hiroto traveled together and defeated quite a few demons and demonic humans, along with other monsters.
They proved to be a good duo, Arken's brute force, and Hirotos's skill were an almost perfect combo.
Arken even complinted it.
"My god, this is a groundbreaking Discovery! This must be recorded!"
However, Hiroto's carefree attitude made Arken regret it. He started chasing him soon After.
"Hey! I was joking! JOKING!"
*Crackle!*
Arken however didn't listen and kept trying to attack him.
Hiroto having fun dodging was even more infuriating.
"Agh!"
*Crackle!*
And thus, an infuriated Arken chased Hiroto throughout the woods.
*****
[Night.]
The duo had reached a cave, and after they inspected it and deed it safe they set up camp.
Unfortunately, they faced a problem
Either they live on their already low rations or cook monster at.
"...you know how to cook?"
Asked the desperate Arken. His rations had gotten low and because of his violent style, he got hungry fast.
In response, Hiroto just looked at Arken, his gaze was enough for Arken to understand that they were fucked.
None of them knew how to cook, and they did not have enough rations to go along with them.
"..."
"..."
There was silence in the cave, broken by the occasional annoying sound of a cricket.
"here."
Suddenly, Hiroto took out his last calorie bar and split it in half. He offered one half to Arken.
Arken however refused.
"Eat it yourself."
He said and lay down on his sleeping bag.
"your choice then."I think you should take a look at
Comnted Hiroto after he ate the bar. He thought that Either Arken was prideful, or had a difficult past.
After setting down so. basic traps and alarm systems, Hiroto also lay down. But he couldn't sleep.
He didn't know why, but sothing was bothering him. Sothing in his gut.
So, to get rid of this Awkward feeling, He Asked Arken.
"Hey, Arkie."
"Arkie..?"
"Your Nickna, deal with it. Anyways, What were you doing before you beca Awakened?"
Mana had only recently been introduced into the World. Humanity was doing its best to fight against the Demonic Invasion. No matter what, all awakened were forced to participate in the war. They were incredibly powerful, their help was needed.
Arken and Hiroto were in similar situations. Despite their young age, they were conscripted because they had powerful combat abilities.
"None of your business."
However, Arken refused to answer.
"I guess so, but co on. Open up, you stubborn bastard."
However, Hirito was relentless.
He had a unique quality about him. Once he made up his mind. He was going to do it. No matter what.
"Surviving."
Eventually, Arken gave in.
Hiroto went silent after hearing Arken's answer.
"You were an orphan weren't you?"
He asked. He already knew the answer. The fact that Arken said that was proof.
"..."
And his silence confird it. Arken was an Orphan, without parents…and in this world. That was a death sentence.
"I'm an orphan too."
Arken's brows raised. Although Hiroto couldn't see them due to Arken not facing him.
"If you touch my head on the front, you'll notice two small horns from my Demon blood."
"How did you survive?"
Hiroto was flabbergasted
Arken asked a question. This never happened. This was sothing impossible!
"I…was bad."
Answered Hiroto.
"Because of my existence as a half-demon in these tis, I was bullied. Even in the streets, no one left alone.
So I beat the crap out of them. This demon blood in at least gave enough strength to go against even Adults. I beat the shit out of everyone who tried to hurt .
But I couldn't do it alone. I was banged up on. So I ran away from the city."
Arken paid close attention to his words.
"You should have killed so to make an example."
Comnted Arken.
"I was a complete villain back then…but even I struggled when it ca to killing."
"Weak."
"Haha…maybe. The mountains were nice. That's where I t this guy as well, this guy changed . It made go from behind a piece of shit to soone with morals."
He said, referring to his beloved Spear, The A-No-Sakahoko. The spear even vibrated to show response.
"I awakened when I pulled this guy out of the ground at Mount Takachiho.
The world changed for after that. I'm glad I t you and this guy. At least there are so people who want to talk to despite being scum."
Scum, he called himself.
Maybe even Arken was like that. Well, he was a piece of shit right now.
"We were called Scum."
Comnted Arken.
"Haha…It was bad for you too huh."
Hiroto let out a dry laugh.
"Yes, now go to sleep."
"Yeah yeah, okay Arkie."
"And stop calling that."
Afterwards, Hiroto closed his eyes as well, trying to sleep…but a sound was heard from Arken. The sound of his stomach grumbling.
*Grumble…*
"..."
"Puhahaha!"
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