Apocalypse After

Each Way

“Creating a group? With you?”

Instead of directly answering, Alexander asked back while tilting his head.

“Yes! With the combination of us as a genius duo, then the future of our group-“

“Rejected,” reply Alexander flat.

Hearing the flat but resolute answer from Alexander's mouth, Claude was instantly dumbfounded. His eyes blinked a few times, it seemed that the young man's brain was trying to process what was going on.

A few moments later, Claude woke up.

“Why? Are you dissatisfied with something?” asked the young man doubtfully.

“Nothing.” Alexander shook his head.

“Ugh. Let me think about it for a moment,” Claude said as he stroked his chin. “Are you not satisfied with the position of vice-chairman? Although somewhat reluctant, you can be the chairman. Just relax, just tell me if you want to be chairman.”

Alexander was silent for a moment. Seeing Claude's confident grin, the young man massaged his temple with a depressed expression.

“That's not what I meant,” Alexander said before taking a deep breath.

“Then what? Just say!” reply Claude.

“I have no intention of making a group or anything like that.”

“Hey, hey, hey. Don't be shy like that. If there's something you want, tell me to understand." Claude spread his hands while staring at Alexander with an understanding smile. “Do you want to get quality women's recommendations as a bonus? Just say.”

Alexander's expression turned even more grim. Refraining from getting angry at something ridiculous, he said, “I explained. I have no intention of joining any group. Even if I want to make it, I will do it my own way.”

“Why?” Claude frowned.

Seeing the puzzled expression on Claude's face, Alexander began to explain slowly.

No one knows the true nature of man. Not to mention, in a chaotic world and filled with people behaving badly like this. Although Claude helped people to find points even hunt ghouls, that person would not necessarily repay his kindness. It could have been that person who had betrayed, choosing to join a larger group after becoming a Hunter.

Help them willingly? Not that kind of good stuff. If you want to help someone, there must be a desire and hope. That's reality. If helping people become official Hunters, then they expect that person to be a loyal member and companion, not the kind of traitor who instantly turns his face away.

After listening to Alexander's explanation which could be said to be almost distrustful of anyone, Claude who could not bear to interrupt immediately.

“Isn't that excessive Al?” The young man shrugged his shoulders. “Indeed many such people. But not everyone is like that, right?”

“Preventing is better than treating. Careful is better than regretting it later on.” Alexander disagreed with Claude's thinking.

“Everyone has a heart. We must trust and respect each other. Perfect partners are definitely not there. Do you think they are not human? Only tools that can be manipulated?”

“Tools? Maybe it's better than the person who has the possibility of betrayal.”

While saying flatly, Alexander's gaze looked rather gloomy. Her eyes looked a little empty. His expression was completely different from the person Claude had known all along. It surprised him, even a little scared.

“Then there is nothing to discuss anymore. I'll make my own group. You will create your own group. Then we prove, which way is right!” said Claude.

“I'm one year older than you!” claude shouted dissatisfied.

“Nothing is right or wrong, at least that's what I think.”

After saying that, Alexander turned around. He came to give Claude a gift. Because there was no other reason, the young man finally went back to his residence. Leaving behind Claude who was sitting with a dark expression on his face.

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Date 03, month 04, year 398 black lunar calendar.

Without feeling it, a month just passed. As a human being living under the food chain, time passed by in a boring way. Of course, there are still some exceptions.

In this one month, there were a few things that happened.

First, Claude, who was famous as a child, was in vain for wasting food and points to have fun, stopped doing that kind of thing. He began to train three people who could be considered as friends and minions who were most loyal to him. By saving the cost of eating for four people, Claude left a point to buy one bottle of level 1 evolution potion and give it to Kid.

Second, the news of Alexander becoming a level 1 Hunter had spread throughout Shelter 101. Even so, the young man was still doing daily activities as usual. Maybe it adds intensity. Not only did he train more heavily, but he also went out more often to hunt. Earn points to exchange for useful items.

Third, some of the Hunters who were in the inner part of Shelter 101 began to watch over Claude and Alexander who were on the rise. As the two refused to join forces and were considered outsiders, they were suspected and kept under surveillance of his movements.

There was also some other news, but not so important or shocking.

“This is becoming more and more annoying,” murmured Alexander.

After finishing the morning practice, the young man glanced at several places while walking back to his room. He obviously felt disgusted and somewhat annoyed to the few soldiers who were watching him. Although they had only taken a few evolutionary herbs, it might only be 2 or 3, but they were troublesome for other reasons.

Now Alexander lives in the Blood Cross region.

The Blood Cross itself could be considered a guild or a large family. There were a total of 19 shelters under their control.

Of course, if there was a Blood Cross, there were other guilds as well. But its location was really very far because it could be considered as another kingdom. As a person who was not included as a member of the Blood Cross, there was a requirement to stay in their territory.

Double taxation, tighter oversight, and so on. The higher his level, the more suspected he was of being another guild spy. So it is only natural that free men like Alexander and Claude are closely watched.

When absorbing one bottle of the first evolution potion, the people from the upper party would start recruiting it. At least, change their status of refugees as their own citizens. However, they will be considered outsiders and suspected if they refuse the invitation. But Alexander still chose the road for his own reasons.

While Claude, in addition to looking flashy and cool, the young man is indeed less manageable and loves freedom. There is absolutely no complicated reason in it.

After eating breakfast, Alexander went to the contribution room. He was intending to exchange his number of points for some things that he found useful. But the young man's expression changed when he got there because ...

What Alexander needs isn't here.

Seeing that the thing he needed was completely non-existent, the young man let out a long sigh. He could not help but conclude in his heart.

‘After a few years of quiet life here, it seems it is time to go.’

>> Connect.