Apocalypse After

Getting Brave

Three days later.

Alexander looked at the deserted house with a blank expression on his face. Yesterday, the five women left Shelter 1. Their goal is to hunt down the miracle root for Nene, Jane, Daisy, and Aster.

At first Alexander wanted to come along out of worry, but was strongly rejected by them. In addition, they were worried that there would be problems if the figure of V disappeared. So have the man stay in Shelter 1 while they hunt miracle roots while sharpening themselves.

While Aurora herself does not intend to search for the root miracle, unless she can find it by chance and has a way to defeat the opponent. You could say, since the beginning he had not planned to get it because he was confused about what to choose.

The time Alexander set for them was one month. Can get the root miracle or not, they should return after time runs out. In late autumn, it is likely that there are many monsters moving in to prepare for hibernation. Although not as bad as when monsters wake up in winter, starve, then make a mess, but still quite dangerous. Alexander was afraid something might happen to them.

To prevent some unwanted things from happening, Alexander asked them to come back after the time was up.

As they all left, Alexander made the announcement that the Vermillion Shop would be closed until the end of the 15th of next month.

If it only took care of Vermillion Shop, despite the weight, the man could still do it himself. It's just, he still has to be V and take care of a lot of other things. Whether it was taking care of the Grey Triangle Pavilion, or training together with Yona. So closing the shop is the wisest option.

“After living with them, living alone makes me feel a bit lonely.”

Alexander took a long breath. After breakfast, the man got up and went to visit an old colleague whom he rarely visited.

About an hour later.

“I think you've forgotten me, Faust.”

Hearing that, Alexander shrugged then said with a relaxed expression.

“That's funny, Mr. Damian. I obviously still send potions every month. How could I forget you? By the way, I will be a little free this month, so will occasionally visit you,” replied Alexander.

“Come.”

Damian took Alexander in, went straight to the office and closed the door and looked at his co-worker with a tired look on his face.

“You really got me in trouble, Faust.” Damian massaged his temple with a tired face.

“Eh? I didn't do anything at all, did I?” alexander was confused.

Damian did not answer Alexander directly, but allowed the man to sit down. When the two of them sat across from each other and looked at each other, then he spoke seriously.

“You have made a mess,” whispered Damian.

“???” Alexander tilted his head.

The closed “Vermillion Shop did make a bit of a mess, but that's not what I meant. Because of the movement made ‘dirimu only’, many things become more messy.” Damian scratched his head with a depressed expression.

“What's the problem? I just want to make a lot of money. Is that overkill? Ruin market?” ask Alexander.

“No, no, no. That's not the problem. What you did made many ordinary people start to dare. They are getting brave against the big family. That's the problem,” Damian replied.

“Are you also like that ancient noble, Damian? You don't want people licking your feet and looking so cocky, do you?” Alexander's eyes narrowed.

“Of course not. It's just ... the situation got a bit chaotic!” damian muttered.

“In a deep breath. Calm yourself, then tell me slowly.” Alexander reminded.

Damian took a deep breath. After his expression became calmer, the man began to explain.

“You know that His Majesty has died right?” damian.

“EH?” Alexander's eyes widened, looking extremely shocked.

“Those people didn't tell you?” damian said with a look of wonder on his face.

“It ..” Alexander looked confused. He stroked his chin while trying to remember something. “It seems like I told you once. Yet I was too focused on building the Grey Triangle Pavilion and organizing things, so forget about it. Is something wrong?”

“Of course something is wrong!” damian resolute. “You know what happens if Your Majesty does not appoint the next successor to the throne right?”

Alexander's pupils shrank, he then muttered, “It ... struggle for the right of throne and power?”

“That's the problem.” Damian nodded heavily. “From all of His Majesty's children, there are two candidates recognized for having the appearance of the successor of the Rosewald Family. Both were Mr. Alvonso and Mr. Albefort. The members of the extended family began to choose which stronghold they should follow. Arguably, the power of the Blood Cross began to split.”

“...” Alexander looked serious.

“Now many people are starting to oppose the big families. Those people believed that they could have good looks, drink fragrant wine, and live a life not inferior to a large family. If it was under normal circumstances, I wouldn't be worried because such an increase in life could be good as long as it could be controlled.

The problem is, now the power is starting to split. You could say, those ordinary people were very threatening to us. Not to mention if one of the strongholds could utilize their strength to crush the opponent. It will really be very terrible,” said Damian who was aware the big family was not in a good position.

“Doesn't that mean you can use those people to achieve your goals? Full victory?” alexander asked in a half-joking tone.

However, there is no longer a neutral position. Even if I chose a neutral position, people would still blame me just because I was born into a big family. It's really something troublesome. I'm really going to die.”

Seeing Damian so depressed, Alexander shook his head. He patted the man's shoulder and then reassured.

“Take it easy, Damian. You must be fine. You can be in a safe position, at least until all this is calm,” he said.

“Go out of Shelter 1? I've thought about it, but the outside world is now more dangerous!” reply Damian without force.

“Not. That's not what I meant,” Alexander said with a mysterious smile on his face.

“Then what do you mean?” damian asked with a blank expression on his face.

“In this Shelter 1, you are the person I trust the most, Damian. Do you also want to believe my words?” alexander asked seriously.

“...”

Damian was initially stunned, but he ended up nodding with a serious expression on his face.

“You know which place is safer and more reliable than the two new leaders?” ask Alexander.

Damian shook his head.

“Follow Miss Annie Rosewald. She might be considered a weak and sickly princess, but she had a very strong bodyguard. Besides, I heard he trusted the knight line. The woman is in a neutral position, so, at least you will be safe when behind her back.

People must trust the woman more than the would-be leaders, so be reluctant to fight ‘the neutral people’ by Miss Annie Rosewald's side. Besides, you have to keep this a secret. If too many people know and go to the woman, she will also be removed from the neutral position because it is considered a threat.

Last ...”

Alexander patted Damian on the shoulder with a gentle smile on his face.

“If there is something there, just tell me directly.”

***

In the evening, on the third floor of the Grey Triangle Pavilion.

“Friends. There's something I want to talk to you about in this important meeting.”

Alexander sat in his chair, talking to the three others who surrounded the round table in front of them. The three people looked a little confused as it was rare for V to call them if there was nothing important.

“First of all, I want to say that you guys are overdoing it. It might not be appropriate for a junior like me to say something like this, but your carelessness could be an act of suicide.” Alexander said in a cold tone.

“What do you mean, V? Say more details so we understand it more,” said Sir Gareth.

“I mean, I know this alliance ended well and the strength of all the groups increased. But this is not the reason why we can all be arrogant. Our lives improve, our daily lives become more prosperous and can compete with large families that are somewhat messy. But don't be arrogant just yet.

I have seen many free hunters who dare to oppose Blood Cross. Are you guys crazy? Do you think they are just little insects that can be trampled to death? On the contrary, even if all the free hunters tried to oppose, we would be the ones to be slaughtered!

They have not been divided yet and the conflict has not become deeper. There's a high chance they'll unite forces to get rid of us, arrogant outsiders and try to get on stage.

If they all join. There were many level 4 hunters, there were at least 10 and it could annihilate all the free hunters casually.

Still want to be cocky?”

Hearing Alexander's words, the three lowered their heads. Sir Gareth did not have much change on his face. Mr. Wilson stroked his chin, seemingly a little embarrassed as he grew more and more daring to do bad things while being watched by Blood Cross. As for Mr. Lenka, he was the one who was most embarrassed because Alexander's words were like a loud slap straight into his face.

Even so, Mr. Lenka is not a narrow-minded person. He knew what Alexander said was true, so he could only take a deep breath and ask.

“Then what should we do now, V?”

“Remember our initial goal of uniting!”

Alexander exclaims. In front of the eyes of the three old men, he stretched out his hand and clenched tightly.

“We joined so that we could survive the persuasion of those people. In order not to be forced by them to fight and be sacrificed just like that. We must unite and close ourselves. We have to be neutral and reassure them that we are in the neutral camp, because that is how we are.

You must remember too, my friend! Winning doesn't mean we have to beat them or replace them. Nor are they in a higher position and command them.

The win ...”

A terrifying pressure emerged from Alexander's body. It was completely incompatible with a level 3 hunter, and looked even more terrifying when he was clearly a level 3 hunter.

“Means the one who survives to the end.”

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