Apocalypse After

Mutually Guard

After nearly fifteen minutes of sitting on the floor while grieving, Alexander and Clayton looked for a seat. The two immediately ordered 2 bottles of fermented juice and sat quietly while drinking.

A little while later, Clayton finally spoke.

“I was wrong about you, Alexander. I thought you were a cunning and unreliable man. But I was wrong. You are a young man who is arguably very lucky to be a Hunter at such a young age.

You just have to strengthen your mentality. If there is no other way, you can run. But you can't act so cowardly. Just like Paul ... k-parat it messed it all up and made the team crash.

You damned man useless!”

Clayton kicked the table with a depressed look on his face. The man felt very angry. He was angry because of Paul's behavior, even more angry because he could not repay the man. After all, Paul is dead and buried.

“I was a little lucky. Only, my experience is lacking. I need to learn a lot from you,” Alexander said with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

Meanwhile, Aurora who was sitting around the same table as them was just silent. Yes, quietly complaining in his heart.

‘No. Your previous assessment was very correct. We were fooled by this guy from the beginning. She's she? A beginner? Pshaw! Don't tell me anything that isn't funny.’

Ignoring Aurora's dissatisfied gaze, Alexander scratched the back of his head with a timid expression.

“Omong-by the way, I also want to apologize, Clayton. Aurora and I brought back quite a lot of stuff but exchanged it for our contribution points. Totally forgot the deal previously made about sharing,” said Alexander.

“Not what.” Clayton shook his head lightly. “You brought him back, so that's your right. I'm actually quite envious. You don't kill giant sparrows but take contribution points. I envy your luck.”

“Hehehe ..” Alexander was embarrassed. The young man sipped the juice in a small glass then asked, “What will you do after this?”

“Circling in self-safe area. Because of the previous team, I wasn't ready to make any more groups. I'll go to a relatively safe zone to get some groceries.

The points are not many, but can be accumulated in the long run. Competition is also not tough because if you are less fortunate, at best meet some Hunter interns and I can definitely face them.

What about you, Alexander?”

Hearing that made Alexander feel relieved. After putting on a slightly doubtful expression, the young man finally opened his mouth.

“At first I was a little confused. As you know, I'm inexperienced. Although lucky enough, but I can't rely on luck constantly.

It just so happened that I saved Aurora, so she agreed to form a temporary team with me. You could say, I'll follow him a few months, maybe a few years to gain experience.

As I said before, Aurora has quite the ability and experience. So following it is not a loss.”

Clayton was stunned for a moment. He glanced towards Aurora. Seeing the woman nod lightly, the man let out a long sigh.

“I see your point. Merely, even though Aurora was great, she had yet to make it halfway to level 2. I think there must be a lot of old Hunters who want to teach you. Some of them have also become level 2.” Hunters

After saying that, Clayton glanced towards Aurora.

“Sorry, it's not that I intend to offend you. But Alexander is indeed a good talent and should be properly nurtured.”

Hearing Clayton's words, Aurora really wanted to complain. He obviously did not intend to keep Alexander, but the young man clung to him so tightly. It was as if Aurora would be so severely injured if she forced herself to take it off.

In the end, the woman just kept quiet without commenting.

Seeing the somewhat awkward situation, Alexander hurriedly spoke.

If I join those seniors, I will definitely be bound. It is different from Aurora. He wanted to accept me as a blessing for accidentally saving his life. Like reply.”

Clayton nodded lightly. The man immediately understood what Alexander meant. Without discussing it again, they began to talk about random gossip over a drink.

When it began to dissolve, Alexander and Aurora pamphit. They left the pub.

Passing through the dark and silent alley, Alexander heaved a sigh of relief. With what he did tonight, everyone, at least those who frequented the pub would spread the word about the kind and friendly young Hunter. Give a positive impression to the public and keep some problems away.

“Are you satisfied?” asked Aurora who had been silent.

“Lumayan.” Alexander shrugged his shoulders. “At least in this way we can move more freely.”

“You mean make me a tool man? Be a cover for you to do shady things?” aurora said coldly, then snorted dissatisfiedly.

“Of course not. We're in a cooperative relationship. Therefore, we must look after each other. Yes, more precisely ..”

Alexander stared at Aurora with a flat face, no longer putting on a false expression.

“We must take care of each other and make use of each other.”

Hearing that, Aurora also did not refuse. He nodded lightly, no longer discussing it. Having been told when to meet, the woman left first.

After Aurora left, Alexander also walked to her residence. Looking up at the starless night sky, the young man thought.

‘In this way, the preparation of staying in Shelter 13 was finally completed.’

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Morning, four days later.

Alexander stood in front of the gate of Shelter 13 as he gazed towards the forest with a lazy expression. Right now he was waiting for Aurora as they would go hunting according to the agreement. Four days of shelter, three days of hunting.

“Waiting long?”

Hearing the cold-sounding voice of the woman, Alexander turned his head with a friendly smile on his face.

“No.” Alexander shook his head lightly. “I just thought you wouldn't come.”

“Of course I came. Although it looks like this, I am not the one who reneged on his promise,” Aurora replied coldly.

Hearing Aurora's words, Alexander just shrugged his shoulders. Not trying to complicate it at all. Still putting on a friendly expression, he whispered softly.

“No tail behind you?” ask Alexander

“Take it easy, I'm not that stupid,” Aurora replied.

Alexander relaxed his muscles by doing some simple movements. Looking towards Aurora, the young man finally said.

“Then we leave.”

>> Connect.