Apocalypse After
Lightning and Wind
The 11th, the 09th, the 398th year of the black lunar calendar.
KLANG!
Two swords clashed violently. Then two figures jumped back simultaneously. Looking at each other, one of them said.
“Truly such a rapid development.”
“I don't want to hear that from your mouth, Al.” The other party shook his head with a dissatisfied expression.
They are Alexander and Aurora. Without feeling it, five months had passed just like that since the young man had come to Shelter 13.
In recent months, they have established a relationship that is arguably good. Benefit each other. The two of them helped each other in gathering points and ingredients to create a level 2 evolution potion.
In the end, they agreed to work together until the two broke through level 2 without trying to harm each other at every turn.
The reason why Aurora felt annoyed was the speed at which they gained strength. More precisely, the amount of level 2 evolution herbs they consumed after cooperating.
“It should be, you can redeem the level 2 to three evolution potion with the contribution points earned this time, right?” alexander asked while stroking his chin. “So finally consumed 5 herbs and broke through half way?”
“Not as good as you.” Aurora was not satisfied. “You yourself have obtained 3 level 2 evolution potions. At the end of the month before winter, you should get the 4th right?”
“You calculated it well.” Alexander spread out his hand, saying in a lazy and perfunctory tone.
“You are really unfair,” murmured Aurora.
“How can it?” Alexander shook his head lightly, clearly disagreeing. “We divide the harvest evenly. The reason why you get less is because you don't make it yourself. In addition, I earned some extra income while driving around on the black market.”
“You charged a fee to make me an evolution potion!” aurora said as she gritted her teeth.
“Hey, it's cheap for you. At least much cheaper than market price.”
Of course, Alexander would not say that the fees he took out did not include some ingredients that were not used for the evolution potion. Moreover, the types of evolutionary herbs they consumed were different. Aurora's possession was an ordinary evolutionary herb, while Alexander's was of a special kind.
Although now they had both become partners, Alexander did not trust Aurora at all. He made the woman think that she was also consuming an ordinary evolution potion, not a special kind. The young man did so to ensure his safety.
Moreover, telling Aurora that she could make some low-level potions also made the woman trust her even more. Aurora thinks that she is becoming more open, so their relationship can be said to be quite close. Alexander also knew some secrets about the woman.
“How about we go back now? Think of it as a series.” asked Alexander.
“Cih! We don't even take it seriously,” Aurora said.
“We just sharpen the basics of sword techniques. Heavy fighting is only done once a month, right? In addition, we have done a routine like this once a week before coming home from hunting. Are you not tired?” Alexander tilted his head.
“There is no time to relax, Al. You yourself know that better.”
“Ya, yes, yes.”
After answering randomly, Alexander sheathed his sword. The young man then walked up to take his robe, only then took his luggage. Harvest to be used to exchange contribution points and weekly meal rations.
“Are we going to stop in winter?” ask Aurora.
“No.” Alexander stared at the fallen leaves. “About 20 days before winter. We've gathered enough of the main ingredients of the evolutionary potion. Enough to survive the winter. It's just that, we need to look for other ways to earn contribution points because it is difficult to get fruits or such materials in winter.”
“So,” murmured Aurora.
“We're back now, in order to arrive at the shelter before dark.”
Hearing that, Aurora nodded.
“Understanding.”
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Note :
Here Author makes the season different from the real world. Months 1-3 (semi), Months 4-6 (heat), Months 7-9 (nervous), and Months 10-12 (cold).
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Entering the place, many people stared at Alexander and Aurora. They just don't feel foreign. Instead, many of them greeted the two kindly. More precisely, greeting Alexander kindly.
“How about a drink together, Alexander?”
“Yo! Good harvest every week, really envy.”
“Hey. Both of their legs were really agile, seemingly completely suited for this kind of work. If relying on a power like me, it is more suitable to be a guard or something.”
“Cih! Who are you trying to lie to!”
“...”
Seeing how antagonistic the people were, Alexander greeted them with a friendly smile on his face. The young man waved his hand several times, dismissing their invitation politely.
In the past five months, Alexander and Aurora had become quite famous among the 13th Shelter Hunters. Especially people who are considered beginners or free people who are not tied to the Blood Cross. Both of them even got nicknames.
Alexander earned the nickname White Flash. It was not only because the young man always had a bright smile and treated everyone well. But he really is like lightning. Fight in a way that is so fast and looks elegant. His own movements were very standard and could be seen clearly, but the way it was applied that made the young man different.
Aurora is nicknamed the Black Wind. In contrast to Alexander's style which was so bright and friendly, the woman was extremely cold. His own sword arts also relied on speed. It's just more irregular, vicious, and cruel. The type used is not just to fight, but is targeted to kill the opponent.
Both were renowned as the strongest newcomers, at least in Shelter 13.
What made them famous was their speed and reflexes that stood out. Both of them could fight a draw against a level 2 Hunter and it shocked many people. Of course, 2 vs 1 and they do not use the ability of miracle roots.
Unlike the first root miracle that usually does not come with special abilities, miracle root level 2 and above have a very diverse effect. You could say, a level 1 Hunter was only a warrior stronger than a normal person. While level 2 Hunters and above are superhumans with a variety of unique abilities.
Of course, the case of Alexander, Claude, and the few people who absorbed the root miracle of the special ghoul was a rare special case.
Aside from his skills, Alexander and Aurora were famous for their speed of obtaining potions. In just five months, they obtained 2 evolutionary herbs. You could say very fast.
According to the information circulating, Aurora had consumed 4 herbs and Alexander had consumed 2 herbs.
For Aurora herself, it was indeed right because she had not had time to consume the 5th potion. Alexander himself had hidden it. The young man spread the news earlier this month that he had finally obtained the 2nd potion. In fact, at the end of the month will get the 4th potion.
Even so, many people were still jealous of him. Many people secretly call it Lucky-Lex because it can get 2 herbs in less than five months. Consider him lucky to be able to follow a genius like Aurora.
It sounded a bit embarrassing, but Alexander was satisfied with the news.
Alexander and Aurora then walk to Clayton. They greeted each other before sitting around the same table. Although they do not hunt together, they often drink together. In fact, Alexander regarded Clayton as one of his valuable informants.
Alexander opened a bottle of the drink and poured it into the glass. Putting it in front of Clayton, the young man asked, “There's exciting news?”
“You arrived on time, pal.”
After saying that, Clayton took a sip of juice. The man glanced around before whispering.
“I get insider information.”
Hearing Clayton's words, the corner of Alexander's lips twitched. It was a bit strange, but the man's words were not entirely wrong. His uncle was a level 2 Hunter and it was quite easy to obtain some important information.
“Two bottles,” says Alexander.
“At least three,” reply Clayton while shaking his head.
“That's 90 coupons, really too many.” Alexander shook his head lightly.
“Two half, just think of it as friend price. Who told me to be your friend” Clayton took a sip of juice with a faint expression.
“Then agree.” Alexander nodded.
Glancing left and right with a watchful expression, Clayton finally whispered softly in a tone that the young man could barely hear.
“In this winter, the price of food must have risen more sharply than in the winter of the previous year. In this winter ..”
“Shelter 13 will be ‘a little crowded’, so be careful!”
>> Connect.
