Apocalypse After

The Cry of Grief and Hatred

“Please don't joke!”

The middle-aged man said with a serious expression on his face. It seemed to feel somewhat angry that Alexander was saying such a joke at such a crucial moment.

“I'm not kidding at all. I'm just making sure. Is that wrong?” alexander said with a plain face.

“It ... it is not at all wrong.” The middle-aged man let out a long breath.

After a few moments of silence. Suddenly he recalled the news about Alexander earlier. Despite not wanting to join the Blood Cross, it seemed that the young man was willing to help others. So, he immediately said in a serious tone.

“You must help us, Son Alexander!”

Hearing the middle-aged man's excited speech, Alexander was instantly stunned in place.

“Sorry?” said the young man with a confused expression.

“Yes! You said you wouldn't hesitate if there was a mission that Shelter 13 needed. There is now an emergency mission. I can testify for you. After returning, you will definitely get the corresponding payment!” said the middle-aged man with a hopeful expression.

Not only him, but the people also became even more excited. Everyone knows the story of Alexander. From all the members, they know how lucky ‘’ the young man is. Despite his skill, but the more famous one was not his swordsmanship, but his luck.

Can follow Aurora who has talent. When hunting, occasionally he brings back plants or fruit that is quite valuable.

“But ..”

Alexander was doubtful. He clearly intended to look for the root miracle. However, the young man also remembered what he had said. So, now he felt that his words had backfired.

Clearly now was not the time to undertake various random missions to increase its popularity. He wanted to look for the root miracle because his time was precious. The faster you get it, the better it will be!

So ... now Alexander feels stuck in a dead end. Glancing at Aurora, he could see that the woman was pretending not to know. There was absolutely no intention of helping him out of this matter.

In the end, Alexander said with a wry smile on his face.

“Good. I'll follow you guys. But I can't be a judge if I can help.”

“No problem!” reply the middle-aged man was filled with vigor.

Seeing the expression where the middle-aged man was acting as if he was afraid that he would retract his words made Alexander feel somewhat funny.

Of course he knew how depressed the guards were during the last months. Not only had it regressed due to the waves of ferocious beasts, but also due to the attacks of some mysterious people that resulted in the death of some high-ranking Shelter 13.

Alexander and Aurora followed the group. But the two also looked at each other. When making eye contact, they secretly agree that they should both be vigilant. Although they were warriors and had a good reputation in Shelter 13, but the wild was a much different place.

If it is not ready to prey, most likely the result is preyed upon.

After a brief introduction before the two of them became part of the group (temporarily), the men introduced themselves. Their leader, the middle-aged man was named Rowan. Aside from him, Alexander focused on the other two level 2 hunters, Liam and Tavon.

As they met in the afternoon, the group did not continue traveling too far. Just like Alexander did, the experienced Rowan also led the troops by avoiding some things that need to be avoided without having to do a futile fight.

After several hours of walking, Rowan decided to set up a tent. I decided to rest because it was dark. With less lighting, it is better to avoid some possible dangers.

In the end, the sun sank, and the night revealed itself.

Right then, everyone immediately became alert. Prepare to face any unexpected possibilities!

Seeing what Rowan and his subordinates were up to, Alexander could not help but shake his head lightly.

‘It seems that the higher-ups attach great importance to this mission. Otherwise, they will not carry a luminous moss as a lighting device. After all, it is difficult to develop and plays an important role to clear up toxins in water.’

After careful thought, Alexander finally decided to investigate them more deeply before deciding how to handle it.

“It looks like you guys have less rest these few days?” alexander asked kindly.

Hearing Alexander's remark, Rowan nodded with a sad expression. Meanwhile, his subordinates wore bitter expressions on their faces.

“Actually we haven't slept since leaving from Shelter 13. We only took a short break to charge up and then continued the search. As you know ... time is precious,” replied Rowan.

The answer from the middle-aged man made some people dissatisfied. They obviously needed a break in order to focus, but the group leader told them not to stop looking.

Alexander looked at their faces. After paying close attention, tired expressions clearly appeared on their faces. Black eye bags, slightly red eyes, a sleepy and tired appearance.

Seeing that made Alexander feel a little relieved. The other party's condition was clearly less advantaged if it was until a battle between them occurred. Even so, the young man was still wary of them.

“Then, will we continue the search or rest tonight?” ask Alexander.

“It ..” Rowan seemed to want to continue, but did not say so when she saw people looking at her dissatisfiedly. “We'll rest tonight. Tomorrow dawn we go straight on the way.”

Alexander looked for a place to rest with Aurora. Unlike the squads formed by the guard troops, the two did not set up a tent. Instead, they try to find a relatively safe place to rest.

While the reason why they chose together, of course because the two were wary of the squad led by Rowan.

“Last night I was awake and barely slept two days, so I took a break first. Wake me up after four hours.”

Alexander leaned against the large rocks, covered his entire body with a robe, then closed his eyes while hugging his sword.

Seeing Alexander taking advantage of the time to rest without hesitation made Aurora stunned. The woman was confused as to what to say. In the end, he only let out a cold snort and began to stand guard.

 

The dawn the next day.

Having just danced a little to show his face, Rowan immediately woke up the people and asked them all to pack up. Although many feel satisfied, but they still comply.

At the same time, Alexander awakens the Aurora. Because the woman was on guard early, so she was on guard in the second half of the night.

When she opened her eyes, Aurora saw Alexander preparing a glass of water and some simple food. While biting on the piece of bacon, the young man muttered, “Get ready soon. Eat and restore your focus. Do not get hungry and sleepy when we do a search mission.”

“I will do it even if you don't remind,” Aurora replied after drinking a mouthful of water.

“Prepare poison antidote pills and stamina enhancing potions. Put it on your waist or front pocket, making sure it is easy to take. I feel that this mission will not be easy,” murmured Alexander with narrowed eyes.

After waiting for a while, Alexander and Aurora followed the squad led by Rowan. It seemed that they had immediately set off after packing the tents and other equipment. Even making those people eat while walking, was not at all ordinary.

‘Hurry? Although this is indeed an important mission, but time must be well divided. Why is Rowan in such a hurry?’

Alexander thought with doubt.

While continuing to follow the line, Alexander began to ask the members a few questions with quiet whispers that only they could hear. After several hours of walking, the young man finally knew the reason why Rowan was so attentive to Miss Mari.

It turns out Miss Mari is the daughter of Rowan's sister. At first, the man himself had a family, but his wife and children did not survive the winter a few years ago when he was young and weak. Starting from there, Rowan no longer dared to make a family.

You could say, the man spent his time focusing on career. If he was tired and lonely, he would use his wealth to hire services.

Sister Rowan was the wife of one of the higher-ups, but died of the disease at the age of Mari who was still 4 years. His relationship with brother-in-law was not hot or cold, good enough.

So, to Rowan, now Mari was the only family member she had. Even the man considered her his own daughter.

Hearing that could only make Alexander let out a long sigh. Losing family, lovers, and loved ones is common in this chaotic world. Even so, humans still have hearts and feelings. So it is quite natural to feel sad because of loss.

In addition, there are many human fights where they kill each other for reasons of revenge. Such a thing could be seen everywhere, but Alexander did not really care. Other people have their affairs, and he has his own.

Yes ... only limited and simple.

After traveling for quite a long time, the entire group finally arrived at the edge area of the valley. There was a high cliff in front of them. However, what made them choose to come was the existence of a cave that was quite large but not so striking.

Just then, a sad female voice sounded from within the cave.

“Hiks! How'this? They die ... they all die!”

“I'm afraid of Jeff, I'm really scared!”

“What if we can't go back? What if we get stuck and die in this place?”

“Jeff ... hurt! You ... please don't move! DON'T DIE, JEFF!”

“PLEASE! PLEASE DON'T DIE ... PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE!”

Hearing that, Rowan's eyes were instantly red. He immediately ran towards the cave with all his might.

“WAIT THERE, COME! UNCLE WILL SAVE YOU!”

Seeing how Rowan ran so hurriedly, his followers also immediately ran there excitedly.

At the moment when the pitying Aurora was also about to run in, Alexander suddenly clutched tightly onto her hand.

Right now, the young man's expression really looked extremely cold.

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