Apocalypse After

Seeing Ghosts

“A ... Alexander?”

Claude looked at the person he had previously thought of as a robber with a shocked expression on his face. The man did not expect Alexander to suddenly appear in this place after they had not met for about two years.

Two years can be fast, but it can also be considered a long time. Especially for hunters who often face monsters and fight on the edge of life and let's be like them.

“ALEXANDER!”

Claude dashed towards Alexander with an excited expression. The man was even slightly moved and felt like crying. He rushed straight to his best friend and was about to hug her. However, what came in response was a kick right in his stomach. Directly threw Claude and made him roll on the streets several times.

“After a long time of not meeting, could it be that you became crooked? Then don't come near me.”

Hearing a cold voice with a hint of such familiar sarcasm, Claude who was holding onto his stomach suddenly smiled. He stared at Alexander with sparkling eyes.

“It was really you! Where have you been all this time Alexander?”

Claude got up and patted the dust on his clothes. The man then took the fallen sword and sheathed it back.

Ignoring Claude, Alexander stared at Kid, Jimmy, and Ronn. Claude's loyal followers since he was in Shelter 101. Each of them seemed to have already consumed 6 level 1 evolution herbs. Not strong, but it's good.

Meanwhile, Claude had already fallen very far behind compared to him. The man was still at level 1 and had only consumed 4 evolutionary herbs. He obviously spent almost a year helping his subordinates then came to Shelter 11 spring last year.

Gathering 4 evolutionary herbs in one year and a few months was actually already fast. Not to mention Claude did not have the ability to make potions or anything like that. Although Alexander's potions and poison pills cost a lot more, but it should be that normal people would still find it difficult to gather 4 level 2 evolution herbs within a year less.

‘Is this guy still so lucky after leaving his cage? Not having much skill but being able to walk safely all this time and collect some potions? This ... this is a bit outrageous.’

Alexander felt that if he did not overwork and work alone, according to his plan .. he could only obtain 1 level 2 evolution herb once every four months. The young man worked harder, risked trading, and the like so that it worked like this.

After recalling that he himself was already at level 2 and was able to gather a level 3 evolution herb about every four months (though somewhat risky), Alexander heaved a sigh of relief.

“Are you surprised Al? I've already collected four level 2 evolution herbs. I didn't go after you myself, but went from Shelter 101 to this place one year ago right in the spring. Isn't that amazing?” said Claude.

Looking at Claude who raised his head with a proud expression, the corner of Alexander's lips twitched. Although it was worthy of praise, but the man did spend too much time on his three subordinates. Not only did he stay at the middle-level shelter for about nine months, but also gave his search results to the three people.

Only, Alexander felt somewhat confused. Usually, such people would commit treason. But such a thing or its characteristics were not seen in Claude's three subordinates.

Alexander even saw the three men put up a fighting position surrounding Claude, seemingly protecting the man from various threats. So, not only did they not have any thoughts of rebelling, it seemed that the three people were treating Claude as an elder brother ..Even like their own father!

‘Maybe I've been too paranoid? No. gabe. I need to make precautions even if it makes Daisy and Aster unhappy. But ... It seems like the two of them are now very loyal to me?’ thought Alexander.

Claude had absolutely no idea that his best friend had so much on his mind when the two of them had just met. According to him, now Alexander was stunned because he did not expect that he had consumed many herbs in such a short time. That makes him a little proud.

Claude rubbed the base of his nose with a finger, looking quite satisfied.

“Did you not expect that, buddy?! Don't think you can leave me so far away even if you leave a few months early!”

The corner of Alexander's lips twitched again when he had a proud expression on his face. Looking at the man who raised his head high, he felt that the person's neck would be broken from looking too high and bragging.

At that very instant, Alexander no longer hid his strength. Still restrained, but at least shows that he has broken through level 2.

So ...

Claude was completely stunned in place.

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About an hour later.

“Don't be arrogant Al! One year, no.. Another year and a half I will definitely catch up with you!”

“At that time I was halfway to level 3,” replied Alexander flat.

‘More precisely must have broken the level of 3.’ added Alexander in heart.

“UGH!”

Claude kicked the table with a depressed expression. He glared at Alexander. Feel like saying something but finally can not deny the words of his friend. In the end, the man could only pour wine into a cup then drink it with a depressed expression.

At that time, Alexander who saw the depressed ‘lucky guy’ became somewhat satisfied. Although he could not issue a complaint where he worked so hard and did so many risky things, but he could still vent it in such a way.

“Hey Claude, why didn't you introduce your friend to us?”

Some people came to Alexander, Claude, and three others.

Now they did not drink at the Golden Wheat Bar, but rather medium sized bars. The place is more peaceful and the visitors are more friendly. However, most of them were level 1 apprentices and hunters. Just a bit of a level 2 hunter, let alone a level 3 hunter.

It was completely different compared to the Golden Wheat Bar!

“Eh? You are ... if not mistaken, Alexander?”

The man said with a somewhat doubtful tone. Alexander stared at the few people who had come, but was a bit confused as not knowing them.

“True.” Alexander nodded lightly. “You?”

“You may not know us, but many people in particular who are in the safe hunting zone know you. You've only come for about a month, but your strength and those two women are striking.

You hunt in the yellow zone, so it's like a light in the dark. Really shine so bright that many people recognize you!”

Hearing that explanation, Alexander nodded. He comes out with Daisy and Aster to let people know that they are still hunting for food and live more comfortably. Not only hiding but suddenly getting a food supply because it would become more suspicious.

“Omong-by the way .. is the rumor true?” ask one of the people.

“What rumors?” reply Alexander flat.

“You came with those two women for wanting to live peacefully with those two women, building a family and such?”

“Of course wrong.” Alexander shook his head lightly. “The reason we moved from Shelter 13 was because the situation there was a bit chaotic. We need calm and time to get used to the environment before deciding on the next step.”

“Are they twins?” ask Man A.

“I heard they're sisters, there's still age distance. I'm right, right?” added Man B.

“...”

Hearing various questions, Alexander chose to shut up. Here, he was famous for being quite cold just like in Shelter 101. However, the young man was not hostile towards anyone and chose to speak or answer if asked. Seemed calm and didn't want to talk much.

Just then, Alexander turned his head towards his friend to see the incredible scene.

Claude looked at her with a dumbfounded expression. The cup in his hand fell to the floor, even the man forgot to cover his agape mouth. Listening to how the once steel-hearted young man, swinging his sword in the morning and evening despite the heat, the rainstorm, even the snow made Claude really doubt his sense of hearing.

Feels ...

He was really very surprised as if he was looking at a ghost!

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