Apocalypse After

The Whirlwind

“Come go see Melissa!”

Hearing Claude's words, the guards looked grim. They feel they are being ignored. Even his existence was not considered by that man.

Abandonment was like stepping on their dignity as legal officers, so it was only natural that they were angry.

“Uhuk! Uhuk!”

Seeing the situation becoming increasingly messy made Alexander immediately pretend to cough. At the moment when everyone's attention was directed towards him, only then did the young man explain in an awkward tone.

“Please don't be angry. Looks like Claude is just worried about Miss Melissa's condition. In my opinion, coming to the scene could be the solution. Not only to examine the evidence of Claude's innocence, but it could also be to find other clues.

I mean ... Could have been someone else using this situation to frame Claude, right? For example, this man's enemy. Deliberately making him a criminal in order to be arrested and then judged.”

Alexander's explanation made many people nod. Back then also the captain said, “Quite reasonable.”

The positive answer from the middle-aged man made Alexander sigh in relief. It seems that he can lift his foot from this matter. After all, he already has a lot of tasks and does not want to waste more time on such an unimportant‘ ’.

“Then we will go to the scene!” said captain.

“Yes, Sir!” shouted the guards in unison.

Seeing the men go with Claude and his three henchmen made Alexander relieved. Merely, just a few steps away, Claude's voice rang out in his ear.

“Follow with us Al, your brain must be very useful in dealing with this kind of thing!”

“...”

Alexander was stunned in place. At the sight of the captain nodding lightly as he seemed interested in him, the young man immediately complained inwardly.

‘Don't I defend you, buddy? Do you have a grudge against me?’

‘Obviously I've helped, but you're still trying to drag me!’

‘Basic Boy K-parat!’

With various grievances in his heart, Alexander finally followed the entourage with a long sigh.

 

About two hours later.

Alexander stared at the scene where many guards were pacing. Looking at the people who looked so busy, the young man was confused as to why he should come to that place. Anyway ...

It has nothing to do with him!

“Did you find something buddy?” ask Claude.

“...” Alexander glanced at Claude in silence.

“Is something wrong? Just say it, buddy!”

“Do you think I'm a god or something?” alexander flat said.

“You mean?” Claude looked confused.

Alexander pointed towards where they were standing, then to the house where the two victims were killed. Seeing the puzzled expression on Claude's face, the young man immediately complained.

“We can clearly only see from a distance due to the prohibition of entering the scene of the crime. From here, we obviously can't know anything. It's free, I'd better go back.”

“Eh?” Claude surprised. With an apologetic smile, he hurriedly said, “Sorry Al, I think we can check it out.”

“...”

Alexander rolled his eyeballs. From the beginning he was pretty sure that they would not be able to get into the scene. After all, they had absolutely nothing to do with the victim. Not close friends, family, or anything like that. The five of them were more similar to the audience.

To be more precise, four people are accused of being suspects and one eyewitness.

“If you let you in, can you guarantee that you will find a clue?”

A soft voice suddenly sounded from behind. When he turned to the source of the voice, Alexander was surprised when he saw a figure walking from a distance.

Long, wavy brown hair is spread to the middle of the back. His skin was white, a little pale but looked firm and very healthy. The parasites looked so pretty, but there was something that made Alexander more interested.

Eye. Yes ... the woman has eyes as beautiful as emerald that complements her beauty.

At that moment, the woman also looked at Alexander. It also seemed to be surprised to see a handsome young man who seemed to be surrounded by a mysterious aura.

“Melissa!”

Claude exclaimed with an expression full of surprise on his face. He hurriedly ran up to her, making the woman wake up from her daydream.

“When did you come Claude?” asked the woman with a gentle smile on her face.

“Not long!” Claude grinned with a timid expression.

“Do they suspect you? Sorry if those people bother you, Claude.”

“No! No problem at all. This kind of thing is natural, so there is no need to think too much.” Claude scratched the back of his head with a happy smile on his face.

Alexander looked towards Claude with an astonished expression. He did not expect that romantic men who usually often tease women can blush like that. Only, their relationship seemed to be different from what he had imagined.

‘It looks like Claude does like a woman named Melissa. But ... why do I feel that this woman has a problem?’

Alexander frowned. The young man felt somewhat uneasy when Melissa was looking at him. Not to mention, the woman herself was a level 2 hunter. It didn't seem too conspicuous, but it was also one of the reasons why he became suspicious.

“Why didn't you introduce him to Claude?” ask Melissa.

“Didn't you already-“ Claude looked surprised. “Ah! This is Alexander, my friend and rival from Shelter 101. It's Melissa, Al! The woman I told you about earlier.”

“My name is Melissa, hello.”

Melissa greeted kindly while extending her hand. His actions seemed so natural, showing that he was different from most of the higher-ups who were disgusted with refugees or wary of free hunters. The woman seemed to see everyone as equal. An act that surprised Alexander.

The young man grabbed Melissa's hand, shaking her lightly as he said, “Alexander.”

Melissa looked at Alexander who instantly let go of his hand with a curious expression. Usually men really like to be around her and treat her very politely because of her background and beauty. The young man looked so cold. Not the kind that hates, but seems too indifferent and completely uncaring.

“It seems that this time you lost to your rival, Claude. Alexander is now a level 2 hunter, so you still haven't caught up with him.” Melissa looked at Claude with a friendly smile on her face.

“I really didn't expect that he was doing so well. It seemed like he had never slackened at all even after leaving Shelter 101,” Claude replied as he scratched the back of his head with a shy expression.

“Ah! I almost forgot about it.” Melissa giggles. “Are you guys really good at finding clues? I'll take you guys in. Maybe you guys can help.”

“Just relax, we'll definitely help!” claude replied while patting his chest with a confident expression.

“...”

Alexander said nothing. The young man only followed them because he was forced to. After all, he was an eyewitness who could not leave due to being dragged by a person who was considered his own friend.

About an hour around, Claude, Ronn, Kid, and Jimmy looked confused. Perhaps because the victim's body had been taken away, they could not see anything at all.

While Alexander ... the young man fell silent because he felt strange.

“Did you find any clue?” melissa asked while tilting her head.

Alexander glanced at the woman for a moment. He then pointed towards some faint traces.

“This should be a footprint. Because jumping over the fence and the road next to the house is often passed, it is difficult to track it.”

“Investigators also said that to me.” Melissa nodded. “Is there anything strange?”

“You can see the traces. The step is very precise and there is absolutely no stop or repetition of the step.” Alexander pointed to the footprints leading to the room of the victim. “This place is spacious and is a residential area of Shelter 11.”

“You mean?” Melissa raised her eyebrows.

“Knowing the room where the victim was without the slightest mistake means that the person had come to this place before. Could be considered a very professional killer and have done this kind of thing, but ...

Can also be considered if the culprit ever came and is quite familiar with this place.”

“Do you mean the ones doing this are the people from Blood Cross, can even be my own cousins or family?” melissa asked with a surprised expression.

“I don't know. That's just a possibility.”

As he said that, Alexander stared at the traces of blood in the room. Looking towards the shape of the slash on the wall, the young man felt uneasy because ...

It feels pretty familiar.

 

Meanwhile, in a small hut in the circle of six.

In a fairly narrow room, a lantern was lit to illuminate a dark room even during the day.

On top of the old bed, there was a figure of a woman dressed in all black who was cleaning her face with a cloth soaked in water.

The woman had long blonde hair. Her face looked beautiful, but it looked pale. He had ruby-like eyes that looked dazzling. It's just ...

There was a scar that slightly damaged her beauty.

>> Connect.