Apocalypse After

Not My Own

Miracle root, a special part of the heart of all mutated living things except humans. It is like a root and alive. Plus the fact that humans can break the boundaries of evolution, they call it the miracle root.

Even so, there is a requirement to absorb the miracle root. It can only be used when it reaches the limit. Moreover, the higher level root miracle could not be absorbed. Otherwise, the end of the person absorbing it would explode from not being able to withstand the force.

Miracle root itself is considered a miracle because it makes humans can get the ability of other creatures. A special ability that varies greatly. From the usual such as body bending, speed addition, and so on .. to the extreme enough where people can even regrow a severed limb.

Of course, there are risks when using miracle root. If he does not have good mental qualities, his mind can be distorted. It even made the person wild and lost his sanity. That person would lose his human side and become a full-fledged beast.

In a quiet place quite far from the location of the previous fight, Alexander sat quietly while holding the heart of the black ghoul. Taking a deep breath, the young man dissected the heart slowly.

“This is a bit crazy, but I still have to do it,” murmured Alexander.

After hundreds of years of research, there are three ways to use miracle root. First use a herb called ‘white blessing’. Both absorb it directly. The third uses a herb called ‘black sacrifice’.

As the name suggests, using it directly is tearing the wound and inserting the root miracle into the body through it. Miracle root will dig out the heart and join it. Of course, the process was painful so not many were able to endure it.

By drinking the white-blessing herb before using miracle root, the process will become easier and less painful. It's just that, the ability obtained is slightly reduced in strength because the unification is less than perfect.

While the herb ‘black sacrifice’ has the opposite effect. After drinking, the absorption process of miracle root will become more painful. Maybe a few times more painful. The merging process will be more perfect and the ability obtained is stronger. However, not many people can withstand it. In fact, all Hunters thought only madmen would use the potion.

‘Fusion perfect ..’

Looking at the bottle of black potion in his hand, Alexander looked filled with determination. What the young man was holding was clearly a rare ‘black sacrifice’ potion and almost no one was willing to use it.

After a moment of hesitation, Alexander immediately drank the potion and slashed his wrist. Then he took the miracle root from the black ghol and placed it there.

Sensing the root miracle that tore his body apart and began to dig into his heart, Alexander immediately fell, clutching his chest while grinding his teeth.

Feeling a pain that was truly unimaginable, Alexander nearly lost his consciousness several times. But he bit his tongue until it bled to keep his consciousness. The young man knew ...

He could die if he lost consciousness!

After several hours of terrible torment, Alexander felt his body couldn't stand it anymore and almost collapsed. At the moment of almost losing consciousness, some memories appeared in the mind of the young man.

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The 13th, the 03rd month, the 392nd year of the black lunar calendar.

“Alexander! Stop running away Boy!”

In a rather lush forest but not a single beast or monster, a child of about 11 or 12 years old ran over quickly. Just then, a black shadow shot out quickly and crashed onto his back. As a result, he instantly fell rolling on the ground.

“Aduh!” shouted the boy with a dissatisfied expression on his face.

By the time he got up, there appeared the figure of an old man walking slowly through the bush with a wooden stick in his hand. The old man lost one hand and his left eye was covered with a blindfold. Instead of helping the boy, he lifted the stick and hit him several times.

“Ouch! Stopit! Stop it, Old Man!” yelled the boy.

“Stop messing around, go practice! You are such a useless boy! Even though you can learn a lot of things quickly, what's the point if you don't practice well? People like you must die sooner!” The old man swung his cane with a flat expression on his face.

“Isn't there still Brother Levi? He is a good successor. You don't have to care - oh! Fine, fine! Stop it, Old Man!”

After beating the boy to black and blue, the old man pulled the back of Alexander's neck collar. Directly drag the young man back.

Just a few tens of meters away, a black shadow shot through the forest and stopped in front of Alexander and the old man. When noticed, it turned out that he was a handsome man with black hair. Its appearance was similar to Alexander's, but it was more mature and bright-looking. A little contrary to his sister.

“Thank God you're okay. I think bad things happened to you, Alexander.” The man breathed a sigh of relief.

“Please use your eyes well, Big Brother Fool! Black and blue, full of wounds ... where do I look okay?” Alexander said with a helpless expression.

“You were hit for running away, not seriously injured or dead. That's good news!” say the man with a positive attitude.

“...” Alexander did not say anything, just staring at the man with a dull face.

At that moment, the old man who had been silent just sighed then asked, “Have you finished your training, Levi?”

“Of course I finished my training immediately then immediately looked for Al. By the way, he has excellent talent. Supposed to have greater achievements than I will in the future,” Levi replied with a smile.

“Dia?” The old man looked at Alexander. “At least let him train seriously first. If not, it is completely useless.”

The old man said in an annoyed tone, seemingly hating iron but not steel. As his grandfather, of course he knew Alexander's talent. But his behavior was so lazy that it made the shy lorises somewhat outrageous. The old man was really confused as to how to handle it.

“What if I change my training method? In addition, Al can also take this route ..” Levi began to explain.

“It was pretty good. If successful, you two brothers will definitely be able to restore the glory of our clan. Redeem ancestral error and restore the face of our clan.” The old man nodded.

“...”

While the two people were conversing while walking towards their residence, Alexander who was being dragged was completely stunned. He looked at both of his family members with expressions full of suspicion over life.

‘Don't I have to wait another four years? Why have you decided my future. Besides, isn't this weird?’

‘You didn't even ask about my opinion!’

Seeing the old and young ignoring him, Alexander was completely at a loss for words.

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CRASHES!!!

Alexander struck a large rock not far from him hard. With his strength now, several cracks appeared on the stone. But some of his fingers were broken and bleeding in the process.

After which, Alexander who once again nearly lost consciousness slammed his head into the boulder. It instantly made his forehead bleed and his brain was slightly shaken.

Having a determined expression in his eyes, Alexander went through various extreme means so as not to lose his consciousness. After all, for the young man ...

His life is not just his own!

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