Apocalypse Regression's

Pain Takes Change (I)

In a fairly dense forest, more than twenty people moved forward not sooner or later.

“Medan in this place seems no more complicated than the one in our city, Boss. Plus the traces of those Crux of Shadow people, we should have no trouble reaching the next city, right?”

Unable to bear the quiet moment between all of them, Leon spoke with a smile on his face.

“Indeed. Perhaps because they considered the Crux of Shadow to have no rivals, the way these people made their way was extremely reckless. Not making the main road, but just cutting young trees blocking the road randomly.”

Draco shook his head. Although he was quite astonished and curious about the power of the Crux of Shadow, but the way they did things made him a little disappointed. Expectations are too high.

Moments later, Saito's figure appeared in front of his comrades. He immediately walked up to the Ark then said with a serious expression.

“Sorry, Chairman. It seems they really only make one way.”

The report from Saito made Ark nod lightly. At first he guessed that they were quite cunning, making a fake path that was directed to the place of a high-level mutated beast to trap its opponents. Make the road smaller and hidden for them to pass by themselves.

Yes ... that's what the Sword of Sufferings did.

The great road made up the temporary post is real. While from the post to the next city made a little complicated with many roads. Of course, if the trackers were clever enough, they would pay more attention to the huskies' footprints and the chariot's wheel tracks. What the Sword of Sufferings did was simply to buy some time.

According to Ark's plan, the road connecting the two cities could open by next year. After winter, in early spring the snow begins to melt.

Ark looked towards his comrades. The young man nodded lightly as he said.

“Then we will continue the journey. There is no need to take some of the mutated plants we already have. Just mark the place, we'll pick it up when it comes back.”

“Understanding!” answer them in unison.

At that moment, Huginn and Muninn made a loud noise. They are in charge of monitoring the surrounding area and also marking some creatures that are on level three or above. If it was too powerful, the creature would be avoided. If it is at level three ...

Ark will hunt him!

After all, other than wanting to check out the Crux of Shadow that might be a threat, the reason why Ark chose to exit the city was to hunt high-level mutated beasts to recover himself.

Looking towards Huginn and Muninn who were spinning in the sky signifying prey, Ark said with a smile behind his mask.

“Time to hunt, Friends!”

***

Meanwhile, in the outskirts of the city a few kilometers from the headquarters of the Spirit of Fire group.

“This ... is it really real?”

Standing in front of the many mutated rat carcasses, Evans stared at his two blood-filled hands with an expression of disbelief. Around the young man's mouth and cheeks, there appeared traces of blood that had not completely dried up.

If noticed, the stomach of the rats were torn, still continue to bleed. If anyone wanted to examine carefully, they would be surprised to see that the rat's heart had been dug up.

Looking at the carcasses of dozens of mutated mice, the usually reserved Evans raised the corners of his lips. He covered his mouth with both hands while muttering.

Evans recalled some bad memories in his head. Tortured, chased by zombies, falling into a dark and dirty place, almost eaten by rats, betrayed after returning.

‘Not going anymore! This time, I won't need to feel such pain anymore!’

Evans felt his heart burn. Despite being physically kind, intelligent, young, handsome, and quite prominent in the group. Compared to real veterans in each of their fields, he was nothing. The young man clearly knew their differences.

For example, even though Evans is good and well trained, but he will lose if he fights against Paul who used to be a gangster. Although he was smart, but he also lost to the professors. Evans may be arguably a jack of all trades, but not arguably a top expert.

It's just, it's different now. The young man felt his strength grow and would continue to grow. If the members of the Sword of Sufferings or Crux of Shadow saw it, they would have realized that the young man had barely broken through level two. Although it could not be said to be strong, but compared to ordinary humans, Evans already had the physical equivalent of a super soldier.

‘If I don't return soon, I will definitely be suspected of being a traitor. Better get away from this place as soon as possible.’

After disposing of the rat carcass, Evans cleaned himself up and returned.

Arriving at the headquarters, Evans was immediately greeted by a worried Brian. His friend approached him with an anxious expression.

“I think you did crazy things because of a broken heart!” brian said with a tired expression.

“You mean suicide?” Evans grins.

“Yes! I thought you were so careless that you would do such a desperate thing. Thank goodness you're still sane enough. Where the hell have you gone? If you want, next time I will accompany you.”

“No need.” Evans shook his head. “I just came out to clear my mind and patrol.”

“Patrol?” ask Brian.

“Yes. You know, ever since I was arrested and treated in such a way. I was afraid that they would suddenly appear and capture me as before. To reduce anxiety, I chose to shop around to make sure that everything was okay.”

Evans took a deep breath. He looked towards his best friend with a bitter smile, feeling somewhat guilty. But Brian was not at all angry with his actions. The young man supported him. It also seems to worry that his mind will become muddled if he continues to be at the headquarters and sees his ex-lover.

“By the way, can you teach me archery, Brian?”

Evans knows his best friend's archery skills. The reason why Brian could be considered one of the high-level members in the Spirit of Fire Group was not because of his strength or intelligence, but because of his kindness, his tracking prowess, and his outstanding archery techniques.

“Didn't you say that archery isn't your style?” Brian was confused.

Evans was a little embarrassed. Previously, he had refused to be taught by Brian because he felt it was exhausting. Indeed, archery is done from behind. It was just that, since it could only obtain a bow, they had to make their own arrows. It was really troublesome, so the young man felt reluctant.

As for now, Evans himself understood just how useful archery skills were. Especially for himself. Although it is troublesome to make your own arrows, but the skill is very useful for hunting.

Yep. Because it is still dissatisfied with its current strength ...

Evans plans to start hunting for a slightly more powerful creature!

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