Apocalypse Regression's

Give Choice

Ten days had passed since the first full moon.

"Do you know why I called you, Darin?"

Standing facing the window, looking at the view of the blue sky while turning his back to Darin who was sitting on the sofa, Ark asked in a flat tone.

"I don't know, Mr. Ark."

Hearing Darin's reply, Ark turned his head. Having a flat expression on his face, the young man again said.

"You should know, I've given Stacy, Natasha, and Abigail the evolutionary potion I found."

"I know." Darin nodded.

"Other than two kids, you're the only one not given an evolutionary potion. Do you know why?"

Darin held onto his paralyzed left arm. He knew that it was most likely that the evolution potion could heal his hands, but Ark did not give him that. That really disappointed him.

Stacy, Ark's confidant besides Jay, gets one glass of evolutionary potion every day. Natasha and Abigail get one glass of evolutionary herb every two days.

The real reason Ark gave Natasha and Abigail was not because they would obey his orders like Stacy. However, the two of them had also been bound to him.

Abigail is tied to Ark because the kids now love living in this place. Compared to other places, here they could eat, drink, and sleep enough. This makes Abigail reluctant to leave this place because of children. Not to mention, the longer he was on the Ark's side, the more comfortable he became.

Natasha herself actually argued with Ark often, but the woman obviously did not hate him too much. Although she sometimes felt played with, the woman also felt Ark was a fairly reliable leader than the other group leaders. Not to mention, since Abigail, Nathan, and Nala were bound to Ark, it was impossible for Natasha to go alone since she was the woman who kept her promise.

Today, Stacy has made her first evolution. This surprised the rest of the group. They did not expect that humans could also become stronger by consuming such special herbs. Obviously, this made the other members envious.

Only, Ark was slightly disappointed that Stacy did not awaken any of the innate human talents. Of course, he was ready to accept it. After all, as once explained .. talent is extremely rare. If every member of the group had one, it was very strange! Even the tigress did not arouse any talent, only had a better foundation than anyone else.

Meanwhile, Natasha and Abigail were quite envious, but they were also self-conscious. They're still grateful that Ark still cares about them. Give them an evolutionary potion when they're not so familiar. After all, both of them realized, they were not Stacy who would obey Ark's requests. Even if you are told to commit suicide.

So, even though it was a little longer, the two of them were still grateful. Since the two of them were aware, they might not be able to make an evolution without Ark's help. Or at least ... their evolution will be delayed very long because for now, only Ark knows how.

On one hand, Darin was envious. He thinks Ark spoiled them because the three of them are women. In his mind, the three of them might have a tacit relationship with Ark. But on the other hand, Darin was also confused. He knew that Ark was the type to say .. treat people fairly. So there must be some reason why he wasn't given an evolutionary concoction.

"Because you have no sense of belonging."

"En?"

Ark's reply surprised Darin. He hurriedly said.

"I have no intention of betraying or leaking secrets. So ... why?"

"Your heart is not in this place, Darin."

"You mean ..."

"You did everything I wanted. You also do your job well. However, I know, this place .. This group is just a place of escape for you.

Because you are not well received elsewhere. Because you feel like this is a better place. Because you are afraid that you will be disappointed once again.

That's why you're here. To run ... and hide from what you're supposed to face."

"..."

"Juana is alive."

"..."

Ark's speech astonished Darin. He did not expect that the young man was discussing Juana whom he was trying to forget. A girl who gave him a wound that stuck in his heart.

"I know, you want to escape, but there are things you have to face. So, I'll force you to make two choices.

In the next three days, I will give you an evolution potion. Three glasses of evolutionary potions that make you at least have better power than almost anyone who hasn't evolved. However, after that you have to leave this base."

"..."

A surprised expression appeared on Darin's face. That doesn't make Ark feel weird. He even said back.

"After leaving this place, you have two choices.

First, go to Silver Cross headquarters and meet Juana. Tell her that you no longer need her, you are no longer the coward that you once were, and you will become stronger and live a new life with a new purpose. After that, return to this place and we will welcome you as an official member.

Lastly, you can go on to form another group or join another group. At that time, I knew you would feel the great power you had. So, after that .. you'll also be back together with your group, trying to get the evolutionary liquid recipe from me. That was also ..."

A cold glint of light appeared in Ark's eyes as it looked right into Darin's eyes.

"I will kill you myself, even if you bring a thousand people with you."

Hearing that, Darin's body immediately shivered. He knew what Ark was saying was not nonsense. In other words ..the man had the confidence to finish off a thousand people.

Sounds crazy! But even worse, Darin somehow believed his words!

"I—"

"I know you doubt, and you're afraid. But I will do it anyway, because I forced you to do it.

I know you may be afraid of facing Juana and your past. If so, you will choose the second option. Or maybe .. you will make your own choice.

Like being a member of another small group and then trying to live in peace and quiet."

Darin looked surprised by Ark's words.

"I know that's what you're thinking. But I'm sure that third choice will be second choice sooner or later. So ... think carefully about the answer."

Ark then approached Darin and patted him on the shoulder casually.

"In three days, learn as much as you can. Absorb all the knowledge I give you, because ...

Life or death, reborn into a person who holds true to his own purpose or becomes a person who is polluted by the chaos of this world ...

It doesn't depend on me."

Ark looked at Darin and smiled at the desperate skinny young man, then pointed right at his chest.

"But to yourself."

>> Connect.