Apocalypse Regression's

Task Leader

"JAY!!!"

Hearing Ark's sudden scream, Jay was stunned in place. He immediately replied.

"No need to scream, man! I heard it."

Ark's eyes narrowed. He continued to stare at the figure of the Rotten Ghost Mantis without even a single shred of his eyes. The young man knew, the creature in front of him not only looked terrible, but was also cunning and dangerous.

"Take the darkest fruit with the most striking red pattern, it is most likely a ripe fruit. Take a minimum of five, then back off.

Meanwhile, the rest immediately retreated! Pack as many plants as you think are valuable among the plants we collect. Get as far back as possible!"

"We'll help, Chief! We—"

Before Darin finished his speech, Ark interrupted.

"This is not a plea. This is an order. BACK OFF!!!"

Darin, Yonas, and Vadim looked annoyed. They feel depressed. Their hands clenched tightly, but still turned around and immediately ran.

Stacy stared at Ark's back in silence. After a while, he turned around then caught up with the other three people.

The figure of the Rotten Ghost Mantis suddenly jumped. He immediately jumped onto one of the trees, using the tree as a pedestal then darted towards the four running people. But just then, a wave of wind that formed blades wrapped in blue energy shot towards him.

Wide wings opened from behind his body. The creature stopped in midair, fell down gently and dodged the Ark's attack with ease.

"Who told you to leave this place, B-son?!"

Holding the two swords lined with blue energy, Ark gazed towards the Rotten Ghost Mantis with a cold gaze. Blue eyes with vertical pupils point at the creature as if it is locking its prey.

The head of the triangular-shaped grasshopper spun 180°, staring towards the Ark from a strange angle at once with a ferocious gaze.

The height of the creature is about two and a half meters, has not been calculated by the length of his body. Rotten Ghost Mantis looked like an alien. It looks huge, vicious, and dangerous. Especially the two scythes in front of his body.

Unlike the sickle of the praying mantis in general which is usually in there space, the sickle of this creature is really dense. It was in no way inferior to ordinary cold weapons. It can cut metal easily.

'Should I use Shadow Styx Stream? Although this Rotten Ghost Mantis is level two, it should not be at the peak level yet.

There is still a chance to win. However, if I kill him, Miracle Root will be wasted. Even if left unchecked it will become more dangerous, but ...

Miracle Root with three skills was still a strong temptation!'

Swooshes! KLANG!

Ark fended off the Rotten Ghost Mantis slash, but its body still bounced away due to the difference in strength. When he landed, the young man glanced towards the weapon in his hand then clucked.

"Tsk! Rosokan is still rosokan."

The figure of Ark and Rotten Ghost Mantis shot out, instantly locking onto each other. The two of them immediately collided strongly. The scythe and katana clash. The sound of metal clanking was heard continuously.

"I got it, Ark!"

Just then, Jay's screaming voice sounded. Ark and Rotten Ghost Mantis turned their heads towards the man simultaneously as they were attracted by his voice.

On the other hand, it appears Jay who holds a bag containing four pieces. In his hand, there were four other fruits. Seeing the many fruits he brought, Ark could not help but curse.

"WHY ARE YOU STAYING THERE, YOU IDIOT! RUN!"

Saying that, Ark glanced towards the Rotten Ghost Mantis. At that moment, he felt that time was slowing down.

The wings of the Rotten Ghost Mantis were wide open. His body put on a strange movement, but it was very familiar. This made Ark's heart beat fast.

Right then, Ark instantly exerted all of his mind energy. Seconds later ... both of them suddenly vanished from their places.

KLANG! A slash!

Jay was stunned in his place. He had not expected, two figures that should have been a dozen meters away from him suddenly appeared in front of him.

A glittering object was thrown in the air and then stuck on the ground. Seeing that it was Ark's katana blade, a look of shock appeared on Jay's face.

Ark's scream instantly resuscitated Jay. The man saw the back of his best friend. His mind was chaotic, but he immediately ran. Continued to run until the two figures disappeared from his sight.

"Curtain! Since when do I care so much about other people."

Ark threw out a broken katana. Horrifying scars are visible from the left shoulder to the left abdomen. The long diagonal slash actually injured his body.

His muscles squirmed, forcing themselves to close the wound. It does not completely heal, but stops a little bleeding.

The young man looked up. He looked into the eyes of the Rotten Ghost Mantis Mantis with a cruel grin. Grasping tightly one katana and pulling out the dagger with the other hand, the young man said.

"How about another round, B-fuck?!"

Hearing Ark's words, the Rotten Ghost Mantis who seemed to understand what he meant instantly raised his head. Then, a hoarse and shrill cry instantly echoed throughout the city park.

***

An hour later, at the building where the Ark team had gathered earlier.

"I really can't wait anymore! I have to help Ark!"

Jay stands. Willing to leave, but immediately prevented by Darin.

"Calm down, Jay. The chairman must be fine. He gave orders. We just have to do the job."

"Are you not upset, Darin! Are you really ungrateful!"

"I'm upset too! But what can we do! We are too weak! Even if the Chairman doesn't say it, we are just a burden!

Do I want to be like this?! I—"

"Enough! Stop this useless drama."

At that moment, a flat and monotonous voice sounded. Everyone was shocked when they heard that voice. Looking at the source of the sound, they saw the figure of Ark standing at the door with a body full of wounds. Bloodied.

A diagonal slash wound looked so striking. Also, the young man was holding an object. More precisely ...

One of the sickle arms of the Rotten Ghost Mantis!

"You actually managed to eliminate that creature, Ark!" jay shouted excitedly.

"Stupid. Of course not."

Ark replied in a flat tone. He chose a place to sit leaning against the wall.

'Who would have thought that the creature was really hiding well. It turned out to be at the peak of level two!'

The exo-skeleton of the creature is really strong and sturdy. Without using his best technique, Ark could only cut off one arm and destroy one of his eyes. He actually wanted to injure the creature more severely, so that when it came back it was easier to finish him off.

Preparing his 2nd Miracle Root!

It's just, it's not all according to plan. Due to the difference in strength, Ark could only cut off one of the arms. Unless it directly injured the weakest point and killed the creature, this kind of wound was the limit that Ark could do.

Thinking of the figure of the ferocious and cunning creature, Ark muttered.

"I remember this revenge. Next time, there's no more forgiveness."

Ark then turned his gaze towards his comrades and said.

"Thank you for believing me. After a short rest, let's go back!"

Seeing the rare smile appearing on Ark's face, the other Sword of Sufferings members felt excited. They answered in unequivocal fashion.

"Good, Sir!"

>> Connect.