Apocalypse Regression's

Promise to Men

"Are we really allowed to leave, Mr Ark?"

Gennady stared at Ark and his four friends with puzzled expressions. It was truly unexpected that they would let go of him and the other Northern Claws members so easily.

"Do you not want to go?" ask Ark in a bland tone.

"Of course we'll go!"

"..."

"Then we go first, Mr Ark!"

Gennady, Igor, and the rest of the Northern Claws group bowed politely before finally leaving.

After a few minutes, those people finally disappeared from the sight of Ark and the other four people.

"Do you have no intention of inviting them, Ark?"

"Gennady and Igor are honest and simple men. Actually I'm pretty interested in them they are. Not to mention, they were once mercenaries. Pretty reliable."

Ark did not deny it at all. Although Gennady and Igor lost, but they had a strong foundation. Not to mention they are not the sneaky type of men. They look rude, but they look what they are. That's what makes Ark appreciate the two of them enough.

"Then why didn't you invite them?"

"I don't intend to invite them. Especially since there are some of their followers that I find quite disgusting. So, just let them go.

Maybe we'll meet them next time. Either as a friend or an enemy. To be sure, if those two hadn't changed, if they'd joined, I wouldn't have turned them down."

"Oh!" Jay breathed heavily. "Really, you said you needed a lot of members. But instead, you actually made a lot of conditions to enter."

"But it prevents bad things from happening in the future, right?"

"You're right, Ark. By the way, why did you just give the order to attack them?"

"Gennady changed his expression when he saw my sword, so I was suspicious."

"That's it?"

"Yes. That's all."

"You know what, Ark? You're really outrageous."

"Who cares? I didn't kill them, did I? Moreover, I got the information where the Rotten Ghost Mantis is located."

"Why are you looking for that creature? Waitaminute! Don't tell me... You want to make me a good weapon out of his scythe?"

Jay said with sparkling eyes. But Ark's answer was like cold water that doused his spirit and hope.

"Of course I'll make a weapon for myself. Besides, you know that I'm a two-sword wielder, right?

If I get it, I will also go back to processing this sword. Too curved really less comfortable to use."

"I didn't expect you to be so stingy with your own best friend, Ark.

Two swords from the scythe Rotten Ghost Mantis?

I think you are now processing two Abyssal Shadow Lynx fangs to serve as daggers, right? You also processed her skin to make a hooded robe, right?

You are actually upgrading the equipment for yourself! Totally selfish!"

Jay looked at Ark with a stern expression, looking furious.

"When I think the Miracle Root of Rotten Ghost Mantis that likely has extraordinary abilities is perfect for you. But how else, it seems that I was too stingy to give it to my own best friend.

Yes ... Forced to let the creature's body rot in the forest. It's too heavy if I have to carry it."

Hearing Ark's remark, Jay's expression changed from angry to dumbfounded. He then patted Ark on the shoulder with a cool pretentious expression as he said.

"Just calm down, Ark. I will always be your best friend."

Looking at the shameless Jay, Ark shook his head lightly with a smile.

"Pff! You b-dumb."

Seeing Ark not angry at all, Jay could not help but complain to his best friend.

"Come on! I want a better weapon. Make cool equipment like adventurers in a fantasy world. Isn't that a man's romance, buddy?!"

"Just look for good and suitable materials. I'll help you make a sword or shield."

"Of course." Ark shrugged his shoulders.

Jay looked excited. But after a while, his expression became grim. It happened because he realized, the best materials are usually obtained from very powerful beings at his level.

The Abyssal Shadow Lynx or Rotten Ghost Mantis. Both of these beings could be considered top-level existences. Having good qualities, even if left unchecked, has a high chance of continuing to evolve after the passage of time.

"You must have been on purpose" Jay said in an annoyed tone.

"What else?" ask Ark in a flat tone.

"Not everyone can play solo against such monstrous creatures, man! You really look intentional!"

"Can't you ask someone else for help? Facing it together?"

"Oh .. I almost forgot."

"..."

Ark shook his head. He then said.

"Take the stuff, we'll go home."

While Jay was still daydreaming, Darin, Yonas, and Vadim answered simultaneously.

"Good, Chief!"

That way. This trip was completed. Back with many precious harvests.

***

That same night, Ark and four others arrived at the base.

"Welcome home."

Seeing Ark and the first team back, Nathan and Nala were the first to greet them. The two boys immediately ran towards the five people. More precisely, it was directly approaching the Ark.

Rubbing the heads of the two children, Ark retaliated.

"We're home."

Not only Nathan and Nala, the other members also welcomed their return with warm smiles and fervor. After all, they were considered as heroes who had fought for the life and development of the Sword of Sufferings, their home all.

As usual, after Ark returned, they had a party.

After the party and the rest of the members rest, Ark and Jay sit on the roof.

Jay sees Ark carrying a glass bottle with a strong fruity scent. Yep. Inside was wine made by Ark. It has been filtered and put into several bottles.

The wine (wine) was made from mutated grapes from a rooftop garden that had been fruiting about a month ago. In addition to a few grains to divide, Ark made it into wine (wine). Of course, it was not wine made with yeast.

How to make it is also a bit complicated because it must be opened every few days to remove gas due to fermentation. Otherwise, the container may explode when left tightly closed. After all, he did not have an airlock. So you have to do it manually.

"Try it. The taste of mutated fruit is sweeter when it is made in the traditional way."

Ark poured the wine into a small glass and handed it to Jay. Of course the man immediately accepted and drank it.

"Yes. Not bad at all."

"I told you, right?"

"Yes, yeah, yeah. You already told me. So ..." Jay looked at Ark who was sitting opposite him. "So, what's up?"

"Drink first."

Ark said with a flat expression. Jay sighed, but eventually accompanied the man to a drink.

After a while and finished a few small glasses, Ark opened his mouth.

"I want you to promise, Jay."

"What kind of promise? Why don't you just say it?"

Ark poured wine into the glass. He then looked right into the eyes of his best friend.

"Then listen carefully to my plan."

>> Connect.