Liberators

Chapter 56 - The Other Side

'The match! Klang's! Klang!'s!'

The sound of iron lacing and heavy equipment machinery was again heard in this front line. It was as if yesterday had never happened.

Naturally, because regular soldiers and civilian workers were not at all informed of the Chimera found by Axel.

They kept the Chimera hidden deep in their documents.

As long as they don't see him again, it's not a problem.

"You still thinking about it?" Ask Eva to Axel who is standing on that tall crane or crane.

'Bab!'rr!!'

Slowly, the Crane began to move to lift the thick steel. Direct it to the front of the wall as a protective layer.

"Not really. I'm just running my job." Reply Axel briefly.

Both of his eyes continued to scan around him. Make sure that no monsters come near.

No matter how hard Axel worked, not a single monster was found. Almost all the monsters in this area had been exterminated.

And also, the main army of monsters had retreated since the collapse of this world. Leaving people in this state of deprivation alone.

"Is that so? Then I'll relax downstairs. Call me if there's anything?" Eva said as she jumped off the top of the crane.

Meanwhile, Axel remained silent on top of this crane. Enjoy the tranquility of this world as long as He can still feel it.

Occasionally, Axel grabs the shot he keeps behind his military uniform.

He plans to use it this weekend.

Despite believing in Leona and Frans, Axel still felt a little scared. What if this drug doesn't work properly and kills him?

But even if that happens, what's the difference? Isn't Axel going to die soon?

In that mind, Axel continued to continue his supervision on this sector.

......***......

On the other side....

Precisely in a place very far from the advanced civilization of mankind....

A slum can be seen standing in the middle of the ruins of this city. They used iron poles as well as cloth sewn into one as their home. It's like a tent.

This place does not even deserve to be called a settlement. It is more suitable if it is called as an emergency camp site.

But that's the truth.

Fate for humanity far from the Liberator fortress.

Far from their help and reach. Protection from Liberators.

Even so....

They survive in their own way.

In front of a bonfire set in the iron bin, dozens of people were seen gathering.

All of them had such a dirty appearance and also clothes that had been tattered. Their skin begins to blacken due to the amount of dirt and dust that has never been rinsed. Unless it rains.

"How's today's game going?" Ask a man with a long beard and hair.

"Pretty good. We got one of these giant lizards. Enough to feed us for the next two days." Reply to a young man in the distance.

Behind him, there are 4 other young men carrying the corpse of a giant lizard monster. It was none other than the Lizardmen themselves.

They had cut off the Lizardmen's head and turned its body to drain its blood.

"Thank God. What about clean water?" Ask the man back.

"There's no problem. We have secured the underground waterways. A little dirty, but enough to drink." Reply to a woman carrying a jerry can full of water that is slightly murky.

After looking at the water for a moment, the previous man seemed to nod in satisfaction.

"Everything. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. Come on, let's enjoy the hunt today." Said the Man.

He walked slowly towards the body of the Lizardmen while carrying a sharp knife.

'Bab!'

After thrusting it right into the Lizardmen's stomach, the man immediately skinned the monster. Little by little, it exfoliates the Lizardmen's skin.

Some began to cut and clean the flesh from the Lizardmen's body.

Some others seem to start cooking water for their consumption.

Everything works in a very compact team. Even small children carry knives, clean the remaining scales from the Lizardmen and then leave them to others to flavor.

What spices are used?

Of course, anything they could find in the remains of the convenience stores around them.

After everything was sorted out, the Lizardmen meat was processed into 3 different preparations.

The first meal was grilled meat for them to eat at this time. Then the second processed is boiled meat that they will eat for the next 2 days.

And lastly, processed smoke, where they will preserve the meat with smoking and salting methods. The goal is to store food reserves later in the day.

Not every day they can get a good game.

Not every day can all come back safely.

Thas right.

Just like today....

"Where is uncle Nicholas?" Ask a boy who looks 10.

The young man included in the hunting squad knelt down while gently stroking the boy's head.

"He's dead." The young man's reply was brief.

There is not the slightest intention to keep secret or keep the feelings of the little boy.

Not in here.

Because of this world, it had now become a place where only the strongest could survive.

And the boy understood that.

"Is that so? Is it because uncle Nicholas is weak?" Ask the boy.

Again, the hunter replied.

"No, Nicholas is not weak. But he's a coward. And because of his fear, he almost put the other hunter's life at risk." Reply to the Hunter.

The boy lowered his head. Trying to absorb all the words of the hunter.

There was no time for him to cry for his dead uncle.

There was no reason for her to cry.

After all, this is the law of this world.

Only the strongest can survive. In the midst of the cruelty and injustice of this world.

"Eat. And grow strong. So that someday, you can protect the others." Said the hunter while directing the piece of grilled meat from the upper arm of the Lizardmen.

With greed, the boy also received the grilled meat. It looks like there is no more chance tomorrow.

Everyone was busy enjoying their food....

Someone saw something strange.

"Oi, who is he?" Asked one of the guards carrying the iron spear.

"Hmm? Kid lost?" Ask the other guards.

In the distance, just outside their residential area, the figure of a little girl who may be 11 or 12 years old was seen walking alone.

His body was filled with blood. Same with his clothes. The blood was enough to dye his blond hair red.

On top of that, there is one thing that is the center of everyone's attention.

"To.... Long...."

'Braa!'

With that last sentence, the little girl fell to the ground with a body so limp. His eyes began to fade, and slowly, his two eyes were tightly shut.

Hiding those red eyes behind it.