The Dark Slayer's
[S2] Chapter 7: The Cloaked
I sighed again, looking at the place where the building that had stood upright, was now flat on the ground. However, since Flicker was invisible to my eyes, where exactly did he go? It's natural to go far to save lives, but ....
Come to think of it, there was already no reason for him to return here. It was quite natural, because at first we were separated, so he thought it was a long-term separation. And shall meet again when destiny wills. In addition, there was a possibility that he died during the chaos earlier. I wish I was wrong about that.
“So, how?”
“How is it?”
“It ...” I felt weird asking that. “I mean, what should we do now?”
For a moment, Darwis turned his gaze around, which looked just an empty place with nothing but the rubble of the building. Some of the dust was still flying, but not too bothersome. Maybe it's better that we get out of here soon, the risk is huge to relax on this pitch. There was nowhere to hide if anyone attacked.
I stood up, looking at Darwis for a moment to give a cue. He understood what I meant, and he stood facing the forest, just like me. The only place that might be safe right now is the forest, although there is a possibility that the enemy is hiding there, but it is still better than having to wait for death to pick up in the field, he said, where we are.
Calmly, we stepped foot simultaneously, there was no one around, but had to stay alert to the worst possible. Before long, we finally arrived in the forest, a quiet atmosphere with no sign of the presence of anyone or anything. Above us, the sky looked cloudy, and finally it was raining. Lately, the rain so often fell, plus the noise that made lightning strike the earth, it was definitely raining.
Under the shady tree, Darwis and I took shelter, avoiding the rain even if it was just a little. The temperature was so cold, because my clothes had burned out, and only pants were left. Same is the case with Darwis who only wears old pants not worth wearing. Although that is not a problem, because our goal here is not to tease girls, but to survive looking for a way out.
Suddenly, a lightning bolt struck where we were. Luckily, I was still able to create a protector using the Shadow Manipulating Technique that I had. It is clear that this is not a coincidence, surely the lightning strike was a person's attack, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
“It seems that we should be more vigilant and not continue to rest.” The dervish who had been sitting, stood up immediately.
“But your condition does not allow.” I tried to stop him.
“It is still better to force yourself than to die without fighting.”
“You sure about that?”
“Ya, I'm very sure.”
It seems I can't stop Darwis' determination. I took a deep breath, then looked around at the empty ones, with no one else but us. The rain is getting bigger, but it's not a big deal. The most important thing now is that we need to put an end to all this suffering.
“Oke .. let's say goodbye to all things quiet, then welcome to a tiring day.”
“Don't just brag, quickly we solve the problems that are in front of us.” No less enthusiastic, Darwis also began to prepare. Now, the last two options are left, die or be the winner.
“Hei! You didn't forget something, did you?”
“Hm ...” Darwis immediately turned to me, when he heard the question. “What do you mean?”
“Weapons.”
“Jeez, I forgot.” He rushed back to the field where we had been staying.
All right, I'll try a few things. Before that, I need to make sure of something. First, how the crystal works to absorb energy is very easy, just by calming down and concentrating on feeling around, the energy will be absorbed automatically. Then, the energy that has accumulated can be used as you wish, but it remains within certain limits.
I raised my left hand, then concentrated on covering it using the Shadow Manipulation Technique. Before long, what I thought happened. Yeah, it's the same as I thought before. However, Darwis said, the amount of energy a crystal can hold is limited. And if using the crystal exceeded its limit, then death was right before the eyes.
Some time later, Darwis came bearing a sword. He doesn't carry whips anymore like he used to. What exactly is he thinking? I wanted to ask, but not so when the curiosity instantly disappeared along with one other lightning strike out of nowhere.
“Where will we go?” my many.
“Middle part of town.”
That means our goal is the monument I saw a while ago. It seems that my guess is correct again, there must be something that is the key to the end of our journey. I can't wait for it.
“But, do we have to leave Flicker?”
“What did you say?” Darwis looks so uncaring when I mention Flicker. “He must have thought the same as us, which is to go to the middle of the city.”
“How can you be so sure?”
“Of course because I am sure that he understands all the tragedies and events so far have the ultimate goal, which is in the middle of the dead city where we are.” He stopped talking for a few seconds. “That's too if he's not dead.”
So, in conclusion, just ignore Flicker and keep walking into the middle of the city. I don't really care if he lives or dies. Importantly, all my goals were achieved, that was enough.
We also started the journey to the last place— middle of town—through the forest. It is a very long journey because it has to rotate, but it is safer than directly walking across the city. I admit that using the cutting path saves time, and it is worth the risk that will be accepted later. At the very least, it was better to slowly than to instantly die ambushed by the enemy.
