The Red Game's

Chapter 1: new environment and friends

From above a giant wall that surrounded a city, I stood and looked at so many corpses from the battle. However, those who were alive, still continued to fight with each other, in order to gain victory.

"Boring, all this is a waste of time and energy, it means nothing at all." I muttered softly as I put two hands in my pants pocket.

The screams of pain continued to echo, filling the ears to the point that I was uncomfortable with it. Jumping from the top of the wall, feet continued to step on the pool of blood, the result of the battle. None of them were aware of my presence, because this self used the Invisible Technique.

A very disturbing fishy smell, filling the nostrils. Even so, I still want to watch this war, much longer.

Ignoring all these things, these eyes still watched the soldiers who killed each other, as a show to throw boredom. I wouldn't care if one of them died in front of me, even though he was the one who thought I was a friend.

Draining the Energy all over my body, I floated in the air to watch this wider scene. The blood that soaked the shoes, slowly dripped. Those who are at war will not be able to care about it, because it is too tired to see a pool of blood.

When I looked up from the air, I remembered where it all started. It all started at that moment.

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I went to the Northern City after hearing strange rumors about this place. People believe it's very dangerous here. There are also those who say that the environment is filled with criminals. I think the rumors are true, because apparently, so many jerks can roam around freely, filling every corner of the city.

Is this bad luck? Though just came to this city, but already trapped in a dead-end alley along with criminals who want to extort money.

That's right, just a moment ago, I was chased by some people, until I ended up stuck here with no hope of being helped.

God, this town sucks! How am I supposed to escape now?

Breathe in, I need to stay calm and not get carried away. Because, it would be troublesome if there had to be bloodshed.

"Hey, Kid! You'd better hand over your money as soon as possible so you can survive" said one of them, laughing mockingly.

Gosh, it seems like my money will be drained to the point that it's gone by them. This is the result of my hard work. Oh my God, why am I so fucking shit?

Ah, never mind, it seems I have no other choice.

Slowly, I began to give up the situation, then opened the bag to take the wallet.

"Wait a minute!" One of them brought his face closer to me. "What's with your look like you're mocking that?"

For a moment I was silent.

The man turned to his friend. "Hey, you feel it too, right, that this brat is playing us with his gaze?" He looked back at me. "Your eyes look like they're mocking! Did you stare at us on purpose to get beaten up, huh?!"

Ah, crap! They even disputed my eyes. Why does it have to be like this?

These people turned out to be very stupid. Just judging from the cover alone, to make me in a dilemma, not knowing what to do.

After a moment of quieting my mind, I said, "It seems like you're all bothered by my gaze, huh? You don't have to bother about it. Just take my money, then forget about it."

"I can't believe you said that in a flat tone. Besides, you don't seem bothered by your own circumstances. So, we really are like a bunch of ants in your eyes. Am I wrong?!"

Gawat, I did not expect that such a word could make them even more angry. However, never mind, it is better that this problem be solved right now. Cih, it's my money.

I threw my wallet in my hand, at them, without speaking. Think of it as a donation to someone who can't afford it.

"Hm, it seems like you're the one who doesn't like getting into trouble the most and always runs away" booed the jerk who caught my wallet.

Whatever I have to say, all I want is for this to be over, and you guys get the hell out of here. Or maybe, you are the one who will hit the target first before leaving. Well, then, wouldn't everything be bad.

"Aren't you supposed to leave as soon as I give you what you want? Why are you guys still here? Does it not occur to you that lingering here is a futile thing? And it could be, someone's seen this."

"Do you think we're afraid of something like that? After all, this is the city of criminals, I doubt that there are still good people here."

He's kidding, right? Is it possible that this city is an empty place without inhabitants? However, still, they are fools to not think, lingering here will not change their income.

"Don't you think being here would be a waste of time?"

"Sad." The man who took my wallet, spit, then threw the wallet in his hand at a colleague

He made horses, then directed his right hand, which was clenched, at me. Suddenly, his hand shone like a lamp

Am I dreaming or in a fantasy world?

When I was trapped in the chaotic mind space, the person who had the strange hand earlier, had already launched his attack. And there's no mistake, what he's after is my face.

Apparently, there will be news that says that a young man was found dead, because he was hit by a lamp. However, the attack that the person launched, came to a halt before hitting the target. When glancing around, the eyes could see the jerks had been wrapped around by the purple chains that were emitting light.

I walked towards the origin of those chains, regardless of the surroundings. It turned out to be from the back of a young man who was tall and thin. The young man had purple hair, wearing a white shirt coated in a black suit with black pants.

As expected, this world must have become a fantasy world.

"Hey! Why are you silent? Quickly get out of here while I teach these assholes a lesson" said the person I was watching.

"If you really want to teach them a lesson, maybe I should watch it in person." I turned around, watching those who were already wrapped in chains.

"As far as you go."

The purple-haired man earlier, stared at the chains wrapped around his opponent. Instantly, the taper end of the chain moved and perforated the legs of the entangled ones.

Uh, I know it must hurt.

Strange, why did I become a little interested in knowing the origin of this stranger. However, before leaving, I took back my wallet from the bastards earlier.

I followed someone without speaking a word. The person I followed completely ignored and did not care about the surroundings.

Does he think that I'm just a freak who can't do anything about it? Like ambushing him from behind and beating him, maybe? Although it is unlikely that it will happen.

Suddenly, the person I followed earlier, stopped, then turned to face me while directing the chain tipped like a spear that came out from his right palm.

"Hey!" he said, "If you still follow, I'll make your skull hollow."

Oh, my God, this guy is just a shock. However, I must be able to suppress the emotions so as not to seep out, at any cost. Maybe my face will look sick on the outside, but that's the risk.

"Suckers! You hear no? Why not answer?"

"Well how do I answer that, huh?"

"Where do I know, at least you should probably get rid of that mocking look. Ah, it's appropriate that these assholes were pissed at you."

I didn't expect, it turned out that this person was so emotional. It seemed, I had misjudged that he was a calm person.

"Honestly, I can't get rid of this look. But I'm a little curious about your life here. My gut tells me I'll find something interesting if I follow you."

"Haha." The man laughed at my answer.

Why is this guy laughing? Did I say something funny? That was it, not a joke. Understanding the minds of others is difficult.

The purple-haired person, lowered the hand that was directed at me, then pulled back his strange chain into the hand. He immediately dismissed his laughter, and put on a serious face at me.

Will he be angry with me after this? Come on, destiny, why is it like this?!

"Hey, Dude! Are you the new guy here?"

His expression went from serious to casual, his tone slightly better than the one before.

Could it be that he would make me lower my guard, then look for a gap to attack? Ah, never mind, there's no meaning in continuing to suspect this guy.

"Yes, that's it. My name is Kei, a wanderer from the north."

"I'm Cresh Vallencius, a troublemaker, nice to meet you, Kei."

"Hm ... The cresh! Since I don't know this city very well, can I just come with you?"

A sneaky smile emanated on Cresh's face. "OK, but you'll be my subordinate, from now on. Looks like you're a pretty weird and interesting person."

"Any? Of interest? Are you mocking?"

"So, you have to think for yourself the answer. Now you just have to follow me back to headquarters as a lowly employee."

"I think your mouth should be fixed soon, because you just called me a lowly employee."

"Shut up!"

We stepped, passing through a deserted street in the middle of an uninhabited city with unused old buildings.

The further I walked, I saw an old residential block whose entrance was bounded by a rusty iron fence.

How long had this place been abandoned?

Unknowingly, I stopped and stared at the housing block.

"Is something wrong?" A voice rang out by the ears to wake me up from the daydream.

"Ah, sorry. I was just wondering why this housing block was closed."

"You don't know, yeah. According to the information I got, about seventeen years ago, here was the Klaurius family housing block. In this place, they develop a superhuman experiment that makes our world like a fantasy world. However, one year ago, they were all wiped out without a remnant by an unknown person. Recently, I heard rumors that the one who slaughtered the Klaurius family was named Klaurius Luchifer."

"Hm, Luchifer, yes. Strange name if given to someone."

"Hey, why are you only commenting on her name?" Cresh was a little annoyed when he said that, then he immediately continued, "didn't you care about the people he slaughtered?"

"The dead shall live no more in this world. So, why would I think or feel sympathy for them."

"Have the look on your face that's flat." Cresh slightly laughed with a suspicious expression. "Hehe, since we've been here, how about we check in there?"

"No, thank you."

"Hahaha, it's a pity that I don't accept rejection from you, Kei."

"Mere—"

Suddenly, purple chains wrapped around the body, then lifted me up to float.

Gawat, I will definitely be dragged into a haunted place. Oh man, don't you know that behind my flat face is hidden a fear.