Neil, eyes widened, seeing no traces of a monster, just blood, innards spread everywhere.
Still, the thing that shocked him the most was to see some of the places on the ground covered by strange grey markings, where just looking at them gave a feeling of absolute end to Neil.
If this was the situation, then you can imagine the other survivors with children who were the most affected. Some of them vomited seeing the spectacle of gore in front of them and many even clutching their heads in pain seeing the grey markings.
"Seraphina, too, was shocked and curious about what skill could affect the surroundings at this level, as many parts of the ground were also missing, like missing, as no debris or craters were formed around it, but just large chunks of road were not present there.
"Noel, who was seated on his throne, stood up and walked towards the others. Then seeing him having no stains of blood nor even a scratch present on his body, they were even more stunned, their eyes widened, not believing the scene in front of them.
"How.can he be f.inee.?!!" A survivor questioned his voice, barely a whisper.
"Is..he even human? Another survivor asked, taking a step back and flinching in fear of Noel.
"Noel, who was coming, saw it. He just let out a light chuckle and shrugged at the matter.
This life has helped me many things in myriad ways. Sometimes it was cruel. I hated it, it was still necessary, sometimes it was hidden in the joy that I craved for. But I didn't see it.
I have lived my whole life in tranquility. Being loved by my mother, everything was perfect for me. But then the system came that was literally hell on earth.
"I still remember the words my father said to me.
Noel, you have lived nineteen years of ordinary life, eight years of adventure, and next I'll give you thirty years of wealth. A person's life contains joy and sorrow; you should know it all. Being rich and poor are also the same, but you know the truth: there is no equality in this world, only lies that exist to make others feel good.
Do you understand where I am going with this? A stern expression appeared on Noel's father's face as he asked Noel
"So will you leave this family? I assure you no problem will come towards you. We can't afford to let an A + ranker in our family na.
*A shed of tears came on Noel's face as he remembered his father's words.
He looked ahead and saw some people were just looking at him with concern, no fear of what he had done, no suspicion, just concern.
Hah.looks like a shred of kindness is still left in humanity. Noel muttered.
"He came face to face with the others who, upon seeing him, didn't ask any questions as looking at Noel's swollen eyes, they could tell he had cried just a moment ago.
But Ella being the loud clatter like always dared to open her mouth when even the survivors got the gist.
Oye, pretty boy why were you cry–
"Smack."
"Ouch." Why'd you hit me? Ella asked in agitation, shaking her head.
Can't you read the roo–Brock tried to explain, but he was cut off when the sounds of a vehicle booming came from behind them.
All of them turned instantly, and from behind them vehicles numbering more than ten were coming.
It's not a normal vehicle, they are the vehicle of dark knights. The private forces of the ministry of Oracle. Seraphina muttered, her voice cracking a bit as he herself couldn't find a reason for them to be here.
"You all be quiet and let us do the talking that knights are real deals even without Mana. They are one of the best fighters on the planet, and they are not exactly known for being kind, as they all have some screws lose, Neil said.
The vehicle, when they came close, showed how advanced they really were. It was fully loaded with armfire with the glass being made of syranium. The strongest metal found on earth.
The children hid away behind their parents' backs and even the adults took a step back and stood behind Noel and the others.
"Neil and Seraphina walked forward to talk to the dark knights.
General Seraphina and Brigadier Neil, we pay our honors.
The Dark Knight saluted both Neil and Seraphina. Still, their body language showed they didn't have any ounce of respect for both of them as they were very casual around the two.
"So.what is the reason that the dark knights have come to visit us? Asked Neil.
Don't mind our impudence, but it's an order from the ministry to call every S rank present in their respective countries to assemble as for specific reasons even we don't know.
One knight who looked the most respectful among them came forward and said this.
"Ok.tell them I will come there, but first, take these survivors to some safety camp. Don't think of them as dead weight, they can pull their own weight. Seraphina said.
The dark knights, without any ounce of emotion, just accepted the order and took all the refugees, leaving Noel and the others standing there alone.
"So what should we do from here? Asked Brock.
We shall first go to one of the ministry bases to find out about the current situation of the world. Replied seraphina.
"OK. Let's explore this new