A number of three children that was years younger than me are now facing me with different weapons on their hands.
“What? Are you scared? We can let you go if you would punch this bastard to death”They laugh so hard as if they are certain that they would get a entertainment any time soon. Aren't they being a real bastard in what they are doing? Looking at my feet, I just remembered how I was walking on my bare feet. Now, it makes me be reminded of that time when I was on the same age as them. Some people would also act that way towards me. Picking up on me as if I am their toys… what happened to them in the end? They won and bullied more people from then. Why did I even let that happen? Is it because I am afraid? Or is it because I just let them be?“What? Why are you not saying any words? Don't you know that there are three of us against you? What? Do you dare go against us? You maggot?“Just a while ago they called me old man, now, a maggot?
”Your offer is quite good. I don't want any trouble in fact“Slightly walking to their direction, I can see how their eyes shines. As if they see me as someone inferior to them.”Mind giving me any weapon?“Openly giving me the long rod that they are holding, they are like a child in fact. Can be fooled easily…”I like those person like you old man. You can be part of our team if you want to—“He surroundings was in mess. Different debris are scattered all around. There is even a wrecked car nearby. By despite of the sound coming from the ruined electric pole, the sound of the rod hitting his feet echoed on the place. Silence filled the surrounding before the three of them even realized what really did happen. ”W-what did you do?!?! Why did you hit him!??!“Tilting my head, I acted like I don't get what they are speaking of.”What? You told me to him those bastard to death right? I just did just as what you've said. Why are you getting mad?“”You son of a bitch, who told you it was us who is the bastard we are talking about?!?!“”Didn't you just admit it yourself?“
”Go to hell you fucker!!!“”I didn't know childrens nowadays are this foul mouthed…“I exclaimed as I let his waist be hit my the rod that I am holding. He winched in pain. The other kid then tried to hit me with that bat, instead of hitting me, it was him who was hit by it when he swang it too hard when he tried to gain a force. Blinking my eyes, I didn't know that this would be as easy as this. Chuckling, I know for sure they they wouldn't have any courage to bully others again. If so, they are a bunch of idiots to think that they can beat others even if they are bigger in number.Looking at those kids that was being bullied a while ago, they look so heavily injured.
”Are you both alright?“”Ben… hold on. We will bring you to the hospital”The kid who have a blood on his head mumbled trying to calm his friend. They both looks so beat up. Hah, being bullied isn't easy after all.“Kid, there is a store nearby. Maybe there is a medicine in there. Your friend really needs a first aid”
“Why are you helping us?“Scratching my nape, I also wonder why I am doing this. If I didn't help them, I wouldn't be exposed in danger. But if I didn't help them, then there is a high possibility that the two of the would die. It is not as if this kids would leave them alone any time soon. ”Because it seems like you needed my help…“I answered.
”Are you kind?“Am I? ”Not really“To a person like me, being called as that is unlikely. It is not as if I am like my sister. I am not a good child. I am not a good brother. I am just a weight for my family. 'Leave, just leave me alone Migo. I would die anyway. Just leave me alone and survive'”Ben! Don't think of something like that! I wouldn't leave you. You will be safe. You will be treated. Hold on. Don't give up… ben…“I was surprised when he suddenly speak like that. It was as if he head something that I didn't heard.'But Migo…'”No buts ben. Do not give up. Everything will be fine soon…”
“Taking to yourself? Kid, that is not a good thing, maybe you also need care”
He didn't answer and just keep his eyes straight on where we are walking into. The store was right in front of us.“It was wrecked but it is not like there wouldn't be any thing that we can use”We let that kid named ben be placed on a nearby flat surface. While this kid who have a serious look talked to him for reassurance“Wait here. Alright? I would be getting you some medicines”
He stated as he rush inside after he saw how his friend nodded his head slightly. Should I head inside? Or maybe I should just stay with him?“Wai”As soon as I called Wai, he pop appearing right in front of me. [Hewoo, I am Wai. Your personal assistant. How may I help you?]“Open the store. I want to buy a recovery potion”[Recovery potion cost 20 harto. You currently have 20 harto. Do you still want to purchase it?]
Frowning my head, I almost forgot that I recieved the rewards for getting out of the great whale pirahna. Clicking the notification, I claim the rewards.“Claim”[You recieved 200 harto and a new weapon. Click the information for more details about the weapon]Hmm, not bad. 200 harto. But… it cost my life and 150 harto in order to get out of that damn place! Didn't he know how much it cost for that poison king's dagger??!Speaking of a poison king's dagger… “Where was it again?”My eyes felt wide open as I realized how I landed in the surface without that dagger on my hand.
“My… 150 harto…”I mumbled trying not to cry. The door from the store then swang open revealing this kid. I just realized he was wearing a school jogging pants— a P.E. uniform.“Ben! I saw some medicines and medical supplies we can use for you. Here, drink some water first. Maybe you are thirsty”
'Wai, wouldn't it be bad if people saw you?'[Wai is a personal assistant. There would be no issue with people seeing me for they do not have the ability to do so]
'Ah, so that is how things work. Right, I want to buy a recovery potion so that this kid Ben would be healed'[Recovery potion are use to regain hp and stamina. It would remove fatigue but it wouldn't have any changes for wounds and internal bleeding. Do you still want to purchase it?]What? A recovery potion won't heal him? 'But how come? In game it was usually like that. If you are injured and is in need of hp and stamina, you would need that to recover' [You currently have 220 harto. Each question would cost 20 harto. Do you still want to ask it?] 'Is it worth the prize to know? It was hard to earn harto. I shall take good use of it' But judging by how things are happening, maybe… the reason why is because that was in game. It doesn't have the same effect when it comes to real life. Closing my eyes, I guess I can do nothing about it. It would be nice if there is a saint or mage who is respective when it comes to healing magic. Looking at the state of the kid, I wonder how long will he last. Is there really nothing else that I can do? Checking on my notification bar, I slightly smirk as I know there is one last hope. “The lucky draw“ ”You say something?“ ”Migo…“ The kid seems to hear my words. I must be careful next time.. Luckily, his friend calle
“It seems like we meet again” Judging by his words, it doesn't feel like this was just a coincidence. With my body completely soaked wet, I might look like a complete fool by how I look but who cares. Looking at the place where that big tides came from, I know for sure that staying in this place would do us no good. “I think we must go—” Before I can even complete my words, I can see them going upstairs leaving me behind. “Did you just leave without saying any words?” Shocked at how they left without saying any notice to me, I make my feet move. The floor is wet which is why we must be careful — Thud And just as I said… I slip falling due to this floor being slippery. Getting up quickly, I somehow manage to take a few steps on the stairs before another wave of tide clashes from my back. Luckily, I am holding onto this stair handle. With that, we managed to reach the top of the floor. There was no roof. Only the. Water from the outside can be seen. No land, no roofs, nothin
Slash “Wow… that… was my first” Smiling in amazement, Migo is not scared of how he kills a living creature. There was a satisfaction in his face. As if he got an achievement. “Yes, just like that kid. Aim on their heart” “Weird but… There was a glowing light in their body” “Then stab those places. To be honest, I believe that Bow and Arrow would be much better in you” “Bow and arrow…” “Yeah, but get used to those daggers. Isn't it cool to be an archer who is also good in combat?” He is lecturing Migo, even so, Saypher doesn't sweat any when he faces three of those monsters at once. It hasn't been a day but his skills already accomplished those criteria to be called as strong. “Woah, something pops up” Migo shouted as he leveled up in every kill that he did. “Now I seem to understand how this thing works” If the situation above is good, that is the opposite of what is happening on the ground below. ... “Wai…” I mumbled his name, as I remember, I only have 45 harto wit
“Brother Ethan, what is with that long sour face? Don't you feel happy with this abilities we acquire?” Playing with fire in his hand, he seems to enjoy his company with that thing that he can manipulate. “Migo, stop playing with the fire” “But, isn't it cool? It's like a magic. Look, a firebal— Saypher!!” Hissing as his small fire that is as big as the light of a match stick dissolve in the water that Saypher splash, I even wonder how the two of them are acting as if it was something so normal. “This is just a dream, yeah this is just a dream—” “Brother Ethan, have you gone mad?” That kid, why did I not notice it in the first place?? He is the sidekick of Saypher. He is one of the main ally that Saypher have every time he go in different timeline. So… why is he in bad terms with Saypher? Brushing my hair, I was so frustrated at the fact that I have no idea what to do. What should I do? I just want to live and survive. But… is it that hard for this damn world to give it t
Looking at the place where that collapsing sound was heard, we saw how Migo was sitting on the ground while a girl around his age pick up a big sword, or should I say claymore, that sinked in the corner part of the wall.“Who was that?”I asked looking at Saypher but what welcomes me was an empty air with no hint of Saypher being there. What the….Another loud thud was heard and there I saw Saypher getting in the place where the two kids was. I am amazed by the fact that this place was now clearly dry and there was no hint of it being in 'that' state yesterday. Closing my eyes, I was slapped by the realization of how Saypher was that strong. I know that he is strong and he is someone who would become stronger as time passes by, but… the fact that he was this strong even if he haven't even reach the pinnacle nor half of his level, it was worrisome how there are much more enemies that is stronger than him“Alright… it seems like before I can even jog around this building, I would firs
The moment I get back from where they are, I was welcomed with a loud thud coming from something that fall on the ground. To my surprise, I almost lost my grip on the tumbler that I am holding. Luckily, my leg move on it's own making me squat and have a hold on my footings.“And what is the meaning of this again for the second time?”I asked my self in annoyance. The moment I give this to that brat, I will surely bid farewell to the three of them. If my memories serves me right, after Saypher save Migo, he would then meet Kheina. Being with that two kids together would just start a world war. I shouldn't let myself be affiliated with those kids. Surviving on my own would be much better. So there would be no responsibility other than saving myself and avoiding punishments. That is what I thought, that is what I planned to do… but…“Why are you two following me?”“Ah, Saypher was here too”And when did she even call Saypher with just his name? Didn't she know how to respect those wh
Looking around, I manage to get away from those three. Staying with them would make me be filled with jealousy. Even if I have the knowledge about the IKINOBIRU, it is still hard to accept how the life of those who was originally part of the game was as easy as that. Every stores was now dry. It was weird on how it feels like it didn't drift in the water last night. It was really a big mystery but the fact that this kind of thing is happening, that this game suddenly becomes reality, isn't it already a big mystery?“Woah, this sushi looks nice”I grab the sushi in a container. How funny, before, I wouldn't have the chance to buy these since my pocket money was already shared by those who I treated as friend. But now… I can get anything for free. Smiling, even if I am broke in harto, I can say that I am thankful for this Storage space that helps me bring many things. I already arrange them in those shelves. Foods that are in the same likes are all packed together in a big bag. I
“Didn't I clearly stated how we are supposed to go on our separate ways?”Closing my eyes, my hand was resting on my head. I would totally go insane if this thing continues!“I am not following you. Brother Ethan, it just so happens that the path you choose is the same path I planned to choose”What is with this three? Didn't they know that I am not needed in this journey? They can go on their ways now, after all, the three of them would have no much struggles until they reach their main goals. So while this game was still on it's first phase, they have no worries to take…“You can be all good with Saypher alone. Being with me would just bring you troubles”Even if the truth is, it was you three who would give me troubles. I don't want to join you squad and put my life in danger! Knowing how the three of you will rise on level for a pace that I can't even comprehend, it would do me no good to stick around with he three of you. It is not as if I can fight high ranking monsters with t