NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: Chapter 2
'Come to think of it, they were the ones who brought me to this World, right?'
The 'they' I'm talking about here are nothing more than the system administrators.
It seems I was unlucky enough to be chosen as their entertainment.
They must have felt satisfied watching me struggle in misery.
'Okay then, I'll play with you guys until the end.'
In my head, I started planning how I could give those people sitting up there a really painful blow.
Even though I was thinking, I still didn't lose focus as I observed the situation.
I moved carefully and avoided every Honkai beast in sight.
Hiding, or hiding under the car, no matter how despicable the escape method, I tried it all.
My sister taught me that face is not important, in this world the one who lives the longest is the winner.
Following that advice, I always value my life above all else.
-Bam, Bang.
-Bang, bang.
The white monster looked back and forth, but still couldn't find the person it needed.
It left not long after.
And then...
-Clack.
A manhole cover popped open on the road.
-Cough, cough, it stinks! Well, luckily I wasn't there long enough for that disgusting smell to stick to me.
-Cough!!
When I was thinking about whether I should take off my suit that smelled a bit, I suddenly heard a cough near me.
'Sound...someone is nearby!!'
Excited to hear a human voice, I quickly followed the direction the sound had just come from.
....
When I found a figure sitting on his knees in a hidden corner of a building, I immediately ran over.
-Hey, what are you...!!!!
I couldn't speak when I saw that person. My eyes narrowed as I stared at the dark red blood on his stomach.
The man in front of me is dying. It was a man about 40 years old. Based on his clothes, he was probably a soldier in the army.
He continuously vomited blood while leaning his back against the wall of a building.
Grimacing at that cruel scene, I forced myself to ask.
-Hey, are you okay!?
Hearing my call, the man slowly tried to open his already blurred eyes.
-You are...?
-I'm Yumeji Satsuki, I'll help you, so please try harder!
I said hastily.
He smiled as he watched me trying to stop his bleeding with the cotton towel I brought with me.
-Forget it, kind young man....I-I know my current situation. I-I'll die soon..
I bit my lip, and had no way to respond. Because I had studied medicine, I knew clearly that he could not live with such a wound in his abdomen. Furthermore... his face, in addition to blood, also showed signs of being broken with purple lines running across his face.
If I'm not mistaken, it's probably because he was infected with a large amount of Honkai energy.
'If you leave it like that he will become a Martyr!'
-Aaahh, your eyes have changed, are you planning to kill me now?
....
-Do it...Please kill me while I'm still human. Cough, Cough!! But before that...
He rummaged in his pocket, took out a pendant and gave it back to me.
-Please bring this back to my family in North America...I know this is a bit excessive but...I beg you!!
I grabbed the pendant in his hand tightly and said.
- I got it.
He smiled and closed his eyes.
- Thank you.
I quietly reached for the holster on his side and pulled out a pistol.
I grabbed that gun tightly in my hand, pointed it at the man smiling at me, and pulled the trigger.
-BANG!
A dull sound rang out and took a life.
This was my first time killing someone and it felt so empty.
I flipped open the pendant and saw the face of a man and a little girl about 6-7 years old.
I closed my eyes, while my right hand tightly grasped the pendant in front of my chest and silently prayed.
-Hope you have a safe journey, Mr. Albert.
That's the man's name engraved on the back of the necklace.
'He is a good father.'
After taking away the military backpack he was wearing, along with the pistol in his hand. I left my jacket covering his wound and turned to leave.
Taking things from the dead is not good. But I also need to survive to bring his relics back to his family.
- Open the map.
Currently, I have all the necessary items to survive. In my uncle's backpack, there were two boxes of bullets, a grenade, two smoke grenades and a military dagger.
With a weapon in hand, my chances of survival have increased greatly.
I observed the three-dimensional map created by the system.
If the white dots represent me and the red dots represent the enemy, I wonder what the remaining yellow dots mean.
-Huh, wait...
I noticed a yellow dot approaching me. Oh no, it was right behind me.
I quickly turned around and then a voice rang out.
-Hey, you over there, who are you? Are you a civilian? Why are you here ?!
The person behind me was an adult woman with fiery red hair who was staring at me with questioning eyes while clutching the sword in her hand.
I felt my back get wet when I saw her.
'How can I explain this?'
I am Major Himeko, platoon leader of the 5th Valkyries squad. I ask again who are you?
'I've abandoned my mother, how should I answer?'
Sigh, there's no use lying at this point, just be honest.
-My name is Yumeji Satsuki, just an ordinary company employee.
She narrowed her eyes at me.
- ??? So you are a civilian!?
-Yes?
She looked uncomfortable as she placed her hand on her face and spoke.
- Sigh, I'm sure there has been an emergency evacuation order!? Okay, okay, follow me.
Eh!? That's it!?
- Please wait, do you believe me?
In this situation, I'm clearly a suspicious guy.
She frowned and said.
- I don't believe you. But protecting civilians is my responsibility.
....So frank.
When I was about to follow her, I suddenly looked at the 3D map.
EH? Wait, why are there red dots on us?
I turned around and looked around, but I didn't see any Honkai beasts?
Could it be...
- Himeko!! Be careful above!!
She immediately swerved out of the way as two Seraphs charged at her and finished them off in one slash.
OH! As expected, a Valkyrie's physical condition is no joke.
But that wasn't the end yet, there were still more than 10 Seraphs rushing down from the sky.
-Really annoying.
She squinted at them while charging her sword.
Then he swung his sword countless times at the Seraphs, wiping them into hundreds of pieces.
It seemed like it was the end but then...
-Roaring!!!
A Fire Lightning-class Honkai beast appeared behind a ruined building.
- Boom, Boom.
Behind, there were three more Honkai Chariot-level Beasts blocking the way.
We were surrounded.
'The situation is critical!!'
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Himeko, also couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat in the current situation.
She could deal with that Fire Lightning class alone, but it would be extremely troublesome if she had to protect that strange civilian while having to deal with three more Chariots at the same time.
At this point, she has two choices, one is to abandon the other boy, the other is...
She placed her hand on the radio in her ear.
- Request reinforcements.
The other side immediately responded.
-Waahhahaha! Aunt Himeko, don't worry, we're here to help!
- Hey, Kiana, what are you talking like!?
- Aahh, sister Mei!
- Bronya, you heard the mission clearly, Major.
She felt a bit irritated at having to ask for help from this troublesome bunch.
-Hey, you there!! I will protect you so stay close!! Huh!?
She began to be surprised when she saw the other boy doing something extremely strange.
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-Open system rewards!
[System reward opened.]
Upper side quest: The hypocrite's kindness.
Rewards: Lucky ticket, 3 snack packs, 1 can of coke.
....
'What the hell is it! Do they want to play with me!?'
Those bastards, really only when they see me miserable will they be happy.
Sigh, leave it. Now I just hope this ticket has something useful.
-Use lucky tickets.
[Confirm use of lucky ticket.]
[Yes/No.]
[Yes.]
[Confirmed. Open the lucky spin.]
[You will receive a random reward from the admin's kindness]
'Random reward?'
I feel a bit worried, because I haven't been very lucky in the past. If I was lucky, I wouldn't be standing here. Sigh!
*Ting*
[Congratulations! An administrator feels a bit sorry for your situation.]
[You have been given a basket of bombs to love life more.]
'What? It's a bomb again!'
Suddenly I felt my backpack was a little heavier.
When I opened it, I saw that I actually had 15 more bombs.
*Ting*
[You received a message!]
[Administrator 'People who like explosive flashy' sends you a message.]
[Young man, life is short so you have to live it lavishly. Let's turn your life into a magnificent fireworks display! Hahahaha!!]
'Are all these administrators screwed up!?'
I pulled out a bomb from my backpack while thinking that.
Pull out the safety pin. I lean over in warning.
-If you please cover your ears.
- Huh!? What are you planning to do!?
I ignored her and threw the bomb towards the Chariots, who were approaching.
And then...
*BOOM!!*
A deafening explosion rang out, shaking my eardrums.
-UH!
I stared at my results. It is truly magnificent.
Suddenly an endless source of inspiration welled up in me.
'This is fun!'