Reflections of Anguish by Jack Braxton

Author:Jack Braxton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: system, gamelit, slow burn, post-apocalyptic, alien invasion, progression, tragedy
Publisher: JackOfHeart
Published: 2024-05-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

An Eye for an Eye

"Alas, it was not to last. The old man's fire whip couldn't pierce through the tyrant's glowing blue forcefield, and the ice devil has always been a coward. He hid behind the tyrant while throwing ice harpoons. The old man's whip spluttered out in a puff of smoke. That's when the tyrant took his head. It was a tragic end." Avery let out a deep sigh with a dejected look.

"Mister Kim's dead too?! What about Su? What about Josh? What about the others" Noah rushed to the drunkard as he gripped his shirt by the collar.

"Relax, they're all still alive. Ronan only killed the giant and the old man after he tossed you overboard. The little girl did lose an eye though. The ice devil was a bit unprofessional when he used the pointed end of the ice spear to knock her out. It's a shame, of course. But please unhand my shirt," it was apparent that Avery was more distressed by his ruffled shirt.

"How is this possible? Ronan should've left them alone after I was gone. He had what he wanted when he got both of my System-items. Why would he go to that extreme? They're all ability-users," Noah rambled to himself as everything around him seemed to disappear as the shock set in.

"Hey, are you alright?..." Avery placed a hand on Noah's hunched shoulder, but he ignored it.

"Tell me. Why did Ronan kill them?" Noah had become hysterical as he placed a hand on Avery's arm.

"I couldn't tell you. Ronan's Username is 'the tyrant' after all. Mercy isn't in the job title." Avery replied as he tried to soothe Noah.

Noah turned his back to the gathered crowd as Roger stopped Louis as he attempted to comfort him. He held the back of his palm against Louis's chest as he spoke.

"This pain is good for him. Struggle makes him powerful. Watch." Roger said as he watched intently while his mouse's eyes glowed purple as they twitched in Noah's direction.

The gathered onlookers watched in respectful silence as they stood witness to Noah's mental breakdown. Purple lifeforce was beginning to appear under his withered skin as he paced in circles slapping his head. He would occasionally stop to scream towards the fiery sky in defiance. At other times he would hunch over and cry hysterically. All the while, Noah was muttering to himself. The purple light was gaining in intensity. Finally, Noah suddenly snapped out of it. Noah turned to face Roger, who was watching his actions solemnly.

"We will repair the boat. Then we will attack that monstrosity. I demand vengeance." Noah declared.

Noah was currently glowing brighter than he ever had with purple light as his withered skin repaired itself at a rate evident to the naked eye. Roger didn't reply as he silently turned to face the boss. They discussed in that unknown language as Noah waited patiently. As the conversation came to a close, the pair went silent to turn and stare at Noah. The boss gave a single firm nod wordlessly as Roger addressed him.

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