Nightly hunt [2]

[New message: Something came out and I have to deal with it as soon as possible. If you're not inside our dormitory I'll just stay inside a net cafe. Also, don't forget about your daily routine. Just because im not there doesn't translate into wasting such valuable time]

'I guess I'll have to eat alone, for the second time... Lately, I've noticed his been all secretive and hostile around me. But im not capable of judging his actions, even I found myself doubting his identity on our first encounter,'

He released the last arrow in his quiver and without breaking a sweat he hit his mark with no such faults. He earned the highest score in the archery range without a single misplay earning him simultaneously landing a bullseye in every shot. The people around him cheered for his magnificent talent, but his expression only darkened as they praise him for a mere fluke

'If only they knew about my ability... Even this doesn't give me the thrill of accomplishing a greater feat. It's laughable, I can't believe that my life changed for the better after I Neon who I agreed to be his disciple,'

Even after he attained the power that he solely desire when he was but a mere slave, he only felt empty. Incredible may it be, he felt his humanity gradually slipping away from his grasp. There weren't any dispositions or side effects of utilizing his ability, but he became numb and incapable of joy. The hardships that his former body gave were nowhere to be found, and even the hardest challenges were solved without lifting his finger

'I don't know why but I feel like I didn't deserve these powers and I wasn't meant of wielding them in the first place. Even though im not smart, these powers are incredible and one of a kind... Why did he give me such a magnificent power? Master Neon helped me because I plead to survive and because I didn't want to surrender myself to a poorly written fate,'

He asked this question whether he was worthy of this power whilst he simultaneously unloads his pent-up waste. He wasn't anyone special and yet he's been saved countless times and yet he never knew the meaning of his survival. But before he could fully submerge himself in the despair he made, a commotion occurred in the archery range

Explosives slowly took his sense of hearing and the room collapsed after losing lost of its supports. A terrorist attack ensued in the corners of the mall and their first target was the famous archery range. Screams everywhere would plague his ear whilst the ringing subsided and he was filled with the cries of the people

"Ahahahaha!!! Otherworldly pest! This is what all of you deserved for stealing the land which rightfully belongs to the Vermilion circle. The blood spilled today will be the nourishment for the recovery of the motherland. But our duties forbid us to be sacrificed, today all of the thieves will be saved. Atone for your sins with all of your blood!!!" Their screams played like a tune of a professionally composed song along with the cackles of their oppressors

[System: The guardian has used the skill [Rapid-firing]

[Rapid firing]: For five minutes the host will be granted the capability of firing arrows which will scale from the guardians 'Speed' stat]

"What the hell happened!!?" It felt like a twisted joke for this band of terrorists, with their very eyes their weapons broke. But it wasn't a mere coincidence and they found the one behind the destruction of their tools that appeared as a single individual. A boy who's nowhere near old to hold a bow and someone frail to ever exert such force stands before them

'That's a close one... It's a good thing I've followed my intuition, I followed the most distressing screams and there I fired my first shot. I managed to shatter their weapons and the next arrows did the same thing and not a single one of the missed their shot. I'm not worth anything, but I won't allow anyone to die if I can do anything to prevent such a thing from happening,'

"That archer!!? Kill that bastar~ Gaaah it hurts!!!" One of Alex's arrows pierced through the terrorist's arms along with his legs disabling him from taking another step

[Abyssal senses: You've detected multiple upcoming threats that'll occur in every possible exit you take!!!]

There wasn't an instance where he could react and the terrorist group entered a vicinity to exact the finishing blow. Sword, spear, and axe were hurled at each of his sides but none of them landed a blow. From the ground up he overgrows his bones and formed a protective layer as his shield. He used the bones as his stepping stone and leap into the air and transformed his arm into a weapon

"Hersch series, Crossbow of abomination," His large and deformed arm fired multiple rounds of bolts created by his bones which were coated by his poison

"Arrrgggg!!!" Their armors were easily pierced but that wasn't the worst thing they'd experienced

No matter how less the potency of the poison and he focused most of the fang on paralysis, even a small amount was equivalent to hell. Their body felt an unbearable scorching heat, their nerves melting, and an electrifying surge wells up as time passes by. They scream louder and louder whilst they weren't able to take their miserable lives

'Fuck! I've done it now, oh right my bodily fluid acts like an anti-venom! Since this poison originated in my body, I can easily cure them of their pain... But is that the right course of action? These people tried to take the lives of these people, I can't ignore the fact they intended a killing spree~'

"Freeze!!! EVPD, unidentified guardian I request that you lower your weapon this instant. If you comply with our request I assure you this whole process would be finished. Any form of disobedience will serve as your colluding with these terrorists," Before he realizes it, a whole armed police squad appeared without him detecting their presence

"Oh thank god you arrive, Officer. These guys tried to plot a terrorist attack~"

"On the ground now!!!" He wasn't given a chance to speak and his only option was to follow their orders

From a nearby location, a masked figure stands on top of a mountain of corpses which slowly decreases over time. It was none other than Neon and the band of lesser homunculus in his ruling. All of the blood he spilled was slowly disappearing one by one they slowly became one with his subjects

[Lesser homunculus: All of your subjects have their fill of nutrition!!! The lesser homunculus has exceeded its maximum growth limit!!!

Evolutionary path: Even though their nothing but minions to their main vessel, these lifeforms stem from an evolutionary race

Evolution: Lesser homunculus -> Manifesto vassals

Manifesto vassals: Your minions can manifest the true form of the unique abilities they'd gain from their birth!!! Max level has changed from LVL 50 -> 100]

"These demonic scums got pretty cocky since I died. I guess their greed for power stems from their weaknesses, but I can't forgive them for what they've done. No matter what their reason may be, taking another life to better their own is nothing but greed,'

Once every speck of their existence was completely devoured, Glutton appeared before him to convey his report

"Master, I've tracked down their real objective, this attack was nothing but a distraction. This is just a ruse so their true objectives wouldn't gain any sort of casualties. But as of now, their movements became faster than ever, it seems that some of them leaked their failure. Should we wait until we've gathered enough of our own or shall we take charge?"

'Hmmm, there's a lot of things I could do when moving forward with my plan... But I can't forget the quantity of these distractions, there are about 150+ including the ones in the mall. If their numbers are this big and their equipment is too advanced, Alex's intuition is remarkably accurate. If any other lower projectiles or weaponry won't amount, that leaves me with this option,'

His right arm burst forth a variety of randomly generated bones and soon after he severed its ties from his body. The requirement was finally met and with just a few chunks of the enemy's flesh to be devoured, it mutated into a human form

[System: The newly mutated severed limb has been detected to possess the [Thorberus bone structure]

Lesser homunculus: The newly mutated limb will now develop a body to suit the power it inherited from the host!!!]

Apart from Glutton who manifests greater physical prowess and the Bruisers who inherited the behemoth's durability. This figure which stands before him was skinny compared to the rest but its physique perfectly matches its ability. A body nimble to wield both a spear and bow whilst its dons an exoskeleton

"Low on Health, Stamina, and Defense but it's overshadowed by its prioritization to its offensive side. Attack, Speed, Mana, Stamina, and Dexterity are higher compared to its survivability. Oh, I see, I had the offensive option on, next time I'll turn on the defensive to create its counterpart. I'll call you "Death stroke" either by stroking with your spear or arrow you'll kill those who I loathe," With his army gaining a new troop he sets off to the location of the terrorist

Instead of a place important such as the academy, the town hall, or any other place, they chose the museum. Though it's only said to hold the history before the Everglaze came into existence it was filled with no such relic. But why would these terrorists risk their lives to safely invade this monument of the past nation?