Cutting Ties

[Myla]

Looking around me, fifteen classmates have arrived. They look horrified seeing the bloodied Templar Knights corpse splaying on the ground.

They gasp and shiver.

One of my female classmates can't even look me in the eye. "My-Myla, did you kill these people?"

"Sorry, but yes I did," I answer directly.

My classmates are taken aback.

Leon then steps forward. "Myla! Why are you doing this? Why did you have to kill these people? I know that you have some disagreements but you don't have to go that far."

"Leon, I'm sorry, but if I didn't, I would have been the one who died. I have to live no matter what."

This is for the sake of those three. I don't want some petty emotions to hold me back this time.

"But that doesn't mean you have to kill these people! I can't believe you have really turned evil!"

"Evil, huh? I'm not in the mood to justify myself. If you want to call me evil then fine by me." I then raise my arms outward in their direction. "From now on, I will cut ties with all of you. Please forget about me."

Leon then gasps when he notices something off. He warns my classmates. "Everyone, look out!"

I then use the skill [Vacuous Quake], it made the surrounding air turn heavy, and then a strong shockwave is released around me, destroying the ground and causing some rock debris to fly off. My classmates being hit by the shockwave caused them to get blown away.

[-4000 MP]

That skill takes almost half of my MP. I have to conserve my MP from now on.

They are splayed across the ground but it seems they are alive. Though some of them are unconscious.

I make sure to dash for it. I'm in the condition to run since I have recovered most of my HP. It looks like this blood-sucking passive skill is pretty useful.

Oh yeah, Verni once told me that even a vampire who abandoned his humanity is his favorite character. Verni often makes plenty of references from that show. Even though he was cringy, I find him funny. What is the vampire's name again? I think it was from that Chinese cartoons.

Oh well.

Regardless, I think I have decided.

I shall become one as well.

However, right now, it seems my [Tentacular Demons] has worn off. I have a cool down for it so I might be vulnerable for now.

I hope I can get through this on my own.

Afterward, five lightning balls came towards me. I then leap outwards dodging each attack.

I then pose in a defensive stance to be wary of my environment.

I can sense six people around me. They seem strong and they are coming!

Coming from below the ground, the ground crumbles and a large student shows up. He grins as he poses to strike with his fist brimming with energy. "Yo, bitch! Now you did it!" He then slams it towards me.

[Name: Mark Harvill

Level: 65

System Title: Martial Monk ]

I then use my left arm to block the attack with [Bloody Guard]!

Using this unique skill, I can harden my blood and raise my defense. Upon hitting me squarely, tremendous pain is sent to my right arm, causing my bones to snap.

Even this skill is not enough to guard against his attack? This is bad!

"Ah!" I squeal as I get blown away. I plant my foot tightly so I can hold my ground.

Impossible, how did he manage to break through my defense?

Another classmate from afar is holding a high-quality bow nocked with five energy arrows. He then yells. "Absolute Target"

[Name: William Clyde

Level: 68

System Title: Archer Magician ]

He shoots out the energy arrows and they are going towards me.

I then sidestepped to dodge it. To my surprise, the arrows chase me.

I then use [Demonic Claw], thus my arm is imbued with dark energy resembling a large arm with a claw. I then deflect them

However, I only managed to block three and the two dodged my demonic claw and made their way to hit my shoulder and my side.

Another classmate shows up in front of me. "Unique Skill, Executioner!"

[Carl Marvince

Level: 61

System Title: Warrior Summoner]

A formidable spiritual knight emerges in mid-air while holding a giant ax. It then swings in my direction causing my left arm to get sliced.

My eyes widen seeing my blood splatters on the ground. My severed arm falls off and it is even out of my reach.

I grit my teeth from the pain. It's happening throughout my body that I'm starting to feel numb. I might actually die.

I try to get away by scampering but it seems I'm reaching my limit.

I then throw up some blood. I grit my teeth since the energy arrows earlier in my body do more damage than I thought.

It's destroying me in the insides. It's tearing my organs apart so I crouch and vomit buckets of blood.

Looks like they planned this out.

Am I gonna die here?!

Unlike the classmates that I blew away that was with Leon earlier, these guys are proficient in using their skills. I can tell they are experienced.

As expected of Alfred and his friends.

Alfred while wearing his heavy armor and carrying his long heavy sword, grins as he approaches me. "Looks like you committed another great crime, huh? Myla. First, you knocked me in front of the Princess, killed a knight, and then you harmed a classmate."

One of his friends named William laughs. He is the guy who shot that arrows at me. "To think that those guys let this bimbo escape from the fort, how unreliable of them."

Mark the one who broke my right arm cackles. He is a well-built guy. He cracks his knuckles. "Anyhow, it looks like this is the end for this bitch. She must have been surprised by my Unique skill [Martial Tiger Blow]. It will send powerful shock waves and neglect most of one's defense."

I grit my teeth from anguish. Not to mention, my vision is fading.

This is really bad.

Regardless, I can't let myself get captured here.

I then grab the arrow stuck on my shoulder with my barely working arm and pull it. The arrow turns into electric energy and zaps me.

I squeal as I drop down on the ground.

Ouch! That hurts a lot.

William harrumphs. "What an idiot. My [Absolute Arrows] is not your ordinary arrows. They will deal extra damage if you remove them."

Alfred then steps forward in front of me. "All of you, step aside. We got an okay from the president and the church to kill her so I will deal with the final blow."

Checking my skills, it seems the cooldown for this one is finished. I must as well use it. However, I won't have any MP left once I use this since it consumes a lot.

Well, I have no choice.

Alfred then raises his giant blade at me. "Sorry Myla, nothing personal. This is all your fault in the first place!"

I aim my hand at his face. I speak [Tentacular Demons]! The ground where I stand turns pitch black. Black tentacles then emerge and slap Alfred and his friends hard, they are blown several meters away.

I then stand and limp away for it.

I can't run well due to my injury and I'm only forcing my last strength.

But it seems I can move my broken arm now.

Is it due to my Night Robe that increases my HP recovery as a vampire? If I give it enough time, maybe my left arm might grow as well.

I want to remove the other arrow as well since it disturbs my consciousness from the pain, but I can't for now. I have to endure it.

Regardless, what's with those people? I only took a glance at their titles. They sure have annoying abilities.

"Sword Cage!"

A giant sword from the sky falls and lands in front of me. It surprised me. This sword is as big as a building.

What's with this unnecessarily excessive skill?

But that voice. It can't be...

Shira shows herself while holding her heavenly sword. It seems she sent my classmates first to slow me down and when I'm at my weakest that's where she corners me.

She is really something else!

"I guess this is it Myla. Playtime is over." She then aims her sword at me from a long distance while knowing it won't reach me. "If you have any last words, I'm willing to hear it."

I take a deep breath. I then show the cheerful face I usually show during class. "Then president, forgive me for acting like a delinquent. But be sure to take care of the class when I'm gone." I then force a smile one last time.

Shira lowers her head as she grits her teeth. Tears begin to flow from her eyes. "If you only apologized back then to the class. Things wouldn't go this way."

"Then sorry for being stubborn, but I have no regrets for what I did," I speak with conviction.

I know that this decision will be hard on her. Regardless, she knows her role and readies to cast her skill, [Heavenly Blade Gush]!

She then jabs the air, sending out energy bullets that strike my body. I then get flung away and land, rolling on the ground. I eventually stop and lie motionless, facing away from the class president.

***

[Shira]

I clench my fists. Sink my sword into the ground and drop on my knees.

I begin to reflect on what I did these past days. All I wanted for Myla was to reflect on herself and come back and apologize to me and the class.

I didn't expect things will get out of hand.

Regardless, I did not expect that I will kill a classmate, especially one who made our class lively and helped everyone. She did things I could not do.

Secretly, I hated you Myla Carren, the way you antagonized the whole class but I also feel envious. You were willing to sacrifice yourself just to save someone like Verni.

You were even better than me, the class president.

You may be faking or not but I know you are a really kind person. I still remember that day...

I think it was during the week before the class festival.

We are occupying the teacher's table inside our classroom for a meeting. I, the vice president, and the secretary are scratching our heads on what should we do?

We have a limited budget and we can't fund another horror house. Maid cafes have gone cliche as well.

And that's where she appears with her heartwarming smile. "Hello class president, as busy as always I see. What are you working on this time?"

"We still haven't figured out what to do in this class festival."

Leon then gulps. He blushes just close to Myla's presence. "O-oh hey Myla, you look pretty as always. Hehe."

I swear with her around, the atmosphere feels lively.

Julius calmly readjusts his glasses as he speaks to her. "Myla, I figure I want to ask your opinion since I'm not much knowledgeable at this thing."

"Hmm, then why don't we try a concert?" Myla suggests confidently.

"Concert?"

Following her plan, I didn't expect that it will do well. Myla managed to pull off a school concert with her as the vocalist and the star. Everyone liked it and our tickets are quickly sold out.

We even won an award that day thanks to her. We didn't expect she was that talented. She can even become an idol if she tries.

It made me even feel more jealous of her.

I guess that was the reason why I was so keen on hating her, hoping she would just go away.

And now that person is dead and I killed her, I'm not even happy.

I guess I'm immature.

I even want to resign at this point since this will be too much for me. However, my [True Hero] title compels me to be firm on my duty as a hero. That is why my sense of duty and loyalty is very strong to the people and the church.

Before, I used to be easily scared by the ideas of monsters. However, my title turned me fearless. I also tend to slay those who have dark affinities.

I guess that is the reason why I didn't hesitate in killing her despite her being my classmate.

Damn, these systems! It's slowly changing our personalities. I guess that is also what is happening with Myla and why she has turned evil.

If at least I can give her a proper burial. I then stand up but I can feel my knees are going weak.

"Class president, I will handle it. I think you should go back to the fort."

It's Julius. He is standing behind me.

He must have known that I'm crying and it's a huge burden in my heart. I respect him for helping me out with this.

"I-I understand."