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Chapter 43: Evolution: Chronos Halfling.

Name:Pause System: Harem In The Apocalypse Author:Renovator

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<Captain? Captain, come in?>

*Beep*

"What's up?" Realm asked as he placed his finger over the ear pod.

<Oh, it's just we haven't heard from you from a while, we were wondering if you found him at the prison? Should I contact the teams outside just in case?"

"Nope, there's no need for that. I'm close to finding him." Realm replied, smiling as he glanced over at Gray.

Dark circles could be seen beneath Gray's eyes as he staggered whilst walking. His eyes were cold and void of emotions. He looked completely exhausted.

[Foreign DNA Sample, detected]

[Error, recognition failed]

[New DNA sample analysis: 0.05% complete. Human]

[Analysing...]

[Failed to recognise- Failed- Failed- Failed- Failed-]

Gray's body was undergoing some kind of change. In his mind, he had no idea what it could have been, but it was draining him. His mind was clouded, and he was lost in his surroundings.

Currently, the two were in the dome where all of the rooms could be found. After walking from one end of the path to the other, they were now crossing over to another. Gray hadn't been to this Dome before, but it looked like it was the management sector based on the map.

Gray's key card wouldn't have worked, but thanks to Realm he was able to get through.

Realm had admitted Aurora into the hospital there. It wasn't difficult for him to keep the news under wraps since he was close to the doctor and a regular there. Apparently they were still on the search for her. There were members of his squad as well as soldiers who were on duty.

It was highly unlikely that there were any more left inside, as Gray had taken the majority of them out. There were more on the outside but they were busy hoarding off the zombies.

"Why did you hide her instead of giving her over to them like you did with me?" Gray asked

"I had a feeling you could escape... As for her, she wasted all of her energy fighting me when you fainted, they would probably experiment on her if she refused their offer, which I'm sure she would have." Realm replied.

"Still doesn't explain why you helped."

Realm rubbed the back of his head before asking. "Why… Why Didn't you kill me?"

Gray on the other hand, had his heads up in the cloud. All thoughts passed by his ears as he put all his focus into simply following behind Realm. He wasn't in the position to reply.

'My body feels hot… What the hell is happening?' He wondered.

"Nevermind…" Realm sighed, accepting the fact that he was ignored.

*Clunk* *Kat chink!*

The steam was let off from the reinforced metal door as it slowly opened. Just like the first dome, there were many firms, only this one things seemed cleaner, more professional and slightly more technological.

In the center of the dome, was a tall building. Realm pointed at it gesturing that it was where Aurora was resting.

"You chose that… As a place… To hide Aurora?" Gray asked, panting heavily whilst he did so.

"Yeah, don't worry about it. Someone I met volunteered to keep an eye on her-"

Realm was interrupted however, as Gray suddenly collapsed onto him. "Oi… Are you sure you're good?" Realm asked, placing Gray's arm around his shoulder to hold him up.

"Yeah…" Said Gray, his cheeks growing redder and he began developing a fever.

'He's burning up… Does he really plan to fight in this condition? My squad is the strongest in this refugee but-'

[Realm: Forcefield]

Realm suddenly deployed a forcefield, entrapping him and Gray, allowing him to block a kick which had come from ahead. The attacker retreated back a few steps away from the forcefield, before speaking up.

A young ripped man with snow white hair hair dyed red around the edges. Just through those features alone, they easily recognized him.

"OiOiOI!? You brought the criminal to the management section? What's going on, Realm!?" Axel asked with a glare.

Not wanting to waste any more stamina, Realm canceled out the forcefield so that he could look Axel right in the eye.

"Mind your business, Axel." He replied with a smile.

*VOOOM!*

Axel vanished, appearing before Realm with a kick in motion at Gray, he moved faster than Realm would have been able to react.

[Realm: Field!]

Realm pushed Gray back before clashing against Axel, blocking the impact. The two then proceeded to clash with their abilities as they fought.

Meanwhile Gray could be seen on the floor, hyperventilating.

[New DNA sample analysis: 99.9% Complete]

[Analysing...]

[Failed to recognize- Failed, Failed- Failed-]

[Analysis Complete]

Gray's eyes widened

[DNA Recognized. Race: Chronus.]

[Evolution Available: Chronus Halfling.]

[Would you like to evolve?]

*VOOOM!*

Axel should have had the upper hand since Realm was still tired from the previous fight, however-

*BAM!*

Realm swayed to the right, watching as Axel's fist.

"REALM! Why the hell are you defending him!?"

Realm grasped the tilt of his sword, slowly unsheathing it as he released blood lust. "Axel, stand down."

Feeling intimidated, Axel took a step back. The sheer thought of running away, made his blood boil but even he had never won against Realm before. But to run? Him!?

Axel pulled out a knife, his favorite weapon as he steeled himself.

"DAMN IT!!!" He shouted out, before accelerating towards Realm. Realm who saw this, vanished above him, swinging his sword down at his neck.

Axel avoided it however, and continued to run. Realm's eyes widened when he realized his intention. He was never aiming for him, but rather… Gray.

'Shit! I won't make it-'

Axel appeared before Gray, thrusting his knife down at Gray's neck.

"DIE!! GRAAAYYYYYYY!"

*Pierce*

Realm's eyes widened, he grew pale as beads of sweat could be seen on his face.

'What…? What just happened!?'

With a cold and emotionless expression, Gray could be seen stood up, his hand sticking out through Axel's chest, holding onto his heart. Axel's eyes were frozen open as Gray pulled his bloodied hand back out.

*Splatter* *Thump*

Gray, crushed his heart watching as the blood gushed out before Axel dropped to the floor. His eyes lifeless.

[You have slain an ability user]

[You have received 30 XP]

[Evolution Commencing]

[Time remaining for completion: 11:59 Hours]

[All injuries healed, Stamina replenished, body fully recovered]

[During this period, all limitations over pause minimized. Cool down removed on pause step.]

Gray's eyes glowed a bright yellow as he stood there, motionless, soaking the air in.

Realm blinked, and Gray was suddenly beside him with his bloodied hand placed on his shoulder. His hair covering his expression whilst he muttered. "Again... And Again and again... Hurry up... I'm starting to get sick of this place."