- Dahlia's POV -
I don't know what happened. How could one change make him this strong? Is it because he's getting annoyed?, or is there something else I'm not aware of?.
"OOOKHH!!!."
I think it was the second one. Ah!, an impact is coming!.
I jumped back to avoid it. But after I landed, another impact came and hit me.
I tried to block it, but unfortunately because the attack was stronger than before, I was blown away and fell.
He had just attacked vertically, but suddenly did a somersault that looked like an asymmetrical roll to get closer to me, then swung his big arm horizontally.
All of that happened in just a few seconds, and no one told me he could do a combination move like that?!.
I glanced at uncle Izrail who was watching from above. Why is he just standing still?, is this still under his control?."
When I woke up, a slight stinging sensation was felt on my back. It seemed like I accidentally fell on gravel or something.
Feeling something coming from behind, I immediately rolled to the side, avoiding the big arm that almost hit me.
I prepared to paralyze the Mutant, but when I slashed, I realized there was no lightning on my sword blade.
What happened?.
"Why?, why?!."
I tried to activate it over and over again, but my weapon still wouldn't activate.
"Ugh!" As I continued to try, my body suddenly received another blow.
I trembled slightly, after receiving that heavy attack.
Not wanting to receive any more attacks, I ran and tried to outwit him. But no matter how hard I tried, the Mutant still managed to catch up to me with his jumps.
He clearly wouldn't let me escape, then... I'll go forward!.
I attacked in the same way as before, only this time moving faster, and not focusing on dodging, I also focus on attacking whenever there is a chance.
For the time being I managed to gain the upper hand, but I couldn't keep going like this because it would only drain my energy. So I climbed onto its big arm and stabbed one of its eyes, hoping that it would have a big impact on something, but that was a big mistake.
My impulsive action made the Mutant lose control, and it slammed my body hard, in an attempt to get me away.
My breathing felt heavy and my heart was beating very fast as I received the impact of the attack.
Even so, I couldn't just stay still. This was my chance to strike back... or retreat.
That's what I should have done, but things didn't go as I wanted.
I looked at my shaking legs, it turned out to be injured. Not only that, my back also felt a little wet and sticky.
This is just sweat... right?.
When I wanted to force myself to get up, I just sat there and looked at the monster in front of me who was still in pain.
Ah... He's approaching. After this, what will happen?.
That's right, uncle Izrail...
I saw the man who had been watching me since the beginning. I felt relieved when he saw him come down and approach, but... why did he stop?, this monster is already in front of me.
"Senior...?"
There was no answer, he was still just looking at me... with a cold expression.
What happened next... I don't know. I just felt my body being dragged, and flying. After that, a crashing sound was heard, my breath hitched, and finally everything went dark.
Strange... My body hurts, but... I also feel cozy.
When I opened my eyes, I glanced around, and everything was dark. Then when I tried to move my body, it felt difficult, it felt... like I was wrapped in something.
Wait, before I fought a monster, then I lost consciousness, then I was in a dark and warm place... Have I been eaten?!.
I have to get out, but how?. I can't go down and come out into something. Ah, there's a gap.
I slowly tried to move my body, and towards freedom.
Oh?.
A familiar face when it was right in front of my face. We were very close, too close you could say.
When I wondered what happened, his big hand slowly stroked my head gently.
I looked down, and immediately realized that my body was currently inside his clothes.
"Senior Izrail, what happened?"
"You fainted after being thrown against the wall, then I treated you while protecting you from the cold air."
"Oh... is that so. Can I go out now?"
"Sure."
As I was about to go out, I saw my battle suit lying on the rock, which meant... Mhm, this sensation of skin sticking together was enough to give me an answer. Besides, he had said that he had treated me, and with the amount of pain all over my body, it was not impossible that he didn't.
"You're not going out?"
"Maybe I'll stay here for a while longer."
I put my head back in, and curled up in his arms again.
After a while, I finally decided to go out.
"You're awake."
Hm?, I just fell asleep?.
After I went out, the night air immediately touched my skin, so I immediately put on my battle suit again with the help of senior Izrail.
"How do you feel?"
"Not happy. Why didn't you save me earlier?"
When I folded my arms, I immediately felt pain from my right arm. But I endured the pain so as not to ruin my annoyed expression.
"I thought you had some kind of hidden power that would come out at critical moments."
"I'm not a hero character or a destined person! Even if I have a hidden power, we should have explored it first, or at least found out what it is. Instead of just throwing me into danger!"
"You're right. So, how are you doing?"
"All my wounds seem to have closed, so I'm fine... I can still endure the pain."
"Good, then let's save the monster to use again tomorrow."
Save?.
I saw the Mutant I fought earlier, currently tied up using wire and iron. I don't know where he got it from, but judging from its rusty color, it seemed like he found it from the streets or around here.
After uncle Izrail dragged the struggling monster into an abandoned building, we decided to go back because I couldn't continue training.
Then... "Eh?!, what are you doing?"
"I don't have time to wait for you to keep up with my speed."
"Yeah... I can't walk fast because my legs are still a little sore, but..." If I continue to be pampered and cared for like this, I might get carried away... "... Okay."
With that, I let him carry me in his arms until we arrived at the base.
"Okay... you can put me down now."
"I'll take you home."
"You don't have to go to such lengths. I'm fine now."
"The medicine takes about an hour to heal your wound enough, so you can't possibly be fine with a wound like that. Besides, some of your energy was drained for the healing effect. You'll probably be exhausted later."
"That's true..."
Aah~ People are watching...