The group continued their journey in a heavy, suffocating silence. The absence of monsters was louder than any roar, turning the ruins of the city into an unnatural graveyard. Justin's mind, however, was far from quiet, filled with a chaotic storm of countless thoughts.
'One girl could wipe out the whole city? What type of power does she have? Is she even from Earth?' He stole a glance at Eve, then quickly looked away, his pulse quickening. 'Captain Eve also said her name with a hint of fear; it shows she is not only powerful but also ruthless. If that's the case, how powerful is her own team—'
WHOOSH!
BAM!!
His thoughts were violently interrupted as two obsidian daggers tore through the air, vibrating as they struck the shattered pavement right in front of him, Eve, and their combined groups. The precision was a warning—a fraction of an inch closer and they would have claimed lives.
