Chapter 626 - The Prey (5) (1/2)

I kicked the doors open, not hesitating to jump. As I fell, I watched the hover car explode, splattering into fireworks. The hunter was trying really hard, using as many bombs as possible. Within a few seconds, there weren't any traces of the car remaining, ashes drifting down in their place. I closed my eyes, trying to avoid them following me from above, trying to blind me. I used my ears to scan my surrounding, hearing wisps of wind enveloping me

After placing a barrier around myself, I opened my eyes, searching for Alex and Ethan. I sighed in relief when I discovered they were falling near me, seeing they were safe. I wondered if the other candidates never thought of the same idea, soaring into the air to buy them some time. However, the mediator's voice rang inside my head, revealing the reason, ”all your chances have been used in avoiding the hunter by using the air. After this round, this factor will become ineffective.”

Some things were really too good to be true. I was entirely dependent on this one factor that was being taken away from me. My shoulders slumped as I didn't know how I would survive through the other rounds anymore. I started to place all my hopes in finding more hiding spots at the next event location, using the time in the air to plan my next moves. Who knew playing hide-and-seek in the past would become useful?

I searched for a safe landing as the screen floated on top of me: [Round Ended]

”We should attend another event,” Alex landed before me.

”I'll message Flora that I won't be able to join her,” Ethan joined him.

It was obvious Ethan didn't want the supposed person to follow us to his planned event. Both of them believed my words, not thinking there could be another possibility. I soon stepped into the same space as them, safely landing from summoning a light gust of wind. Joining their conversation, I asked, ”what event are we attending next?”

”Haruka needs more help,” Ethan checked his messages.

”How about Oili?” I suggested.

”Oliver is doing fine since he's not the fraction leader,” he threw my recommendation away.

”What about your fraction?” He turned to Alex.

”We're not attending their events anymore. There was an incident that happened on the first day,” Alex hinted.

”What happened?” I wondered.

”We can visit Haruka next,” Alex quickly changed to match my outfit.

”I'll let him know,” Ethan wore a brand-new suit.

”Do we have to help Haruka?” I held a grudge against him.

”Why do you and Oliver hate Haruka so much?” He noticed.

”We have a good reason and it's not only us. Charles doesn't like Haruka either,” I recalled.

”Our hover car is coming in five more minutes,” Alex interrupted us.

Since we were waiting for our hover car, I continued, ”Jules doesn't like Haruka too. No one likes Haruka.”