Chapter 221 - Children Of God (2/2)

Of course, Laz understood what it was. The feeling of hatred he had inside for those two white haired individuals was impossible for him to mistake. They are definitly those chosen sons of bitches. Only now it seems they go by a different name.

Just as Laz was looking at them, they turned to look at Laz. With smiles that weren't smiles, everyone glanced at each other before turning away. Laz's group moved on.

”That one was powerful, in a strange way.” One of the white haired men said.

”He was, strangely so. Still, this doesn't change anything.” The other one said back.

”Yes. As long as they are here, there will be more fun to be had.”

”More fun for everyone. Fun enough not to ever forget.”

”Yes. But I can feel it. He stands out, but there are many who are weaker. They walk around like bugs on the ground. It makes my skin crawl.”

”Worry not. For soon, harvest time will arrive and we will be rid of many of them. Have patience brother. That is why we are all gathering.”

”The gathering this time is massive. We will surely see results.”

”Yes, The young master Jesse has certainly gathered many brothers and sisters. We will truly have a good time.”

”That we will brother. That we will.”

The two men went back to eating, not even caring that their subordinates heard their conversation. As far as they were concerned, they didn't even exist.

...

When it finally got late, they ended up all walking home, although a few of them were stumbling more than others, Abraham included. It was obvious that he had never consumed alcohol before, just based on the fact that it barely took two drinks to make him tipsy.

”Whoo.... this feels weird. It's like the ground is moving while I'm standing still...” Abraham said while Laz was dragging him. Benny was helping out Eddy who could barely stand while Angie was giving a shoulder to Madison. Steph was near Laz as well and had consumed a bit, but she was mostly ok. She only needed Laz to occasionally remind her to keep walking, otherwise she would stand in place and look at things like trees or a rock. She really was a weird one when it came to this.

”You're not standing still Abe. We are moving, see?” Laz said while laughing. He really was amused by this guy. It was like watching a young, innocent version of himself.

”Oh? Hehehehe, I guess your right.”

”Couse I am. Now we are almost home.”

”Yah. Home!”

”You good Steph?”

”I'm going to destroy this boulder if it doesn't get out of my way.”

”Steph, that's a lamp post. It doesn't move. Here, give me your hand.”

It really felt like watching after a group of children. Laz couldn't help but think that this was kind of enjoyable for a change.

Just as they turned the corner down the street where the shotgun apartment was located, they noticed a rather solemn looking girl standing outside of it while looking around. If Laz had to describe her using a stereotype, then she reminded him of a librarian. Long skirt, blouse, sensible flat shoes and hair tied back in a loose pony tail. Abraham's entrance could be said to have been weird, but this person looked completely out of place.

More interestingly for Laz though, he felt a rather strong influx of power from her. She was definitely an infected that was on a level similar to him. This was the first time Laz had met someone who gave him that feeling.

He noticed her so of course she noticed him. The only reason for that was because Laz didn't bother to hide it. He was using it as a draw to see who was around him. He could lock his aura up so tight that even if you were standing on top of him, you would feel nothing. But Laz didn't see the point. At least, not until now.

She looked at Laz who was helping Abraham walk while pulling Steph along with him and he felt like she might have smile, but her face turned non-descripted right away again.

”Eh, hello?” Benny was the first to greet her. It should be Madison's job since she's female, but Madison was currently trying to figure out which was was up, unsuccessfully, and almost dragging Angie down with her.

”Hello. My name is Julia. Might I ask who is in charge of the welcome for this place?”

Benny looked at her like he had gotten hit by a train. No one actually talked like that did they? Everyone else was silent and suddenly way too sober after she had spoken. Although she was subtle, Laz detected that she had used some sort of a skill to bewitch everyone into paying attention to her. Laz didn't know what she was intending, but he wasn't in the mood to play.

”Oh, don't mind us. Oops. While it looks like the person your looking for is throwing up on her shoes. Better watch out for splashing. We will be going. Good luck.” Laz infused his energy into his voice as well, causing the spell to be broken and everyone to start being normal again. Unfortunately, it was too much for Madison who started vomiting, causing Angie to back away quickly. Angie, her shyness disappearing as she was getting upset at Madison, grabbed the spare key and gave it to Julia while apologizing. Despite Laz having said he was going in, he just helped get Abraham into the door before going back over and leading Steph inside her side. His help ended up getting him a nod of thanks from Angie.

Just as everyone was getting inside, Laz noticed that Julia was staring at him with an angry light in her eye.

He didn't care in the least. He just looked back, smile and said before going in,

”Welcome and good night!”