571 Summoning A Natural Disaster, The Escape from Center City (1/2)

Day 131 - 1:52 PM - Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Franklintown, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

The sudden escape of the humans and that bright explosion of energy was unexpected for the Infected King. Although he was already caught off-guard and was injured for underestimating these humans, he was still confident that the moving metal box that they were riding would not be able to go through the ranks of his minions.

And of course, he was wrong, and the way was paved by that bright explosion of energy from the vehicle.

The Infected King's anger was piling up severely. Both sides had witnessed unexpected things in this encounter. However, only the Infected King had lost something. And yet, he did not achieve what he wanted the most.

Chase! Kill them all! Eat their flesh!

Those kinds of thoughts repeated in the mind of the Infected King as he led his army after the escaping vehicle. Even if he had to chase these humans outside his territory, he would do so.

And even though the humans managed to clear a path through his army, it seemed that they were struggling. The vehicle waved through the abandoned cars in the middle of the road unsteadily.

The Infected King had enough speed and strength. It would be easy to catch up with these humans.

But then, the Infected King subconsciously froze. He saw that cursed man in black clothes atop that vehicle with three crystals glowing brightly in front of his palm.

The Infected King felt a threat looming above him. And when it meant above, it was in a literal sense.

While his mindless army chased after the fleeing vehicle, the Infected King stood in place, staring at the sky. It suddenly became dark as the spiraling clouds covered the sky.

He felt suffocated. The overwhelming energy began to flood the surroundings. His anger started to subside as it was replaced by the thought of escaping now repeating in his head.

The Infected King felt like an animal before a big natural disaster happened.

It was not a wrong description as even some infected had gained animalistic instincts as they mutated. For the [Monarch Type] infected like the Infected King, that sensation was even higher than others.

And now, it was feeling a great threat from what every was happening.

The wind soon started to pick up as the sky darkened even more. Thunder crackled loudly as the braches of lightning illuminated the sky. It became the signal for the cone that formed under the clouds to stretch towards the ground.

Finally, the Infected King decided to flee. With a last glance at the escaping vehicle with eyes filled with reluctance, the Infected King commanded his army to retreat as he left the place first.

The dirty flags of different countries that were hanged on the lamp posts fluttered violently. Even the thick branches of trees by the roadside swayed.

CRASH!

And the glass windows of buildings broke one by one.

It all happened as a tornado with an estimated wind speed of above a hundred miles per hour and about twenty meters wide made its touchdown.

***

Mark controlled the three crystals as much as he could. And to say, it was very likely that he lost control of what he just did.

Even with the full energy capacity of the [Wind Manipulation Crystal], Mark was sure that this thing was impossible to happen. The most that it could do was a small whirlwind that was only enough to lift an average person a few meters above the ground.

However, with what Mark did, he created a large disaster under quite impossible conditions.

Using the [Storm Caller Crystal], Mark prepared the atmosphere above the city to be suitable for the birth of a tornado.

Then, the third crystal came to prepare the updraft. It was no other than the [Photokinesis Crystal]. This time, however, it was not being used to redirect light for [Optical Camouflage] or to fire beams of light.

For the first time, Mark used its ability to control photons and electrons to do something else. With the help of the [Photokinesis Crystal], he caused the photons to transfer the energy needed to heat up the air in the surroundings.

Finally, Mark used the [Wind Manipulation Crystal] to blow the cold wind from the clouds down to the city and for the warm air he created to rise up. The friction between the winds with different temperatures caused the lightning to blast the skies. And as the updraft was formed, Mark fed it with stronger rotation.

And thus, it caused the birth of a tornado in the middle of Philadelphia.

Everyone in the vehicle watched what happened nervously.

First was a very strong infected and his army. Now, a huge tornado formed not far behind their vehicle. Of course, their hearts were now threatening them to jump out of their chests.

This reaction was not surprising since none of them would expect that this was Mark's doing. Still, some of them could not help but suspect it.

SLIDE!

The door of the vehicle opened, and the severely dizzy Mark staggered as he entered.

Mei immediately helped him back to his seat.

”Boss...” Roan called out while glancing at the side mirror of the vehicle. ”Did you somehow summon that tornado?”

That question made all of them eager to hear the answer. After all, to summon a natural disaster like this was already like playing god.

And to that question...

”Yeah, somehow...” Mark nodded. ”But I don't have any control of it. You better drive us out of this place fast. We might get swept by that if you don't.”

Mark's warning made them even more nervous. Still, they could not help but feel amazed.

Everyone looked outside the windows and behind the vehicle. The tornado started to destroy everything in its path. They could already see a huge number of infected that were not able to escape, flying around and crashing everywhere.

Fortunately, the tornado seemed to be moving away from their direction. At least, it was not chasing their vehicle.

Still, it was not a good time to feel relieved. Mark's group must leave this place. The faster, the better.

”Ugh...”

Mark groaned as he rubbed his temples. His complexion was slightly pale, and he seemed to be struggling.