Chapter 249 The beginning of the end (2/2)

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On the other hand, the men that didn't follow Alex's instructions started running towards the school gates. When they saw the school gate so near, they felt relief. They thought that they were safer away from Alex's group. Yet the moment they stepped out of the school premise they were all gunned down. Their bodies were mercilessly turned into swiss cheese, by the focused gunfire. The others who saw that scene ran even faster into the old school building, as their fear doubled. Alex and the others provided cover fire.

While protecting the civilians into the old school building, Alex could hear the sound of explosions and smelled the stench of blood and gunpowder in the air. It wasn't just the school that was under attack the whole city was under attack.

'How was this possible?' Alex had no time to dwell on this question, as he needed to move.

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Once all the civilians have safely entered the old school building, Alex and the others went back into the Auditorium. Seeing that the outsider were not present anymore, Niel finally opened Lyner's safe room. He didn't do so when all the people were present a while ago, since they would obviously try to use the safe room for themselves. Niel needed this safe room for his family.

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After opening the safe room, Niel's parents and sister were the first to enter, followed by Michel and Lilitth. Kei, Sarah, Evangeline and Rachel also entered this safe room. Seeing her brother wasn't going in, Niki dashed towards him and held his hand.

”Nii-nii, why aren't you coming in with us?” Niel's parents also had a similar question. Lilitth was also questioning Alex and Carlo regarding this, even Rachel was protesting to her father that she didn't need to be cuddled like this, and that she could fight as well. Emily and Kyle were trying to calm Sarah down, as Kei was concentrating on calming himself down.

”It's alright, me and my friends have another place to hide in. Don't worry once everything dies down I will come back.” Niel assured his family that he would return. They still showed a face of worry, but knew that Niel had a plan of his own.

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Lilitth on the other hand, easily accepted that Alex and Carlo weren't coming with them into the safe room. The reason Lilitth wasn't worried about the two as much, was because she believed that Carlo and Alex could handle everything. Carlo hugged his daughter and his wife, and whispered something to Michel. Alex also hugged his little sister, and his new mother.

”Tou-chan, please protect nii-sama.”

”Of course, my little princess.” Carlo smiled at Lilitth showing a thumbs up.

”Be careful you two, me and Lilitth will be here praying for you success.” Michel smiled gently at the two, who nodded in response.

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Rachel was also telling her family to be careful, and once she was done telling her goodbyes, she noticed that Alex was approaching.

”Rachel I need to tell you something, since this might be the last-” Alex couldn't continue what he was going to say since Rachel blocked his lips with her own. Rachel's soft lips was now touching Alex's own lips. Everyone who saw this scene was stunned into silence. Carlo, Kumiko, Michel, and her three sons were holding Dan back, as he was suddenly in an enraged state. Niel looked at Evangeline and noticed that the girl was holding back her tears, but there was still the light of determination in her eyes. It was obvious to him, that this wasn't enough to stop Evangeline.

Alex the recipient of the kiss had his eyes wide open as he looked at Rachel confused by the sudden attack. Rachel then parted from Alex and looked at him with a sweet smile. She couldn't help but giggle as well, seeing that surprise look of his.

”No need to tell me anything now. You mustn't tell me anything because of that kind of reason. No matter what, Just come back to me once this is all over. I will listen to you then... Since I also have something to tell you when that the time comes, so you better come back to me you idiot.” Rachel didn't like the idea, that Alex sounded like this was their final meeting, so she gave Alex a reason to come back to her. Whatever he wanted to say, he could say it once they were out of this predicament.