34 Sad Truth (1/2)
Niko and the others continued running farther away from the settlement. Fatigue hit them hard but the will to live on another day kept them moving. They were all still confused in regards of the sudden appearance of all of these monsters, but there is so much that they don't know about in this new world, that there was no way for them to properly understand the events that had occurred.
”There has to be a reason for the sudden appearance!” The man with the draconic tail spoke, with a hind of anger and regret in his voice. His name was Kyle, an American accountant from the United States. The woman was called Andrea who was also from the United States, whilst the old man, Fumito, was a Japanese businessman. The three used to be four, but the missing person was killed in the recent attacks as they escaped.
”This world is too mysterious, there is no way to know unless we ask the protectors directly, and I doubt that will happen any time soon.” The old Japanese man states with a frown. His face was permanently stuck with a frown, most likely due to the events that happened, but everyone else was also showing their displeasure through their facial features.
They continued to run through the forest, after a while of running, suddenly a voice was heard…
”Wait!” A voice came from the side, between two trees.
As everyone quickly turns their heads, a man holding a short sword walks out with sweat, and dirt all over his body. He wore a leather helmet as well as leather boots, and the arm opposite to the arm which held the short sword was covered in blood as it hung there on his side.
Seeing this Niko felt conflicted, he knew why this guy was approaching, and it was most likely to join them, however, due to the Injury, Niko was reluctant to accept someone who could bring them down. He looked towards the others who were also looking at each other.
Should he completely abandon these feelings? The feelings that made him human? Would these earthly feelings be of any use in this world at all?
Ivanich clenches his fist with an apologetic look and says, ”Listen, we can't-”
”No!” A voice came from behind as everyone turned.
Candreva walks forward with his hairy chest out and confidence on his dirty face, ”No! We cannot leave someone behind! We are manly people who need to be courageous! If we don't help one of our own, we are no different than those cowardly protectors!”
Silence filled the air, after Candreva's statement.
”Eh?” Niko never expected Candreva to be like this. This was a side of him he had never seen before.
”Fine, but if you can't catch up, understand we are not at fault!” Ivanic spoke.
The man nodded, as he understood his position and the situation he was putting everyone in. He walked towards them, but it was evident he was hurt, and if the blood all over his body did not give it away, the way he walked surely did.
Candreva looked at the man and said, ”Do you need my help to walk?”
The man gave Candreva a thankful look and nodded slightly.
”Worry not, I'm manly and strong!” Candreva smiled showing his white teeth and as he was going to pick the man up, Fumito interrupts, ”We have run for a while, we can rest for a bit. What do you guys think?” He looked towards Niko and his group, and Niko agreed.