HPDBC Ch 31: Regretting his role in the demise. [2]
Ch 31: Regretting his role in the demise. [2]
The man pointed in a specific direction, and upon looking there, they were met with a sight so gruesome that it left some in utter shock, to the point of losing control.
They observed a man seated in a prayerful pose within a large cavity in the ground amidst the debris, his hands placed on the earth to his left and right.
But the man heads were on the ground backward and his spine was outside his body with blood and muscle spilled around everywhere.
His spine was still connected with his body and his whole mouth was smashed into meat paste like someone has punched him 100 of times.
His body inner organ was spilled around the ground and the whole area was covered in dried blood.
Everyone who witnessed the event was terrified, but the reporter and his crew managed to stay relatively calm, having covered similar events for years. However, this incident was more intense than what they had previously encountered, so they quickly evacuated the building in search of fresh air.
Once outside, they saw several ambulances in the distance. Approaching them, they discovered that doctors and nurses were providing first aid to individuals who had been held captive for an extended period.
"Sir, can you tell us what happened here and who rescued you?" the reporter asked one of the rescued individuals.
"No, sir, we didn't see anything. We only heard sounds of fighting, a loud explosion, and then, after a while, silence fell over the factory. A few minutes later, our door opened, and a man dressed in a cool black coat and a mask entered, resembling a dark villain. We feared it was our turn to die, but instead, he saved us. When we inquired about his name, he replied, 'Raven Blade,' right?" The man recounted the events and even confirmed with another man beside him, who nodded continuously.
"That man was a hero," a young girl, around 10 or 11 years old, interjected, beginning to describe the man who had saved them.
And the video ended after the reporter asked everyone about the incident and the news anchor screen was shut down.
"The extent of the damage caused by the individual known as Raven Blade is significant, resulting in numerous fatalities. However, it has been determined that the deceased were criminals involved in kidnapping and robbery, orchestrated by their leader, Jacob. Due to the condition of Jacob's remains, which could be distressing to viewers, we are unable to broadcast the image in accordance with safety regulations," the anchor reported, detailing the entire incident and displaying photographs of the culprits.
"It appears that the safety of this area is increasingly compromised. Just two months ago, a family was murdered overnight, and now we have this incident," Jasmine remarked, glancing at her son, whose face was beaded with sweat.
"What's wrong, son? You seem overly concerned about this news," she inquired, nudging him gently on the shoulder to snap him out of his reverie.
"Ah, sorry, Mom. I just remembered something urgent I need to do for school," Rey replied, quickly excusing himself to his room.
"Kids these days always seem to forget the important things," Jasmine mused, turning off the TV and heading to the kitchen to finish up before bedtime.
While this was happening, Rey had already entered his room and locked the door.
"Aiden, come outside right now," Rey demanded in a stern voice.
"What's the matter, kid? Why are you so angry?" Aiden asked as he appeared before him in a night suit, holding a pillow and rubbing his eyes.
"Aiden, I'm going to ask you something, and I want a straight answer—no twisting words," Rey instructed, while Victor and Zero also emerged from his body and stood aside, sensing the tension in the air.
"Huh, what happened to him?" Rey asked, while the others simply shrugged their shoulders.
"Okay, I'm going to sleep, so don't disturb me," Aiden declared before disappearing from his spot.
"They're both clowns, aren't they?" Rey commented with a slight smile, and Zero nodded in agreement.
"Well, as I can see, you're much better than those two, aren't you?" Rey remarked as Zero gave a small smile and, after merging with Rey's body, entered her sleep slumber.
"Now that everyone is asleep, should I go too? But first, I have to..." Rey trailed off as he ran towards the toilet to answer nature's call.
After returning, he too fell asleep.
The room was silent, but suddenly a figure appeared in front of the still-sleeping Rey and did something to him.
"What are you doing right now, Aiden?" Victor emerged and looked at the figure hovering above Rey's head.
"Just a little rearrangement of his brain," Aiden replied as he stopped using the little mana he had borrowed from Rey's body, who was still asleep.
"But why?" Victor inquired.
"It's for his own good, but why do you ask? I remember you couldn't wait to get away from him," Aiden said with a grin.
"But you might break him," Victor replied, concern evident in his voice.
"Oh, so the great warrior is now concerned about a weak child?" Aiden teased with a coaxing smile.
"I am not..." Victor began, hesitating.
"It's better for him to adapt. Otherwise, he'll end up in a far worse state than he is now," Aiden stated.
"Still, you should go easy on him," Victor suggested, glancing at the boy.
"No, it's for his own good, by which he can be ready for the real world." Aiden insisted.
"Kid, this night is going to be a long one for you," Victor said as both disappeared from there.
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