Novels by _Sal_

“…” The two observing up above on one of the scrappers watched as the duel between the two raged. “What is that boy?” Vagna asked excitedly. Only to see the non readable yet intent look on Atthis. He turned his gaze back to the battlefield and quietly watched till the climax. The two falling to the floor after the other. “The curtain now closes. Such a shame to lose a strong pawn like Murdock…” He glanced at Atthis as he passed a comment to the concluded battle. “You don’t seem at a loss for having lost your champion. How cruel of you.” So he said but he should no care himself for losing his. Just then as though having received the news they heard two trumpets sound at the same time. Immediately after the flags of ceasefire raised on both camps. “…I merely made a gamble… and it turned out far more profitable.” She said with smile on her face as she looked down at the battle field. She begins as she slowly starts walking away. “Either way, deaths aside we are successful i

… Above watching the ongoing battle. The mage with the mercantile smile stood in his deep brown Sith robe. The ground was little with corpses and dismembered corpses. Blood stained sands that had soaked and drained the life of those that fell. The two sides, one side the majority of therianthropes and the other humans, clash letting loose their savagery on each other. It was a gruesome sight where swords clash, severing and disemboweling of the clashing races alike. An observer would question the necessity of the savagery. In a would were there was on the expanse of desert, who knew whether there would be another settlement other than that of the two sides. So why did they not cooperative to increase their chances of survival in this cruel new world? The answer is basic: Superiority of species. One with the stronger physique wanted to declare themselves master, and the other with smarts wanted for control. So

“Are you okay.” I look to where her voice came. Chika had somehow gotten herself out of the binding around her arm. When I glanced it seemed like it was cut. And in her hand was a very small knife, I’m sure she tucked it somewhere they wouldn’t find. She was checking on the two, cutting their bindings. I took a step to move closer. “Ugh…” I thought it would take a while to kick in. I finally got to relax seeing everything was fine, but immediately I did. I felt pain grip my entire body. My grip turned slippery from the blood that was slipping from the gunshot wound on my shoulder, and from the one that wasn’t mine. If that was all then I could deal with it, it would probably healed after a while. Aside from the nicks and cuts. I got careless back there. True, with this new found strength and reflexes you could do much, but when your are under fire it’s easy to be blindsided that was it. And that was what happ

“… I’m here to collect my friends. And I wouldn’t hesitate to cut anyone down anyone who stands in my way!” I say as I straightened my poster, walking. “Intruder at the entrance. Men down.” … “Don’t let him in. Do whatever it takes to put him down.” I could hear the distressed voices of the men in this place. They were scrambling to get here. And those that were already close by were let lose bullets. From long before I’ve known them to be rather conservative of their ammunition, after all, the amount would be so little. But it still rained. I weaved through the debris, walls, and any cover as they closed in with cover fire. Those that chose close combat with their machetes and knives were cut down by the scythe. I closed in one by one on their gunners taking them out and moving away before I got pinned. Why? Why? Why? Why do I feel like this? Despite the rage in me, hypocritical, it may be, why

“I’d appreciate it if you could get on with it.”“… Absolutely. Brest is his name.”Why do I get the feeling the sound of his name is exactly how he looks?“Who is he? What is his role in all this?”“The same for anyone in his position. A seat. Somewhere to belong, to hold authority.”“… I don’t get it. He’s already made his way into the top brass of that opposition faction, I assume, so why the need for more power.”Not just anyone could make it into the elites, in this case faction heads. He has to have something they need and is of the same mindset.“… Show me a person who has no greed and I will show you a world without without suffering…”Greed? In this situation do I seem to have that?… I guess. Despite having Amara, a unique to existence, I still wanted for Chika. Is that greed or lust. And then the fact, though not my own, I preferred her to be the one in control. Dose that also count.“… What do you think a desperate man would do, if you were in his situation?” He as

When the sun got over the horizon, I got out of Chika’s place. Using the Scythe as support I dragged my aching body towards the settlement. Damn it! My whole body hurts like hell. Despite it only being sunrise the settlement is bustling. The hunt must have already been gathered and people where already up to collect their ration for the day. Technically there should be enough to ration them for months if the meat is cured, but with the time it took to cure and the amount of people that came in occasionally the daily hunts were mostly shared daily until the ones in stores was cured. I’m somewhat a familiar figure around here. Draped in a cloak, much better from the very first tarp I used, though it was old. They knew of the relation I had with Chika and the fact I was one of those who hunted most people stayed cleared of me. Then there’s the rumor about the scythe. Something about the weapon being cursed and me being a dangerous and cruel character, That really hurt my feeling, you

Part 2 . You know, with piracy and streaming platforms being a thing you'd ask how Kofu's Eye Candy make end meet. Well the answer is some people do still prefer Blu-ray over streaming, old souls if I may. I am kindred. It doesn't mean I don't watch from streams but I prefer the solid material--If you get what I mean~. Well, we know most of the funds comes from the adult section, but there's the light novel and manga section as well. I wouldn't say they fly of the shelf as they come, well with exception on release days--it's enough to keep things running. And today was like any other day at Kofu's. Those in need for their materials came by and I billed them at the counter before they went their way. It was somewhat slow yet quiet enjoyable. With the free time--practically every other time there wasn't customers--I grabbed an easy to read novel or manga. Thanks to that I've got a quite a few under my belt. [They say if y

Reaching into my pocket I say to my not so new secretary, since he's been in at this close to two months now: "You can go now."Pulling out my phone to answer Teiji give a small bow."Then excuse me, Director."He turns leaving.I answer the call, "Hello~"As you would expect the first voice that came was the de-facto leader of the others after having received the footage of Rinji's request."Why are giving that boy such freedom?" His tone plain as can be."Come on. You all should know by now. That boy isn't who he was before. You should already know of his recent feats. This right after his 'reawakening'. And this time we need more personnel I'll take what I can get." As I speak I hear the door click shut."Why listen to such baseless request from a child? You know full well how much resources you wasted into the girl. Her ability is unprecedented. In as much as it looks it doesn't fall into the known category." Retorted another."And to wha

Now behind the door the breath I didn't know I was holding, came out in a sharp exhale. That was a real rollercoaster--not that I've ever ridden one. The tension was palpable. It felt like one slip would have just ruined everything and I might have had to take a harder route. However since I'd already come forward I'd be the first and sole suspect, resulting in a whole lot of mess. By the way did I mention how drenched my back ways. I was too preoccupied with the talk that I didn't realize. That was stressful. I need a rest. ~Haah I want to cry. ~Yasagawa-san let me rest on your front pillow to wash all my stress away~ . Sigh... Let's just return for now and get to kufo's I move away from the door finding my way back to the Platoon HQ, practically ignoring the passing comment more than the first time I came through that their chatter and footsteps only registered as faints. With a habitual knock I o

"Let me ask you: What of the others? There are many in the same situation as her. So do I take it that you'd do the same as they are in her position. The very closest to you, the majority of the Unnamed. And yet you single her out... So are you going to leave them as well, as they watch you take her way? It seems to me you are the one being heartless, giving them unnecessary hope." I put on a thoughtful frown. I get that he's trying to play at something. To make me feel like; since I'm doing it for Inyx I should feel obligated to do it for others. To shake my resolve, weigh me down with guilt. It seems he's trying to tie me down. But he's wrong on one thing. "...If for the rest in the Unnamed sure I can go as far for them. Yet why would I go out of my way for others I know nothing about?" "Oh~ that's quite hypocritical of you. You'd sit there watching others suffer as much." "I'm not obligated to help everyone. I have a choice to whom I wish to. As for the rest of the Unnamed

[Now that I remember again... I groped it! I really did it! I really own that achievement! Because I did something no one ever could or ever would. I groped God's breasts! I am the man among man!. God I wish I could go on a spree bragging about it~. A shame no one would ever believe me. Heck I'd be crucified on a cross. Or even burnt alive, among others for being a heretic.] I cut off my 3 seconds thoughts, coming back to reality. What on her mind though, with the stare? Her gaze is indescribable, but there something clearly if feel from her. I don't know how to describe it, I get the feeling of sadness, loneliness and something else. How to put it? The best I can say is the sense of distance. My slowed movement picks back up and I pushed on towards my destination. But why is she staring? I don't believe I've done or said anything to her. Maybe I did something indirectly... Mhm?!... I shake my head denying it. After all I don't think I've

Part 1 . Stepping in, I was met with the two facing towards me, at the Genkan. I close the door behind me. As I wondering why they stopped Hoshi looks towards Ro. "Would you do the honors?" With a nod Ro walks back to the door, I step aside to let him pass. I was confused why he'd turn to walk back out when we'd just come in. Then he fetched out a small rectangular paper, with a refined magic circle drawn on it's surface, a talisman. He stuck the paper to the door. It shines a faint glow before burning out of existence. The same magic circle appears on the door, it's diameter two-third the length of the door, a soft radiance as it slowly revolves. With a soft hum as the signal he grabs the nob and opens the door. You'd think I'd be wondering exactly was this was for but, rather another thought crossed my mind when I saw the familiar dark swirling. Why didn't they use it during that attac