Tomorrow's Ark

Chapter 3: Prison Break

"Remember, pup. The more you use it, the more the crystals grow"

"I see. Should I be concerned about that?" 

In the dark, he looked at the growing Originum on his body 

"Nevermind. That is an unnecessary question" After a while, he spoke despondently

With the help of Lappland, he quickly discover his Arts in a few day's time and immediately get to work on the escape plan

The concentration of Originum can serves as a potent catalyst to Art casting. Depending on the individual, the Art you wield can range from offensive to passive, sometime utility

Even if it means he is killing himself, a chance for freedom is enough a reward to pay for 

"I think I'm done. This much should be enough" Inspecting his handiwork, the boy looked up at her "I wouldn't have made it far without you"

The plan to escape from the prison is only feasible if one can exert enough control over his strength. The unique nature of his Arts came as a surprise to him, one that he would make use of

All he have to do is wait for the right time

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Winter in Siracusa is always the most peaceful period of the year by Lappland's testimony. The gangs there don't have the energy to carry out fighting in the cold weather. As a result the police patrol are laxer, creating the perfect chance to escape

His Oripathy has been getting worse once he started actively using his Arts. But the human is determined to escape. 

Today the guard who routinely gave out food is switched to a newbie. Using the chance, he keeled over as soon as the sound of footstep got closer to their position

Worry plagued his mind. He grit his teeth and suppress the little doubts. It's not or never

"Gahhhh!" He let out a ferocious scream. The boy lunged up at the guard with his hand outstretched just as he passed by 

The man jumped out of range just in time, watching in shock at the crazy shit slammed against the prison bar, his face distorted in maddened anger

"G-guards! One of the Infected have gone crazy! Send in suppression!"

He stepped back from the savagely snapping boy, only for a pair of outstretched hand from the opposite cell to shot out and ensnared him within their hold

With a twist of her arms, Lappland snapped the guard's neck

She lowered his body and deftly retreated the keys from his pocket. Rifling through the stolen goods, the Lupo accurately picked out the one holding her cell

CLANG. The cell door creaked open effortlessly 

The White Devil slowly emerged from within with a twisted grin on her face. She threw the keychain to him, who easily unlocked them due to having memorized the keyhole's shape beforehand

"Be fast. We only have 20 seconds or so" He warned her. Lappland nodded distractedly. Her greyed eyes moved to the adjacent cells 

Next to her these past few years have been members of the same family who rob her of Texas. The very same guys who had relentlessly hunt her down in her youth

A faint spark of memory resurfaced. She tenderly touched the scar on her left eye. Right now, it is burning in pain, screaming for retribution. The predator could smell the scent of blood, fear, and confusion in the air