Into The Reality

Chapter-12:- Pushing The Limits

"What did you see there?" Roco asked, noticing the shaken look on Kichu's face.

Kichu exhaled sharply. "It's bad... really bad." His voice was low, almost hollow. Without another word, he turned and started walking back toward the village.

When they reached the old building, Anna was still there, waiting.

"Hey... tell me, when is the little girl supposed to go to the mountain?" Kichu asked, his tone unusually serious.

Anna hesitated. "Tomorrow evening," she finally said.

Kichu clenched his fists. "Okay... then let us stay here for the night."

"Of course, you can stay here," she said, but there was worry in her voice.

"Alright, Roco, here's the plan," Kichu said, turning to his friend. "Tomorrow, we follow the little girl. We stay hidden until those bastards show up. Then we kill them. No mercy. But first, we make sure the girl is safe."

Roco nodded. "Sounds good. But hey, lady, I have a question," he said, glancing at Anna.

"Yeah? What is it?" she asked.

"You said we're the fourth people to find this planet. What about the other three? Are they still here?"

Anna lowered her head. "No... the first one was me. The other two are dead."

Roco scoffed. "Yeah... figures."

"It's a miracle they haven't found you yet," Anna added, her voice heavy with fear.

Kichu narrowed his eyes. "Why? You don't trust us?"

Anna shook her head quickly. "No, it's not that. I do trust you. But they're powerful-too powerful. The second and third people who arrived here were strong. They even had sins. But they still died. That's why I'm scared for you."

Kichu looked at her for a long moment. Then he nodded. "You can trust us. I don't know if that prophecy is real or just some nonsense, but we'll help you."

Roco tilted his head. "By the way, what's your name? Just realized we never asked."

Anna blinked before giving a small, tired smile. "It's Anna Hertz."

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The night passed, but sleep was hard to find.

By morning, the peace was shattered by a roar of voices outside. Kichu jolted awake, instincts kicking in. He reached for his sword and rushed toward the door.

"Hey! Don't go out there!" Anna grabbed his arm, stopping him.

"What the hell is going on?" Kichu asked, his heart pounding.

Anna hesitated. "It's... just a crowd," she said unconvincingly.

Kichu let out a dry chuckle. "So, the show has begun."

He moved toward the window and peeked outside. A sea of angry villagers had gathered, screaming, throwing stones, their faces twisted in rage and fear.

"So, what did their 'God' say this time?" Kichu asked without looking away.

Anna's face paled. "How did you know?"

Kichu smirked darkly. "Just tell me what the voice said."

Anna swallowed hard. "Last night... everyone heard it. It said, 'Bring the men who came from the sky to the mountain. They have come to destroy us.' And now... this."

Before Kichu could respond, Roco and Forcy burst into the room, panting.

"Kichu!" Roco shouted.

"What?" Kichu turned, his grip tightening on his sword.