Utopia: Land of Power

Chapter 8

Mr. Kenta took a seat on his couch in his lodge, picking up a beer off the table in front of him.

"Ahh, I wonder how Mykhail is treating that sword. It's been here so long, it's never had a chance to get some fresh air."

As he took a sip of his beer, he turned the TV on. To his shock, every channel broadcasted the news, which had footage of Justice and Kumiko fighting in the streets.

"Oh my..." Mr. Kenta stated to himself. "Could that be...?"

"Hi!" the reporter on the news announced. "This is Reporter Miku speaking, and the battle between Justice and this mysterious new entity has continued into the Downtown District! It is advisable that you all stay inside your homes at this time, and I'll keep you updated as things continue!"

Mr. Kenta sighed, getting off his chair. "Well then, I guess it's time I step in, before chaos emerges."

He grabbed a coat and headed out the door without another word.

Meanwhile, in the Downtown District...

"Kumiko! Wait! Stop!"

Justice tried to break free of the transformed Kumiko's grip, but he found himself having a hard time loosening it. As she dragged him along, jumping from place to place, she knocked over various cars and civilians.

"She's not listening!" Justice thought. "Well, as a hero, I'll have to make her!"

He took his sword and swung it at her, which forced her to stop running and block the attack.

"Grrr...bad choice."

He stepped back as she unleashed a barrage of tendrils from her body, all of which lashed out at Justice like deadly whips.

"Crap!"

He ducked out of the way, and the tendrils headed for an unsuspecting old lady who was busy casually walking the street.

"That woman from the office!" he realized.

Just as they got close, Justice tossed his sword like a boomerang at them, cutting them before they made contact. The woman turned her head, noticing the scene.

"Hello again, young man! Great seeing you!"

"Heh, you stay safe, Ma'am!"

Without a second glance, she continued walking down the street, humming to herself.

"What a lovely child."

She headed down the street, not realizing the people fleeing behind her or Justice being tossed into the store right next to her.

"Ow!"

He got up, looking around to find himself in a clothing store that was now empty. "This girl is so strong, what do I do?"

He didn't have time to think it over before an entire car came flying through the window.

"WOAH!"

He used his sword to bat it away, and Kumiko jumped through the broken window, the voice in her head louder than ever.

"Kill..."

The substance on her right hand shifted into a large, sharp claw, and she didn't hesitate to try and slash Justice's face.

"Die..."

She missed, slashing deep marks into the walls of the store. Justice just stared at the damage she caused.

"Woah. Now THAT'S cool."

Kumiko took a few steps forward, the floor shaking with every step.

"Come...here...!"