In The Academy As Sukuna

Ch 55 - Ren Killes

"In times of darkness, we often forget the light that once guided us, lost in the shadows of despair."

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(POV: Ren Killes)

I was sitting at the edge of the bed in my hotel room, scrolling through my phone, trying to find something interesting.

The rays of the afternoon sun were creeping in through the slightly opened curtains, lighting the room in a pretty orange.

It was a nice day... if we ignore the fact that hundreds of people were dying to demons as I sat here, unbothered.

I put my phone to my side, sighing as I looked out into the sky, the bright light causing me to squint my eyes.

I didn't particularly like the fact that I wasn't doing anything to save those people... the hundreds of children watching their parents killed and eaten... somewhere, parents are hiding under a table, watching their hundreds of children being eaten...

It was all bothering me so–wait... I messed that up, didn't I?

I sighed again, pushing myself back onto the bed, staring at the ceiling.

I knew this wasn't the time to act impulsively... the Hunter Association must be planning something.

Just as I was thinking of this, a beep resonated from my phone.

I extended my hand, slowly picking it up and seeing the message.

"You have been assigned to a team on the frontlines of humanity's fight with demons. The S+ Class, Rank 5 Hunter, Eleanor, will lead your team, please come to the location below as soon as possible."

I raised an eyebrow... Eleanor, quite a well-known name.

As far as I've heard, she's chill, I'm fine with her being the leader... but following someone's commands still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I scrolled down, seeing the location of the place.

I sighed once more... the place was quite far.. Who knew that coming this far to take a break would result in this?

I pushed myself off the bed, groaning as I stretched my body, picking up the little things I had and leaving the room.

As I walked down the stairs, I covered my mouth, yawning.

I walked out of the hotel, the sunlight falling onto my skin, making me feel hot.

Looking around, I could see people walking... but they weren't normal... they were scared... scared that they will be attacked next.

Their footsteps were hurried, rushing to get to the safety of their homes.

However, none of that mattered to me now, there is no use trying to jump into others' thoughts.

"I hope to GOD I get good teammates this time," I muttered, memories of an earlier mission coming to mind.

My lips twitched as I thought of that quadruple chin bitc–

I clapped my hands, not wanting to remember about THAT woman.

I sighed once more... I was sighing a lot today, wasn't I?

Well, no use in thinking about all this now... I should just go there, I suppose.

As I slowly walked across the street, trying to find a taxi, a metallic smell of blood hit my nose... mixed with the smell of rotting flesh, it seemed even worse.