Chapter 24

September 2, 2014, Third day, Supposedly 12:02 a.m. Tuesday Earth time

Grey Shot two who were clear, the moment the Vile dropped dead on the ground, his location was already compromised so he quickly rappelled down at the back of the tree where he placed his escape route and landed at the bushes behind the tree where he has secured his hammock, as he ran in a Namba Aruki style running style that has longer lasting stamina by twisting your body the bare minimum, so no wasted energy was created and increased explosiveness of each controlled movement

as Grey used the strong gust of wind making the leaves and tree branches move in random order Grey already encircle the remaining four Vile, as the enemy was in a panic and busy searching for the person who shot their companion in the head with an unknown projectile, as one of them look up to see it there were archers among the tree lines his back was facing another tree a cold sharp object slide horizontally and a hand was holding his mouth after cutting the vile neck Grey stabs the chest and side near the liver and twist his knife to open the wound more so bleeding wound cause fatality,

Then Grey couch down again and ran again in the direction of the blowing wind, and would stop as soon he was in the right position for a kill, the fourth Vile just dropped into a kneeling posture which made the others more scared, and the four badly beaten up elves could no believe their natural enemy was helpless, they have a slight idea how was killing them one by one,

the third female Vile, took out her dagger and wanted to use the Elves as a hostage but as soon as she grab the injured female Elve by her white hair, something come into her right temple and burst out of the opposite side and fell lifeless, the two remaining Vile cast an attack spell and just burn anything that moves in the bushes, the other vile draw his sword and ran toward the Four hostages and plans to avenge his female partner, when something came out of the bushes that were on his left side and tackle the vile into the opposite bush a few meters from the hostages were laying on the ground,

As the vile holding the sword was caught off guard, he fell face-first on the bushes and somebody was on his back, Grey had already stabbed the vile rapidly on his side and neck. As Grey leapt and moved out of the vile back, Grey hurried away from the fallen vile, he quickly ran from the other direction where the wind was blowing, taking advantage of the cover it provided to further conceal his movements.

With each step, Grey's senses heightened, alert to any potential threats that may lie ahead. The remaining Vile dashed toward his teammate that landed on the bush on his left side and was in full panic and fear. The fallen wounded victim was able to come out of the bush and beg to be saved, as blood was pouring out of his multiple stab wounds.

He was holding his neck as it was gushing out blood; the wounded vile was gurgling his blood as he fell on the remaining enemys blood covering his face and clothing; this scene made the last vile urinate out of fear and terror, the last vile's trembling legs gave way as he collapsed onto the ground, unable to control his bodily functions in the face of such horror. The stench of urine mingled with the metallic scent of blood, creating a nauseating atmosphere that hung heavy in the air.

The vile crawled on the ground and was shaking when someone something sharpened his neck, and in a slip second, he saw his vision tremble and rolled on the floor, seeing his headless crawling body twitching in its final moments of life. The sight of his own decapitated body only intensified the terror and despair that consumed him, as he realized the true extent of the horror he had encountered.

September 2, 2014, Third day, Supposedly 12:02 a.m. Tuesday Earth time

Grey was able to eliminate six Vile or lesser demons in less than three minutes, but this act didn't go to the head and gain some sense of arrogance, owing that the ones he killed were non-combatants and were different from the mutated vile in his team killed a few days ago, that one was full of anger and murderous intent, unlike these vile they were psychotic and a bunch of power-tripping thugs that prey on the weak, they still have a certain amount of rational thinking , but too stupid to comprehend the action they were doing,

Grey pondered over the peculiar sight before him, wondering how these creatures managed to retain their individuality despite their vile traits. With the task now completed, he realized that this was the perfect chance to gather valuable information on navigating through the dense forest and finding a way out.

Determined, Grey decided to approach one of the injured elves and help them and gently strike up a conversation, hoping to uncover the secrets he needed for his escape.

as Grey comes out from the cascading shadows of the huge trees the Four Elves were still on the ground wounded, as soon they saw him walking slowly toward them without any facial expression and pointing at a black metal object that he was holding with his hands and pointed at them, they immediately recognized it as a weapon.

The Elves exchanged nervous glances, unsure of Grey's intentions and the purpose of the mysterious object in his hand. Grey will never lower his guard for anybody even those he saves and helped, because trickery and deception have no color, age, or race, in his mind, making any aggressive action will get you a bullet in the head,

and he was prepared to defend himself if necessary. The tension in the air was palpable as the Elves wondered if they were in danger or if Grey had a valid reason for his actions. They cautiously awaited his next move, hoping for an explanation that would put their fears to rest.

Grey's eyes narrowed as he maintained a firm grip on the gun, his instincts telling him to stay cautious. He had learned the hard way that trust could be easily shattered, and he wasn't about to let his guard down now.

The elves exchanged nervous glances, realizing their previous assumptions about trustworthiness are now being put to the test, they were still unknown Individuals with questionable personalities, and seeing what just happened and having witnessed firsthand the consequences of crossing him will sure be their doom, and they knew better than to underestimate his determination to protect himself.

Grey an AI if can speak their language, and the AI said yes, he remove his other hand from the gun and gesture a hand signal as he opened his hand and waved at the four signaling them to stay or wait, the Four raised their hands and cover their heads thinking he was going to kill them, Grey knew they were to scare of him, so he tried to reassure them by speaking in a calm and soothing tone.

so he tried to reassure them by speaking in a calm and soothing tone. He explained that he meant no harm and just wanted to communicate with them peacefully, assuring them that he was not a threat. Grey emphasized his desire for peaceful interaction and asked them to trust him as he slowly approached with open palms, hoping to ease their fears.

The four were shocked to hear elven language coming out from the mortal's mouth and they exchanged confused glances amongst themselves. Grey continued to speak, assuring them that he was not a threat and that he had no intention of causing them any harm.

He hoped his words would alleviate their fears and create a sense of trust between them. then he slowly lowered his Gun, their fear turning into curiosity. Grey's unexpected ability to speak Elven intrigued them, and they began to cautiously approach him, wanting to understand more about this unusual encounter.

among the four elves, the oldest, politely asks him why did he save them from those, lesser Demons, Grey answered his question by explaining that he believed in the importance of helping others in need, regardless of their species or background. He emphasized that he saw the elves as fellow beings deserving of protection and compassion. Additionally, Grey mentioned that his own experiences had taught him the value of unity and cooperation among different races to overcome common threats.

Grey introduced himself, expressing his genuine concern for the well-being of the elves. He explained that he was eager to understand the situation better and to offer any assistance or support that he could. Grey hoped that by gaining more insight into what had occurred and why it was happening, he could contribute to finding a resolution and ensuring a safer future for all involved.

The female elf told Grey in a low tone that, they knew the answer but, sadly they do not have the right to speak about it, he needs to talk to their tribe leader, but Grey was hesitant considering they were still untrustworthy and going to their village might be risky, especially since he had no guarantee that the tribe leader would be willing to share the information. However, Grey knew that he couldn't let fear hold him back from uncovering the truth, so he made up his mind to take the risk and seek out the tribe leader for answers.

the oldest elf to him that saving their kind is bound by their race law, that state they must repay his kindness with their hospitably, acceptance y and protection. Grey understood that according to their race law, the elves were obligated to repay his kindness, This gave him a glimmer of hope that seeking out the tribe leader might be as risky, but he thought this was his only option.

Grey also remembered the wise words of his Father, who had always emphasized the importance of taking risks to achieve greatness but with caution. With these thoughts in mind, Grey steeled himself for the journey ahead, determined to face whatever challenges awaited him in the tribe's village.

Grey requested that their race repay his kindness with four questions to be truthfully answered by their leader because he saved four lives and believed that he deserved some answers in return. He hoped that by asking these questions, he would gain valuable insight into the tribe's customs and beliefs, allowing him to better understand their way of life. With a mixture of anticipation and nervousness, Grey awaited the leader's response, ready to embark on a journey of knowledge and understanding.

The four elves faced Grey and bowed to him and expressed their generosity by agreeing to his request, but told him that he must first react to their village on top of the third mountain to pass their test if he was worthy of their guardian's eyes if he would let them go back unharmed and safe, they would be sure that upon reassuring the village, no hostiles would fall unto him and they would face him as a guest rather than an intruder,

Grey listened intently, his heart filled with anticipation. He knew that proving himself to these so-called guardians would not be an easy task, but he was determined to demonstrate his worthiness and gain their trust. With a nod of gratitude, Grey accepted their conditions, prepared himself and made the four go back to fulfil their promise,

As the four once again gave respect to their savior, Grey loo at his analogue watch and saw he only have a few days left, seeing the four use magic to leave, Grey knew he had to act quickly. He began devising a plan to face the guardians and fulfil his promise before time ran out. With a sense of urgency, he gathered his belongings and set off on his journey, determined to prove himself and earn the trust of their tribe leader .

September 2, 2014, Third day, Supposedly 1: 25 p.m. Tuesday Earth time