Pulmo is still sitting with the 3rd and 4th strongest students. She gave them some extra time because she knows that once Braverte is in trouble, he will find a way to let her know. And joining in suddenly might disrupt the flow of the battle in a negative. But then BOOM a huge explosion destroys the whole side of the building that Braverte is in. From the huge cloud of smoke, Braverte jumps out of it like a bat out of hell. He lands a few meters from Pulmo, his injuries haven’t increased but the look on his face is a lot more serious than before.
Pulmo stands up because this is the signal she was expecting. The 3rd and 4th strongest students Teraw and Tearh also stand up because they didn’t expect this kind of fight. Pulmo jumps past the two students and lands next to Braverte.
“Bilicus?”
“No, somehow he is able to control the zombies.”
“MYOS zombies?”
“Yeah, he said the signal we have been tracing is a mind control signal that grows stronger the more someone takes MYOS.”
“Bilicus’ plan?”
“I get the feeling it isn’t his.”
“Then who?”
Braverte stands up straight with his flyssa swords in each hand.
“Let’s ask Bilicus when we’re done. Now get ready, they are stronger than you think.”
Just like Braverte, the 7 zombies jump out of the smoke one by one. They land next to each other, breaking the ground upon impact. Pulmo had to see it to believe it, but these were indeed the bodies of people who lost themselves in MYOS. They have been deemed clinically braindead but now they are moving around. Pulmo touches her bracelet and using Higher Reasoning transforms it into a beautiful scimitar. Braverte scans to see if he sees Bilicus anywhere but he must have slipped out in the commotion.
“They are victims, but that doesn’t change the fact that they will kill you if you let them. Cut off their limbs and incapacitate them, let death be the final resort.”
Pulmo nods, Braverte has one more question left as he looks at Teraw and Tearh.
“Will they be a problem?”
Teraw and Tearh both don’t know what is happening. But they both don’t want to get caught up in the mayhem that is about to ensue. They are fully aware that Pulmo and Braverte are far above their level. And this fight could be the death of them, if they interfere. Teraw and Tearh both look at each other and without saying a word back away.
Pulmo and Braverte both see the two students backing away, and having spoken to them she knows that those two aren’t that interested in the fight.
“No.”
“Good. Then let’s get started.”
Both Pulmo and Braverte rush towards the 7 zombies and the zombies reply in kind. The sounds of the fight cover the whole school. The students are being calmed down by the teachers who have an inkling of what’s going on. And know that they have to keep the students safe and away from any secrets that might spill out from the fight. So the school is in lockdown. However, the sounds travel further than just the school grounds, as Demo and My-Ty both look back at the source of the sounds.
Demo is concerned about Ten and the others. He stops walking and considers going back to help them. My-Ty can tell that Demo is worried for his friends.
“If you want to go back, go. But I doubt a weakling like you will make any difference.”
Demo heard what My-Ty said but didn’t let it get to him. He knows that his friends are doing their best and that they are facing tough opponents. But he has a gut feeling that if the number 1 strongest fighter joins the fray, they will lose. It’s up to him to make sure that the number 1 stays occupied and unable to fight his friends. My-Ty has started walking again, Demo faces forward once more and starts walking as well. Ugly Face knows that Demo’s friends are in trouble.
“Are you sure?”
“No, but we have to see this through.”
My-Ty smiles at the fact that Demo stuck by his choice. And a few moments later they clear the forest and stand in front of a small building in an open field. In front of the building stands the strongest fighter in the school, Sachem. He is looking directly at the trio that emerges from the forest. My-Ty has a huge grin on his face because he is delighted to see that Sachem is waiting for him.
“You ready?”
Sachem also heard the sounds coming from the fights, he didn’t want to waste too much time fighting My-Ty.
“Let’s get this over with quickly.”
My-Ty releases a burst of Moksi from his body. The burst expands like a wave of energy. Demo feels the energy and smiles because it feels like My-Ty’s intent to fight with all his power. Ugly Face falls to the ground because the energy was so overwhelming it made him sick. And Sachem seems completely unbothered. My-Ty turns his head to look at Demo.
“Watch.”
My-Ty then slowly walks towards Sachem while cracking his bones and neck.
“You should get ready.”
Sachem doesn’t answer nor does he take a fighting pose as suggested. My-Ty comes closer.
“This isn’t like last time. This time, I’m ready.”
Sachem sighs as he answers.
“As if readiness was the problem.”
My-Ty cracks his knuckles as he is almost within striking range.
“Let’s find out.”
The two are now face to face. Demo takes another look back as he can hear the sounds of the fight intensifying in the distance. He turns his head back as he thinks to himself that My-Ty needs to finish this quickly so that they can go help the others.
With a huge smile on his face, My-Ty throws his fist back to throw a huge punch, Sachem does the same. They both punch at the same time and the collision of their fists causes an explosion of energy.
Chapter 61 fin
