Chapter 49: Feeling Suffocated

Seeing the blooming of flames in a similar direction to when it had once occurred, if there was ever doubt that an awakened was responsible for such a phenomenon, such doubts have been cast aside by Damon and the crew, as well as every other person who was currently bearing witness to this.

"Do you think it’s that celestial goddess person ?" Sage muttered in question.

Unlike others online, there are those who have linked the last explosion that occurred to the achievement announcement regarding the person with the ID, ’celestialgoddess92’. Sage and Hazel had made this link, and they were probably not the only ones.

This also means that such a powerhouse was probably only a city away from them.

"If we can get such a person to join us, in addition to Master-Damon’s abilities, we would be unstoppable," Sage remarked with newfound excitement. Someone who can conjure such exploding flames was certainly not some typical flame mage. Maybe he even is one of those rumored legendary-grade class holders.

Seeing the vision before them, most people had similar feelings to get this person to help them or join them.

As Damon witnessed this power; he thought, how many monstrous individuals such as this person now walk the world. Bringing someone like this to their team would indeed be a great idea, so Harvey was put in charge of reaching out to the person with the ID, ’celetialgoddess92’; if indeed he was truly the one.

The temporary shock out of the way; it was finally time for the team to expand their hunts to outside the building. It will be far more dangerous but with the advance and retreat guerilla tactics Haarvy had planned out with the team; they should be able to make it back okay.

Damon has been always estranged to his emotions, back in his former life and even in this one where he had replaced an alternate version of himself. But in the short four days he was starting to understand and embody some certain emotions. At the moment; watching this people leave and seeing how he could offer no positive contribution at the moment was saddening.

Except he was willing to publicize his ability on the chat channels and get investors; which is a horrible idea for several reasons. Building slow the way he was, was the only viable and safe option.

Even if he does announce to the world that he is capable of generating returns on their original crystals in a short duration; it was doubtful that anyone would take him seriously as there have been individuals claiming the same thing just to take advantage of others. And should his claims be proven true, he would no doubt be hunted down wherever he may be. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

There are already those with such unique abilities that could directly ascertain ones ID, such as the building manager; so it stands to reason that there must be even more individuals with terrifying abilities catered to information gathering.

Damon would only be making himself known to the public when he has absolute certainty that his Identity wouldn’t endanger himself or those around him. Or better still, when he becomes so strong that it wouldn’t even matter if his abilities are exposed as no one will be able to do anything to him.

"I can hear your brain from over here.... What are you thinking so deeply about?" Kora said from her sofa, her head buried in her console.

After just spending some time together; the two of them had gotten close enough that conversing freely was not an issue. Neither of them loved to talk very much; so this likeness had somehow become a common ground for them both.

Kora likes to keep most to herself and only seems to ever become active if it pertains to something she really cares about. She becomes quite obsessive over things of this nature; like her love for games and for cats even though she’s allergic to them.

Surprisingly, she talks more with Damon more than any other member of their team; even her college classmates. Damon reasoned it was probably due to the fact that they’ve both become the bench warmers of the group ; notwithstanding, Kora didn’t seem to care one bit that she wasn’t contributing like the rest. Maybe she counts protecting Damon to be her duty; but Damon thought protecting was a stretch. There was nothing to protect him from inside this apartment and floor. It’s not like she has any means to protect him to begin with.

"It’s nothing.... I just ....."

"It’s a bit suffocating being in here all day and doing nothing." Damon responded somberly.

"Hm...." Kora intoned with her hand to her chin on thought for a moment, before her eyes brightened up like a lightbulb as she added.

"Then, why do we just take a little stroll to clear our heads?"

"A little stroll, where ? There is nowhere to go, Kora."

"You think too small, white prince. Come with me." Kora said as she stood from the sofa, walked up to the tempered floor to ceiling window of the apartment and stretched one of her hands over to Damon, her expression still flat as her gaze remained fixed to another building in the distance.

Damon looked a bit confused; wondering what she was up to; still he walked up next to her and took her hand.

"What are you up to, Kora ?"

"Shh....you see that building over there ?"

Damon followed Kora’s gaze, looking to the distance; at the very next building to them. A simple nine storey building which has a rooftop.

"Yeah...I see it. You want us to watch that... hmm...I guess that could also...."

Damon was suddenly stuck to his throat when he felt a heavy wind blow across his face, a chilling cold running through his skin, and the view of the red skies directly above his head.

"What...."

What followed was the audible low growls from mutants which was formerly muffled because of the soundproof nature of The Grand.

And in front of him was the building he had called home for four days since arriving in this world. Standing opulent and imposing against the red skies.

Damon looked to the side; Kora was still there, still using his hand; completely unfazed that they were now standing on a rooftop and directly looking down on the chaos and the sea of mutants below.

"How.... How is this possible, Kora ?"

"You said you felt suffocated in there right ?....."

"How about now, white prince ? "