Adopted Soldier

It has been a few days since Alex and his group started walking through the changing world, to get home. As they started their journey, the first thing that they noticed was the world that they knew no longer existed as it was now looking like a different world altogether. The world of science that they were used to, became a world of fantasy. Cars no longer raced through the streets, only monster-like beings did that. The planes that soared through the sky were replaced with gigantic winged creatures that could eat an elephant whole. This made it painfully obvious that the age of man might be nearing its end.

Every city they have been to was either destroyed or transformed and became a fortress. Also every now and again, they would see a random monster eating a human corpse, or worse yet a live human. This journey to get back home gave each member mixed feelings. 

Even Emily and Oliver, who loved the new fantasy look the world was changing into was finally feeling a bit off. Even though they finally gained the powers that they wanted, their excitement only lasted for a few days as they saw the horrors of the changing world. 

Still, as expected of humanity, even in such a dire situation they were able to adapt rather quickly. Those that weren't able to do so became food for the monsters. 

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Throughout their journey back home, the group encountered numerous people in need of help. Of course, they tried there best to help these poor souls. Unfortunately for them, even in this new age were magic and other supernatural abilities exist, some problems cannot be solved. This made them understand that same as before, no even more so than before, the law of the jungle was the one truth, the survival of the fittest. The strong feed on the weak, while the weak served the strong. 

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There was also another thing that started changing during the journey which was Alex's perception of Evangeline. Even though he was still fully devoted to Rachel, but for some reason, Evangeline was able to dig deeper into his heart. It might be because Rachel was actually helping Evangeline. Even Niel who was mostly partial was helping Evangeline as well. 

Alex couldn't comprehend why they would do this, but since it wasn't really hurting anybody, he decided not to be too bothered by it. 

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After months of walking and seeing the changes the world was having, the group was able to finally reach the capital of Berdonia. The moment they were near the capital they noticed the great decline of monster encounters. Not even the more powerful monsters such as the giant moving mountains could be seen. Actually, unlike the majority of the world, the area near the capital of Berdonia felt different. The mass of monsters wasn't seen which was surprising, but even more surprising was the medieval-styled fortress in the middle of the city. 

The walls of the fortress stood over thirty meters in height and there were even towers that had ballistas equipped. Unlike the other fortresses they've seen that still had a feel of modern science. this fortress really felt like it came from a fantasy novel. 

Alex and the others slowly and cautiously approached the fortress and headed towards the gates. The moment they were at least three hundred meters near the gates, a bolt of lightning fell from above the sky. The group was able to evade, then Alex raised his sword up and the next second someone fell from the sky. 

Alex who blocked the attack had his sword broken in half, and he quickly evaded before the giant sword sliced him in half. 

Alex was surprised to see that In front of him was a beautiful lady, no beautiful was not enough to describe her, she was a divine being, no even that couldn't describe her beauty. This person was wearing full plated armor while carrying a giant sword. Upon closer inspection, Alex finally figured out who she was.  

"YOU! YOU WERE THE ONE WHO KILLED SIR LYNER!" Alex emitted a suffocating amount of bloodlust that could make even the hardiest of mercenaries puke. 

Rika couldn't recognize who Alex was, but she knew who Lyner was. That was the person she will never forget for her entire life. She was about to ask how Alex knew Lyner, but before she could open her mouth, Alex threw the broken blade of his sword, forcing Rika to evade. Rachel and the others were about to correct Alex's misunderstanding but before they could say anything, Alex like a bolt of lightning charged forward. 

He appeared before Rika and released a full-powered kick onto her face. Rika was able to easily evade this move, but then Alex used his new ability to make the ground Rika was standing on try to pierce her. As Rika jumped backward to evade, Alex using a full-fingered spear hand was about to pierce Rika's heart, but Rika was able to catch Alex's spear hand by holding onto his wrist. 

"I WILL KILL YOU!" Alex shouted as he could no longer control his rage after seeing the killer of his teacher.