Inlander

Chapter 5. Human Nature

In the crowded and dark room, even the green moss attached to the corner of the wall was invisible. Because no sunlight could penetrate the crack in the roof of the prison. Only a worn-out lantern illuminates the prison room.

Jim was sitting pensively in front of the bars that confined him. He looked very agitated, all his thoughts focused on thinking about the attack that was going on.

Jim just sat pensively while scribbling on the ground underneath. He was eagerly waiting for news of the results of the attack on Neiter's army.

Will the captain of the Klax be able to defend this city?

Did captain Klax win?

Did they succeed?

That question alone kept ringing in Jim's mind.

Until a few moments later, a notification system appeared in front of him.

[Notice]

Quest

Defend the Byre Town

Category: Main

Level : D

status: Completed

reward: 500 Gold

10 point Abilities

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[Level Up: 10]

Jim smiled loosely at the time. Because with the appearance of the quest completion notification, it means that Captain Klax has successfully defended the city. Jim's feelings were so bright.

“Looks like captain Klax managed to keep Byre Town in. as expected of the Captain,” Jim said.

Jim was pleased to hear the news. With the victory of Byre's city protection forces, making the quest given by the system to Jim complete. Not only that, Jim also gets several rewards and ability points.

At that time, Jim was confused to allocate the points he got. In fact, he wanted to exchange points for many guidebooks, but the points obtained by Jim were not enough to buy one guidebook. Because the price of Guidebook is so expensive. Finally, he decided to save the point for a while.

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News of the success of the army led by the captain of the Klax has spread throughout the city of Byre.

As if the news became a cool breeze to treat the panic that occurred in the city.

With a sense of pride and pleasure, the captain of the Klax immediately ran to the Major to provide information on the battle.

Inside the gates, the city of Byre. Captain Klax approaches the Major for a report.

“I report to the Major, we managed to drive Neiter away with a landslide victory,” said Captain Klax to Major

“hahaha Good job captain, you deserve to be counted on” major praises captain Klax

“but Major, all this happened thanks to Jim because He thought of the idea of ​​Digging a trench.” said the captain

After hearing Klax say that offended Jim's name, Major felt guilty. He felt guilty for accusing Jim of being an enemy spy.

“So all this time I was wrong, I have to apologize directly to Jim,” said major regretfully

Captain Klax was happy to hear what the Major had to say, he asked

“So, can Jim be released now, sir?”

“Not only let go, but I'll reward him too. Because Byre Town owes him" Replied Major.

At a time when Byre's army cleared the remainder of the war.

Suddenly, unwanted events occur. Seen from a distance, the monsters flew towards Byre Town.

A soldier saw that, then screamed in panic.

“Major…, flying monsters are coming! They are coming here !”

Then all the soldiers panicked because they remembered what happened at the Gorgon harbour.

With alacrity, the captain hurried towards the gate and gave instructions

“Calm down, all of you, get ready in your respective positions!”

“Whatever happens, don't be afraid! They're just three monsters! Your family will die if we give up here! “ Exclaimed the captain.

“Fight, to protect our loved ones” the captain cheered up by raising the Leviathan sword upwards.

The troops got excited again thanks to the words of the captain. Then they simultaneously said:

“Protect our loved ones!!”

“Protect our loved ones!!”

“Protect our loved ones!!"

In the distance, there were hordes of monsters flying towards the city. They made a sound so loud that it hurt the eardrums of the troops on guard. Making the guts of the troops seem to shrink. Strong scales like steel, its beak curved and sharp, the flapping of its wings knocked the surrounding air. The monster's eyes were very focused, as if the guards were prey to be pounced upon.

In the blink of an eye, the flying monster crossed the solid fortress full of guards. Instantly, the monster spouted extremely hot flames towards the guards. Several guards were immediately burned and turned to ashes. That's how horrible the flying monster was.

Some troops managed to avoid the surprise attack, but some parts of their bodies were hit by the bursts of fire coming out of the flying monsters. They screamed in pain, some of them whimpering for help.

"Aaarrgh..."

"Arrrrggghh...."

"Help me"

The line of troops became a mess, they scattered to run away from the monster's attack. Leaving some other troops just stunned and scared. Their courage was being tested. Their confidence was very shaky. At this point, Klax's leadership is commendable. He was not afraid of what he saw. He shouted:

"Arrow them !! "

Captain Klax's loud shout caught the attention of one of the monsters behind him. Now, the monster turned around and aimed at Captain Klax, as if the monsters realized that Captain Klax was a prey they had to hunt.

Seeing the monster aiming at him, Klax's defences began to waver. His determination decreased. Sweat flowed down his forehead. A sign of indecision in the heart. It even made his legs tremble slightly.

Although Captain Klax was afraid of fighting the flying monsters, there was something else that had to force him to fight them. A feeling greater than fear itself. It was a sense of compassion that wanted to protect his beloved family.

"Am I going to die here? , I won't give up, come here ugly monsters! I will cut you! " Captain said restlessly.

When the monster and the captain are close together. The monster is ready to spray fire, the captain is also preparing to draw his sword.

“Get out of the way! Monsters!” The captain swung his sword and cut down the monsters.

The monster was split into two with one strike due to Levian's immense strength. The captain was also hit by a burst of fire.

The captain fell, and he clung to his sword, gasping for breath.

“Did I kill him because of the power of this sword?”

The captain was shocked, and looked back to find that the monster had split into two pieces. As if he had got superpowers, even Captain Klax couldn't believe what he was seeing now. He couldn't believe that he had cut down a flying monster with his power.

However, he realized that it was not his strength that made him as strong as he is now, but the sword factor given by Jim that made Klax stronger many times over.

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Meanwhile, inside the dark dungeon. A stale odour filled the entire cramped room, making Jim's respiratory system feel claustrophobic. It was as if the stale air were slowly suffocating Jim.

However, this time it was no longer quiet. The roar of battle exploded on the surface, until the sound reached Jim's ears. Even the screeching sound of the monster was enough to rattle the iron bars that confined Jim. It was as if the bars resonated with the flying monster's reluctance.

Then suddenly a warning appeared

[Alert]

Quest

Slay the flying monsters [1/3]

Category: Main

Difficulty: C

Duration: -

Reward: 20 Point

5000 Gold

Failed: die

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"What are you saying ? was all this because of the flying monsters attacking?". Jim was sureprised.

Out there, the flying monster's indiscriminate attack destroyed all the buildings and tents. Flames engulfed parts of the city.

Several tall buildings collapsed due to the attack. Unintentionally, the debris fell down right above his dungeon room. The large debris fell on top of Jim's room and penetrated downward.

[Yamaguchi Active]

The falling debris didn't hit Jim but fell right in front of Jim.

[Yamaguchi skill experience increases]

[Yamaguchi [passive] Lvl 1 (50/100)]

Jim was shocked to death, he stroked his chest and shouted

"woaaaa...I was shocked, fortunately, there is a Yamaguchi skill. otherwise, I would have been reincarnated in another world "

"It's worth it, I added all the points for Luck, now I can go out".

As a result of a large piece of debris falling directly on the dungeon room Jim was occupying, the dirt roof of the dungeon was destroyed, opening an escape route for Jim to escape and go to the surface.

Jim did not waste this opportunity, he quickly climbed the large debris, he tried to get out of the prison towards the surface. Jim's heart was worried about what was happening. His heart was both concerned and emotional.

Jim has now made it out of the underground prison and has set foot on the surface.

However, Jim could not believe what he saw around him, like a sea of hell city. He did not expect the city of Byre to look so devastated. Hot rubble scattered about. The trees were barren. The enveloping smoke formed like an ocean, floating above the city skyline.

Jim looked sad, even he could not hold back his tears. How horrible the Neiter nation was with its cruel monsters. What made Jim feel more sad and worried was when he looked at the refugee camps, the refugee tents were burned down by the fire of the monsters.

He immediately ran to the refugee camp, where his parents and his dear sister were in the refugee camp.

Jim screamed looking for his mother and sister

"Jill....???"

"Mom...???"

"Dad.....???"

"Jill...Where are you???"

Jim panicked and had tears in his eyes, Jim didn't hear a reply from them at all. Only the crackling sound of the flames could be heard. It made Jim feel very fragile.

"Jill.....???"

"mom....??? Dad.....???"

As Jim walked through the charred ruins of the refugee camp, he accidentally stepped on a necklace that had broken its string. The necklace was very familiar to Jim. Because the necklace belonged to Jill, his sister. Jim himself gave the necklace to Jill.

Since the necklace had fallen near Jim at this time, Jill must also be around here. Jim continued to look in various directions and search for the whereabouts of his sister and his family.

Not far from that place, He saw a woman with shoulder-length red hair, she was lying.

“It must be Jill”

Jill is Jim's younger sister. She is 21 years old. Jill has a cute and beautiful face. Jill is shorter than Jim, like Jim, she has shoulder-length dark red hair.

Jim immediately ran to her and woke her up

"Jill,..."

"Jill...."

"Hey, Jill...Awake .... "

Jim tried several times to wake his unconscious sister. Jim supported Jill's neck, who was lying on the ground, helpless. Jim was very panicked to see Jill, who would not open her eyes. Jim also confirmed his sister's condition again by pressing her veins.

Jim's tears slowly shed, washing his sister's face, accompanied by relief. His heartbeat returned to calm after, he still felt the beating in his sister's veins.

Jim remembered that a healing item was being sold in the System, so he said

"Shop"

"Item"

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Heal Potion 100 G

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"Hope this helps," said Jim

Jim poured the heal potion towards Jill's mouth, He forced her to drink it

After She drank the potions, Her condition was getting better, and She was conscious.

saw that, Jim gave thanks and said

"Thank goodness She is still alive"

Jim so delighted that He has shed tears the umpteenth time.

"brother? Do you?" Jill spoke softly and stammered

"yes, I'm your brother, you should rest, don't push yourself"

"Thank goodness, brother is still alive "

Jill with relief and while crying. but She cried sadly and said

"Mom and Dad ... they are still in the tent, I saw them trapped and couldn't get out" Jill hugged Jim crying loudly

"You calm down, Jill. believe me, they must also be safe" Jim tried to turn his by hugging and stroking his hair

"Wait here Jill, rest first, brother will look for our parents first"

Then Jim rushed to find father and mother in the tent. He lifted the debris of the tent, then what He was worried about really happened

Jim saw His father and mother lying, then He immediately raised both of them

His tears began to come out, and He cried loudly, His mother and father in this world have gone.

He was crying and furious.

"Hwaa....." Lot of tears

"Why should it happen to me? "

"system, Isn't there an item that can raise my parents from the dead? "

then He looked down and realized, that there is no item like that.

"why in any world humans remain the same?"

"why the strong always oppress the weak? "

"why is human nature always like that? "

"anyone tell me, why...?? "

"why?????????"

He shouted loudly

"why?"

He looked down and spoke softly

Jim cried so much, then Jill came up to Him and hugged Him, She tried to calm him down, but, she was crying too

Jim a little calm, but in His heart, only revenge is there.

in His mind, as someone whispered

"revenge..."

"revenge..."

"revenge..."

then Jim was determined to get His revenge.

"I'll destroy you Neiter, I make sure you don't have a trace "