The Absolute: Humanity's Second Chance

So what the hell was he supposed to say?

"I think you scream out yes or something." He ultimately shrugged his shoulders as he suggested. Esther nodded at his words and inquired back.

"Like this? Yes." She said the last word a bit loud, with conviction and determination.

Woosh~

And along those words, bright light bloomed around her body that sorounded them. David was caught off guard and hurriedly covered his eyes in shock.

Moments later, the bright light receded and Esther was nowhere to be seen.

"..."

David was now more than just speechless. He stared at the location Esther used to be at, and immediately clicked his tongue.

"Oh shit. Yes." He also said the same word, with conviction and determination as well. He was chasing after his wife, hoping that they would be going to the same place as his son said.

But he doubted it.

For he remembered his son's words, "You should accept it together, to go through the trials together... like the couple you are. And make sure you both make it out alive.".

Those words said that they should accept together, which they already failed. Then the last statement could be deduced that, where ever they were going to, was not a safe place.

'Brat, next time be specific with your guidance, for fucks sake.' David clicked his tongue again, as white light lit up the whole room and took him away as well.

None of them were ready for what was to come. It was even more so, when they saw what they were up against.

David found himself within a gigantic forest, with trees so tall, they threatened to touch the sky. They seemed like pillars of the world.

And in front of him, was a being of ten meters in height. The being was chubby, and quite ugly. But thay was not the matter.

The matter here was that, David had to fight that thing. He could already see it coming. Especially when his son's words always rang within his mind.

'Fuck... boy, there are many ways to kill us than through this.' David was already regretting his decision, let one his wife, Esther.

"My, oh my." The woman, who was within a different environment of a plain, covered her mouth with her palm as she smiled.

Before her, was a beast like animal that had wind swirling in, and out if existence around its body. And as a fast person, Esther could tell... that her opponent was faster!!

*** Juliette Silver ***

My soul mate was currently doing something I'd consider stupid and risky. But that's just him. And at this point... what can I say?

Nothing.

I only stared in stupor as I watched him walk all the way towards the hideous monster. My focus was not on it though, but his powerful back, and his dauntless figure.

I actually could not believe how easily manipulated I was. It was funny now that I thought about it. How could I be this fragile before his gaze? His touch?

But then again, I actually don't mind it much.

Hell I'd do anything just to make him put a leash on me. Let alone be his good little girl. His obedient puppy. His... his everything.

He then spoke, "Come. Show me what y'all hellspawns are really made up of!!" And that was when I was shaken out of my thoughts by his powerful voice. And provocative words.

Not like I believed that thing could understand him. His body language was provocative itself.

I looked up at him. I was still not sure. My body wanted to move so badly, it wanted to hold onto him and beg him not to do this.

I did not want to lose him. I did not want to lose anyone. I did not want to be all by myself. But... I found to my shock, that I could not move.

It was as if I was rooted down on the floor like a tree bound by the earth. It was like, a part of me believed in him. It believed that, something like this was not much of a problem to my Damien.

Yet my fears still existed.

I closed my eyes and took deep breathes in, and slowly out. I then reopened my eyes and watched the battle with extreme focus.

I... I wanted to be of use to him. Hence from now on, not only am I to believe in him and his strength, but also to learn more about his battle style.

I need to see if there will be any flaws within the movement of either big brother Damien, or that, demon thingy. Either way, I have to be at extreme focus!!

Or so I told myself, in order to reduce my nervousness, and my fear.

And it worked.

*** Narrative ***

Damien walked steadily towards the demon, fearless and thirsty for blood. It was right after he promised Juliette he would not throw away his life.

He was surprised by her direct words, and declaration that he belongs to her. But for some reason, that only got him excited. Especially her claiming him as her own.

His excitement stimulated his blood. It was pumping through his veins at speeds he did not know were possible. It was as if he was about to burn, from inside out.

His breathing increased, his chest slowly huffed up and down. All the while, his smile only got more an more devil-like.

As for his eyes, they were clearly out for murder. And nothing more.

"Come. Show me what y'all hellspawns are really made up of!!" He roared to the demon, and without any hesitation, kicked off the ground and sprinted towards it.

"Skreeee!!!"

The demon's lower mouth also let out a screech of anger as it rushed towards Damien as well. And it was obvious who was faster, even more so from just a brief glance.

And even Juliette was able to see that, and was actually surprised and impressed.

Because Damien, was actually faster.

Damien's physical body was over three times more powerful than those of other third generational humans, who were likewise five times more powerful than the second generational humans.

Whom... where ten times more powerful than the ordinary modern human.

Not only was he over a hundred and fifty times more physically gifted than modern humans, he was also taught martial arts, and full body coordination.

He was literally a monster in human skin!!

"Ha!!!"

"Skree!!"

Bang!!

Fist to fist.

Might with might.

Two fists collided at the center, resulting in a small explosive sound.

Juliette covered her mouth in disbelief, not thinking that her Damien would dare fight the demon head on. That was a monster. A big one.

Meanwhile, the daredevil himself only smiled. His entire arm slightly trembled. Just as he thought, the demon had the Superhuman Strength Ability just like before.

Demons were originally stronger than humans. And even the lowest Extra grade enhancement ability could increase stats by ten times.

But even then, it was not comparable to Damien, who was monstrous. Even with his natural strength alone, he was still powerful.

It was further proven more, as their fists clashed. The smaller fist of Damien only slightly trembled, while the larger fist of the demon...

It's fingers were broken, each pointing at a different direction they were not supposed to point at. While it's hand oozed out green blood, while revealing hints of white bone matter.

"Schree?"

The demon screeched in confusion as it pulled back it's hand, then gazed back at Damien. "Like what you see, little guy?" And he responded with such a light question.

The demon then stared back at its hand, then at Damien again. It's eyes squinted as it screeched out in anger and pure murderous intent. Unfortunately...

"...SKREEE-–"

Damien saw everything coming and "Weak.", threw a powerful punch towards the demon, along with that single word. He did not care about its feelings at all.

He threw a left, straight punch which perfectly connected. Then without pause followed with a rising uppercut with his right hand, giving the demon a double hit combo.

Each of his fist dulled its senses, and brought immense pain. Even as durable as demons and monsters were, they were not impenetrable.

But he was not done yet, he followed up after with two straight punches. Each of his punches directly aimed at the oval head of the demon, and packed with considerable strength.

His fists were even painted with fresh, warm green blood. And the oval shape of the demon's head, was not so oval anymore.

It was a pity that it had mouths on its chest and stomach, restricting him from using more hits to accumulate his combo attack, but it was fine either way.

To him, this thing was already dead. It stood no chance whatsoever. But standing no chance, did not mean that the demon would not retaliate.

By the time he sent the fouth punch, and about to follow up with yet another one, the demon held its fingers on its left hand together, forming a makeshift spear head.

It then pieced towards Damien's chest. It was clearly smart, but Damien was smarter.