Chapter 18: How Awkward (Extra Chapter for Tips)

All the electricity in my body had been discharged within a minute. On top of that, there was the energy I'd spent in Supernatural Mode, my severed arm,

and the blood I'd lost.

My bodily functions had also fallen to a very low level.

Sleepiness crept over my eyelids.

Since I was tired... I might as well sleep. I just hoped nothing else would happen.

I slowly closed my eyes.

The moment I shut them... a faint breathing sound came from beside me.

Chapter Eighteen: So Awkward (Bonus Chapter for Tips)

I jolted awake and grabbed the pistol at my waist. At the same time, a hand pressed down on my left hand, and a voice that sounded very young said,

"Big Sister, come with me. It's not safe here..."

A person?

I froze for a moment, then opened my eyes and looked to the side. There was a child who looked about fourteen or fifteen.

The child wore a hat and a long cloak. Her face was quite dirty, but she looked energetic.

"Lead the way..."

I hesitated, then nodded and said this to the child before slinging my backpack over my shoulders and forcing myself to stay alert.

The child made a shushing gesture, then cautiously peered around before lightly waving her hand.

"Follow me."

Her voice was so soft it sounded like nothing more than a breath of air. I doubted anyone more than a step away could hear her.

I nodded and followed behind her. I was exhausted, but now that someone was here, I couldn't just go to sleep.

I didn't know why this child had come to find me, but I thought it would be best to first figure out how many people were with her.

With that in mind, I followed her onward.