New world
The buildings are either destroyed or damaged, the streets are blocked by debris and the few that aren’t are full of cars, a boy in a grey hoodie sitting in a destroyed cafe. He doesn’t seem to notice him.
Lin
I don't remember anything, where the heck am I?
The boy in the gray hoodie looks up, his mask hides most of his face, the only thing you can see is some of his white hair and his emerald green right eye. He doesn’t say anything but points to the ruined city around you.*
Plunderer
How would I know?
He says that in a slightly angry tone.
Lin
Isn't that my world? I remember an explosion... Then total fog on the eyes
Plunderer
Your world? That’s what you call it? I don’t know a thing about you, I don’t even know your name.
Plunderer
I’d say you’re lucky to even be alive though, the chances of someone in this city surviving are less than 1%.
Lin
My name is Lin but what's with 1% chance of survival?
Plunderer
Well, you see. The entire planet has been decimated by some “alien” force that we still haven’t figured out. It’s been around 7 years since the catastrophe happened, and we still aren’t much closer to discovering what these “Aliens” are. Most of the planet is an uninhabitable wasteland now and the “alien” like beings roam around it destroying and killing anything they see. Only a few pockets of life remain throughout the world. The human population has dropped from about 8 billion to less than 1 million.
Lin
That's certainly not my world. Do you know how I can get back to my world?
Plunderer
No, but I don’t think it even exists anymore.
He pauses for a second, you see him think for a moment
Plunderer
Maybe, I do know someone who may know how to get you back to your world
He starts walking across the streets.
Lin
(Can I trust him? For now I have no other solution :(.)
Lin
What's with the sword in your hand?
Plunderer
It’s a weapon. To keep me safe.
He starts walking faster as he says that. He stops for a second.
Plunderer
Don’t you own a weapon to protect yourself?
Lin
I just woke up in a new world with a 1% chance of survival, I don't always keep a weapon with me.
Plunderer
The way to where I’m taking you is dangerous, there are monsters that attack everyone they see on site. You wouldn’t last a minute out there without a weapon and skills to use said weapon.
He pulls out a small combat knife.
Plunderer
Don’t lose it and don’t throw it away unless absolutely necessary. Do you even know how to fight?
Lin
(It seems like a good idea to see how dangerous he is)
Plunderer
If you know how to fight then prove it, fight me.
The boy takes a ready stance.
Plunderer
I’ll go easy on you.
Lin
No need to take me easy
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