Chapter 23: John and Maki
"Maki, I see someone down there."
"Ohh, is it another Hollowfied?"
"I’m not sure. But it seems like a human."
"Let me see. Ah, I can’t see anything. You should have given that eye skill to me, darling."
Atop the towering wall that rose like a fortress against the sky, a couple stood side by side. They were both dressed in rugged military-green uniforms, each bearing insignias that marked them as scouts or defenders. Judging by their youthful features and playful tone, they were likely in their early twenties.
"What else could I do, Maki? At that time, we’re in an emergency. That’s the only reason I equipped the skill," the man replied with a grin. "You know I’d have given it to you otherwise, sweetheart."
Maki rolled her eyes, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. "Fine. Just wait a moment. Let him come closer. Once I can see him clearly, we’ll decide what to do then."
"What if he turns dangerous?"
"Relax. Then I’ll use the Sniper Skill to shoot him down. No biggy," the woman said casually, flashing a confident smile as she adjusted the scope of her long-range rifle.
From the looks of it, both of them were very powerful. And Ryu, without knowing, had stepped into a danger zone.
After a while, as Ryu’s figure became clearer, the two scouts observed him closely. Their expressions gradually softened.