Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey
Chapter 192: Skill Card

"So what now?"

"Now? Nothing much. Hero police and world government officials will handle the rest, they just asked for my assistance and I already did that."

"I see."

There was silence for moments as Lucas thought about Kurt and the fight that happened earlier.

Currently, both Lucas and Sia are inside her sports car.

After killing Kurt news reports swan Sia, Lucas was able to escape from the scene before any reporters spotted him.

Lucas was already famous after killing Samuel and from Silva City masscor, he does not want to be famous anymore.

Anyway, Lucas thought went back to what Kurt said to Sia.

'What about the people who were born with low mana core potential, many of them have D or C rank potential. They always live in the shadow of A, S-rank or higher-rank heroes.'

Even Kurt was a psychopath who killed people, what he said was true millions of people with E, D or C ranks are living in the shadows of higher-ranked heroes or hunters.

They barely earn from doing hero jobs, so most of them quit being heroes and turned themselves into mercenaries.

Others walked onto darker paths, like turning into fallen humans, joining a villain group or maybe turning into murderers.

...Like Kurt.

"I'm dropping off you at too main lines station," Sia said to Lucas and he nodded and looked outside of the car windows.

-Vroom!

The car engine started and Sia drove the car to Marin Lines station.

Lucas meanwhile continues his thoughts.

He remembers that Kurt said that he only killed people who abused their power over others and even if Lucas tried to die he liked it when Kurt killed those people who abused their power.

Those arrogant bastards were using monsters and slaves to fight against each other, so they could entertain themselves.

'They deserve to die...'

That was Lucas's thought.

As the author of [Blade Of Destiney], Lucas only focused the plot around the main cast and their surroundings and a few other main things, leaving the rest of the world alone.

Lucas knew most of the upcoming future important events but that doesn't mean he knew everything in the world after he didn't know Kurt, a psychopath killer.

Maybe coming to Eldoria was the right decision before going home. After all, coming here and having an encounter with Kurt was able to change Lucas's perspective of the world.

Lucas was able to see a cold and harsh truth that is often hidden from the world.

Sigh

A sigh escaped from Lucas's mouth as he stopped his chain of thought.

***

As the car approached the Marin Lines station, the city's bustling life began to awaken with the dawn. Sia parked the car in a relatively secluded area near the station entrance.

"Here we are," Sia announced, turning off the engine. "You can take the train from here. I appreciate your help tonight, Lucas."

Lucas nodded, expressing his gratitude. "Thank you, Miss Sia. I'm glad I could assist."

Before getting out of the car, Lucas hesitated for a moment, looking at Sia with a serious expression. "About what Kurt said... do you ever feel conflicted about the way things work in this world? The hierarchy of heroes and the struggles of those with lower ranks?"

Sia sighed, her gaze distant for a moment. "It's a complicated world, Lucas. There are injustices, and not everyone has the same opportunities. But being a hero allows me to make a difference, to protect those who can't protect themselves. It's a constant battle, and sometimes it feels like the system is flawed, but I believe in striving to create a better world."

Lucas nodded, absorbing her words. "I understand. It's just... there's so much more happening beneath the surface, things that don't make it to the spotlight. Kurt may have been a murderer, but his words resonate with the struggles of many."

Sia placed a reassuring hand on Lucas's shoulder. "It's important to question and seek understanding. Just remember, even in the darkest moments, there's a light that can guide us."

"I see." that's all Lucas said.

"Also here is your reward." Saying that Sia threw a black colour Skill Card toward Lucas, which he caught.

Lucas looked at the black colour Skill card for moments before giving Sia a confused look.

"What is this?"

"This Skill card belongs to Kurt, When investigating his place Hero police found it and gave it to me and since I don't have any use for it I'm giving you it as a reward."

'So this belongs to Kurt.' Lucas looked at the skill card with a complicated look he didn't know what to do but he would take this skill card with pleasure.

"But don't forget you still owe me two more times," Sia said with a small chuckle.

A small smile comes to Lucas as he says, "Yeah, I know. I won't forget it."

"Anyway, I should get off to the car." With that, Lucas exited the car, Sia looked at him "Make sure to go home."

"What are you? My mom?" Lucas said in a mocked tone.

"Anyway, bye-bye." Saying that Sia started her and drove away from Lucas.

Lucas stood there and watched as Sia drove away. The Marin Lines station loomed before him, a threshold to the next part of his journey.

As he entered the bustling station, the events of the night lingered in his thoughts. The complexities of the world, the shades of morality, and the consequences of power are —all intertwined in the tapestry of his existence.

The train doors opened, inviting him to step aboard. Lucas chose a seat, contemplating the path ahead. In this vast world, filled with heroes, villains, and those in the shadows, he couldn't predict every twist and turn.

The train departed, carrying Lucas towards the direction of his home station.

'Today is a long day.' Lucas couldn't help but think so then he remembered something.

Lucas took out the skill card that Sia gave him. Lucas thought for a moment and checked the status of the skill card, A few moments later Lucas's eyes widened at what he saw.