The World of Masks

Charles was sitting on a rooftop ledge in a building. Like a kid hitting a watering can, he waved his feet in the air like a big kid. However, there was a certain tension in his eyes.

I can see a clear view of the city from afar. Residential homes and buildings proclaiming their existence. All the sights are common in any city. But there was definitely a foreign structure inside that did not fit with the modern city. If it was some kind of historical artifact created by humans, it would have been a landmark in the city that would have helped people pride themselves and earn income. But it was not an artifact that helped the people of the city, but a symbol of oppression that thoroughly afflicted them.

“I've never seen it with my own eyes. ”

[That's right, we weren't at the New Zealand war.]

That was what I thought was a card in Fabio Gonzales' spleen. Because of the reinforcement, there was a lot of support around the structure. Charles observed the surrounding area with a good eye unique to the superpower. Workers were working hard to build the structure.

Charles kicks his tongue. Not all the workers there worked for Fabio. Most of them were civilians who were forcibly brought in.

“Son of a bitch! You enslave people! ”

Mexico City was already completely disconnected from the rest of the country. It was impossible for people to get into the city, even if they could. The supplies are jammed and people are cut off. Obviously, this city was slowly dying.

'But it's nothing to do with fabbios.'

He only moves for his own desires, so he won't be interested in other people's circumstances. If he had such normal feelings, he wouldn't have sold drugs.

Charles' gaze shifts to the other side. A few humans prowl a fairly wide street with guns. They were Fabio's direct men. They were wandering the streets as if they were royalty. They were scum who slaughtered, pillaged, and raped as they believed in their boss Fabio.

I wanted to kill them right away. I wanted to break that building that was gradually raising its height and run in front of Fabio and punch him in the face.

But I couldn't do it right now.

Charles' eyes move again. This time, what he saw was a black line spread like a net across Mexico City.

On the streets, on the walks, on top of buildings, they were spread out. They must be occupying the building without any gaps in water.

The UN and AMSS speculated it was Fabio's ability. Part of the shadow is Fabio's ability. It was considered to be monitoring the entire city.

“That's a lot to say. The ability to monitor an entire city. At least my abilities aren't enough. Even if I possess the power of that altar, I don't think I can do that kind of skill. ”

[Apparently, your abilities are specialized in attack.]

Sometimes I envy people with universal superpowers.

[But that's why you could be the strongest superpower. Honestly, if you have a universal ability, what do you do? You wouldn't be able to use those different kinds of superpowers with your head.]

“This guy's got a lot to say. ”

Charles grunts.

[Leave the brainwashing to someone else. You simply defeat the designated enemies.]

“I know. ”

In a way, it was an unconscious idea that does not fit with the reputation of giving up and being the strongest superpower, but the so-called authentic, now Eun-hee, is holding on firmly. In the right place, Charles thought he was just trusting them thoroughly and doing what he could do well.

Mr. Charles, are you ready?

You hear Eun-hee's voice from the transmitter in your ear.

“Yes, at any time. ”

So let's get started.

The 'GO' sign has finally dropped. Charles sneaks off the building.

Kuang!

There was a loud noise. Charles walked straight towards Mexico City, where others saw the woundless act of suicide calling it crazy.

How long have you been walking like that? At some point Charles stopped. In front of him is a shadow that spreads like a spider web. Inside the grotesque wiggle, Charles slowly steps forward.

Twitch!

The shadow moves to make sure you know where Charles is. Charles tucks the rest of his feet back into tension.

'Now, how are you going to get out?'

Charles stares at the shivering shadow beneath his feet with a sparse eye.

You take a few more steps. But there's no sign of the shadow attacking Charles. The shadow's peculiar movements fade away, returning to normal. It's still a disgusting movement, though.

“Hey, I'm Charles Lemington. Can I come in? ”

Charles speaks playfully, tapping on the shadow. But the shadow does not react.

Jubbuck. Jubbuck.

Without any interference, Charles walks towards the structure. He felt like a man who had neither car nor man, literally survived at the end of the century. Although it became a little popular in the building, no one looked outside, rather than going out. Given the situation in Mexico City, it was understandable. This is exactly the same as the hostile occupation of the city.

I wonder how long he walked like that. It was about to get pretty close to the structure.

A group of humans appeared in front of him. When they show up frowning with a gun, they find Charles and start with a fake swearing speech.

“Some son of a bitch is coming this way! I told you no trespassing around here! ”

A man who appears to be the leader of the herd threatens Charles with a fierce gun.

Charles stops walking. He slowly observed a group of people carrying unpleasant toys, such as guns.

Favio's minions get worse with a blink of an eye at their threats. However, one of them stared closely at Charles' face and called out, his face pale.

“Car, Charles Lemington! Charles Lemington of AMSS! ”

Immediately, the unpleasantness disappeared from their faces. Fear took his place.

They quickly fled everywhere. It didn't take Charles long to turn his front into an unpopular space again.

“Oh, those guys are fast. ”

Charles crosses his arms and watches them run away, not intending to attack much.

“You'll call Fabio now, won't you? ”

[Of course. One of the runners, like the commander, had some kind of transmitter.]

Charles stands still, motionless. After a while.

Phew!

A thorn rises from the shadow beneath your feet. Charles barely dodges the attack.

“You made it. ”

Phew! Phew! Phew!

This time, several things popped out at the same time. You brutally assaulted Charles from both sides of the building as well as the base. Charles runs around avoiding the thorns.

Fight!

The thorns rush at Charles, snatching the space without any gaps in the water, to see if he was annoyed by Charles who was avoiding him. There was no place to avoid.

A concussion is fried from Charles' hand with a tongue in it.

Kuaang!

A storm of lightning strikes. The lightning that surrounds you cuts out its shadow and burns.

Dig, dig!

The remaining lightning strikes in the shadows.

“Hmm, is that it? ”

Charles mutters as he looks back at the group of shadows approaching.

You hear a small scream and a cry in the surrounding building. The residents seemed to be quite terrified. It was when Charles scratched the back of his head with an awkward face that he felt sorry for.

Tuqaaak!

Something flew in from the heart of Mexico City. In Charles' brain, the bell sounds like a madness. I sprinkled lightning on the maximum output without thinking.

Krrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

A thick lightning bolt was unmatched so far.

Kuang!

Nicknamed the strongest superpower, Charles' lightning prevented it from flying away. But Charles' brow was sweaty.

Push!

The moment I think about it.

Puang!

It pierces Charles' lightning and crushes him. The black awl fills Charles' eyes.

Boom, boom, boom!

It had been hacked over the entire street where Charles was. You smash the asphalt, tear off the lamppost and scatter the blocks.

Its identity was a great black shadow. The shadow from central Mexico City has left Charles standing as if he had been bombed. But the shadow did not achieve its desired goal.

Tuck!

Charles sets foot on the road, just off the road.

“Damn, he's filthy! ”

Charles grunts as he wipes away the cold sweat.

The shadow flashes back at Charles, noticing that he missed his target.

Kuang!

The park behind Charles is in the middle of a shadow attack. But this time Charles dodged another attack. A little concussion flashes under Charles' shoes and soon disappears.

Rrrrgh.

The shadow changes direction again. Even the quiet surrounding spiderweb-like shadow begins to stir.

“Damn, I don't need this popularity. ”

[Don't complain. He's not popular with women. You should be thankful for this kind of attention.]

“I'm popular! ”

[He doesn't like you. He likes the best superpowers. He likes the title and the shell of celebrity.]

“Dammit! You're poking at what people care about! ”

It was definitely a dangerous situation, but Charles argued with Ueron to see if he could spare any time.

A black thorn rises from the surrounding area toward Charles. At the same time, the shadow from the center of Mexico City shifted its shape and aimed for Charles.

Grrr!

Charles scatters his lightning. At the same time, I carried myself into a single strand of lightning.

Whoo-hoo!

The shadows once again split the pitiful air.

Over and over again, Fabio becomes rougher to see if the pills have gone up. To catch Charles, the shadow surrounds everything and swings its body indiscriminately.

Kuang!

A building is caught in a shadow attack. The ruins of the building are like crumbled pieces of confectionery. Charles' good vision hides within the building and catches those caught in the attack.

Fuck!

I uttered a blasphemous word.

[Bear with it. You can do as much later as you want with guilt and forgiveness.]

'I know.'

But Charles' impression still remained unfinished. The hatred for Fabio was growing inside.

"Fuck you! I'll kill you myself! '

Looking back at the shadow that swings at him, Charles swears by it.

But now is not the time. Charles slowly begins to sink into the outskirts of Mexico City, focusing on avoiding enemy attacks as much as possible as he planned.

Kuang!

Charles takes a step back, avoiding the shadow of making craters on the ground again. The shadow reaches back towards Charles, as if he won't miss it.

When Charles tries to dodge again, the shadow stops moving as he attacks him.