Book 1: Chapter 25: News

Book 1: Chapter 25: News

Scarlet

I repeatedly tap the door of the air car as we fly through the sky in the direction of the closest Class I Fracture, my attention solely focused on the video in front of me, with my ear buds present in both of my ears. But no matter how much I tap, I cant get rid of this uncomfortable feeling that I get from seeing my image plastered across the video.

[Hello, folks! Today we have with us some very interesting news!]

The commentators voice is that of a typical video streamer on the internet intense, jolly beyond reason, and interesting enough to hold peoples attention. They have a webcam showing over the video, covering most of it up as its paused, but even at this point, I can still see my ears poking out above the webcam. Which Im pretty sure was done like that on purpose.

[Weve received word of a brand new Guardian to this Demonic Assault, originating in the main headquarters of Ciphers company, Silver Works. But thats not all! Theyve already become a bit of a hero, saving the folks in the building many times over and fighting off the demon scourge!]

At this point in the video, the webcam vanishes entirely, revealing the frozen image of me in midair with my blood claws outstretched ready to strike at a demon hound.

[We bring to you, the Scarlet Wolf!!!] my mouth drops open at that unoriginal name [Shes the new star of the Silver Association, and a hero to many of the people in Silver Works! The hero managed to take down who knows how many demons-] he pauses as the image frozen on the screen that I realize isnt actually a video yet changes to show various other images like a slideshow, each of me fighting different demons until it pauses again on the demon knight [-and even a single Demon Knight on her very first day as a Guardian!]

I cant help but grimace as the video and commentator rub on my nerves in the wrong way.

The frozen image showing the demon knight at around the time I enter the room unfreezes and begins to play through the whole fight as a video.

[While most would have run, she stood her ground and leapt into the fray to save the people!] the man says, getting rather enthusiastic in his entirely inaccurate assumptions [She led the officers and researchers in battle, took down the demon knight, and even gave a sacrifice to do it! Just like the best heroes in the city!]

My grimace turns into a frown at that last line.

Not really sure why there were so many there that did.

Just gotta remember the credits. The beautiful credits.

I glance at the front of the vehicle thats driving itself before looking out the window at the buildings simply flying by, very few of which are actually undergoing a Fracture right now. Fortunately.

After looking out the window for a few minutes, I turn my attention back to the video to read the comments. Only to immediately regret it.

Johny1234 [Shes so young!]

DarkShadow27 [Thereve been younger Guardians before. Im pretty sure Golden Heart is only fifteen years old, so a young college student isnt really that surprising.]Johny1234 [Really? She still looks young enough to be my daughter!]

DocAr15 [Why do all of the Guardians look so beautiful or handsome? What, is there some sort of cutoff in looks for someone to be offered a contract? Are the spirits biased?]

RainbowNinja87 [Not all of them are top tier in looks. I know of a couple who I wont name that only look about average.]SavageSwan42 [What about REDACTED? Hes rather ugly.]GalacticGiraffe7 [Savage, thats just rude.]

StellarSeahorse [ Awwww!! Shes so cute! And I want to touch her ears!!!]

EnchantedEmu11 [Agreed.]StealthPenguin42 [So Im not the only one?]

Frosty13 [She doesnt look like shes used to fighting. But I have to say, her ears look really soft.]

ElectricLioness22 [Its always nice to see new Guardians ]

MysticPhoenix33 [I wonder why shes actually fighting? Because I doubt its purely to save people. She doesnt really look like the type. She scowls too much for that.]

LuminousLlama23 [I bet shes fighting for the EXP. I would do the same if I were in her position.]

I frown after reading some of the comments.

This is why I dont have social media.