Chapter 8

Theme: "Feed me more," Mr. Ryan

I don't know how it transpired, and I can't even interpret the kind of vitality, superiority, and adrenaline that surged through my veins.

All I know is that I leaped on my feet and flung my body between Kira and the critter. I could see that Kira had already closed her eyes, ready to give up. But I won't let that happen. She had done a lot of things for me, and she deserved to live. It took a few inches for the spear to touch Kira, then I grabbed it midway.

The man opened his mouth wide in shock. The crowds...