Chapter 150 - Life And Death

"Why don't we just travel at night when there will be no sign of the sun shining down on us" asked Hannah.

"That is because our vision will be limited to certain things and just because it is already dark, that does not mean that the beast is fast asleep" replied Jason as an experienced hunter.

"Your brother is right about that, unless you want to fall into the jaws of the beast that is hiding underground, you are free to continue" joke Clara.

"I can hardly venture on my own when we were still in the Fox family not to talk about now that we are in a strange place" said Hannah.

Instructing them to take asleep so as to have enough energy to continue their journey. The next day making it the third day journey to the capital and after sleeping for the night, they were finally filled with energy as they ventured into the wasteland with their mother leading the way. After going deep into the wasteland, they could see skeletons of all kinds laying on the ground with some belonging to humans while some belonging to some beasts that came in unaware of the danger roaming in the wasteland.

"Don't look at them" said Clara when seeing the careful look on Hannah's face.

"I wonder how many people must have lost their lives in this place" said Jason after seeing many humans body on the floor.

"You won't be able to get your answer since there has never been a record of it but if you ask me, I will say they more than a thousand who has lost their lives in this place" replied Clara as she continue to throw a stone on the ground.

There have been some times that a beast will come out to attack his prey when a stone was thrown at it only for it to end up being killed by Clara. They travel a long way and that is when they finally run out of rock leaving Clara with the option of using her energy to knock at the ground which was a little task on her side considering that she was seriously injured and has yet to recover.

Using her spiritual energy truly helps a lot as they were able to go a long way but as time went on her face begin to go pale from exhaustion with was beginning to get Jason worried and left with no choice, Jason decided to tell her to rest for a while which she refuse to as she said. 

"That would be the greatest regrets of all, to rest in the face of danger.

"But you need to rest considering your condition" replied Jason worriedly.

"We don't have enough time on hand now, so I will do just that after we make it out of this wasteland" said Clara as she push on.

They continued with their journey for two hours when Clara suddenly fell down out of exhaustion and they both have to work up to her to see what was happening to her only to see her getting dried up from using a lot of her energy. 

"I will handle it from here, just don't stress yourself anymore" said Jason before giving her support as he instructed the bracelet to scan the area to see if there was any beast nearby and after getting confirmation from the beast, Jason led the way as he went to the spot where the beast has told him to be safe with Hannah following from behind in fright that Jason might lead them into danger but after going from one place to another without attracting the attention of the beast which makes her wonder if what she has said about him previously was wrong.

It took them long enough before they were able to see the other side of the wasteland but that is when the bad news came. 

"You need to make haste for a beast is heading your way and since your mother is badly injured, I don't think you will be able to survive an attack from it" warn the bracelet.

Seeing that her brother's expression is getting serious, Hannah knew something was up as she had to ask.

"What is it big brother".

"We are being chased by a beast, come on let's get out of this place before we end up as it meal" replied Jason as he make a run for it while supporting their mother who also tries her best to run so as to reduce his burden.

The beast that has been giving chase from underground earlier suddenly came to the surface after seeing that its prey are on the run as he continue to give chase.

"What is that thing" said Hannah worriedly when she turn around to see if the beast is still giving chase.

Looking back to see what it really was that they have been running from only for Jason to have a frown on his face when he finally saw the beast. The beast is more like a centipede and it is a lot bigger.

"I know you are thinking that it is weaker and that you can take it out because of its sluggish movement but what you don't know is that you would not be able to influence an attack on it due to his defense and you will end up drawing the attention of the other beast to yourself" advice the bracelet when seeing Jason hesitating.

"Let's just focus on leaving this place" replied Jason before looking ahead.

Looking away from the beast, Hannah pick up some speed as she ran ahead of Jason while ignoring the fact that there could be a beast hidden anywhere, and whenever a beast was about to lay an ambush on her, Jason would quickly send the beast flying with the help of his halberd. After running for a while, they were finally able to make it out of the wasteland but not daring to linger close to the wasteland to catch their breath since the beast was still giving chase which only stop in its pursue after they have run far from the wasteland.

After they have finally escaped the beast, Jason took out some pills and he gave them to his mother to help her recover some energy before sitting down as he let out a sigh. Taking a look at the strange land before in front of him which was covered with trees of all kinds.

"Look like I will have to go look for something to eat after resting for a while" said Jason after observing the thick forest that was before them.

"So what are we supposed to do now that we have let the wasteland" asked Hannah.

"We will have to wait for mother to recover before deciding on our next move but for now you need to take some rest" replied Jason before getting up as he begin to walk forward.

"And where do you think you are going" asked Hannah as she stare at Jason back.

"I am going to look for something to eat while we wait for mother to recover" replied Jason with a smile.

"So are you going to leave us alone in this place" asked Hannah.

"Relax no one should be coming out of the wasteland anytime soon. Besides I am not staying there for long" replied Jason before walking into the forest.

After heading inside, Jason didn't waste time to observe the surrounding before instructing the bracelet to scan the area for any beast before going after the beast after the location was given and it didn't take him much time for him to find the beast as he took out one of the beast limb.

"Lucky you I only need this for food else you would have been dead by now" said Jason as he watch the beast as it struggles to get away.

Since he has finally secured their meal, Jason head back to where his mother and sister were resting only to see his mother who faces was pale a moment ago has finally recovered a little. And seeing Jason was finally back from his hunt, Hannah dash forward to lend him a hand but decided against it after seeing the blood flowing out of the limb he was carrying on his shoulder. Seeing the way she was acting, Jason couldn't help but let out a chuckle as he placed the limb down. 

"How are you finally now mother" asked Jason after putting the limb down.

"Much before and it wouldn't take long before I will be able to walk on my own again" replied Clara.

"Then I guess we will have to help ourselves with some of this before we move out" said Jason with a laugh before turning to Hannah as he instructed her to get some branches which they would use to set the fire which didn't take her much time to gather some dry branches since there are some close by.