145. Kara’s Powerlessness.

145. Kara’s Powerlessness.

Walking along a dirt path in the barren mountains, Alex and his two companions were following faint bloodstains scattered on the rocks, tracking an unknown entity. They had discovered a gruesome scene at a farm they passed by. Initially, they didn't want to approach, but Kara's keen sense of smell detected the stench of corpses, indicating that no one was likely alive. Alex decided to help by organizing the deceased's belongings.

In this desolate land, death was not particularly surprising. The farm was a horrific sight, corpses strewn everywhere. Several bodies had been picked clean, and as the trio approached, a few vultures were startled and flew away, though they didn't leave entirely, perching on a withered tree outside the farm.

The vultures' eyes fixed on the three strangers, seemingly curious about what these humans, interrupting their meal, intended to do.

A brief investigation revealed that the farm's seven members had all met untimely deaths. Nothing was stolen from the house, suggesting that the culprit's sole purpose was to consume them.

Pietro speculated whether a wild animal, such as a grizzly bear, might have attacked them. However, Alex disagreed. Although many strange and rare beasts existed in this wasteland, the brutal scene suggested it was the work of a wild, intelligent being.

The family of seven was evident from their family photo, including a baby's room, indicating they lived a secluded but peaceful and happy life. Why such a tragedy befell them was a mystery.

Perhaps it was just their bad luck. That's what Alex said.

In this twisted, corrupt world, no one could remain unscathed. For them, death might even be a mercy.

As they prepared to collect the bodies for burial, they noticed that the number of corpses didn't add up. There were seven family members, but only five and a half bodies, implying the culprit took one with them.

Using Kara's extraordinary senses, the trio quickly found bloodstains leading deep into the mountains. However, Kara's expression remained troubled throughout the journey.

"Still thinking about that little girl?"Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

Alex broke the silence. In a team, communication was essential. He didn't want Kara to dwell on it, knowing that Kryptonians, despite their invulnerability, had very soft hearts.

"..." Kara didn't respond, keeping her head down and moving forward.

"Kara, I can't guarantee my importance to you, but I should be one of the people you trust the most, right?" Alex moved closer to her. "So, you don't need to keep things bottled up. You can talk about it."

"You say there will always be someone looking for hope. But when people can't even meet their basic needs, do you think hope still matters to them? Can they still be called 'human'?"

"I don't know..." Kara murmured, her voice barely audible.

"Then find the answer yourself. Pietro and I will always be with you." Alex gently patted Kara's shoulder.

"Yes, we're family," Pietro added.

Though he wasn't good at giving speeches, Pietro understood Kara's feelings, coming from a similarly despairing world.They walked all afternoon, finally reaching the culprit's lair before sunset.

It was a cave perched on a cliff, about twenty meters above the ground. Below the cliff, countless cleanly picked bones were scattered, including human and large animal bones.

Alex even spotted a mammoth skeleton, indicating the wide range of prey the creature living here hunted.

"That thing should be inside. Let me handle it."

Kara took a deep breath, temporarily casting aside her worries. She cracked her knuckles, producing a series of popping sounds.

"Be careful."

Alex didn't refuse Kara's request to fight. After what happened in the village, she had been holding back too long and needed an outlet to vent.

After some thought, Alex added,

"...Be careful with the target. I need it alive to absorb its energy. Don't bring me a pile of minced meat, okay?"

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