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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.
What are Guardians to this guy? Some sort of cannon fodder against the demons? Or maybe just cannon fodder to make his videos more popular?
Thats sickening.
The video suddenly switches after showing the bolt strike through my arm, making me flinch at the reminder, to show me and Allen walking down the stairs unharmed. [But dont worry! Our brave hero with the amazing looking wolf ears is perfectly safe and is even planning on heading to another Fracture any moment now! Just stay tuned, and youll be more than happy with what you see of our new, brave, heroine!]
Not sure why he switched to heroine for the last line when he was just using the gender neutral term every other time, but whatever.
Also, what was with that comment about my ears?
The video ends on a rather cool looking scene showing me standing back looking out over the demon knight as its being electrified by the shield, which was right before the bolt struck me in the arm.
I stare at my phone for a few seconds before leaning back and resting my head on the cushion of the chair within the air car.
Im gonna kill Allen.
The misunderstandings in that video aside or rather, the clear propaganda its going to make it annoying to walk around unaccosted now.
Although at least I shouldnt have to worry about people thinking my ears are an animal headband or something now. Since a lot of people will likely recognize me and understand Im a Guardian, assuming my eyes arent already a clear giveaway.
Which I probably shouldve thought about when I first saw my ears, but whatever.
At least there arent as many people seemingly wanting to touch them outside of the building.
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!]
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?]
StellarSeahorse [ Awwww!! Shes so cute! And I want to touch her ears!!!]
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.]
I frown after reading some of the comments.
This is why I dont have social media.
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