Protagonist? Antagonist? I Reject Both

Chapter 60: Saving The Protagonist

Chapter 60: Saving The Protagonist

Leon with all things set, delved deeper into the forest following the golden trail. The forest became denser and more vibrant. There was a sense of tranquility and serenity creating an atmosphere of natural beauty.

Occasionally few wild animals would pop up, but they were mostly small insects or snakes.

Leon enjoyed the peaceful trail away from the hustle and bustle of society. He didn't dare to do this in his past life but now with power, he felt freer than ever.

Though there was that guy Vesturon who might create trouble. Even if his soul was burnt in purgatory or he made him suffer through the vilest pain, he didn't care.

But if Vesturon managed to control his body and made him do his bidding, that would be a different matter. However, instead of worrying about the thing he was helpless about, he should focus on his present goals.

Leon, who was enjoying his own company, snapped out of his reverie when he heard a fierce loud growl.

Leon immediately pulled out his gun and raised his guard.

"It seems, the saying is true.No rest for the wicked."

...

In the dense wild jungle, a 17-year-old boy sprinted frantically, his heart pounding louder than the deafening roars echoing behind him.

The boy's breath came in ragged gasps as he dodged between trees, fear driving his every step. Behind him, a pair of majestic but menacing tigers bounded fiercely, their powerful muscles propelling them closer with each thunderous leap.

"GRRRRRRR!"

The boy's senses heightened as he sought refuge, his eyes scanning the dense foliage for any possible escape. He veered sharply, his feet slipping on the damp forest floor as he took a desperate turn, narrowly evading the lethal claws that grazed the edge of his tattered clothing.

With adrenaline-fueled determination, the boy pushed his limits, his lungs burning, as he sought to out fast the relentless predators.

"I can't die here. I can't fall."The boy muttered, gritting his teeth.

His heart raced with a mixture of terror and determination. Branches whipped past him, scratches and bruises piled upon his skin as he forged a path through the untamed wilderness.

Finally, in a stroke of luck, he stumbled upon a sturdy tree, its supporting climbers were quite easy, even for a novice climber to climb. Without a moment's hesitation, he scaled the trunk with agile desperation, seeking refuge in the heights.

The tigers snarled in frustration below, circling the base of the tree, and roared fiercely to scare him.

Alone, panting and trembling, the boy clung to the tree, his entire body trembling with the raw intensity of the chase that had brought him to this precarious situation.

The layer of skin over his palms started to peel off and blood dyed the tree climbers as he started climbing higher.

"I have to survive."

"For revenge...My mother wished for me to live a long life so I have to live."The boy muttered to himself, amidst the burning pain in his palms.

Drops of tears trickled down his eyes and his heart froze as he looked down

GRRRRRR!

One of the tigers, with a fierce roar, jumped onto the tree trunk, dug its sharp claws into the trunk, and then propelled it upwards.

The double tiger's body shot out, opening its wide maw to take nib of prey but the boy swung his body upwards evading the bite by a few inches.

As it fell, the other one jumped onto the tree, and after climbing high to the top, it jumped from one branch to another to close in but just as it was about to jump to a branch nearer to the boy...

BANG!

A sharp whack echoed followed by a cracking sound.

The boy's eyes enlarged as he saw blood splattering out from the tiger's head. Its eyes lost their ferocity and it fell on the ground like a lifeless object.

The other one looked back and saw a man emerging out from dense shrubs holding a gun and aiming at it.

Leaving the hanging boy, it dashed towards the man swiftly.

"What a big kitty?"

Leon smiled as the tiger drew closer.

Bending one knee onto the ground, Leon raised his rifle pointing at the tiger.

He took his sweet time to lock and then pulled the trigger.

BANG!

The sharp bullet left the muzzle and pierced the left eye of the tiger, popping the eye. It dug deeper, piercing straight into the skull and spurting blood.

The tiger stumbled and its body galloped up, then rolled on the ground.

"GRRRR!"

Letting out a bestial shriek, it flipped on the ground in pain. Leon shot it a few times, finally killing it.

[You have gained 15 KP.]

"This tiger was a Tier 3." Leon raised his eyebrows in shock. He then walked towards the tree the boy hung.

"Hey, kid come down. You are safe now."Leon shouted waving at the boy but he didn't get any response from him.

Despite the danger being taken care of, the boy kept hanging onto the tree.

Leon saw the boy's eyes burning furiously and brimming with ways to survive. He seemed to be lost in his struggle.

"Hey!" Leon shouted to draw his attention but all he got was a sharp glare.

Surprise flashed Leon's eyes.

"Oh! He had already passed out but his body was acting on its own to survive."

"What a menace?"

A string of characters floated above him.

Name:Lucian Befall

Age:17

Realm:None[Have faint qi along with superhuman strength and agility but isn't a cultivator.]

Protagonist Template:Orphan aiming to take revenge for his parents gaining a cheat.

Leon pinched his chin with a curious look.

"Does heavenly luck have some kind of orphan fetish? Most of the protagonists I read about are either orphans or have families that have fallen into danger."

"Whatever,"

Leon pulled another and shot upwards.

.......

"Ahhh!"

A groan escaped from his lips and his eyes opened broadly in shock.

Looking up at the dark sky showering them with faint starlight, he sat motionless for a moment as his mind processed his thoughts and then he stretched his body emitting a chain of crackling voices.

His motion suddenly halted as the realization of memories of what he had gone through appeared in his mind.

"ARGHHHH!Where am I?"

"Stop screaming kid.''

Lucien's eyes turned towards a man who sat on a weathered tree. His face was illuminated by a warm firelight.

A hush silence prevailed for a moment that was broken by Lucien's question.

"Who are you?"

"The one who saved you. So give me some respect instead of haunting me with that lifeless gaze."

"Ohh! Sorry," Lucien scratches his cheek in embarrassment. He got up and moved closer to the crackling fire dancing at the center and sat down near it looking for warmth.

"Thank you...AH!"

"What happened now?"Leon asked with slight annoyance.

"My butt hurts. It seems an insect has pricked me, "Lucien rubbed his butt with teary eyes.

'Is this guy capable of becoming a protagonist?'

'I shot an anesthetic dart to make you sleep. It shouldn't be that painful for a masochist protagonist like you.'

Lucien closed his lips shut, unable to think what to say seeing Leon's glaring eyes.

At that time, Leon, who was keeping quiet, raised a question, making Lucien's heart gripped in horror.

"Are you searching for the lost jewel to achieve your revenge?"