Chapter 343: The Soul Collector Begins Its Move Towards the City Academy

However, in their hearts, fear continued to haunt them—no one could be sure if the Academy would survive.

Even the street vendors who had set up stalls around the stadium, who initially appeared cheerful and busy, now felt the same tension.

They were forced to leave their goods, still steaming or neatly arranged on mats. Their faces, filled with sweat and anxiety, looked disheveled; some appeared confused, while others clearly showed fear, but they knew they had no choice but to follow the instructions.

Some among them furrowed their brows, unable to accept that their hard work to make a living had to come to a sudden halt. Yet, the pressure from outside grew louder, increasingly forcing them to move.

Amidst the crowd that was starting to become congested, a young man with a flat expression also moved. The man looked no different from the other street vendors.

Worn-out clothes, a wide-brimmed hat covering part of his face, and a cloth wrapped around his neck made him blend in with the ordinary crowd.

However, if someone observed more closely, they would see something different. Haruto's sharp and calculating eyes pierced through the crowd, moving with utmost caution.

At this moment, Haruto moved calmly, merging with the hustle and bustle. Not a hint of panic radiated from him. Behind Haruto's flat disguise lay a terrifying calmness.

Haruto's keen eyes glanced around, assessing every corner of the stadium, every movement, every sound that could be heard. Haruto knew exactly what was happening. He was aware that the Soul Collector would soon arrive, and they were targeting a female student.

A female student who possessed the seed of a God in her body—that was why Haruto remained silent, hiding himself in the increasingly dense crowd. There was no sign of panic on Haruto's face, only meticulous calculation.

Time continued to pass, and Haruto finally found himself fully inside the stadium. The atmosphere inside grew more suffocating, whispers became louder, and anxious faces surrounded him.

Among the crowd trapped in tension, Haruto could see several figures blending in with the people around—these were Haruto's clones.

Every movement they made seemed to flow in the same rhythm, unremarkable, yet there was clearly a hidden purpose behind their presence. They were there to observe, to act if the Soul Collector truly attacked.

Loud explosions could be heard from outside the stadium, sounds that shook the ground and spread throughout Fortress City 085.

Outside, the roars of the Dead and Horror could be heard clearly, getting closer and more destructive.

All of this was the result of the brutal attack launched by those creatures, drawing nearer to Fortress City 085.

Meanwhile, the sound of explosions from the destroyed police station shattered the midday silence.

The inevitable ruins added to the tension, while the void of information left only worsened the chaos that was becoming increasingly difficult to control.

Inside the stadium, the atmosphere grew tenser. Every second felt like waiting for the next explosion. Without clear information from the police, uncertainty gnawed at the remaining calm.

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Outside the stadium, the Soul Collector's forces began to move quietly and skillfully, heading towards the City Academy. Their objective was clear: to abduct the female student who carried the seed of a God.

Their forces were spread throughout Fortress City 085, creating an ever-widening confusion. Some were stationed at the West Gate, while the main forces moved swiftly towards the City Academy, ensuring that nothing could obstruct their mission.

Chaos spread rapidly, flowing into every corner of the city, and no one could escape the storm that had already arrived.