Robin looked at them laughing and made a remark "Human really are different." Essence hears him. He stands up and starts to speak "Robin, Thank you. I know I was never able to say this But I'm sorry for not respecting you." As he bows down. Robin breaks the mood " What do you want? I know you don't be nice without a reason." Essence speaks in anger "WHY DO YOU THINK THAT." Herb speaks up "Hey Essence, can you actually talk with a God-like being? Isn't it him who gave you the Rune that healed me? Tell him I'm thankful!" Essence answers "Yes I will. But about that question. Can you still mot hear him? Like you both do have higher Mana levels from when I first heard his voice." They have shocked expression on their faces as Essence said that. They also tried to cover their weapons in Mana but had no results and started to sulk. Robin gave an answer to Essence query. "No. They won't hear me even if they have higher Mana then you. As only you are my apostle and only speak my word through your mouth." Essence was happy to know he was special. And they again started their run back home. But before that he stores the whole body of the cat. Herb and Rantaro didn't even feel a little shock as they just saw him revive a dead man back to life. While running Essence sees Kibo has messaged him which left him shell-shocked.
We see Revan hold a knife in her hand and stand at her door with a knife. She killed a few rats, but she couldn't stop shaking. Not because of the rats but the true monster outside her home. It's roar making the whole apartment tremor. Her Stepfather was also not present as he was out with his friends after work. But she couldn't care less for him. Her mother was in the hiding behind her. they didn't speak a word. There was gun fire and even the sounds of explosions going off. The mother had tears in her eyes. She speaks in a broken voice "Your father hasn't returned home yet, is he OK?" Raven looks at her mother harshly "We are in a Much more stressful situation to care about him." She looks out of the window and sees a raging fire; dead bodies everywhere being eating by rats and the big cats alike. It was truly a sight of the apocalypse. She wanted to throw up, but she couldn't as it might scare her mother. Then a system appeared in front of her. It was Essence. He enquired "Are you OK? Where are you? look hide with your loved ones for this night. It will be OK. The sunrise will get you time to find shelter in a safe place. We will guide you." she smiles to respond "Thanks for your kind words. but it doesn't look like I will survive till the sun rise. I saw the military forces use tanks in the middle of the crowd. I don't blame them. Survival is the main objective. I will try my best." Essence responds with a smile "Yea. ur too smart to die this early lol." Revan couldn't help but let out a giggle. Her mother was already scared from her daughter being able to summon a floating square but now seeing her laugh looking at it made her think she is possessed. She didn't let the thought linger around as there are much bigger problems at hand.
Essence was also giggled before closing his text panel as they killed their 3rd Big cat monster. he also put its corpse in his inventory as he had safely bought Rantaro's family to the rest of their families. The mothers hugged each other, and the fathers looked out for monsters. Essence's father saw his son hold a bloody metal rod; he hugged him and gave him a head-pat before going back to his wife and son. They exchanged no words, but Essence felt what his father wanted to say. He gave him his responsibility as the protector. Essence looked at his hands, which held gaming controllers now socked with blood and the pressure of protecting his friends and family. He has changed. The mood is ruined with a bad timing of Kai sending death threats to Essence. Essence sighs and also responds with his own. They go on for the next 20 mins. Everyone around Essence thinking he has lost his sanity. After Essence's mana drops too low Robin tells him to stop. Kai asks "Who is this Robin guy? Kibo also mentioned him." Essence responds "Oh! He is the guy who gave me this system panel thing, He is like some higher dimensional God or smth. Idk didnt ask much cuz dont wanna sound nosy." Kai is speechless, they actually start having a normal conversation and discuss a few things, but its Sunrise at Kai's place so the monsters start to go into hiding. Kai goes to kill a few more so he can collect more resources. Before leaving he says, "If we meet, I will kill you by my own hands." Essence laughs and responds, "You will need to open ur half eyes to see my attacks." Kai boils in rage and he responds, "YOU FU*KING PU-" Essence closes his Text panel for good as Herb brings in more people. But unlike them they look scared and broken with no will to live. Essence welcomes them but they ignore him. They call him a child and ask him to take them to someone who can protect them. Essence feels anger but just in time Herb's mother who is a cook asks if there is anything they would like to eat. Essence pulls out the 3 cats and firmly says "Make us a feist aunty" Everyone looks shocked at the cat and then,
There was now a clear power dynamic with him at the Top.