My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 1008

Chapter 1008: Chapter 1006 Watching From A Distance

But to Kisha, whose senses had been sharpened to an abnormal degree, the growls rang out loud and clear, every snarl, every clash, every rumbling vibration in the air reaching her ears with unsettling precision.

Her steps halted instantly.

Then her expression changed.

The lingering awkwardness from earlier vanished as if it had never existed, replaced by a bright, almost delighted smile that spread across her face. Her eyes lit up with interest, a spark of excitement flickering within them as she tilted her head slightly, focusing on the direction of the sound.

To her, this wasn’t danger.

It was an opportunity.

Without hesitation, she shifted her pace and began moving toward the source of the noise, her steps growing lighter and faster, curiosity and anticipation clearly taking over her mood.

Ethan, who had no idea what was happening and couldn’t hear the distant clash clearly, only caught a faint, echoing howl carried by the wind. It sounded far off, not close enough to be an immediate threat, so he simply continued following Kisha as she suddenly quickened her pace without explanation.

They soon arrived at another stretch of forest on the opposite side of the massive mountain. By then, Bell had already relayed the drone’s visuals directly to Kisha, and the moment she received the information, her eyes lit up with sharp focus. Without wasting a second, she moved even faster, her steps becoming lighter yet more urgent.

When they reached the edge of the forest, Kisha’s speed increased again, forcing Ethan to shift into a brisk walk just to keep up with her. The air grew tense, and the sounds ahead became clearer: the violent crashing of impact, the aggressive swaying of leaves, and the low, rumbling echoes of something massive clashing not far away.

Ethan’s brows furrowed as the commotion grew louder with every step.

Then, just as they entered deeper into the forest, Kisha abruptly stopped and scanned her surroundings before spotting a suitable vantage point. In one swift motion, she leaped upward and landed silently on a thick tree branch, steadying herself with practiced ease.

From her elevated position, she watched the scene unfolding roughly two hundred meters away, her gaze sharp and intent. Thanks to her heightened senses, the distance posed no problem at all; she could still observe the clash clearly. And judging by the intensity of the battle between the two mutated animals ahead, she knew getting any closer would risk exposing her presence.

So she remained perched on the branch, concealed among the leaves, quietly observing while the distant chaos continued to shake the forest.

At this moment, Kisha had no intention of intervening.

She wanted to be the patient fisherman, the one who simply waited for the prey to exhaust itself before moving in to reap the benefits.

Seeing her perch herself high on the tree, Ethan quickly followed suit. Unlike Kisha, who moved with effortless agility, he had to actually climb the trunk the old-fashioned way. Still, years of military training made it far from difficult. His movements were controlled and silent as he scaled the tree with practiced efficiency, nimble and steady like a seasoned operative.

After all, as a soldier trained for guerrilla warfare, especially in mountainous and forested terrain, climbing and utilizing the environment was a fundamental skill. Whether it was scaling cliffs, trees, or uneven ground, they were taught to turn their surroundings into tactical advantages, and climbing a tree quietly was second nature to him.

It didn’t take long before he reached a branch close to Kisha and crouched beside her, carefully balancing his weight. He followed the direction of her gaze, trying to focus on whatever she was observing.

But unlike her, he could barely make out anything.

Two hundred meters was simply too far for his normal vision. At best, he could only see vague movements in the distance, indistinct shapes shifting violently among the trees. To him, it was little more than blurred motion and the occasional violent rustling of foliage.

He blinked, then glanced back at Kisha, who seemed almost engrossed in the scene, her posture relaxed yet alert, as if she were watching a spectacle unfold.

Ethan, on the other hand, could only stare blankly into the distance before quietly accepting that he couldn’t see what she saw. Still, he trusted her judgment completely. The loud, thunderous clashes echoing through the forest were already enough proof that the two mutated animals fighting ahead were far from ordinary.

And if creatures of that magnitude were battling, the wisest course of action was obvious.

Keep their distance.

Observe.

Boom!

Crash!

Crunch.

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