Instead of Ren deducing a plan, the remaining students ascended to the same level as them. Never before had Kanzen seen so many minds at work, all with their bits of input and ideals, working towards a common cause. It was a heart-warming scene, excluding the fact that Kanzen had nearly left this world, by the foot of a mythological beast. Minutes prior to nearly being stomped to death, he was deciding which team to help out. In this situation, he personally felt at a disadvantage. This was an obvious reason why he was only a C rank student. Unlike these creative minds working in unison, the young man was able to follow orders better than making them. When Ryu proposed that one group assist Kimiko with building, and the other find out who the source of this cherade was, Kanzen chose to go with the latter team.

But all of a sudden, A&A took a valiant charge onto the deck, disregarding the volley of birds coming their way. Kanzen let out a sigh and chose to burst out in lieu, regardless of the avians’ assault. They managed to close the gap between the deck entrance and the containment unit the students were trapped in, the green-haired boy covered their flank as Alvin deflected an attack with his valiant umbrella-wielding skills. [b]”Johnson-san, Gant-san, we have to move fast. Get those people out of here. Kimiko-san’s team should be done shor-”[/b] The student was cut off mid-sentence when a shadow suddenly shrouded him. With a quick glance upwards, his eyes widened as he barrel-rolled to the side. In the spot where he was just standing, a haunty beast came to fruition. It let out a frightening growl, and just in case that wasn’t traumatizing enough, the manticore slammed its spiked tail into the steel wall next to them, just to inspire some more fear. 

Kanzen also acknowledged the one now assaulting the other team at the door. In other words, their exit was blocked off. Even if they managed to bypass this adversary with the ensnared students, another blockade laid in their path. Operating now on instinct, the young man unsheathed his firearm and raised it to shoulder level. He aimed down the tritium iron sights, held his breath, and pull the trigger.

[i]Click.[/i]

[i]”Oh, right. It isn’t loaded. Shit.”[/i] Was all he thought before he evaded another attack. [b]”I’ll keep it distracted! Just, get those guys out of there, fast! I can hold my own ground!”[/b] Against another human, maybe. But against a beast originating from myth and lore? Probably not. He holstered the P30 and analyzed the beast. His lone exposed eye focused on the beast’s fangs, now beared at the viridescent man. Kanzen’s breaths quickened in pace, his attention completely on the beast. Then, out of his peripheral vision, he caught sight of the formation of gulls. [b]”Oh, crap.”[/b] He reeled back as the line of birds nearly collided with him, causing him to fall back on his rear. The manticore took this chance to go on the offensive, and attempted to pounce on Kanzen. He barely managed to roll out of harm’s way, while the wooden deck cracked below the beast’s weight. [b]”This isn’t good.”[/b] He took a fighting stance, but kept most of his central mass near his back. At this point, all he could do was evade. If only the bullet deities could drop a magazine onto the young man. Then he’d be able to deal with his enemies in the blink of an eye. [b]”Don’t feel the need to rush! But, please pick up the pace!”[/b] Kanzen called back to A&A, in a worried and distressed tone.