Chapter 13: Hero of Justice

-Hero of justice, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha? -Really? He's got a mask and everything.

The kids were just making fun of Alexander, who was unrecognizable because of his hood and mask.

(Shit, I admit it's absurd, but it's better to act like this, I can't let them discover me. Luckily the system gave me these clothes).

It looks like the white lion design mask and blue hood were given to me by the system.

-Yes, I am the hero of justice and you must leave the boy at once or I will have to punish you.

Alexander got into a fighting stance and threatened the boys. -I warn you, I don't hold back with bullies.

-Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. -Really? You look about our age talking like that, if you think you can beat us, you're wrong. -The boy who was holding Eduardo decides to leave him and prepare for the fight.

-Then, hero of justice, come to me. -Wait, you can't fight alone.

The boy in the back, who was just watching, decides to stand next to his friend and prepares to fight.

[Warning]-[You are about to face the underbosses Miguel and Samuel].

Alexander's phone vibrates, telling him that his next fight will not be easy and to be ready.

(Shit, I'm going to be involved in a two on one again, and in this alley I can't use my strategy) -Okay, let's start.

Full of doubts, Alexander plucks up courage and decides to attack both guys, after all, he trained for these situations on Saturday and Sunday.

[You use the combat skill: Knockout Points].

(Well, I can see their weak points means they are not that strong)

-I'll try one at a time. -After saying these words, Alexander turned to the one holding Edward and kicked him.

-Wow, you know how to move. -The young man dodges the kick and gives way to his partner who throws a punch.

[They blocked the attack.]

But Alexander covers the attack with no problem. This shows how strong Alexander is today.

-Boy, get out of here right now or you will be a problem (I have to get Eduardo out of here or it will be a problem to fight). -Yes… yes, I will.

Hearing the words of his savior, Eduardo gets up and runs towards the alley exit.

-Where are you going? -But unfortunately for both of them, one of the bullies jumps out and chases Eduardo.

(Shit, they're smarter than I thought.) -Alexander runs after the boy and stops the attack with a kick.

-Yeah, you're stupid. -Behind Alexander was the other boy who confidently unleashed a barrage of punches at Alexander.

[You have lost 12% of your maximum health.]

Alexander is pushed back by the blows, but is able to get into a position where he can defend his friend.

-Hey… I don't think they're going to let you go, so you should always stay by my side. -Eduardo listens to what Alexander is saying and stands behind him.

-Hahaha, he really is a superhero, look how you defend him. -Both guys laughed and then started to position themselves for the attack.

(Shit, not for nothing, they are Marcus' lackeys, they are strong, this is very different from fighting with those gang members from back then, these two bullies know how to coordinate to fuck the enemy).

Alexander thought back as he saw the guys approaching him. -Okay, let's see what I do.

[You blocked the attack]

[You dodged the attack]

Blocking and dodging at the same time is a very risky move, but Alexander pulled it off perfectly. -Okay, now I have to set the pace.

Alexander managed to land a powerful blow to one of the guys while the other was looking for an opening.

-I have to admit that you know how to punch, but you lack experience. -The boy Alexander hit holds Alexander's arm and lets his partner go.

(Shit, I shouldn't have hit him so close).

The bully throws a straight punch at Alexander's face, which was covered by his mask while he was holding it.

[You used the Combat Skill: Counter Strike].

However, at the threat of the punch, Alexander threw his own with his other arm, in his position it was complicated, but this one managed to connect a punch thrown from the position below.

(Shit, if this is the level of the dogs, how will the tamer be).

Alexander wondered how strong Marcus must be to dominate this duo, just thinking about it gave him a strong reason to tremble.

-Hey, are you okay? -One of the bullies asked his friend about the situation, after all that counterpunch was pretty good.

-Now I'm angry, you bastard. The boy that Alexander hit lashes out at him.

-I'm fine, it's just a little blood. -The boy spits the blood out of his mouth and throws it on the ground as if it were nothing serious.

-The one who received the blow is now angry and goes after Alexander. (Well, the blow has affected him).

Alexander crouches down and decides to strike at his opponent's leg.

[You have taken critical damage, you have lost 37% of your maximum health].

But Alexander couldn't finish his move because the other one kicked him right in the jaw. -Did you want him to fall? I have to admit that you were thinking right.

Alexander immediately gets into a good position and wanted to prepare himself. -One second…? -Eduardo?

Because his concentration was 100% on the fight, Alexander left Eduardo alone, but ….

(Eduardo?…) -Alexander's eyes seemed to be lost, but he couldn't find Eduardo anywhere in the alley.

(It seems he escaped when they both focused on me, perfect).

It looks like Alexander took his chance and gave Alexander a free hand to solve this problem.

(Thank you, thank you, thank you) - On the street, these were Eduardo's thoughts as he ran full speed home.

-Okay, now I'm going to beat them up. -Alexander, full of spirit, regained his fighting stance and prepared to finish off both enemies.

-Wow, brother, you're confident, we're going to beat you to a pulp right now. -The bullies also took their stance and prepared for action.

Alexander decided to jump this time to hit his enemy with a better attack. -A good jump. -One of the bullies also jumped and threw a punch at Alexander.

[You have used the combat skill: Knock Out Points].

[You have used the combat skill: Counter Strike].

Alexander combined his two most useful skills at the moment and managed to hit the guy in the solar plexus (Now that I don't have to defend anyone, I'm freer).

He decides not to leave his opponent standing and throws a kick to finish him off.

-I see you know what you're doing…" The other boy managed to stop Alexander, but he had a different stance. -It's been a long time since I used it.

The young man grabs Alexander's arm and puts it behind his back, then tries to throw him to the ground in this position (Wait, this is…).

Judo, a martial art from the Land of the Shining Sun, Japan, to see someone from the city of Count De Oro using it is mostly impossible.

[You blocked the attack]

-Wow, you almost scared me, but it looks like you're rusty. -In the face of this taunt, Alexander lets his movement show. He drops one of his feet onto the boy's neck to prevent him from falling 100% to the ground.

[Critical Hit]

A huge blow echoed through the alley, Alexander had grabbed the boy's shirt and used it as fuel for a headbutt.

[You have defeated an enemy.]

-Wow, I have to admit that I was scared to death when that guy used judo. -The other thug wasted no time in attacking Alexander.

[You have used the combat skill: Knockout Points]

[You have used the combat skill: Counter Strike].

Alexander throws a punch at the other guy, willing to end the fight so he can rest.

[Your punch missed]

-Do you think I'll fall for the same trick twice? The bully made a perfect counter dodge and threw a powerful punch to Alexander's stomach.

[You have lost 50% of your maximum health.]

-Shit… -Alexander collapses to the ground, at the mercy of the guy who was about to throw his next move at him.

[You have used the combat skill: Counter Strike.]

(Well, I have to do it…)

Alexander let his guard down as he searched for a way to win.

[You have lost 70% of your maximum health].

[You used the Counter Strike combat skill.]

After receiving this blow from his enemy, Alexander unleashes his own while he has the chance.

[Critical Strike] 

The blow went straight to the chin of the boy, who fell so powerfully next to his friend, defeated.

[You have defeated an enemy.]

[You level up]

-Shit, I have to admit, they were very annoying. -But I have completed the mission, it will be good to go home and rest now.

After saying these words, Alexander goes straight home to satisfy his desire to see the rewards.

-Well, we're here, let's see what you have for me today. -Coming out of the shower, the first thing Alexander thinks about is his reward, then he decides to open his app and check it out.

[Mandatory Main Quest: Overthrow the Tyrant 1]-[Completed]

[Reward obtained]-[5 Stat Points, 2 Healing Candy].

(So only two rewards, I knew the mission was kind of easy if you play dirty, but the reward is mediocre).

-But let's see the item. -With a disappointed face, Alexander decides to look at his new item.

[Item: Healing Candy]-[Sweets and refreshes at the same time. When the user eats this item in or out of combat, he will recover 20% of his maximum health]-[Item Type: Normal. Item Class: C. Item Quantity: 2].

-Wow, this is perfect, I will be able to use more of my suicide counter move and critical hits in battle, and it will also help me survive a lot.

Alexander smiles with confidence at his accomplishment and decides to continue to see his rewards.

[Secondary Mission: A Fate That Cannot Be Changed]-[Completed]

[Reward obtained]-[570 experience points, Upgrade Chip, Attack Water]

[You level up].

Alexander smiled as he looked at the rewards, not only had he leveled up, but he had also received two additional items. -Let's see what they are.

[Item: Improvement Chip]-[Practice makes perfect, but a little help never hurts. By using this item, the user will be able to level up one of his skills of his choice].

[Item: Attack Water]-[Refreshing as snow and hot as fire. When the user ingests this item, his attack is increased by 20%]]. [Item: Water Attack]-[Refreshing as snow and hot as fire.

-Wow, wow, who knew a side quest would give me better rewards than a main quest I'm liking the way things are going.

[Notification]-[User has completed a mission ahead of schedule].

Alexander, who was about to turn off his phone and go to sleep, is surprised to see a notification he has never seen before (A mission completed early?).

[Mandatory Main Mission: The Fall of the Tyrant 2]-[The people are happy, but your mission doesn't end here, a tyrant is nothing without people to support his cause].

[Defeat Miguel and Samuel, Marcus' lackeys]

(Damn, this is good, I didn't think these guys would be a problem in the future)

Mandatory Main Mission: The Fall of the Tyrant 2]-[Completed] [Reward obtained].

[Reward Received]-[Speed Water, Upgrade Chip].

-Well, these rewards are much better than the first ones, another upgrade chip is good, and let's see that other water.

[Speed Water]-[When it's hot, there's nothing better than cooling off. When the user ingests this item, his speed increases by 20%].

-Another stat buff water. This one is more useful than the first one because of my Counter Strike skill. Anyway, it's time to go to sleep.

Alexander turns off his phone and decides to go to bed, but it vibrates again. -Could it be another reward?

Alexander, a bit curious, decides to see what the sound was about and turns his phone back on.

[Mandatory Main Mission: The Fall of the Tyrant 3]-[The Tyrant has no prestige and no one to follow him, in these moments of weakness it's time to attack].

(I think I know what's coming… and I don't like it).

[Defeat Marcus Watters in a one-on-one]-[Time limited to one week]