Chapter 25: Investigation part 6

-Did they think they were going to escape so simply? Don't make me laugh.

[Warning]

[The dungeon boss and sub-boss have appeared]

[Defeat them to complete the quest]

(Takeda is the boss? I thought he was just a guard, I'll have to fight him, but the worrying thing is…)

Alexander turns his attention to the other guard, the one who didn't speak and wore a clown mask. For some strange reason it was uncomfortable.

-Girls, these are the bosses of this headquarters.

-The bosses? Fuck, are we supposed to fight them? -Laura, who was fatigued from using her sword for so long, asked.

-Sorry, at least let us go. -Alexander decided to take a breath as he prepared for it to be.

-I'm sorry guys, I really don't want to hurt you, but you have very valuable information in your hands.

Takeda points to the paper held by laura, which had the strategy and contacts to win in empty Rockflex territory.

-So…

Before Takeda finished his companion reluctantly pulls out a metal folding basto, which appears to be his weapon.

-We'll have to take them out here.

(Damn, I knew that fucking clown wasn't going to bring anything good).

Alexander was getting ready and heads towards his opponent, at this moment if or if he had to attack first.

[You're using the combat skill: Knockout Points]

(Good, I can see Takeda's weak points, apparently he has a wound in his abdomen, I must attack there).

Confident in his words, Alexander opts with throwing a kick to Takeda's stomach who repels it with his elbows.

-You seem to know how to fight a little, but you're still very green. -Takeda proceeds to turn his whole body to then throw an elbow to the eyes of Alexander who puts his arms to block it.

[You have blocked the attack]

[The attack is slightly strong, you will take some damage].

[You have lost 5% health]

(Well, Takeda's hits don't hurt as much as Marcus').

Alexander was preparing to throw a full speed kick to the face, but he managed to notice the clown mask behind him.

(This one is smart, but…)

The clown mask swings his weapon at Alexander's body. But he only finds a wooden sword instead.

(I don't walk alone)

-We'll take care of the circus attraction, you take care of the other one. -Saying these words, Sophia, who was next to Laura, throws a kick which the clown blocks.

-Well, I thank you.

-Thank you, why? You still won't beat me. -Takeda looking a bit angry throws a vertical kick to Alexander's face.

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

But due to the short distance, Alexander was able to hit Takeda in the face with a perfect counter punch.

[The enemy has lost 10% of his maximum defense].

Alexander now more confident than ever, decides to throw a punch to Takeda's abdomen.

-That punch hit me, are you a boxer? -Takeda full of emotion holds Alexander's body to then deliver a knee to his abdomen.

(This son of a bitch)

[You have lost 15% of your maximum health]

-Let me go you bastard. -Alexander pushes Takeda to the wall causing him to suffer some damage.

(Takeda's moves are not as powerful, but they are cleaner than Marcus').

This was true, maybe the power of Marcus' blows was greater, but without a doubt Takeda is a better fighter.

-Oh, come on, push me? I can do it too. -Takeda pushes Alexander to the opposite wall ready to hurt him.

[You have dodged the attack]

But in the nick of time, Alexander dodges the attack and proceeds to throw another one instead.

[Critical hit]

Alexander's blow hits without any problem, achieving critical damage.

-Fuck you bastard, you're starting to annoy me. -Takeda shows an angry expression on his face, while trying to grab Alexander's neck.

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

[You missed the attack]

-Do you think I'm going to swallow the same blow twice? -Alexander who was trying to give a counter strike to Takeda receives a block from him.

(Shit, let's take some distance) -Following his words, Alexander walks backwards several times.

-Hey, you bastard, we're fighting, aren't we? -Takeda mocks Alexander, while approaching him little by little.

-Come on man, I don't bite, I don't bite.

(Fighting this fucker is a tremendous pain in the ass, am I supposed to beat this guy?)

Alexander hesitated in his mind as Takeda was able to notice him.

-You know boy, I'm not really from these areas. -Takeda for some strange reason decides to stop fighting and just starts talking.

-What are you trying to say with that?

[Warning]

[Warning]

Two Warning windows appeared in front of Alexander's eyes, who begins to sweat coldly as he reads them.

-What I'm trying to say is, I'm not really from Europe.

Takeda tries to emphasize his origins while smiling.

[Warning]

[Warning]

[Warning]

(When was the last time I saw something like that? Wait a second…)

Alexander who had just remembered the last time he saw something like this, instantly gets into a guard position.

-I'm from the Asian parts, I'm just here on business.

After saying these words, Takeda takes a new combat stance, this was….

-I haven't used Karate for a long time.

[The minor boss Takeda has started the second phase]

(Shit, shit, I knew it, I knew it, this is the same as it was with Marcus).

[Minor boss doesn't rank high enough to have a boss nickname]

(Does that shit even matter? I'm gonna have to fight a karate athlete motherfucker)

-From your face I can see you recognize the martial art I use, do you like karate?

-No, it's quite boring... -Although Alexander didn't really like any type of fight, because karate with such boring and slow movements was not his thing.

-Yes, maybe we don't put on a show, but….

Takeda throws a punch with great potential from which Alexander tries to block.

[You have blocked the attack]

[The attack is too strong, you can't block it]

[You have received critical damage, you lose 25% of your health].

Alexander comes out completely pushed backwards due to the power of Takeda's punch.

-But we are very strong. -Takeda with a smile, preparing the next blow to Alexander who was thinking of escaping from it this time.

(No blocks, dodge, dodge)

Alexander confident that he could dodge the attack, decides to duck Takeda's kick.

[You have dodged the attack]

-Well now…

[You have suffered critical damage, you lose 30% health]

(What the fuck? I had blocked it)

-Did you think I couldn't throw another one? -Alexander, who didn't understand what was going on, was faced with reality, Takeda after throwing his kick decided to throw a slash at Alexander, which connected cleanly.

(Shit, I have to get out of here…)

Alexander seeing Takeda's damage moves away from Takeda once again, but this time staggering.

(Damn, damn, this guy is strong, I'll have to use that "skill").

With some hesitation, Alexander was willing to use the skill he was saving from the beginning, it's a skill he got when he defeated Marcus.

-Come on buddy, I'm just going to hit you some more. -Takeda mocks Alexander as he slowly approaches.

(Okay let's do it)

Alexander having activated his ability, propels himself towards Takeda, who tries to block the attack, but gets hit with high speed instead.

(What the hell was that, I'm sure it's stronger and faster) -Takeda grabs his nose wondering if that hit was real.

(If I can do it, with this skill I can win) -Alexander confirmed the skill while preparing to fight.

[Status Skill: Runner]-[A king must always fight with style, even if he falls in the end. While the user has this ability active, his Strength, Speed and Defense stats will be multiplied by three times their original amount. This effect only lasts for one minute and when it ends the user is left with 1% of his health].

Alexander read the information again and prepared himself, he had to do it now, never.

(Get ready Takeda, because I'm going all out) -Alexander as if he were a professional runner, gets in starting position and attacks his enemy.

-Son of a bitch, it was just one hit, do you think you can….

Before he was able to finish, he had already received a blow from Alexander who, without basilarity, threw another one.

-Shit bastard, what the hell happened to you? -Takeda tries to throw a Karate punch without much success, since Alexander was hitting him again at high speed.

[The runner skill has only 30 seconds left]

(More, more, more)

Alexander leaves no room for error with Takeda and decides to connect several more punches at high intensity.

(More, more, more, more)

Several punches and kicks were connected to Takeda who could not take it anymore.

(He needed more)

[Critical Hit]

Alexander finally managed to connect a blow to Takeda's abdomen which then fell to the ground.

[You have defeated an enemy]

[You level up]

[You level up]

[Congratulations you have defeated the minor boss Takeda]

(Well, great, wait… How what minor boss?) -Alexander, who I know noticed something, changes his sight to Sophia and Laura, who were still fighting with the clown.

(Shit, they're in trouble, I must help…)

[Status Skill: Runner is finished]

[Implying use damage]

Alexander falls to the ground unable to move.

(Shit, shit, shit, shit no, don't pass out) -Intending not to become unconscious, Alexander tries, but ends up closing his eyes.

(Good luck, girls…) -Knowing that he won't be able to do anything, Alexander could only wish his companions luck.

-Well, it seems that Alexander is finished with the other one. -This was said by Laura, who was looking in Alexander's direction.

-I'm happy for him, why don't we finish too? -Sophia, who looked tired, looked in the direction of the clown, who had two sticks instead of one.

-For the first time we thought the same thing. -With a smile to hide her fatigue, Laura prepares to fight.