Chapter 40: Race for the land 6

-That old shit, I do my best not to fight and he still gets me involved in a fight.

Felix complained as he put his coat around his waist for comfort when it came time to fight.

-Do you think they are strong? -For the first time Gerard showed a completely serious face as he put his new pet on the ground.

They’re a multi-millionaire’s back guard, they must be.

Alexander for his part, decides to warm up while observing his enemies.

[You have used the skill: Observe]

[Error]

[The enemies are too strong, your level can’t analyze them.]

(What I was afraid of, they are too strong…).

Alexander showed a worried expression as he prepared to fight.

-Other gang members? I hope these three will amuse me unlike the last ones.

One of the guards approaches Alexander while looking at him in an intimidating manner.

[You have used the combat skill: Knockout Points.]

Alexander throws several blows at the man to his weak spots, he can’t risk them taking the first step.

(But… What the fuck is this?)

But to Alexander’s surprise the man didn’t react to his attack and just stood still.

-I must admit that you hit very well, but you still lack a lot of strength, boy. -Showing indifference to Alexander's blows, the guard instantly launches an attack.

-Hey, what are you supposed to do?

But seconds before the blow hits its target, it is stopped by one of Gerard’s legs.

-Alexander we shouldn’t win, we only have to hold on for three minutes, then remember to give me a percentage, don’t screw it up.

Giving Alexander confidence, Gerard quickly punches the guard, who is pushed back.

-You sure know how to fight, Luis, Martin, Nathalie.

The man holds his abdomen while giving the order to the other guards to start the attack.

-It’s not fair, it’s a 3 vs. 4, I don’t like it at all. -Felix complained and then proceeded to attack one of the guards.

-I find children like you annoying. -But to avoid him there was the girl, who hit him instantly.

-Hey sweetie, how about we go get a coffee after this? -Felix wiped the blood from his lips while looking at the girl with a mischievous smile.

-I’m sorry, but I have a full schedule. -The girl rejected Felix’s invitation while she continued throwing punches at him.

(Shit, you’ve got to be kidding me) -Alexander had changed position with Gerard, who was facing the leader of the other guards.

Two against one? Don’t you think it’s a bit old-fashioned?

Alexander, who was fighting the other two at the same time, was having trouble keeping up with them.

-Shut up, brat. -Both boys started throwing punches at Alexander who was preparing for them.

[You blocked the attack]

[You blocked the attack]

[You dodged the attack]

With some difficulty, Alexander manages to dodge all the attacks, to then throw several blows at the men instantly.

(This skill is useful)

[Combat Skill: Synergy]-[The key to a king’s victory lies in knowing when to attack and when to flee. When the user uses this skill, 50% of the defense goes to the attack and vice versa. This skill takes 5 seconds to make a change]-[Skill level: One, Skill mastery: Apprentice, Mana of use: 60, 10 seconds].

(How’s Gerard doing back there?)

Alexander focuses his gaze back to confirm the redhead’s condition.

-That’s all you got?

-You’re slow.

The opposite of what he could have imagined, Gerard was dodging all the guard’s attacks at an incredible speed, although he gave him trouble at first, he seems to be in control of the situation again.

-Shit you bastard, you’re just fast. -The guard was talking to her while looking angry, and fatigued for trying to keep up with Gerard.

-Hey!

Suddenly the fight is interrupted by the voice of Mr. RockFlex who was approaching everyone.

-They seem to have overdone it a bit this time, for kids they’re doing well.

-Thank you, sir, good job, boys back to your positions.

As if they were Robot, the guards stop attacking and decide to gather near RockFlex.

-How about we start with the second test?

Mr. RockFlex decides to open the doors of his mansion and then looks at the others.

-How about going inside?

***

-I must admit that you hit well.

Near the center of the map, a confrontation between Marcus and the second in command of the Black Foxes had begun.

-Shut up bitch. -Angered by his rival’s taunts, Marcus throws a punch with great power.

-You should be more elegant when it comes to fighting.

Without much effort, Alan of the Black Foxes dodged the attack and then held Marcus’ shirt and threw him to the ground.

(The fight has been going on for several minutes, but Mr. Marcus has not managed to hit him even once) -These were the thoughts of Alan Grey, who was holding Richard while watching the fight.

-You really like to throw your opponents, don’t you four eyes? -Marcus with a devilish grin was getting up from the floor, he wasn’t going to let them humiliate him twice in one day.

-And you really like to do stupid things. -For his part, the second in command of the Black Foxes was quite calm as he watched his rival.

I’d rather be dumb than such an old-fashioned bastard, it’s strange, you shouldn’t be here. -Marcus decided to stop the fight for a moment in order to get some information.

-I already told you that it doesn’t matter to you, but since you’re very interested I’ll tell you. -Noticing Marcus’ trick, Alan decides to play along and give him some information.

-As you know, the Black Foxes are not participating in this battle, but that doesn’t mean we can’t steal information.

-I see what’s going on, that’s what I call not wasting an opportunity, but where are your teammates?

Marcus did not understand why his rival was alone, he opted to ask.

-Sorry, no companions, we had heavy casualties in our last battle, so I came to take care of this alone.

-You alone? Don’t make me laugh you bastard, you think you’re so confident, don’t you? Well I hope that confidence disappears when I break your glasses.

Excited and angry at the same time, Marcus lunges at high speed against his opponent, who does the same.

-I’d like to keep fighting you, but you have no useful information. -Alan dodges Marcus’ punches while throwing kicks, which hit without any problem.

-You bastard!” -Marcus screams in fury and pain to throw a kick at his rival.

-You need self-control.

But it is easily dodged by the boy, who hits Marcus sending him flying.

-You’re too weak, I can’t believe you’re defending those two. -The second in command of the Black Foxes taunts Marcus as he turns to leave.

-Hey motherfucker…

Marcus with a completely different look, gets up from the ground, while staring into the eyes of his rival.

-Where are you planning to go?

[Marcus Watters has used the combat skill: Terror.]

A heavy and dark atmosphere was beginning to be felt in the environment due to Marcus’ skill.

-You look like you need a serious beating.

[The enemy is too strong, the skill has no effect on him.]

After saying those words, Alan of the Black Foxes lunges at Marcus at a speed he hadn’t shown before.

-What the fuck is this?

Marcus who didn’t see the attack coming, is easily hit in the face.

(Shit, I was distracted, where is he?) -Marcus decides to look for his opponent with his eyes, but his gaze doesn't find him.

-I’m here. -His rival’s words were heard behind him, but as soon as he wanted to turn around, he was instantly hit.

-Do you think you are strong? -Alan began to speak as he hit Marcus several more times.

-You surely only beat weaklings, that’s not being strong. -The punches changed to kicks, which penetrated Marcus’ clumsy defense.

-I am strong. -The boy holds Marcus’ shirt and with a greater power than before throws him to the ground.

-You’re just a loser. -The boy fixed his glasses while looking at Marcus’ unconscious body on the ground.

(Marcus lost? Shit, he’s supposed to be on the same level as our leader. Who…)

Alan Grey, who was holding Richard, witnessed the end of the fight while focusing his eyes on the winner.

(Who is that monster?)

-There they are!

But to everyone’s surprise, shouts can be heard in the distance.

-It must be them, hurry up!

The ones responsible for the scandal were the new members of Imperial, who were ready to fulfill their mission.

-Well, it seems that they have come to rescue you, I will have to go or they will see me. -Deciding not to waste any more of his time Alan proceeds to leave.

-Did I lose?

Marcus who was beginning to regain consciousness from the screams, remembered what had just happened.

-Did I really lose that easy?

This day would be etched in Marcus’ mind forever, today was the day he was completely humiliated.

***

-Wow I must admit she is beautiful.

Alexander and the other two were touring the RockFlex mansion.

-Yeah, I like my stuff to look beautiful.

After walking around the mansion for several minutes, Mr. RockFlex stops for a few seconds.

-Well, let’s start with the second test.

The man approaches a table on which he had an envelope with several papers.

-Let’s start with the business test.