Chapter 42: Race for the land 8

-What do you mean, he’s going to fight that thing by himself? -Felix, looking clearly worried about Alexander, asked RockFlex a barrage of questions.

-Relax, this was a must, wasn’t it? -To his surprise, the one who stops Felix is none other than Gerard, who has his pet in his hair.

-It seems that you are a smart kid, it is clearly as you say, the first test was to see their level as a gang, this one sees the level of their leader.

RockFlex was explaining to the boys the meaning of the test Alexander is in at this very moment.

-It’s no use having a good idea and having a strong gang, if you’re a wimp, what guarantees me that he can protect the territory I’m handing over to him?

What RockeFlex was saying was absolutely right, if he gave the territory to Alexander that wouldn’t prevent him from being attacked by rival gangs, which would be a problem for everyone.

-Fuck yes, but… -Felix was about to complain, but is stopped by Gerard’s hands again.

-Trust him, Alexander is not that weak. -Giving Felix some confidence, they both fix their eyes on the fighters in the garden.

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

Several blows were thrown at the man, which just like last time didn’t seem to affect him.

-Are you really the one who’s aiming for our territory? Don’t make me laugh. -The man looks at Alexander angrily to throw an elbow at him.

[You have used the combat skill: Synergy].

[You have dodged the attack]

Alexander manages to dodge the attack and proceeds to jump backwards several times.

(Shit, my hits don’t affect him, if it wasn’t for my ability, I feel he would be dead right now) -Alexander examined his rival, while thinking what to do.

-You’re pretty good at running away, I congratulate you for that, it seems to be your only redeemable skill. -The man in turn taunted Alexander as he slowly approached, he shouldn’t rush anything, he was going to win anyway.

(Is he a team leader too? I’m really lucky I’m not like him) -Demian was staring at Gerard, who notices his stare and sticks his tongue out at him. The back guard knows more than anyone that he’s someone pretty strong.

(But this guy here is a joke) -Demian’s eyes change direction and look at Alexander who, to this one, was pretty weak.

-Well, I must do it, this is the final part, I must do it. -Alexander lunges at the guard, who was expecting the same blows as before, so he decides to stay still.

[You have used the combat skill: Synergy.]

Alexander stops seconds before reaching his opponent and proceeds to spin around while preparing his attack.

-One second that’s it? -Felix was the first to notice what Alexander was doing, no doubt he knew that move.

A kick was launched at the man’s abdomen, which pushed him back due to its power.

-Taekwondo? -Felix recognized the move without much effort, what Alexander just did was definitely a Taekwondo move.

*Sigh* -I knew it was going to work.

[You’re Using Combat Skill: Lend it to me for a while.]

[You’re Using Felix Tyson’s Taekwondo]

-Shit, that was a good punch. -Demian touched his abdomen while cursing Alexander, he didn’t expect a punch like that from him.

I’ll take it more seriously from now on bastard. -Although the blow affected him, it was just a simple scratch for someone like him.

-I’m coming for you. -The guard’s muscles tensed to such an extent that his back was slightly visible to the others. -Get ready you bastard.

Demian makes a somewhat slow, but quite fast, tackle in the direction of Alexander.

[You have used the combat skill: Synergy].

[You have dodged the attack]

(Shit, now I’ll have to wait to attack) -Alexander who had dodged the attack by the skin of his teeth, complained.

-Where do you think you are going? -But as soon as his feet hit the ground, Demian launches another tackle that due to the distance Alexander couldn't react in time.

[You have received critical damage]

Alexander is shot by the force of the blow backwards, no doubt he received a lot of damage.

[You have lost 40% of health]

(What…? What the fuck did I really get attacked by a human?)

Alexander stood up limping while his whole body was completely sore and his head was bloody.

-Felix, worried, thought about getting into the fight, but is stopped by Alexander who manages to see his intentions and raises his hand.

-That’s what I get for being arrogant. -Alexander wipes the blood from his lips while smiling.

-From now on…

[Combat skill: Lend it to me for a while, it only has 2 minutes of use left.]

-I’ll give it my all.

[You have used the combat ability: Runner]

-Will you give it all? Well I want to see that. -Demian didn’t tie his opponent’s determination, as he tensed his muscles again, he couldn’t help but to bring out his smile as well.

The first to attack was Alexander who at an inhuman speed approached his rival to throw several kicks.

-Wow, your punches are stronger, are they effects of adrenaline? -Demian couldn’t help smiling while throwing a right to Alexander’s face.

[You have used the combat skill: Synergy].

[You blocked the attack]

Due to his sudden increase in stats, Alexander was able to block the attack, preparing to launch his own.

[You have used the combat skill: Knockout Points]

Several blows at a great speed impacted Demian’s body, they were just the same blows as before, but they seemed to affect him now.

-I must admit that he is fast, I never thought to see someone with my same speed. -Gerard commented this while he was watching the fight, maybe Alexander is a rival he would have to watch out for in the future.

-Yes he is, it’s rare to see Demian get excited about a fight. Normally, he is someone serious and apathetic, but he never denies a good fight, the whole week he has had to fight against different gang leaders, he sure is having a good time.

Rockflex watched the fight with a smile on his face, the whole week has been exciting.

-You bastard, are you a superhero or what? Where does that strength come from? -Having fun while fighting, the guard threw another blow to Alexander.

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

But Alexander notices the guard’s intentions and throws a counter punch, which hits his opponent’s face.

[Your opponent has lost 10% of his maximum defense].

[The combat skill: “Lend it to me for a while” has only 30 seconds of use left].

[The combat skill: "Runner" only has 20 seconds left to use]

(Shit I don’t have much time left, I must do it, it’s now or never).

Alexander noticing himself nervous, throws a spinning kick to his opponent’s abdomen knowing that this was his biggest weak point.

-Because of you I’m going to run out of stomach, you bastard. -Demian pierced Alexander’s defense with his knee, who couldn’t dodge the attack.

[You have lost 30% of health]

[Emergency]

[The user is only left with less than 20% of maximum health].

(Shit anyway I have no more time left, I must do it) -Looking at his opponent with fury and determination, Alexander prepared for his final attack.

(You have used the combat skill: Synergy)

With a few seconds left for his ability to come to an end, Alexander gives a jump which Demian was not able to predict.

-You bastard really knew how to do something like that? -Felix smiles as he sees Alexander’s move, he knew this move quite well.

-I know the move, it’s a….

Gerard gets excited even though he didn’t practice any martial art, he knew the move Alexander was using, it was….

-A 360 degree taekwondo kick.

Demian was surprised with the attack, which he couldn’t dodge or block, creating as a consequence that he was pushed backwards with great intensity.

(Shit)

[Combat skill: Lend it to me for a while has come to an end].

[Combat Skill: Runner has come to an end]

(I wasn’t able to win)

Alexander stared at Demian who got up from the ground somewhat beaten, but with no critical damage.

[The secondary effects of the combat skill runner will be activated to the user’s body].

Alexander falls to the ground completely shattered as he began to close his eyes, he wasn’t able to win the fight.

[Your health points are too low]

[The user would have to take a break]

[Your team members will be able to continue the mission]

-I must admit that he did quite well, but it wasn’t enough to win. -Mr. RockFlex said these words with a disappointed face. -What do you think, Demian?

-Without a doubt, of all the leaders he has faced so far, he is the weakest. The guard wiped the blood from his face as he regained his composure.

-That’s true, the leader of Toxic, the leader of Blue Demon, and even the girl leading the White Wolves are better fighters than him.

Mr. RockFlex was approaching Alexander as he said those words, Alexander showed a lot, but he didn’t fill his standards.

-You will have to leave. Decisive, the man makes his decision.

-Shit you bastard, you put him to fight that monster. -Felix responds angrily to Mr. RockFlex who was not paying attention to him.

-That’s enough, Alexander didn’t make it. -The leader of Heros calms Felix down as he prepares to leave.

-Wow, my intuition never fails.

But before anyone makes a move, a voice can be heard inside the garden.

-I knew that as second in command I should be here.

Sophia Bromck entered the mansion with a big self-centered smile on her face.