Chapter 49: Expected Trap

-What’s going on? You were the one who said we should chase him to find out where he was hiding.

Richard claims to his friend, he didn’t understand why he was stopping him, making them come here simply for nothing would be a total waste of time.

(Shit, how do I explain the situation to Richard? I can’t just tell him I died here and that’s it. I’d look like a complete lunatic) -Alexander, nervous inside, was thinking what to do, he had to invent a quick excuse so that his companions wouldn’t suspect.

-Maybe it’s a trap, we don’t know how many members they are, besides going to an alley for a fight is counterproductive. -After thinking of different ways to tell him, Alexander finds the right words to make his friend understand.

-It is true what Mr. Alexander says, perhaps there are many reinforcements inside, you two are very strong, but we do not know how many there are. -Charles defended Alexander opinion, he felt responsible for the situation.

-Fuck, I understand that, but what do you propose we do? There must be a way in, right? -Richard accepts reality and decides to look for alternatives.

(I’d like to just go home, but I’ve already accepted this mission and I’m going to accomplish it) -Full of determination, Alexander started to think what to do.

-Okay, here’s the plan. You and I will go into the alley, you watch my back and I’ll watch yours, while that happens Charles will stay outside, if anything happens he can go for help. (This plan should work, last time I was ambushed from behind, but with Richard here it will be impossible for that to happen).

-It sounds good to me, then let’s go in. -Richard understood the plan instantly and together with Alexander, they enter the alley.

-There doesn’t seem to be anyone, it’s just an empty alley with E graffiti on the walls. -Young Richard was disappointed, he was expecting something more exciting.

(Graffiti of the letter E? I don’t remember much about that night, but I’m sure there wasn’t any graffiti like that) -Alexander noticed the strange occurrence, everything seems to indicate that there has been a slight change in the story.

-Is that them?

-Yes the two of them defeated Dan.

(They seem to be here already)

Alexander and Richard are interrupted by the voices of two people, among them was the boy they were chasing.

-I see, so these two fools were able to defeat someone like Dan, they must be strong. -The boy was talking while lighting a cigarette, he seems to be stronger than the boy from before.

-Wow, looks like they found us, too bad. -Alexander smiled proudly, he sees the new guy’s stats and the most remarkable thing is his C rank defense.

(I don’t understand, they don’t seem to be all very strong, who is supposed to be their leader?) -The curiosity for the group grew in Alexander’s mind, he wanted to know the reason why the system forced them to investigate them.

-It seems that they trust each other but... -The boy raised his hand and at that moment several children came out of their hiding place, the most notable thing was that they all had the letter E tattooed on their necks.

-I hope they’re not just bluffing. -The guy who seems to be the leader of the group said these words while looking confidently at the duo.

-Shit if it was a trap. -Richard prepared to fight by pulling out his two sticks.

-Relax, we can do it. -Alexander who had already seen everyone’s stats, knew that it would be a piece of cake for him and his partner to take them all down.

[Bonus]

(Bonus? It seems that the system wants to reward me for something).

A system window is opened abruptly in front of Alexander’s eyes, everything indicates that the system will give him something interesting.

[Experience hunt]-[The amount of enemies exceeds the amount of enemies corresponding to the mission, for each additional enemy defeated by you you will earn 500 experience points to complete the mission].

(500 points!, that’s crazy!) - Alexander’s eyes began to shine brightly, the simple fact of going up several levels made him very excited.

-First let’s eliminate the burden. -After saying these words, Alexander runs towards his enemies with a plan in mind.

(Let’s try this)

[You are using the combat skill: Lend it to me for a while].

[You are using Demian’s tackle].

In an instant Alexander’s posture changed, his muscles tensed enough to be mistaken for rocks, and his gaze seemed more aggressive, the boys were trying to dodge the attack, but it was too late.

[You have defeated an enemy]

[You have defeated an enemy]

[You have defeated an enemy]

[E eliminated 5/10]

Alexander was starting to feel pretty good, thanks to the system notifications this one just imagined how strong he was going to become to finish these missions.

-Bastard! -But while he was distracted a guy tries to hit him in the back, but is met with Richard’s staff which hits him several times.

[An ally has defeated an enemy.]

-They are quite weak.

-Yes, they are. -Richard and Alexander mocked the boys as they approached the others.

-Shit boss, I told them they were strong. -The boy spoke nervously to his superior.

-Shut up, everyone attack! -The man in charge of the group did not listen to the boy and decided to give his order. The boys, without any doubt on their faces, charged at Richard and Alexander, who seemed quite relaxed.

-Let’s get it over with. -After saying those words, the duo began to hit the boys, who didn’t stand a chance.

[You have defeated an enemy]

[You have defeated an enemy]

[An ally has defeated an enemy]

[You have defeated an enemy]

[An ally defeated an enemy]

[You have defeated 6 additional enemies, calculating experience…]

All the guys were annihilated in the blink of an eye, apparently Richard and Alexander were very strong.

-Who are you guys? You are not normal people. -The leader of the boys was trembling with fear as he walked away.

-- I'm sorry, but we win, you answer and we ask. Could you explain who they are? She had never heard of a gang with the name E.

Willing to uncover the mystery of the group, Alexander decided to ask.

-We are not a gang, we were kids from the same high school, but one day it happened…” The leader of the group spoke nervously as he told his story.

-One day a group chat appeared with all the bullies of the high school, in it there was someone called E.

(I see what the E stands for…) Alexander’s intrigue grew more as he listened to the story, apparently the real person responsible for all this is hiding in the shadows.

-Everyone thought it was a joke, but that guy started sending everyone’s secret information, even private things telling our secrets, he told us that if we didn’t do what he said he would make the information public. -As the guy talked more, you could see his desperation in his words, it seems he was just used by someone.

-Wait, what the fuck? Are you telling me that someone is using their own information? -Richard was the most surprised, if what the boy said was true this E was a dangerous enemy.

-He gave us two simple tasks, number one, each member of the chat must have a tattoo in the shape of an E and the second one we had to get money in any way we could and give it to a bank account which changes every month.

-I see the reason for the E on your necks, it seems that you are just their tools.

-We know, but we can’t do anything, that information can fuck up our lives. -The boy’s voice was slowly breaking, apparently there was no escape.

-Hey Richard, do you think there is a way to help them? Feeling a little sorry for the situation, Alexander asks his friend, if it is possible to help them E would have to make more moves.

-I’m sorry, there’s no way, this is the only way. -The boy they were chasing, already accepting his fate, leaves the alley at high speed to then hold Charles.

-I was thinking of leaving you last, since you are the weakest, but I have no other choice. -The boy takes Charles with him as he escapes.

-Charles! -Richard and Alexander try to run after the boy, but are stopped by the other.

-I’m sorry, we don’t have a choice,” The boy gets into combat position ready to fight.

-You will be…

-Go after the other Richard, this guy… -Alexander gives an order to Richard while he saw a system window that opened in surprise.

[Warning]

[The enemy is on the verge of desperation and his determination knows no bounds].

[The opponent’s constitution points are about to activate].

-It’s a dangerous thing.

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

Alexander hits the boy several times making enough time for his friend to go after the other.

-There is no other option, there is no other option, there is no other option. -But to his surprise, the boy didn’t seem to be afraid to face him.

[Warning, the enemy’s determination knows no bounds].

[Constitution points have been activated]

(Shit, this is bullshit)

The atmosphere of the alley changed in an instant, the boy’s eyes became empty and lifeless as he looked at Alexander with a deathly expression.

-Hey are you okay? -Alexander, noticing that something was wrong, decided to ask the boy.

-There’s no turning back, we already sold our soul to him to E.

[Warning]

[The enemy will receive a new ability due to me releasing his constitution points.]

(Fuck this doesn’t look good at all, things are going from bad to worse) -Feeling the terror in the atmosphere, Alexander prepares for combat.

[The enemy has obtained the skill: Zombie of E].