The boy cracked a mischievous smile and stuck a tongue out to mock them. The leader felt insulted and raised his fist immediately to crush him like a bug.
"You little…". He sneered.
Before he could even bring his hand down, the tattooed boy unleashed his left fist and slammed a jab right underneath his arm. Severing the bones between his shoulder and ribs.
"Argh…". The leader gagged out and stumbled backward. The kid advanced quickly, kicking swiftly upon his lower thigh and forcing him to bend right. He then crossed his right leg to land a devastating kick on his chin and smashing his face onto the table.
The whole room went quiet. Hobin was left agape at how quick the leader fell. The boy chuckled. "Big talk from a little guy. Such a pussy should be near me". He muttered with a pathetic look on his face.
"Hey! You still aren't done with all of us. Come on, boys! Let's teach this kid a lesson". A member said, and the boys pulled out knuckle rings to knuckles. The kid laughed and finally pulled up his jacket a bit.
"Just a little advice. Don't disappoint me like he did." They heard him say and got even more irritated.
The group launched themselves at him with full force. He dodged every one of their attacks and countered swiftly. Hobin was left dumfounded by how fast he was in countering and dodging. His movements were unnatural. It looked as though he was planning where he wanted them to move to. Like manipulating them to move to this area or make this move so he could dodge and counter. He was the ultimate terror.
The Café slowly turned into a bloodbath, as blood, teeth and sweat were spilled on the window sheets, tables and sofa. The kid was on fire. He took out every member of the group, and worst of all, he was laughing when doing it all.
"Such weaklings". He said and laughed playfully. The door opened again and three more entered. There were shocked at the sight of their team members already knocked unconscious by this high schooler.
"Who the hell is this guy? Did…Did only him do this. He took out the entire squad on his own."
"Hey. Are you coming or are you just going to make me wait for you? Time is of the essence, and right now. I don't have time." He said in a cold voice.
[MIND MANIPULATING] XL chimed.
"What?! Hobin grasped.
[HIS SIMPLY PLAYING A HARSH MIND GAME ON HIS OPPONENTS FORCING THEM TO MAKE A RASH DECISION WITHOUT GIVING IT MUCH OF A PROPER THOUGHT. IT'S ALMOST THE SAME AS RAGE BAITING, BUT MORE DEADLY. UNLIKE YOUR RAGE BAIT, WHICH FORCE UNNECESSARY ANGER, LEADING TO THE RASH DECISION. HIS OWN FORCES THE BRAIN TO THINK THAT IS THE ONLY OPTION, BLOCKING EVERY OTHER FLOW OF IDEA AND THEN, CAUSING A RASH DECISION. TAKE FOR EXAMPLE. WHERE HE STOOD, WHEN HE TEASED THE LEADER, HE MADE SURE TO BE ON THE LEFT, ALLOWING HIM TO STRIKE WITH HIS RIGHT. HE KNEW THAT IF HE COULD IMMOBILIZE HIS RIGHT HAND HE WOULD BE SURE TO GET THE UPPER HAND, HE FORCED A DECISION TO HIG WITH HIS RIGHT AND COUNTERED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. ITS LIKE MANIPULATING, PREDICTING AND STRIKING BACK IMMEDIATELY].
"Damn. That's sick". Hobin murmured and heard the glass shatter. The boy had crushed every one of them. He stood over the last one's body and gaze at the scattered cafe.
"Wow…I should really find someone who's strong enough to stand off against me. These guys are so weak, I could beat them even if I was blindfolded." He muttered to himself and stepped to the desk of the cafe.
"My ice tea, please". He ordered in a playful voice. The middle-aged lady at the counter gave it to him and muttered in a cold voice.
"You leave blood trails wherever you go, don't you, Tetsu?"
He smirked and gulped the coffee. "we should go now…little one". Testu said, and the lady got up and scurried to him.
"Hey…wait". Hobin snapped out without thinking.
"Did you say something? Testu asked, and Hobin took a gulp of saliva. His heart was pounding out of his chest. He didn't know what to say and was completely dumbfounded. He knew he wanted to help the girl, but couldn't do anything.
"It's okay…I am not in danger. I was in danger of those boys, but this man here helped me fight them off. You don't have to worry about me anymore. He said was going to walk me home." The girl said in a hurried and gave out bow.
"You were worried about her." Testu said and chuckled. "Oh men! I thought you were another bad guy or something. Whew… Thank God you're not their leader. I am so weak I can't even fight anymore." He chuckled and Hobin could feel the lie in his voice.
He was weak, yet he wiped out an entire gang on his own, without breaking a sweat. What sort of madman was he? Hobin let out a low groan as he walked for the door.
"Tetsu?! The lady by the counter called out. He turned and looked at her. "Where the hell do you think you're going? You need to pay for the damages you cost".
"What?! But I did nothing wrong. They started it". He whimpered. Acting like a baby whose pacifier was removed from his mouth.
"Still, you need to pay. For being the only one standing and the one who brought them in here." The lady said in a harsh voice.
"Oh, men…" He whimpered like a puppy.
"Do you have any cash on you? He asked the Blondie, and she glared at her purse for a while and shook her head. He looked at Hobin and smiled;
"Hey. How about my worried friend over there pays for the damages? No worries, I would re-burst you later." He said and shut the door behind him.
"Hey…I am not paying". Hobin snapped, knowing fully well that he didn't have money. "Hey…Jerk face! Hobin cried out in desperation.
[GREAT JOB HOBIN. YOU JUST PUT US IN DEBT. WOULD YOU LIKE IF ESTIMATED THE DEBT AMOUNT FOR YOU…HUH? YOU LITTLE WEASEL. IT'S 120,000 YEN, AND LAST I CHECKED, YOUR KIDNEY PRICE ISNT EVEN WORTH THAT, YOU WORTHLESS SHIT].
"Not right now…XL". Hobin said, sounding empty voice and exhausted.
"It's okay…you don't have to pay". The lady and saw Hobin take a massive sigh of relief. "But you will help me clean this place up". She said and felt his stern gaze on her.
"I don't need to do anything. I didn't fight". Hobin murmured, and she sighed.
"I know. I could use your help. Plus, wouldn't like to make extra money searching their pockets or something." The lady said, and Hobin's eyes popped. The idea had never occurred to him until she pointed it out.
[HOW BRILLIANT. YOU SHOULD MARRY HER]
"Shut up". Hobin murmured a reply to XL.
As they cleaned the place up and adjusted the chairs. Hobin itched to ask a question, but didn't know want to be rude. He glared at the woman and back at his sore palm. Counting the money he had taken off their pockets. It was 2,000 Yen.
[BROKE TEENS] XL said.
Hobin scoffed for a chuckle and got the lady's attention. She gave him one look and had to ask for herself.
"So…you seem curious about something. What is it?
"Oh! Why did you let him go without paying the money for the damages?"
"Funny enough, this isn't his first fight in his cafe. Young Tetsu, he is a fighter. He makes the small look big and uses his brain to analyze everything. The only reason he fights here is because I serve the best ice tea, just the way he likes it."
"You seem to know him well."
"Of course. I was his babysitter. His family is very wealthy, you can even consider him as a royal."
"Royal, but you can pay for a hundred yen damages you cost". Hobin thought to himself.
"For nine years, I watched him grow into a fine gentleman. At least that's what he was, before that school came along." The lady continued and gave me a side eye.
"You mean Tattalia? I asked. It was clear she saw me as a student of Tattalia and one who fought a lot, especially after the fight on the roof, thing exploded. But to think of it, I haven't seen Tetsu around campus or in my class. So does that mean he is higher than me?
"Yes. I don't know what he saw in that school, but they formed him into a cold-blooded machine, designed to inflict harm on others, for the sake of self defense, being strong and shoving out the weak. At least, young Tetsu use his skill to protect others once in a while." She said, sounding almost to tears.
"Did he ever say what class he was in? I asked shamelessly. She raised a brow and shifted her gaze onto the table. As though she was struggling to say it.
"I saw your fight with that mad scientist boy…. You're the loser kid, right? She asked, and Hobin nodded sheepishly. "You have a strong body and good fighting spirit, but for Tetsu…He is on a whole different level".
Tetsu walked into a dark alley and reappeared at the end of the street. The light flicked, revealing a bright smile on his face.
"As usually. I never doubted you guys for even a moment. Finishing the party without me, huh? Tetsu said to the gang, who stood by the road.
Four high schools of Tattalia High, all in black and red mixed Tattalia uniform. They looked strong and took different positions in the street. On the floor were Six Takashi students, who were bleeding and laid unconscious.
"Thought you said Takashi students were strong." One of them asked.
"Strong? He touched his head. "I don't remember saying that…Regardless". He bent his face forward, exposing those green eyes before the light. The sparkle in his eyes was like that of a hidden gem. He stuck his tongue out again and asked anxiously;
"How many teeth were you able to take out of each of them?