Noah walks through the mayor's house like he owned the place.
A guard spots him.
"Hello there," Noah said.
"Intruder!" the guard shouted.
"Can you tell me where the mayor's office is?" Noah asked.
"Die, intruder!" the guard shouted.
The next thing the guard saw was the world spinning. Then his body falling before his eyes as he dies.
The other guards froze, then flee in fear.
Noah instantly appears in front of one of them.
"Where's the mayor's office?" Noah asked.
"T-the last room on the right," the guard replied.
Noah released him.
Meanwhile, in the mayor's office…
An advisor rushes in, breathing hard.
"Sir," he said after catching his breath, "the island is on fire."
Suddenly, his head drops to the floor. His body remains standing. Behind him, Noah stands, scratching the back of his head.
"Sorry about that," Noah said.
"When you get in here, Grudge—capture him!" the mayor yelled.
Vector Manipulation—Gravity Crush.
The entire office trembled.
The mayor runs out of his office.
"I guess it's just us now," Grudge said.
"Before I kill you, tell me...who's behind all of this?" Noah asked.
Grudge laughed. "You'll never find out."
Noah grinned. "You'll regret that."
Grudge's eyes narrowed. "You've caused too much chaos, Noah. Time to end you here."
Noah unsheathed his sword.
Grudge charged.
Noah stepped to the side and swung.
Slash!
His sword cut across Grudge's shoulder. Blood sprayed onto the floor.
"You're fast," Grudge said through his teeth.
Noah smiled. " You're just too slow."
Grudge unsheathed his sword and swings it at noah.
Clang!
The blades collided, sparks flying.
"Noah, you can't save everyone," Grudge said.
"I intend to," Noah replied.
Clank!
Clank!
Clank!
Grudge swings his sword at Noah's neck, Noah dodged back and sliced Grudge's arm.
Blood poured out.
"You'll pay for that!" Grudge shouted, slashing back with his sword.
Noah jumped back, letting the blade pass. He swung horizontally.
Slash!
Grudge's side splits open. Blood gushes out.
"You… won't…" Grudge gasped, staggering.
"You're making this too easy," Noah said.
Grudge roared and charged again.
Noah slashed across his back. Blood sprayed out.
"Enough games," Grudge shouted, spinning his sword.
Noah leapt back and slashed horizontally.
Slash!
Grudge's leg is sliced at the knee. He stumbles.
Noah steps closer. "Still standing?"
Grudge roared, swinging his sword desperately. Noah dodged and slashed Grudge's other arm.
Blood sprayed across the office. Grudge fell, groaning.
Noah stood above him. "Last chance."
Grudge takes a pill out of his pocket and swallows it.
His body trembles.
His shirt rips apart as his muscles bulged and his veins thicken. His eyes glowed yellow.
Noah steps back, holding his sword. "What the."
Grudge laughs, a deep, growling sound. "Let's see if you can handle this!"
He charges, faster than before. His fists curl into claws.
Noah steadies his sword. "Alright… bring it on."
Grudge throws a massive punch. Noah blocks with his sword, holding it firm. The impact send shockwaves through Noah's arm.
"You're stronger than I thought," Noah said.
Grudge roars and strikes again. Noah parries with quick, precise swings.
One punch grazes his shoulder, cutting his skin. Blood drips.
"You can't keep this up," Grudge growls.
Grudge charges, swinging with his fists like hammers. Noah raises his sword, meeting each strike head on.
The office shakes with every hit.
"You'll pay for that!" Grudge shouted, Throwing a chair at Noah. Noah slashes the chair in half.
Grudge dashed forward, swinging both fists. Noah steps to the side, cutting deep into Grudge's arm. Blood sprays across the floor.
Grudge snarls and punches again. One hit slammed Noah into the wall, sending pain through his body.
Noah got up and grips his sword tighter, blood seeping from his wound.
"Not bad," Noah said.
Grudge roars, swinging wildly. Noah blocks, slashes and counters.
Blood splattered across the floor.
Grudge grabs a chunk of wood from the floor and hurls it. Noah slashes it midair, cutting it in half.
"You're fast, but I'm stronger!" Grudge growls, throwing a heavy punch. Noah dodges the attack.
"Is dodging all you can do?" Grudge said, claws raised.
"Nah I'm just holding back," Noah replied.
Noah slashes at Grudge's chest and arms. Blood sprayed out. Grudge stumbles but roars, swinging fists like a wild beast.
"You really are stubborn," Noah said, stepping closer.
Grudge lunged with a final punch, Noah blocks with the flat part of his sword, pushing him back.
Slash!
Another deep cut runs across Grudge's torso. Blood gushes out fast.
Grudge collapses to one knee, breathing hard, claws shaking.
"It's over," Noah said calmly. "Give up."
Grudge lifts his head, eyes glowing, blood dripping. "I… never… give up," he replied weakly.
Noah tilts his head, "Then I'll finish this."
Noah swings his sword downward.
Slash!
Grudge's shoulder splits open.
Grudge growls, trying to rise, Noah swings his sword chopping off Grudge's head.
Grudge falls forward, headless.
Noah wipes his sword clean. "that's...that."