The leader of the thieves Snapped, losing his patience
"Damn it! Must I tell you what to do? …. Kill him"
The other thieves responded quickly
"Yes sir"
All six of them charged at Chad
Chad loosened his grip, took a deep breath to release the tension building inside him and threw his wooden sword aside
The first thief came at him with his axe, swinging left and right, trying to land a hit. Chad moved with calm precision, dodging and weaving as if the attacks barely touched him
With perfect timing Chad met the axe with his knuckles redirecting it away. Then he spun,his back leg sweeping in a roundhouse kick, sending the thief sprawling onto the ground. Chad gaze shifted to the next three thieves close to him
One thief swung an axe from behind, aiming to catch Chad off guard. Calmly, Chad sidestepped letting the axe lodge into the ground
With control, Chad used his leg to kick the thief up before using the other to send him crashing toward one of his companions
Now only one thief remained close. He attacked with rapid, skilled movement, launching a flurry of strikes. Chad's knuckles Mets each attack, deflecting every strike as he smoothly dodged three more
Then using his hand to push him back abit and leapt forward delivering three controlled kicks towards his face knocking him unconscious
Dropping back to his feet
He scans the battlefield, spotting the two remaining thieves
He moved towards them with calm precision, run gentle. One thief swung his axe aiming for Chad face
Chad reacted instantly swapping places with his nearby comrade instantly. The thief paused surprised by Chad's speed and awareness. Then Chad used a kick to send the first thief unconscious and crushing into a wall and then he used a punch to knock the next thief to the ground.
Lastly the head thieve stood frustrated looking at all his comrades lying helpless on the ground by one man. Then he gains back his composure
"Tsh if you want anything done perfectly you have to do it on your own ... isn't it"
He casually drops his bag of goods, kracks his neck with along side other part of his body
Before taking off his jacket revealing torns of scares on his body.
"All this torns of scares are reminders of how many students from the academy I have put down"
He picks up one of his fallen comrade are
"I most be the demon king that you all have been looking for " he smirks "what do you think … ahh?"
…. "Tsh" such foolishness you know"
Chad replies
"Huh?" The head thief says
"Claiming to nether Demon king is a big offense in the kingdom"
"And as for those scares on your body they seem to be how many times you where caught stealing and beaten up" he laughs
"Such a poor boy" Chad added
"You dare mock me" the head thief yells, rushes toward Chad, quickly closing the distance between them.
Both axes swinging in a brutal crossing strike meant to tear through anything in front of him.
For a moment, it looked over. Like the battle was already won
But Chad didn't back away
His hand shot out and caught one axe mid swing, stopping it dead in its path. At the same time , he twisted just enough to knock the second blade off course , the metal slicing past him harmlessly
The thief eyes widened
That was all the opening Chad needed with a sharp motion, Chad drove his fist straight into the man's stomach
The impact hit like a collapsing wall. The thief's body lifted off the ground and slammed backward into a large rock. His axes slipped from his grip and fell uselessly to the ground.
For a moment there was only silence again
And the thief didn't get up….. dust drifted slowly through the air as the head thief lay slumped against the rock, barely moving. His axes rested uselessly beside him.
…Chad Grace looked down on the man like it was already decided. Like the outcome was beneath further effort.
"Tch… well I didnt expect that"
He muttered under his breath
Then he turned his back without even rushing, he started walking away, footsteps calm on the ground. Like the fight was just another inconvenience he had already erased from memory.
Behind him silence
Too much…silence
Then
"You…. Bastard…"
The voice cracked through th air like a sudden thunderclap
Chad paused slightly, but didn't fully turn
The rock behind him shock
A low violent pressure filled the square as the thief slowly rose.
Veins began to bulge across his arm and neck, pulsing like something was forcing its way out from under his skin, his breathing turned heavy ragged, unnatural
"Bastard"
A low trembling voice echoed
"You dare…. Mock me."
"You make me look weak?!"
His fingers dug into the ground as he slowly rose to his feet.
Veins kept bulging violently across his arms,neck, and forehead, twisting like dark serpents beneath his skin. His muscles swelled beyond their natural limits as a savage aura erupted around him.
His breathing became ragged
His eyes slowly rolled upward until only the whites remained
It was as though the man himself had disappeared…. And only rage remained
"How dare you!!"
He let out a deafening roar
The air it self seemed heavier
Chad turns !!!
"So… this is rage mode"
He says in his head.
…."I was beginning to think that was all you had" he says out loud
The words only fueled the head.
.THIEF MADNESS…!!
"AAAARRGGHHHH!"
With an explosive burst
Boom!
He shot foward like a cannonball, closing the distance in an instant
His massive hand reached toward Chad's face, fingers spread wide, ready to seize his skull and slam him into the earth with monstrous force.
His massive hand closed around chads head
"Got you!" He roared
With his massive hand he slams Chad straight into the ground
BOOOM!!!
The impact shattered the ground beneath them. A crater opened as dust and chunks of rock exploded into the air
He stood over the crater, panting heavily. A wild grin spread across his face.
As everyone gasp….
"Father…" Mason shouts desperately
"..what?"
A calm voice came from above him
"The was a pretty impressive slam"
He says in his head.
The bandit froze
Then his grin faded
No blood
No body
Only dust
Slowly, he looked up
Chad was already in the air above him
His body turned gracefully as he completed a smooth backward flip.. landing
The bandit eyes widened in disbelief
"How…?"
Chad looked at him with a faint smirk
"You really should pay attention to what you are grabbing."
He lets out a small sigh
"It's been fun fighting with you," Chad said
Looking at the bandit
"But I think it's time to end this."
The bandit turned to face Chad fully and without warning he launched his self forward with incredible speed.
But at the same time Chad moved the both fighters clashed but the difference was clear. The bandit attacked with a storm of powerful punches each strike comes heavy. Chad moved like he was predicting every attack before it happened.
A punch crashed into the ground where Chad had been standing, creating a shockwave of dust
Another strike followed, then another but Chad slipped past each one effortlessly.
"You're fast…" th bandit said, throwing another punch
Chad leaned back, avoiding it by inches.
"But you're too predictable"
The moment an opening appeared, Chad stepped forward and delivered a precise kick that caught the bandit off guard. The force sent him stumbling back, leaving him dazed for a brief moment.
But the bandit refused to fall he regained his focus and charged again, throwing another series of punches. Chad continued dodging. Moving around him like a shadow
Then Chad jumped
In one smooth motion he spun through the air and brought down a powerful round house strike, sending the bandit crashing to the ground
He stayed still for a moment before slowly pushing himself back up
" you're tougher than I expected"
Chad admitted
The bandit grinned and suddenly grabbed onto Chad leg
"Got you"
With his strength, the bandit lifted Chad up, preparing to throw him down
But Chad remained calm.
A small rock on the ground caught his attention.
In an instant, his ability activated
The positions switched
The bandit was sudden holding the rock instead of Chad, while Chad appeared above him .
The bandit looked up in shock
Chad looked down at him
"It's over."
With a controlled finishing strike Chad ended the battle, leaving the bandit defeated and unable to continue fighting
The battlefield fell silent once again
The applauses… the villagers were happy that Chad had taken control over the situation
"That's my Dad….!!" Becca says loudly to the villagers.
Mason rushes forward
"Nice work Dad…!!" He says
"Thanks son.." he replies smiling
"That technique of yours.. is it the soul something I don't know but am going to learn it one day hah." Mason continues
"Hahah" Chad laughs
"The SOUL SWAP you mean.. I don't think That's your field of technique is your type son, .. but don't worry you will surely have better ones than I do."
He says, padding mason's brown hair.
Horse a neigh in the distance!!!
"It seems like the cavalry has arrived…. Right on time." Chad says
Then three men on horses arrived. Got down from their horses and then saluted Chad, they seem to also be from the Academy due to their uniform.
"Greetings lord Chad they all said while saluting." Then the man at the middle woke up
" our deepest apologies for arriving very late… we were held back because of some duties.."
…. " it's fine" Chad replied
"Although they where just minor bandits not ranked demons so they posted no threat at all… but we will still have to report the case back to the headquarters."
"Understood captain we will pack them up immediately" the man at the middle replied.
While Mason stood there frozen and shock not knowing what to say or do
"Alright then let me get ready"
"Let's go Mason" Chad says
Then the man spring into action immediately
Door opens…!!!
Then door closes…!!!
"Seems like your off for duty now" Mason asks
"I guess I am" Chad replies
" who are those man dad" Mason asked
"I know they are from the academy"
"" ahh yes they aren't Goldern men" Chad replies
"Goldern men …? What do you mean by that …?" Mason asked again
"When you reach the ranking of the lords you are given the opportunity to pick less than five man as your body guards and at some points they are also your yes men ment to support you.."
Door opens
Becca comes in along side her husband
"Off for duty" Becca asked
" yes I am.. I think I will be back by noon today " he replies
"Wow right on time, I will be cooking some soup today so you better be quick so it won't get cold before you get back ok..?" She stated
" I don't want you stressing the babies Becca" Chad said
" don't worry she won't we are here to help" her husband said
" say what do you think Mason you come show me your skills by helping me cutting down some trees" he added
"You know I can't say no" Mason replies
Then he handed Mason an axe.
Chad smiles
He opens the door
" I will try to not miss it" he said
Then he exist closing the door behind him.