Chapter 35: Death? (1/2)

The Magic Bullet flew straight through the rabbit's stomach, killing it in one go. The rabbit fell behind him due to the momentum while Theo frowned.

'I used the Magic Bullet to the sky because the trees are high enough to cover someone's vision. Unless they are nearby or flying, they shouldn't be able to see it. But it's truly risky…I should use it toward the trees or ground instead.' Theo shook his head in disappointment.

He turned around and bent his knees, touching the rabbit's fur.

A card with a rabbit's drawing fell off the corpse. Theo picked it up without hesitation.

Leaf Rabbit Fur (F)

Solid Ingredients for fashion clothes. It has soft and durable characteristics that can last for a long time.

”Nice.” Theo smiled and nodded.

…

Meanwhile, the five guys had watched his actions and discussed their decision.

”This kid is dangerous to Young Master Laust. We should kill him right now.”

”Master's order is to keep this guy alive. We can't afford to do it.”

”Then, should we break all his limbs and force him to open his mouth?”

”That's the only way. His transformation is too dangerous. Coupled with how he used his skill, Young Master's position will be in danger. No, he may lose in the near future. And if he continues this way… I'm afraid we can't touch him in the near future.”

”Grand Gaia!” They gasped as if realizing Theo's plan. ”He must have been hiding his real power this whole time and only properly used it recently.”

”Roy. Break his limbs. He needs to stay in the hospital for a few months, so he has no chance to get into the competition and the young master doesn't need a rival.” The captain ordered them as they walked together toward Theo, noticing the real problem. If Theo were able to make this kind of judgment this whole time, he had a big chance to get selected as one of the six participants since each grade could only have two people. By that time, it was impossible to touch Theo even if the head of the Lange Family made a move himself.

”…” Theo sensed them coming, but they were already several feet away from him, surrounding him in four directions while one of them walked forward while cracking his fingers.

'Assassins?' Theo's heart skipped a beat. 'On whose order? Laust? Wait, why are they here? Since when they actually followed me? I already put on my mask. Unless they started tailing me from—!'

It was at this moment, Theo realized he f*cked up.

”You brat! You are not going to die today, but it doesn't mean you can leave without suffering.” The man smirked.

”A set of black uniforms that only shows your eyes… What are you? Ninjas? Oh, come on. Don't impersonate someone's job.” Despite knowing it was useless, Theo tried to buy time while searching for an escape route.

However, the other guy seemed to feel nothing with Theo's provocation as he said, ”I wonder if you can scream as much as you talk.”

”I see. That bastard Laust, huh.” Theo snorted while releasing his killing intent.

Although they didn't shout back or whatsoever, Theo could see the slight change in their expression. They were disturbed when he said that, so it must be from Laust.

”Your mouth isn't qualified to utter his name.” The guy started becoming agitated.

”It's freedom of speech. He has been bullying me this whole time and when he suffers, he is relying on his family. No wonder he is a trashy young master. He can only rely on his family.” Theo made a smug smile as if he wasn't scared of dying.

Little did they know Theo's heart beat rapidly as cold sweat covered his back.

”You Bastard! You don't know anything about the young master!” The guy couldn't accept Theo's words and snarl out loud.

”Roy!” The captain called his name, reminding him what they needed to do.

Theo, on the other hand, found something wrong with his words. In that instant, everything clicked in his mind as he shook his head in disappointment. ”I see. It's not Laust, but someone higher. Either way, this is the deed of the Lange Family.