The next thing Adam did was something that the students didn't expect. He shoved the brutish student back a bit, enough that he would stumble.
"Huh?" [Brutish Student]
("Oh, he's done it now. I feel bad for what's going to happen to him.") [Irritated Student]
While the brutish student regained his footing, his companion watched from the sidelines with a smug look.
"You must really want to get your shit pushed in don't you?" [Brutish Student]
"...Meh." [Adam]
He shrugged with an uncaring attitude, as if he was trying to provoke the student.
"Fine. You only have yourself to blame!" [Brutish Student]
The student rushed forward and swung at Adam, but was met with a counter to the chin.
("That's not going to be enough to stop him. Eh?") [Irritated Student]
The brutish student fell to his knees. He looked to be in a daze, and simply didn't move.
"I like this guy. Not much brains, like me. How about you?" [Adam]
Adam shot a glance at the brutish student's companion, who was now beginning to realize his situation.
"Ha… haha… That's f-funny… I'm not trying to er… trouble you or anything. I'll just take my leave." [Irritated Student]
The student inched backwards, but felt something bump into his back. When he turned to see what it was, his heart sank.
"Don't think of running away." [Orion]
"Sorry, but we're gonna need you for a bit." [Felix]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Adam left the interrogating to Orion and Felix. Instead, he spoke to the student that was getting bullied.
"Hey, you good?" [Adam]
"Eek! D-don't hurt me!" [Feeble Student]
The student curled up like a ball, which made Adam feel a bit disheartened.
"Bro, I'm not gonna hurt you." [Adam]
"Lies! All lies!" [Feeble Student]
"..." [Adam]
Seeing the student act that way made Adam feel a bit sad, but also annoyed.
"…What can I do to make you believe me?" [Adam]
The student peered out of his curled position for a moment, that is, until his eyes met Adams.
"Wh-Who are you…?" [Feeble Student]
"Adam. What's yours?" [Adam]
"It's J-James… Wait, no! You're tricking me! I won't fall for it!" [Feeble Student]
("So his name is James. Got it.") [Adam]
Returning to his safety bubble that is the curled up position, James cut Adam off again.
("Man, this guy is annoying to deal with.") [Adam]
"Then why don't you just leave him alone?" [Krino]
("That's not how helping works.") [Adam]
"It does for introverts." [Krino]
("This doesn't look like one of those introverted things.") [Adam]
"Are you sure?" [Krino]
Adam took another look at James, causing him to think twice after observing James' way of getting into his safe space.
("Okay, you might be right.") [Adam]
Adam bent to one knee in front of James and whispered.
"You may not believe me, so I'll leave for now. I beat up the two guys who bullied you so you should go to school now." [Adam]
James didn't move. He simply remained as is while Adam regrouped with Felix and Orion.
"I-I already told you what I know! Please! Leave me alone!" [Irritated Student]
The student flailed about with fear. It appeared that Orion and Felix had done their job.
"Really? You're a wuss, you know that?" [Orion]
"...Orion, I think that's enough. We've got what we need." [Felix]
"...Fine." [Orion]
Looking down on the student, Orion nodded towards his dazed companion.
"Pick up your guy and leave. I don't ever want to see your face around here again." [Orion]
"Y-yes sir!" [Irritated Student]
The student scrambled to his friend and scurried away with him on his back. Seeing that Orion and Felix have finished their side of things, Adam approached them.
"Yo." [Adam]
"Woah! When did you get here?" [Orion]
"Just now. Mind telling me what you guys did to him?" [Adam]
"Ask Felix. I don't really get what he did either." [Orion]
Hearing that, Adam looked at Felix for answers.
"So?" [Adam]
"I had my soul weapon out. Remember when we fought our senior, Orsted?" [Felix]
"I… guess? Who's that again?" [Adam]
"That guy with the trident. You know, Mr. Slavery ability guy." [Felix]
After Felix mentioned the slavery ability, Adam recalled the past events of Tiffany being kidnapped.
"Ugh. Hate that guy." [Adam]
"Same. Anyway, I used an illusionary mist against Gleim during that time. It's also the same thing I used on the poor guy we interrogated earlier." [Felix]
"It was pretty cool. I wonder if I can get a soul weapon one day…" [Orion]
As Orion pondered about it, Felix pulled out his phone.
"I'm going to send you guys a location. Meet up there after school." [Felix]
"Uh… Is this where Toban is?" [Adam]
"Not likely." [Felix]
"...Then why are we meeting there?" [Adam]
"...You'll see. We might even meet Dante if we're lucky." [Felix]
Felix spoke confidently, which gave no reason to doubt it.
"If the brains of the group says so, I have no qualms." [Adam]
"Qualms? You're not Adam! He doesn't have a very good vocabulary!" [Orion]
"Shut up." [Adam]