Behind a large desk, Roberto was busy doing some paper work. His huge frame and bulging muscles made him look like a human version of the incredible hulk. Being the leader of the Oaxaca's biggest cartel, he was always busy. Funny, wasn't it? Who would have known that drug and arms trafficking had this much paper work. As a Blessed, he was not allowed to assault ordinary humans so he was stuck to the documentations. The brawls were handled by his brother. It was fine by him. This illegal business had been in his family for countless years and his blessing had been passed down to him by his father, who was the previous head. Although Blesseds could easily make money by working as mercenaries and taking jobs issued by world government or other high class officials, he preferred this way. All he just had to deal with were the local police.
At that moment, a scream rang from outside. Roberto frowned as he was very familiar with the voice. He walked outside to the balcony. His eyes fell upon a young black man who looked like he was dressed for a vacation. On his knees just beside this man, his brother was groaning in pain.
Esau had been led by Antonio to a large warehouse. Inside were dozens of containers and trucks. However, the warehouse still had a wide space.
''Your brother is here. Right?'', he questioned Antonio.
Antonio nodded and was about to say something when he felt something press against his swollen ribs. He screamed and fell to his knees as he cursed inwardly at the chuckling Esau.
Almost immediately, a man walked out of a room.
"Hehehe. That is one big man", Esau giggled as he watched the gigantic Roberto.
"I don't know who you are but you must crave death to come here, especially after hurting my little brother", Roberto folded his arms against his chest causing his shirt to tighten against his muscular mass even more. It was really intimidating.
"Well, I really do crave death but I doubt even you can grant that wish.",Esau shrugged.
"I came for two reasons. I want information", he added.
Roberto's laughter boomed. He didn't know if it was courage or stupidity. Who was he?
The king of crime and a Blessed. Although he could not go out causing troubles for ordinary humans, it was different when they came to him.
"Bold of you to assume you are going to leave here with your life.", Roberto said before jumping off the balcony and landing with a loud thud.
He walked up to the unmoving Esau and stood. Although Esau was tall, Robert easily towered over him. His arm muscles alone were as large as thighs.
" Like I said, I came for two things.", Esau continued.
"The second is to test how strong Blesseds of this generation are"
"Be careful Roberto, he is a Blessed!", Antonio who had already scurried to a safe distance from them hurriedly screamed.
Roberto hadn't had time to completely process what he had just heard when a punch hit him squarely in the face.
Boom!!
Roberto's large body was sent flying into some stacked containers. The sound of metals hitting the floor filled the warehouse as they toppled over him.
"Did I put in too much strength?", Esau frowned. It would be stupid if he outrightly killed his only lead on Blesseds. He couldn't have died just like that, could he?
As he was still contemplating, a bright light flashed. Large containers shifted as a being rose from underneath. Roberto's forehead had a deep cut and blood poured ceaselessly. But something else caught Esau's attention. Roberto's outfit had totally changed. In addition, he was even larger.
Roberto was now clothed in an ancient steel armor. The upper part of the steel armor covered most of his torso and back while his sides were protected by wrapped clothes. The lower part had a loin cloth with multiple straps falling from his waist. His thighs were wrapped by the same cloth that clothed his sides while a pair of metallic sandals protected his shins and feet.
Two imposing short axes were gripped tightly in his hands.
"I'll ask you only once. Why has a Blessed come for me?", Roberto could tell this man in front of him was no small fry. From that punch alone, he had been able to gauge his strength and it was no weaker than his in his transformed state.
'He probably has a blessing that raises his strength', he thought.
Esau's eyes explored Roberto's outfit. An ancient warrior's outfit.
'It definitely increases his combat ability. Show me how far you can go'
"You speak too much. Come!", Esau smirked.
The irritated giant swirled his axes skillfully before dashing towards him. He was fast. Even as a giant, he was fast. He leapt into the air and bent backwards like a bow. What followed was an overhead swing.
Boom!
A wide Shockwave spread out as they collided. Roberto was sent flying backwards. With a back flip, he regained his balance and landed on his feet. His eyes stared intently at the clearing dust. In it, a shadowy outline stood. Roberto frowned as the dust completely cleared. Esau had not moved a centimeter from his previous position. His hand was raised and his palm open. It was the same palm he had used to block his attack head on.
"Impressive, I must say. That can't be all, can it?", a smile formed on Esau's face.
Roberto's eyes darkened. He could tell Esau was mocking him. Putting strength in his thighs, he dashed at him once more. His speed increased and his muscles bulged beneath his armor. Covering the distance once more, he swung an axe from beneath. Esau effortlessly dodged. Without waiting, Roberto brought down the second axe which again was still neatly avoided by Esau. Twirling the axe in his left hand, he skillfully sent an overhead slash. The air whistled as the large blade parted it. Esau fluidly moved his legs and dodged it by a hair's breadth. As if expecting it, Roberto spinned in the direction in which Esau had dodged and sent a back slash. Seeing he had not hit anything, he immediately retracted his arm and sent a kick.
On seeing this, a smile crept up on Esau's face. He casually sidestepped and watched the large leg miss.
"Is that all you can do? Dodge like a pesky little fly?", Roberto was really irritated. He could tell Esau was messing with him.
"Really? If I fight back, I'm scared it may end pretty quick.", Esau complained like a child that didn't want to stop playing.
This made Roberto's blood boil. He was going to end this now. He gripped his axes tighter and sprinted. Esau could see his speed had increased but it was still not enough to be a problem for him. He waited for him to cover up the gap and when they were just a few distance from each other, he moved. Two axes roared as they threatened to take off his head but Esau was way faster.
Boom!
A straight kick to Roberto's chin was all it took. The giant's eyes rolled into his head before he fell like an uprooted tree, unconscious. Esau watched as he slowly transformed back to his original state. His armor and weapons had completely vanished.
"Well, now I have to wait till he wakes.", Esau sighed and sat on the floor.
"Oh wait.. I almost forgot. Where is the other one?" he quickly scanned around and found him sprawled on the floor and unconscious with foam in his mouth.
"When did he....?"