Death was approaching Luv, a death publicized over the eyes on the internet.
Of course, with the many preparations these people have made to kill him. It would be foolish to consider that they would plan so loosely. Even if Luvi was an untrained human, there was always a chance that he might find a way to live.
One can't be sure when dealing with the Prathan children.
Hence a Hyena was also sent into the arena, acting as a guard. A hyena that took out the remaining two guards who were oblivious of their partner's true intentions and hence leaving Luvi all alone.
And yes, there were a total of three protectors meant for Luvi, instead of just one, like it was for others.
But this much preparation still fell when confronted with better planning and corruption of the tournament as well as the organizations that backed it.
Which made it easier for the RedHawks to hide their men a month ahead of the tournament.
They wanted to make sure that Luvi would die in front of the whole world, even if the organization cut the feeds to the outside world, they would have people that would stream the brutal way Luvi would be killed.
Letting the Prathan bastards experience what it means to lose a loved one.
Though, unlike what they expected, Luvi exceeded their expectations. His real time judgment in life threatening situations was unlike that of an amateur. One might even say, using the terrain to his advantage as well as conserving his energy as he dealt precise blow to take out his enemies instantly was monstrous to the eyes of people.
And Luvi did it while protecting his friend who seemed to have lost himself in panic.
Or so many thought, who had found the macabre stream on the internet.
Because it wasn't long before Luvi was stabbed and he jumped down from his advantaged position after being injured by his own companion.
Which was still not enough, as Luvi went on to show an ingenuity as well as calmness that is only shown among veterans, as he dealt with his new attack once again with a single shot of his heavy punch.
But that was his limit.
For he had been shot on the leg.
'Fuck… I am getting cold.'
The coldness of death, it was a wild and new experience to Luvi. 'Maybe, I bit off more than I can chew.'
Luvi was not in the right state of mind, he could only hear the thundering on the ground and mooing sounds as the beasts approached him from the side.
With his leg bleeding and the wound on his back which opened up once again. There was no chance for Luvi to move anymore.
FIX: If things get dangerous, activate the forcefield mode. It will save your life.
The shield in Luvi's hand was a wonderful artifact capable of protecting even fools without much effort.
The only issue is that it might cause many to ask questions over the origins of this shield.
Wasn't this just a tournament provided shield? How did it come into possession of Luvi?
They would ask for its origins and try to find the one backing Luvi. Which would in turn make Luvi become an outsider that no one can trust properly. Because it was impossible for him to expose FIX's identity.
Which would in turn cause his plan of becoming a superhero to turn into fantasy.
Which is why, even though the situation was so dire, Luvi maintained his aloof mood in face of danger, giving a slight look over Idhant, who had fainted already. He dragged his body towards the wall and crunched up his body into the fetal position while putting the shield in the front.
A pathetic looking position, but it was perfect to face the attack of the cows who only know how to slam themselves in their enemy.
Then all he has to do is hold on.
"This won't do."
Before the cows can come, the Hyena that had just shot Luvi from the side came forward.
His face covered with a black mask would still not hide his youthful vigor.
"You bastards are good." The Hyena accepted the truth, looking at Luvi's pathetic stature. "But this is the end…" As he said those words, the two remaining cows started to rush towards them. But before they can. Two shots were heard and their bodies slid on the floor before stopping.
"And I want to be the one to kill you."
The anger in his voice was apparent. The self control he had to do was already enough. He has long suppressed his urge to not kill this bastard directly.
The order from his older brother were absolute, a limb that doesn't follow the order of its master is usually cut and he didn't want to be cut so easily.
Hence he never moved until the very last moment, when he saw Luvi succeeding each time.
"Hah… Why me?" Luvi asked, curious and not acting at this point.
He knew some people wanted to kill him for his identity, but he didn't know the reason. Not to mention, this man just took down the two cows instantly. He was powerless in front of a force like this.
'Blue star!'
"Delaying the time?... but it won't work, even if everyone outside is dead, they can't come in. The console had been destroyed."
"So we actually do have time to talk and to others watching this stream." The man said, looking at one of the cameras that were pointed at this region of the arena.
He was in security and hence was made aware of the placement of cameras so that he knows to never ever come in their line of sight while protecting the students.
"You might be wondering why we went as far as to hunt this bastard from that disgusting family. But know, our actions are just."
"We seek justice and nothing more." The man sounded proud and he actually seemed like someone who believed in his own words.
Though, at his words, Luvi just laughed instead of showing a scared face. "What justice, using that kid as a puppet to kill me?... is that your justice?"
Luvi said, pointing toward Idhant. "His sister is ill, mother is mad and you… you used that sad bastard as a tool and then abandoned… hh.. him." Luvi started to struggle with his breathing. He can feel strength leave his body as well as the mana in his blood with each passing second.
But the man didn't mind these scathing words from the man. He just said to Luvi in a mocking tone. "A dog bastard like you speaking of justice?... where was this justice when our mother died."
At those words Luvi went silent. Which was a bit odd from the man's perspective.
He can feel that Luvi's aura changed for a while at his words. He can even see some teeth growing from Luvi's mouth, which stopped as Luvi asked. "... Ha.. Wh.. who?"
"N…No… Forget that. Just kill me … already. Otherwise, the sleep would just…" Then nothing.
Luvi lost his consciousness.
Which confused the man.
"Dead, just like this?"
"I thought you had more to show. But you did good."
"Sadly, I couldn't give you the same pain as our mother suffered. But cutting your head should suffice."
"Just like your father did to my mother."
The man said while taking out a knife from his back.
There was no one in the arena, no one to scream for help and no one to stop him.
Even the shield which could have been used had been undone as it fell off Luvi's hand.
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On the other hand the world who had found the stream was horrified at what was going on in the tournament.
"Shut it down." People cried. Though no matter what they did, they failed to take it down on time, as there were multiple similar streams running on multiple platforms.
And new ones were popping up on their own with time as well.
"The bastard is finally dead." Rose couldn't believe her eyes. So much of her life went on to kill the bastard, but most of her plans were now rendered useless, as the bastard died under someone's else's plan.
But she didn't mind it at all, instead she was thrilled and happy to see it. The monster bastard that scarred her would die in a humiliating way.
And now, even his head would become a trophy for others.
A fitting end to a monster.
Among those that knew Luvi personally, few showed concern for him.
Miriam had long closed the stream out of pity and horror.
While Andy was being held back by the teachers as he wanted to rush to the battlefield himself. Seeing his friend dying was painful enough, he couldn't let the bastard cut his friend's head so easily.
On the other hand, on a balcony. A woman crushed her energy drink bottle the moment she saw Luvi closing his eyes.
"These bastards…. His head belonged to me."
This was none other than Luvi's sister.
"But no worries… I can always take their heads in Kuluvi's place."
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"Did you know, this knife was given to me by my mother the day I officially became an adult. Which makes it perfect for this job."
The man moved Luvi's body and then put the knife on Luvi's nape, while he stood on his back as he noticed Luvi's arm move a bit.
"Hmm?... You were still alive?"
"But it's great, you being alive makes it more enjoyable."
The man said with a glee as he pushed his knife down.
But instead of cutting flesh, something bit at his hand.
Something that ate the knife, along with three of his fingers all at once.
"Fuck…" he cried in pain as he kicked Luvi on the back while gaining some distance.
Or so he thought, but before he can move. Luvi's giant hand had already grasped the man's leg. Which caused him to fall on the ground, still reeling in from the pain.
But his years of experience made him remain coolheaded. Knowing that only fools would lose sight of their opponent, he ignored the pain and looked at Luvi, who was slowly twisting his head toward him in a jerking fashion.
Showing a face, full of teeth that broke out from his cheeks. And though barely, the man can see a smile on this mutilated face.