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Chapter 5 - Gloves

Leo moved silently through the darkened alleyway, his eyes scanning for any sign of movement. He had been tracking the target for hours, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. The assassin was dressed all in black, barely making a sound as he moved. As he rounded the corner, Leo spotted him, an armed robber holding up a convenience store. The robber was holding a gun, waving it wildly as he demanded the cashier hand over the cash in the register. The cashier was cowering behind the counter, tears streaming down her face. Leo knew he had to act fast. He crept closer, his heart racing with excitement as he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a pair of electric self-heating gloves. These gloves were given to him by Levi. they provided both warmth and a deadly shock that could take out any lowlife scum. With a glance around to make sure no one else was around, Leo slipped the gloves onto his hands. He flexed his fingers, feeling the electric current pulse through his veins. He gave a large smile, you wouldn't be able to tell if he was a kid or the devil. Then, with a sudden burst of speed, he lunged at the robber. The robber barely had time to react before Leo was on him. He landed a swift kick to the back of the robber's knee, causing him to buckle and drop the gun. In one fluid motion, Leo punched the ever-living SHIT out of the robber. The robber's eyes widened in fear as he realized he was outmatched. But before he could make a move, Leo pressed the electric gloves against the robber's chest. The shock was immediate, and the robber convulsed as the current surged through his body. Leo kept the gloves pressed against him for several seconds, until the robber slumped to the ground, unconscious, however, he kept them there. he pressed harder and harder as the robber's body began to heat up until it eventually burst into flames. With a glance around the store to make sure there were no other threats, Leo slipped the gun into the burning body's pocket to make it seem like a "suicide" and slipped the gloves back into his pocket. He then turned to the cashier, who was staring at him in disbelief. "BUMMER! Why do I always get the weak assholes!" Leo said, sticking his tongue out. "whatever, You're safe now I guess. don't tell anyone or I'll rip out your spine blah blah blah." The cashier nodded, her voice shaking as she thanked him reluctantly. Leo took a few snacks and drinks for Hanna and her friends in return, then turned and disappeared into the night. He knew that his work was never done, that there would always be more threats to neutralize. But for now, he allowed himself a small sense of satisfaction.