Karl appeared 800 meters above his target. This base was slightly bigger than the previous one housing numerous Espers. This was one of the major bases the Shadow Gang had.
This was built different. Infrastructures could be spotted everywhere. The facilties were for accommodation mostly.
A huge warehouse could be spotted but was heavily guarded.
Armed men were walking around vigilantly. It seemed they were somehow warned about any possible attack so it was no surprise. Weapons of different ilk were spotted around ready for the enemy attack.
He disappeared from the sky. He appeared in a shabby building. It was abandoned. He had spotted 3 men. They were isolated here. They came to help themselves without any care in the world.
He walked towards them slowly but each step covered 3 meters.
Thud.
Their heads fell. He turned and his figure blured. He passed through the building and the same scene followed suit.
Heads rolled on the ground wherever he passed. Blood gusted around like a fountain. After clearing the place, he jumped off the building into an open field.
Immediately several eyes landed on him. Everyone was alarmed by his appearance.
"Enemy attack, enemy attack."
Instantaneously the alarming signal was sounded. Everyone took his stance.
Karl calmly looked around. The reason he decided to reveal himself was the powerful presence he spotted inside the base. It was in noway inferior to him.
He pulled out a normal katana, and took stance.
Armed men were assembled aiming their guns at him. Only one word was needed to decide his fate but his expression remained unchanged.
Lightning covered his body. A crimson flame ignited the sword and he disappeared.
They all looked around confused. But...
Clung.
Thud.
Boom!!
Dust rose and debris scattered.
Bang bang!!!!
Gunshots resounded. Bullets followed him like rain. He dodged, blocked and attacked. He was now in the middle of the men who kept firing like madmen.
Karl was covered in blood. Not his but the unlucky men he finished off swiftly. His speed was very fast that they shot each other recklessly.
A golden trail was the only thing seen amidst the 80 or so men who were shooting around like crazy.
In a certain building, William looked at the gruesome scene with an ugly expression. Those were his men who were being slaughtered mercilessly.
He was able to match up Karl's speed. He saw his figure zipping around the battlefield.
Panic made his men make a grave mistake. They shot each other without care. They tried to catch up Karl's speed with bullets but they ended up shooting their comrades dead.
They would have given him a hard time if they were united. 100 or so Espers were no joke even for the current him, so this strategy helped him greatly.
Bang bang!!!!!
Even with their numbers dwindling, they shot mindlessly.
The ground was painted red. Blood gusted out of the fallen soldiers. They had several burns on their bodies.
Bullets passed him at astonishing speeds as they were like rain.
As he ran around, he glanced at the fire ball which he had been condensing from the start. He jumped backwards evading a sniper bullet.
William cursed viciously when he saw him survive the snick attack.
Karl jumped very high, he immediately shot the fire ball towards the remaining armed men who widened their eyes in terror.
Boooom!!!!
A strong shockwave spread out. Some buildings crashed heavily on the ground.
A crater could be spotted in the area where he threw the fire ball. Disfigured figures could be spotted around.
William appeared before Karl and punched forward. Karl evaded it to the side and slashed.
Clung.
The katana bounced off as it was met with a barrier. A transparent barrier was covering him like a second layer of protection.
Seeing this, Karl immediately followed with a strong kick.
William was blasted away 30 meters. He stabilised himself midair. There was a dent in his armour. His expression grim.
Seeing this, a black sword appeared in his hands.
Boom.
His speed exploded much faster than before. He appeared before Karl and slashed downwards with all his strength.
Karl blocked but was greeted with a powerful punch. He was sent off from the sky like a broken kite. He crashed the buildings completely dismantling them.
Dust rose and debris flew. The base was in utter destruction.
But far from being scared, a huge green appeared on his face. Finally he had met his match. This man was really strong.
He would have been disappointed if such an influencial drug lord was a weakling. But this proved otherwise.
He rose up from the debris and dusted himself.
"You are truly strong per se. I would have been disappointed if I beat you up in a few moves. As a gang leader your quite resourceful to have a Rank 3 sword for yourself given how rare and priceless they are." Karl said looking at the black sword which had completely shattered his katana.
He felt its power which was in noway normal.
William looked at the devilishly handsome silver haired man. He was dying to know which of his enemies had attacked him.
And to know everything he had to first beat up the shit out of this man. Though inwardly he was shocked by this man's strength who looked way younger than him.
"Enough time for chit chat you bastard attack or I will do it myself." He said coldly. The grip around his sword tightened.
Sigh.
Karl took a deep breath and pulled out his Rank 3 sword. He couldn't be reckless here. He tasted the sword's mighty and it wasn't worthy it if he had a weak weapon against a strong opponent.
The air vibrated violently around the golden sword. It gave off a slight hum. The sword had mesmerising features. It would immediately ignite greed in those whose gaze fell on it. This was a Rank 3 divine sword with its own consciousness.
William immediately squinted his eyes at the sword. Even from a distance, he felt danger from that golden sword which appeared beautiful to the eyes.
"Don't blink." Karl said and his speed boomed breaking the sound barrier.
Boom!!!
William raised his sword before him instinctively. He was greeted with a powerful bang. His hands felt numb for a second.
But he gritted his teeth and sent a powerful kick which brushed Karl's cheek slightly.
They traded slashing at sonic speeds. Their fight had just officially started.
Powerful shockwaves erased the buildings to the ground. The ground was cracked. Several deep craters could be spotted almost everywhere on the ground.
The place had turned into a living hell. Strangely though no one had arrived so far.
Powerful booms resounded as they broke the sound barrier. Their attacks became more powerful and brutal with time.
Only after images could be seen as they appeared and disappeared in various locations.
Karl's body was covered in lightning which boosted his speed to insane levels.
William started feeling pressured. Several deep wounds were appearing on his body at a faster rate.
His enemy was a whole level faster. His eyes turned cold. He couldn't possibly lose here. He couldn't possibly lose to some one way younger than him. And so.....