The three remaining thugs stared intently at Kang Lee as he approached. Their gazes locked onto the younger boy, whose stance screamed confidence and readiness to battle.
A silent exchange of glances ensued, as they assessed the formidable kid standing before them. One of the thugs growled, "This ain't going to be easy."
Another scoffed, "Yeah, right. We've dealt with a couple of kids before."
Kang Lee wasted no time, charging straight at the three men without hesitation. As he charged forward, both men gripped their bats, poised to strike upon his arrival.
However, to their surprise, Kang Lee had no intention of engaging in a conventional physical confrontation. Instead, he harnessed his own body weight as a weapon, forcefully pushing them to the ground, catching the thugs off guard.
One of the guys grabbed Kang Lee's arm, attempting to throw him off balance. Simultaneously, the second thug rushed in, swinging wildly at Kang Lee's legs.
However, Kang Lee remained unfazed. With skillful dodges, he avoided the attacks and utilized the momentum to toss the larger man across the road. The thug collided with a brick wall, slumping into unconsciousness. Seizing the opportunity, Kang Lee swiftly rolled over the fallen man, snatching his bat and bringing it down on the other guy's hand.
After enduring several strikes, the last man managed to break free from Kang Lee's grip. Before he could fully recover, Kang Lee executed a swift backspin kick to the man's stomach. However, the thug, resilient and quick, seized hold of Kang Lee's leg, preventing him from escaping.
In the midst of the struggle, Kang Lee shouted, "You bastard, did you think you could easily defeat me?"
The man chuckled and replied, "That depends."
Suddenly, Kang Lee utilized the opponent's strength to hoist himself into mid-air, lifting his leg high above the man's head. With a swift and decisive move, he brought the thug crashing down onto the pavement, the impact echoing through the surroundings.
Approaching the fallen adversary, Kang Lee delivered a powerful punch to the man's jaw, rendering him unconscious.
Upon regaining consciousness, the initial thug witnessed Kang Lee strolling away, wielding a baseball bat. Without a moment's hesitation, fueled by a thirst for revenge, he lunged at Kang Lee.
However, the young man didn't face the onslaught alone. Rallying his comrades, the remaining thugs converged on Kang Lee with a collective vengeance.
However, Kang Lee knew that if he fought back, he would only put himself in danger. Kang Lee opted for a different approach. Drawing on his athletic prowess, he skillfully dodged the incoming punches, kicks, and swings aimed at him. With swift movements, he managed to evade the majority of the attacks, prioritizing his safety over direct confrontation.
Observing Kang Lee's unshakable composure, the remaining men decided it might be wiser to rethink their approach. They stepped back cautiously, exchanging bemused glances as Kang Lee nonchalantly approached, bat in hand.
With a mischievous glint in his eye, he raised the weapon theatrically and declared, "Alright, gentlemen, time to make a donation! Wallets, please!" The would-be attackers couldn't help but chuckle at the unexpected turn of events.
The two thugs, realizing the peculiar predicament, reluctantly complied and handed over their wallets to Kang Lee.
"Now, that's much better. Thanks for the contribution; I was getting hungry," Kang Lee quipped, handing back their leftover money. "Consider this a one-time discount. But remember, if you ever mess around with my friends or family again, I'll personally make sure your next encounter with me is a lot less friendly."
The two men cast wary glares at Kang Lee, a clear sense of fear etched across their faces.
Meanwhile, Liu Yemui breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that Soo-Ah and her group were unharmed. He shifted his gaze toward Seok, who seemed to be focused on something.
Turning to Seok with gratitude, Liu Yemui expressed, "Thank you very much for saving us."
"It's nothing," Seok said coldly.
In Seok's mind, he was ordered to take care of Liu Yemui, but he resisted following through. Before turning towards Liu Yemui, he reached into his pocket, pulled out a pack of gum, and tossed it to Liu Yemui, who caught it with his hand. Liu Yemui watched silently as Seok left without a word.
Liu Yemui, still puzzled, took the pack, popped a piece of gum in his mouth. "Tastes like strawberry," he thought, chewing it slowly. As Liu Yemui strolled away from the alley, the mystery of Seok's unexpected gesture lingered in his mind.
Liu Yemui quickly checked the Quy system quest clock and saw that there were only two minutes left until the deadline. Thinking on his feet, he considered that Kang Lee might need assistance. Without hesitation, Liu Yemui started running toward Kang Lee's location, hoping to arrive on time.
After a moment of catching his breath, Liu Yemui reached the scene, only to find the thug's lifeless body on the ground. Suddenly, the Quy system informed Liu Yemui that the quest had been completed.
Liu Yemui let out a disappointed sigh, still grappling with confusion. However, the Quy System, a reliable companion, proved its worth once again. As a reward for completing the quest, Liu Yemui received a substantial boost of 3+ grade skill points.
Contemplating his options, Liu Yemui decided to allocate the skill points strategically. He opted to enhance his Physical Strength, fortify his Endurance, and refine his Martial Arts Proficiency.
Curious about his updated stats, Liu Yemui checked his character sheet.
─ Name: Liu Yemui
─ Age: 18 Years Old
─ Sex Male
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 127 kg
Body mass: 30.2%
Physical Strength: D
Speed and Reflexes: B-
Endurance: B
Martial Arts Proficiency: D+
Mental Clarity: C+
Emotional Resilience: C-
Fashion Sense: E+
Overall Appearance: A+
The day began with Liu Yemui waking up from a shuddering sleep. He yawned, stretched, and rose to his feet, extending his arms and legs.
As he stood up, he couldn't shake off the lingering memory of a recurring nightmare that haunted him whenever he slept late.
Walking through the hallway, Liu Yemui's attention was drawn to the television screen displaying a news report about a recent gang attack on a group of teenage students in the city. Three were seriously injured, and the remains of the thugs were scattered.
The reporter explained, "The teenagers were ambushed by the thug known as a local gang of digit crew after attempting to rob some locals.
The incident occurred this afternoon at approximately 4 PM, at the corner of the street. Police are searching for the remaining members of the digital crew who escaped during the chaos."
Liu Yemui sighed, frustrated by the lack of government action to protect citizens. Despite the grim news, he decided to head to school in his new school uniform, bought the day before, hoping to make a good impression.