"Dad, why did you summon me home so urgently?" Joshua asked when they were all in the car. He'd just completed his refinement the night before when he'd been told to return immediately.
"I hate to say this, but Swinton has a new kid on the block. He's powerful beyond our expectations and has defeated all my men. Our family's been
having a tough time recently because of him. I had no choice but to Summon you home." Edwin sighed, looking helpless.
"Exactly! You have no idea how obnoxious he is, Joshua. He even beat me u
p on my birthday over the smallest things!" Tina started to complain. "Lo
ok at what he did to my arm–I've
yet to fully recover! I've never been treated like this in my life. You have to get back at him for me!"
"Who is this guy? How dare he bully a member of the Hummer family! Joshua
's face darkened, and a menacing aura surrounded him.
"His name is Dustin Rhys, and he's not someone to be taken lightly," Edwin said. "He also has the Harmon family backing him up," Edwin said,
"The Harmon family?" Jade chuckled lightly. "They're only one of the Fabulous Five–they don't hold much
weight. If you need any help, Mr. Hummer, just say the word."
"It's unnecessary for the Grant family to get involved in something as menial as this." Joshua said calmly. Now that I'm back. I won't allow anyone to challenge the Hummer family's authority–not even the Harmon family!"
'Josh, have you have you
have you had a breakthrough?" Edwin asked tentatively.
"Yes, I have. I've now achieved divinity!" Joshua smiled proudly.
"A divine–
level martial artist?" Edwin was delighted. "That's great! I knew you wouldn't let me down!"
Joshua was probably the only divine–
level martial artist in all of Swinton. Low–
level martial artists were no match for divine–level martial artists–
they could refine their martial arts prowess, but physical abilities could only take one so far.