"Wh-what is this?" Jack wondered ,dumbfounded as the fight between Kojo and the mutated silver lynx shook the area.
" It's not possible the silver lynx is classified as a grade 5 beast out if a scale of seven. It's unique trait is that its so fast it's speed defies the natural laws. There was even a story of how a sound magic user was ripped apart before he could react and yet..." He grit his teeth." This boy is matching it blow for blow. Just who is he? No what is he?"
The ground near them exploded. Kojo got up from the crater and lunged at the Lynx. He was using Hound causing him to grow claws and fangs. But this time he grew ears on top of his head and a silky tail.
( And why if I may ask?)
" Come on I look cool" Kojo said as he dodged a swing from the Lynx the jumped back squating in front of it.
( You look like a dog)
" That's kinda the point. Don't you see the symbolism?"
Sysia sighed.
( It's rather ironic)
" What are you trying to say?"
( Animal in human form)
" Hey that is not cool" Kojo said folding his arms.He instinctively bent backwards to dodge another attack.
" What's up with this kid" Jack wondered again." Hes up against the fastest beast there is and he's -" Jack came to the realization.
" He's not taking this seriously" He said watching as Kojo stood at one point dodging as the Lynx used it's speed to attack him from all directions.
" How is he doing that?" Lin asked.
" Yeah and I never knew he was a demihuman. How did he manage yo hide it." Koniko added.
" He's not a demihiu just human. Although this ability comes a suru to me too." Sharone said observing the fight.
The Lynx's tai changed into the stonger of a scorpion and it attacked Kojo with it.fromm behind.He ducked to avoid then continued to avoid a barrage of high speed attacks
( Get serious already. You're wasting time.)
" Yeah but I need to test out the effectiveness of my Impulse"
( Your just doing this to look cool Infront of the ladies).
Kojo giggled
" You know me toowell. Just what I'd expect from mans most advanced A.I"
Sysia sighed.
( Idiot. But shouldn't you be more cautious at displaying too much power.)
" Oh hell no. That's like the biggest cliché in the anime industry. " The Lynx hit him into the ground sending dust into the air.
" Kojo!" Sharone yelled in concern. The dust cleared revealing only the broken pavement under the beasts paw.The were all surprised to see Kojo owrced cross legged on the Lynx's back resting his chin in his palm.
"Think about it. In almost all anime ,the M.C hides his powers for reasons ranging for not wanting to draw attention to protecting his loved ones. Yeah they have Thier reasons but that's just pure B.S. I mean common man you wouldn't have to protect anyone if the bad guys knew it was in Thier own interest not to fuck with you or your friends or what ever"
" What's he talking about?" Lin wonders out loud.
Sharone looked away.
" Come on don't tell me you haven't sensed the boss observing from the rooftop?"
(Well I have)
" See. This is just me making a statement. Aside showing off to the ladies that is.
( You're hopeless)
The beasts tried to stab him with its stinger from behind.
He caught it without looking and threw it over his head.
" Now let's test out that new skill"
Quicksilver
lightning crackled around his biddy and he moved .so fast time appeared slow. He pulled out his sword and slashed at it before it could hit the ground.
" No way. Did he i just?" Jack wondered.
" He's just as fast as the Lynx it's like he's adapted to it's speed." Sharone said.
" No. He didn't adapt. Hes copied the liynxs natural ability nto move fast. He must have copied thes claws from a beast too. I wonder if he can copy magic as well. I need to gather more information about this boy"Jack thought
Kojo Used his claws and his sword to move around the lynx slashing and cutting it.
Poison King
he secreted poison onto his claws. That coupled with his swords bleed effect. The Lynx sensing it's end tried to make a run for it.
Red chains and vines shit upward and bound the beasts while a gust of wind brought it flying back toward Kojo.
" Thanks guys " He thought.
The directly under him portruded suddenly sending him into the air. He Shot some webs at the lynx.and pulled the up with him throwing it above him. He then propelled himself over it using fire he crossed his arms extending claws from both fingertips. His speed increased and in the blink of an eye ,he was squating on the ground arms spread out. He straightened blood and small chunks of flesh fell around him.
" I guess that's it" He said moving toward the others.
( What was with that stupid pose?)
" What that made me look cool."
( What are you going to do about our one man audience. Shouldn't we go and question him?)
Kojo looked at the rooftop where the hooded figure was. The cloaked man turned and walked away.
" Nah. I think he got the message."
" Hey Kojo" Sharone came up to him." What was that just now?"
" Yes I would like to know too?" Koniko.said leaning on Lin for support.
" Oh it's just one of my abilities" He replied retracting his claws but maintainimg the ears.
( You look stupid . Take them off)
" Aww. You're such a killjoy" Kojo whined but the ears vanished.
" Well I'm off to bed"Kojo said then turned.
" You can't go to bed like that You'll stain the bed sheet with blood." Sharone said.
" Fine I'll take a bath. Hey,what happened to your clothes?"
" Huh?" Sharone said looking down at the rips, her face turning red at the amount of flesh the exposed.
Kojoa mouth watered as he eyed her partially exposed breasts. Sharone covered them with her arms.
" Don't look at me like that" She yelled at him.
" Sorry " he said quickly looking away.
Lin and Koniko watched them go. Surprised that they were acting as if nothing has happened.
When they entered thiwr room ,Kojo took a bath and lay on the bed. Sharone cleaned up and was about to join him when they heard a knock on the door.
" Oh,it's you guys" He said to Koniko and Lin.
" Sup?"
" Well about what happened...." Koniko began
" There's no need to explain. I know you guys needed money that's why you did what you did."
" How did you know?" Lin asked.
" I have a great sense of hearing he said getting his wolf ears on top of his head and making a cute face.
( Still looks lame)
Kojo pouted.
" It's ok we don't mind." Sharone said.
" Yeah I would have done the same.thkng if I were in your shoes" Sharone.elbowes him and he dropped to the ground.
( Idiot)
" I hope we can forget all of this and move forward as friends" she said with a smile.
" Friends " Koniko repeated. The smiled faintly." We'd like that."
" Good".
" Um" Lin said nervously
Sharone and Kojo looked questioningly.
" Well the thing is our in got destroyed in the fight so we came to see if maybe we could stay with you guys for a while?"
' Uuuuuh...." Was all Kojo could say ,unsure of how to respond.
" Sure why not. " Sharone said" You can stay as.long as you want." It's even good that party members are close to each other." She stretched out her hands.
" Come in"
Koniko and Lin lookedat each other before smiling and taking her hand.
" Hey Kojo could you help them with Thier luggage"
He was about to protest but she glared at him and he fell silent. He brought thier stuff inside and closed the door.
" Well this isn't so bad" the thought Putting their Thier things down.
"This is perfect. I get to sleep.nwxt to three beautiful and busty young women. This is fate" he said giggling as he imagined the all asleep in transparent night gowns.
" You all must be tired why don't you come rest" Sharone said sitting on the bed.
Koniko noticed the wierd yet delighted expression on Kojo's face.
" He's not going to be in the same bed with us is he?" She asked.
" Well,the bed is big enough for three but I don't think there'll be space for a fourth "
Kojo's mouth fell open.
( The taste of disappointment.)
Kojo shook his head.
" Then where will I sleep?" He asked.
" You'll figure sothing out" she said as the ,Koniko and Lin settled in the bed.
" Good night " She said.
" Good night Kojo" Lin said.
" Don't try anything funny or else " Koniko said .
" Now what?"
( Don't ask me.I can't help you here.)
" If I tried to make a move ,the threw of them will pounce on me and my chances of surviving the encounter don't look too good.The bed can only take three people so it's be bad of me.to cause them.any discomfort." He said thoughtfully. Then he smiled then turned back.
Cloud
A cloud appeared.Kojo then wrapped his silken threads around it turning it into a king sized bed shaped cushion. He then made a pillow and a blanket then fell on it.
"He stretched yawning in satisfaction.
" Always wondered how it would be like." He remembers the cloaked man on the roof.
" I'll look into that later right now, I think I'll get the rest I deserve."
He blew out the lights in the room using wind.
" Good night Sysia"
( Good night, Kojo)