The thief's punch flew towards Kai's face, and before Kai could react, it connected with a loud thud. Kai stumbled backward, his eyes widening in surprise.
The thief smiled, taking advantage of Kai's momentary stunned state. He unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks, each one landing with precision and power. Kai tried to defend himself, but the thief's attacks were too fast, too strong.
Kai's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the realization that fighting in this new world was vastly different from fighting in the virtual world. In the game, he could rely on his quick reflexes and strategic thinking, but here, he needed to adapt to a whole new set of physical laws.
The thief's attacks continued to rain down on Kai, sending him crashing to the ground. The crowd gasped in shock, and Lila rushed forward, her eyes wide with worry.
Just when it seemed like the fight was over, Kai's eyes flashed with determination. He gritted his teeth, focusing his energy. With a sudden burst of speed, Kai dodged the thief's next attack and countered with a powerful punch.
But the thief dodged it easily and landed a solid kick that sent Kai crashing to the ground once more. The thief laughed, standing over Kai's prone form.
"Are you ready to give up?" Lila jumped forward, her eyes pleading. "Take the money, just leave him alone."
But Kai slowly stood up, a thoughtful expression on his face. (I just dodged and threw a hit just now, I think I now know how this world works, Kai thought to himself with a newfound confidence.)
With a smile spreading across his face, Kai said, "I was just warming up. Now let's fight."
The thief's eyes narrowed, but he couldn't hide the flicker of surprise. He charged forward, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks. But Kai was ready.
With a swift motion, he sidestepped the thief's attack, appearing behind the thief in the blink of an eye. The thief's eyes widened in shock as he realized he had been outmaneuvered.
The crowd gasped in amazement, and Lila's eyes shone with wonder. The thief quickly regained his composure, backing off with a snarl.
"That was just a bluff."
But Kai was unfazed. With a confident smile, he beckoned the thief forward. The thief charged, unleashing a flurry of attacks, but Kai dodged each one with ease.
With a swift motion, he landed a solid punch, sending the thief crashing to the ground. Kai smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"This is easy. How about I fight you with one hand?"
The thief's face twisted with rage as he charged forward, but Kai dodged each attack with ease. Finally, with a single, powerful punch, Kai knocked the thief out cold.
As the thief slumped to the ground, his eyes fluttered open, and he saw Kai standing over him, a grin still plastered on his face.
The thief's eyes widened in shock, and he whispered a single word before losing consciousness: "Monster..."