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#024. Disgust and Anger (1)
Thump──!
Cedric’s fist stopped.
Right in front of Ray’s face.
Ray’s hand, which had suddenly risen from below, was grabbing Cedric’s wrist.
“fu*k──! I won’t let this go──!”
Cedric’s bloodshot eyes.
He gritted his teeth and struggled to extend his fist forward.
But I couldn’t shake off Ray’s hand that was holding my arm, and my body was trembling.
“Ieeeek──! You piece of shit──! I’ll kill you──! I’ll kill you──!”
It didn’t matter to Cedric who his opponent was now.
The only thought was to destroy anyone who stood in his way.
“Euaaa …
The change came with a scream.
The red mana stream flowing from Cedric’s ring to his heart accelerated and its thickness doubled.
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Cedric’s strength, which had grown stronger for a moment, was transmitted through the arm he was holding.
… this is dangerous.
Instinct sounded the warning light.
Ray immediately let go of Cedric’s arm as he pulled away to the side.
Wedge───!
An unleashed fist flew through the air and slammed into the container wall.
BAM──!
The whole container shook.
The part that collided with the fist was completely dented and crushed.
If only the force had been just a little stronger, the wall would have been completely torn off.
Cedric retrieved his fist.
There was quite a bit of blood on it, but he didn’t seem to care.
“Did you dodge? You dodge? What? It was Ray, right?”
A strange heat flickered in his eyes.
He trembled like a person under the influence of stimulants.
“… … .”
Ray examined the ring.
Perhaps because he had once let out his anger, the momentum of the red mana had subsided.
Even so, it could be said that it was at a dangerous level compared to normal times.
“What? Why are you here? Aha! You came here to fight me? Is that so?”
Certainly Cedric did not look sane at the moment.
“Mana in the air is in a raw state. If you continue to use it, you will become addicted to mana.”
Mana addiction.
He was consumed by the ring’s mana, and his body and mind became filled with rage.
The only mana that can be safely used is the purified mana contained in the ‘real ring’.
“You’re really impatient! The duel is the day after tomorrow! You couldn’t wait! Should we fight right now? Here? Huh?”
Ray didn’t let his guard down.
You never know when Cedric might do something rash.
I glanced around.
Philip was seen lying on the ground, gasping for breath, and there was blood splattered around him.
“Ugh… Sob… .”
Fortunately, he seemed to have curled up tightly to prevent damage to important parts such as his eyes, nose, and organs.
Still, it must have been a more painful moment than you could have imagined.
Strength enhanced by magic is by no means something that an ordinary person can withstand.
Ray returned his gaze.
I saw Cedric’s ring.
‘The size of the jewel itself is the same as the one I brought from the basement.’
But the amount of mana contained was different.
I don’t know the exact reason, but the color of mana was much more vivid than last time.
It felt as if the ring had grown while it was on Cedric’s finger.
Ray said, gathering his thoughts.
“I didn’t come here to fight. I just heard a noise. Why did you do this to Philip?”
Cedric’s eyes widened when the name Philip came out of Ray’s mouth.
“What? You two know each other? You know that Philip kid? Aha! He came looking for you too? Proposing some weird business. Right? Right?”
Cedric laughing like crazy.
It was then that the red mana between the ring and the heart suddenly expanded.
“I can’t change it for a few years!”
Cedric turned around.
He took up a stance to kick the fallen Philip.
Wedge──!
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Almost simultaneously, Ray threw a punch at Cedric’s face.
And the next moment.
Percussion──!
Ray’s fist was wrapped around Cedric’s palm.
My clenched fist and palm were trembling.
“fu*k! If you’re not here to fight, get out! It’s not your place!”
“Are you planning to kill Philip? First, tell me why you’re doing this.”
The two boys continued their conversation, glaring into each other’s eyes.
“Why? That bastard invaded our territory! Then of course he should die!”
“That’s not the rule in Sector 49. They might beat him up, but not to that extent. Besides, Philip isn’t the type to fight.”
“A baby that wasn’t even born here!”
Thump──!
Cedric shook Ray’s fist hard and took a few steps back.
“Haa. You cocky little brat. Haa. You fu*king cocky little brat.”
Rough breathing.
Bloodshot, dilated pupils.
It was evidence of a state of extreme excitement.
“You have no right to drive Philip to death. Unless you have a special reason.”
“Reason! Yes! If you’re so curious about the reason, then you should tell me! Me! I─!”
Kwarrung──!
Thunder shook the world.
It shook the container with an eerie noise and ate part of Cedric’s horse.
“─I hate it! I can’t stand seeing weaklings! I feel like killing them right now!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Heavy raindrops hit the container on all sides.
Ray took a step forward, obscuring Philip’s appearance.
“Do you hate weak people?”
“Yeah. I can’t stand it, it makes me sick. So get out of the way. Before I kill you too.”
Cedric was forced to grit his teeth.
But Ray didn’t back down with a calm face.
From the way he spoke, it seemed as though Cedric really intended to kill Philip.
‘It’s difficult.’
Like loyalty as a business partner.
That didn’t really resonate with me.
However, Philip has already received help in the form of information.
You get what you pay for.
Because that’s the rule.
Additionally, Philip was a child who would provide us with no small amount of convenience while we were working in Sector 49.
‘I also had the intention of involving Philip in the plan.’
Ray recalled the conversation he had with Cedric.
“Do they have a bet thing here too?”
“What kind of bet? Like a wager for a fight? Aren’t you just talking about the obvious?”
Betting money on someone’s fight was a fairly common culture among street kids.
Judging by Cedric’s attitude.
The number of children attending the duel would by no means be small.
The stakes were much higher for Cedric than for this side.
Unlike Cedric, who had been famous on the streets for a long time, he was just an outsider from outside the sector.
That’s why Ray was thinking of betting all his wealth on himself.
If you win the duel, you can sweep up the pot.
There is nothing more efficient than that for the journey ahead.
This means that you can worry less about money and focus more on your goals of rainbows and revenge.
The larger the bet, the better.
That way, you can get high dividends.
That was why I wanted to go to Philip and make a proposal.
The money I’ve saved so far.
Invest everything here.
So it was not right for Philip to die or get hurt here.
‘Cedric shouldn’t get hurt too badly.’
There is a chance that the duel will be cancelled or the money given to Cedric will be reduced.
Ultimately, one conclusion is reached.
Cedric must be removed from this place, but no harm must be done to him.
But the opponent is extremely excited.
There he shows faster movements and stronger strength than last time.
It is nearly impossible to subdue them without inflicting any damage.
Okay.
Something hits me in the arms.
Red gems brought from the basement.
Using this might change the story though.
“… … .”
I wanted to use the jewel after hearing the old man’s explanation, if possible.
Because there may be unexpected side effects.
“Get out of the way.”
Cedric’s threat woke me up.
“Of course, it is your freedom to feel nauseated when you see the weak.”
“I said Vicky. Before I turn you into a cripple too.”
“But that’s no reason to hurt someone like this.”
“Vicky!”
Red mana expanded once again.
Cedric strode closer to Ray and Philip.
“I will be satisfied only if I kill the guy who invaded my territory─! Make an example─! So that no one will ever look down on me again─!”
example.
As Ray prepared to fight, an idea flashed through his head.
“My head isn’t working very well. If you’re going by example, there’s a much better way.”
“what?”
Cedric stopped walking.
“There’s a better way. If you want an example.”
Ray said, recalling his memories.
First meeting at an abandoned factory.
The moment when Cedric was yelling at his subordinates to ask about his strength.
“You want to prove your strength, right?”
“Don’t be a dog. This is your final warning. Get out of the way.”
Despite his threatening tone, Cedric’s momentum was at a standstill.
Ray hit the nail on the head.
There, curiosity about a better way suddenly arose.
“Just listening to you, it sounds like you’re thinking of killing Philip. What’s the point of that if no one’s watching?”
“… … .”
Looking at the silent Cedric, Ray took the opportunity to continue speaking.
“If it were me, I would do it in front of everyone. Kill them. Make them crippled. That way, I can set an example. Wouldn’t that be more effective?”
The anger gradually subsides.
Reason begins to return.
“… … .”
I wasn’t afraid of what would happen after I killed Philip.
Or if your relationship with other groups is strained.
Rumors of him being a murderer follow.
The story was that such things had nothing to do with it.
Anyway, we plan to gradually subdue the other groups by force.
Catching and beating up annoying people wasn’t that uncommon in the first place.
There would be people who would gossip behind his back, but once he became the king of Sector 49, everyone would shut up.
But Ray was definitely right.
‘If you’re going to set an example, it’s definitely more effective to do it in front of everyone.’
Just imagine.
The faces of everyone who were terrified at the sight of their own cruelty.
The deep ecstasy that surged through him in an instant made Cedric’s body tremble.
“… It’s definitely not a bad idea.”
“Yes. If we’re going to execute him, it would be best to do it on the day of the duel. That’s where all the strong men of Sector 49 will be gathered.”
After defeating Ray and making him his subordinate, he naturally proceeds to execute Philip.
I really liked it.
He would be able to impress upon everyone his majesty and strength.
“It’s a good idea. But it’s difficult. What if I let this guy go here and he runs away and never shows up again?”
“That won’t happen. I’ll take responsibility and take care of it.”
“You will take responsibility.”
“Yes. Of course, executing Philip would be possible only after you have officially defeated me.”
Ray examined Cedric’s bowl.
The red mana stream connected to the ring was growing weaker.
Finally, Cedric shrugged and said.
“Well, okay. You don’t seem like the kind of person who would break a promise.”
“I thought about it carefully.”
“That won’t happen, but if you let Philip go or let him escape by neglecting surveillance, you’ll be the one who dies. In that case, I’ll just treat you as my subordinate and I won’t need anything else.”
Ray nodded.
Cedric narrowed his eyes and glared at Ray before heading towards the container door.
Squeak──
As soon as the door opened, the sounds of the world rushed in.
Swaaa …
Beyond the pouring rain.
Cedric disappeared into the piles of scrap metal along with his men who had been dragged into the wreckage.
Ray immediately bent down and examined Philip’s condition.
“Are you okay? Can you talk?”
“Ugh… … .”
Philip couldn’t get up.
He trembled with pain and groaned, sweating profusely.
First aid measures were taken, including making the blood in the mouth vomit, but the moans and tremors did not improve.
‘The condition is worse than I thought.’
Ray’s brain was spinning quickly.
First of all, I had to take Philip somewhere.
Not only did he not have any professional knowledge of how to care for a sick person, he also did not have any medicine or anything like that.
‘I wish I could control white mana.’
I remembered the moment when Veronica used white mana to heal my wounds.
Should I take you to a bookstore?
No, that’s not a good idea.
Veronica doesn’t have a ring yet.
Using mana while waiting should be avoided as much as possible.
First of all, the distance from here to the bookstore was quite long.
… Rather than that, a hotel is closer.
As black rain fell, everyone returned to their shelters.
‘They said there were close to two hundred people in total.’
Among them, there will probably be one or two children who have the knowledge to care for the sick.
Ray has made his decision.
He took off his raincoat, put it on Philip as best he could, and then carried him on his back.
The coat, which appeared to be Philip’s, was torn to pieces everywhere.
I left the container and ran through the pouring rain.
Swaaa …
Beyond the dark field of vision.
The boys’ figures began to fade.