Jack entered his old room, and his eyes widened at the sight. The punching bag is marked with multiple indents. His gaze falls on Eli’s form on his knees, his fist still connecting with the punching bag.
Jack approached the sandbag. “Hm, not bad, little shit,” he placed his hand on the sandbag.
The sunlight pierced through the blinds, and Eli’s eyes fluttered open. He looked behind and saw Jack’s muscular back.
“Go to your room,” Jack simply said as he turned his head around.
“Okay,” Eli muttered as he stood up. He punched the punching bag a lot.
“See, father? Eli is doing just fine,” Jack sat down on his bed. He ran his hand through his long, black locks.
[Few Hours Later]
Eli is lying on a bench near a park; he looks up at the starry night. A shadow loomed across his face.
“Hey, dipshit. What’re you doing here?” The shadow asked.
“Cause I live near here. I don’t even know your name. You’re the one who confronted me at the back of the school,” Eli replied as he closed his eyes.
“Oh, I’m Charlotte, one of the executives for the Delinquent Council,” Charlotte replied back as she crossed her arms.
Distant footsteps echoed before stopping.
“You must be Eli, the new top dog for Logan High. We’re from Logan Tech,” three students from Logan Tech approached.
Eli quickly sat up before narrowing his eyes.
Ding!
[New Side Quest!]
Side Quest: Defeat the Thugs (0/3)
<Reward: [3 Bronze Cards]>
“My boss wanted to see—“
You used [Jab!]!
[Bronze Card]
<Attack Card>
Title: Jab!
<Description: Boxing jab>
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The student''s head snapped back, his body crumpling into an unconscious heap. The other two students raised their fists. They rushed at Eli. Eli dodged one of their attacks until the other shifted their weight and delivered a blow to the ribs.
[Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x
As the student’s fist collided with Eli’s rib, a surge of perversion pleasure washed over Eli’s skin. His cheeks turned into a crimson-red hue.
“You little perv! You like that!” The student yelled.
[Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 2x
“Y-yes… I mean no,” Eli clenched his hands into a tight fist.
Eli turned his head around to face Charlotte. “A lady like you shouldn’t get hurt. Stay behind me,” he declared as the breeze made his hair dance.
“That was… so fucking cringe,” Charlotte’s face contorted with disgust.
Eli faced the other students. I just need two more, he thought. He rushed at the other students.
You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! Critical hit!
A barrage of jabs rained on the student’s face. Blood splattered in the air as he fell to the ground, and his eyes rolled back. The last student grits his teeth and rushes.
You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! Critical hit!
Ding!
[Side Quest Complete!]
Side Quest: Defeat the Thugs (3/3)
<Reward: [3 Bronze Cards]>
Eli’s was soaked in sweat. He lay atop his opponents, his gaze looking at the dark sky. Reveal. Eli covered his eyes with his arm.
[Bronze Card]
<Miscellaneous Card>
Title: Skippity
<Description: The user learns how to skip>
<hr>
[Bronze Card]
<Miscellaneous Card>
Title: I Am Scared of the Dark!
<Description: The user’s night vision increases by a small margin>
<hr>
[Bronze Card]
<Skill Card>
Title: Moon Stomp
<Description: The user leaps in the air and delivers a stomp, dealing massive damage>
[Cost: 100 MP]
Eli removed his arm from his eyes. His eyes widened at the cards. Only one was useless, and the other was semi-useless. He looked at Charlotte.
You used [Peekaboo]!
Charlotte Moore
Strength: D
Endurance: C
Speed: D
Potential: B
Intelligence: B+
“What’re you looking at, asshole?!” Charlotte’s cheeks turned into a red hue. “Stop doing that! I feel so creeped out!” Charlotte covered her face with her hands.
Hmmm… not bad, Eli thought as his gaze continued to land on Charlotte’s face.
“I said stop!” Charlotte kicked Eli’s rib.
“Argh! Why’d you do that?!” Eli quickly stood up and sobbed his ribs.
“You didn’t stop whatever you were doing! It was honestly so weird! It’s like you’re staring at my soul,” Charlotte shivered.
“Oh, you mean like this?” Eli questioned.
You used [Peekaboo]!
Charlotte Moore
Strength: D
Endurance: C
Speed: D
Potential: B
Intelligence: B+
Thwack!
“Ow! My head!” Eli crouches down as he sobbed his head. “Why’d you do that?!” Eli narrowed his eyes at Charlotte.
“Cause you did it again!” She glared at Eli, her cheeks still red.
“Okay, okay! I’ll go home now. You should, too. A lady like you—“
“Yeah, yeah, go away. You’re cringe as hell.”
Eli turned his heel and walked home.
“What a dork,” she sighed as she ran his hand through her hair, her cheeks faintly painted red.
[The Next Day]
This is fun, hehe.
You used [Peekaboo]!
John Green
Strength: D
Endurance: D
Speed: C
Potential: D
Intelligence: C
The student shivered and looked around. I''ve been using [Peakaboo] on other people. I noticed that they’re creeped out once they’re peeked. Eli scratched the back of his head. The bell rings, and everyone pours out to go to their other classes.
Eli walks through the halls with his head down.
[Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x
“Hit me again… I meant, don’t hit me,” Eli rubbed his cheek as he looked up.
“Why are there rumors about us dating?! What did you do!” Charlotte exclaimed as she put her hands on her hips; her cheeks were flushed.
“What?!” Eli’s eyes widened. “Where did that even come from?! All I did yesterday was defend you!”
“Rumors say that he defeated three thugs mercilessly with his hand tied behind his back. Can you believe that? That’s so frightening,” the crowd muttered. “I heard they were kissing in the park.”
“Is it true that they have three children?” Another student whispered.
Charlotte stormed off, her form disappearing in the crowded hallway.
[Few Hours Later]
Eli is walking home from school, his backpack slung on his shoulder.
Ding!
[New Chain Quest!]
Title: Become a Conqueror
Chain Quest:
Defeat the Thugs (0/3)
Defeat the Boss (0/1)
<Reward: [Gold Card]>
Eli’s eyes widened at the notification, and he turned around and saw students approaching him. They’re wearing the Logan Tech uniforms. Their hands were stashed inside their pockets.