《Cards: Weak to Strong [Progression LitRPG]》 SPOILERS | Character Designs! Eli Gray: protagonist. He¡¯s just a typical junior in Logan High. He likes videogames and other things. He¡¯s bullied in school. Debut: Chapter 1
Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site.Jack Gray: Big brother of Eli gray. Almost nobody knows about his past. One thing is certain. He¡¯s tasked to protect his little brother. However, he doesn¡¯t follow through. Debut: Chapter 1
Riley: The president of the Delinquent Council of the A-District. Debut: Chapter 4
Jules Lee: Male or female ??. Debut: Chapter 10.
Levi Lee: Brother of Jules. Debut: Chapter 11. 1 | I’m… Dead? Gaming is fun. It¡¯s always been my hobby ever since my father and mother passed. So why the hell am I playing these games for my bullies! Eli had four phone stands on his desk. He tapped furiously on each of the screens. Magikus Online is an MMORPG where you can sell or buy gear for your characters. It¡¯s also notorious for its shitty drop rates. ¡°Eliii~ you can handle one more phone, right?¡± Eli looked at the familiar voice. It was Jay Hughes. Eli couldn¡¯t answer as Jay placed his phone on one of the phone stands. ¡°I want you to get me the legendary sword for the new boss. Spring break is here. If you don¡¯t get then you know what will happen,¡± Jay leaned down to whisper in Eli¡¯s ear. Eli¡¯s body shivered as the words entered his ears. One week to get the sword. Easy enough, right? Eli thought as he tapped on the phone screens. Two more years until I get out. This year and next year. Eli sighed as he ran his hand through his black locks. Eli felt a sharp, stinging pain behind his head. He looks behind and grits his teeth. ¡°Are you gritting your teeth in front of me?¡± ¡°No¡­ wait¡ª!¡± Eli¡¯s body flew out of the chair. The other students whipped their heads to see the commotion. Blood trickled down his nose; Eli¡¯s hand went to cover his nose. ¡°Listen here,¡± a foot was placed on Eli¡¯s chest. ¡°For gritting your teeth at me. Now, instead of the legendary sword. I want the legendary equipment, too,¡± Jay takes off his foot. The other students¡¯ faces were pitiful. They quickly went back to chatting and playing games. The teacher came into the room and looked at Eli on the floor. ¡°Stop playing around, kids. Eli, get up,¡± the teacher dismissed the apparent bullying. Eli felt the pitiful gaze of the teacher. This damn corrupt school. Eli slowly stood up, wiping his nose with his sleeve. I can¡¯t do anything. Eli thought to himself. He asked his big brother to help, but he quickly dismissed him. [2 Years Ago] Eli arrived home, tears swelling in his eyes. ¡°Jack! Jack! They¡¯re bullying me. Please help me,¡± Eli falls to his knees in supplication. Jack¡¯s back was facing Eli. He took a bottle of water and drank it. ¡°You come crying for my help? You¡¯re pathetic, little brother,¡± Jack sauntered over to him, looming over Eli¡¯s lithe form. ¡°Don¡¯t tell anyone that I am related to you. You¡¯re pathetic; you¡¯re fifteen. Grow up,¡± Jack¡¯s said, dismissively. His shirt was unbuttoned, revealing his tattoos. You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version. ¡°But¡ª¡° Jack opened the door and stepped outside. ¡°You¡¯re a piece of shit! Mom said that you should take care of me! Dad said that brothers should stick together!¡± Eli cried out. Jack stood quiet for a few seconds before slamming the door. [Present] The end of the school day had finally arrived. Eli quickly packed his things and rushed home. I only have a week! Eli thought as he sprinted towards home. He quickly became tired and rested on the wall for a few seconds. He arrived home and opened the door. He turned on the lights and saw no one, typical. Jack is always gone, doing whatever he does. Eli rushed to his room and threw his backpack on the floor. Jay had given him his account password. He turned on the computer and booted up the game. He quickly types the username and the password. ¡°New update?¡± Eli thought to himself as he opened up the new announcement. 0.001%> ¡°W-what? No!¡± Eli yelled as he grabbed the computer screen. ¡°Shit! The drop rates were bad enough! And now this?! This game is so pay to win!¡± Eli slammed his fist on the table before sobbing his fist. He started playing the game. [Days Later] Eli drinks his 20th energy drink. Dozens of cans were littered across the floor. Garbage and ramen cups piled up; the room was dark, with the computer screen being the only light source. ¡°I have the sword¡­ helmet¡­ and gauntlets¡­¡± Eli yawned, and he rubbed his eyes. I¡¯m seventeen¡­ why am I dealing with this? ¡°Three days¡­ left, I can¡¯t do this¡­¡± Eli muttered as he rested his head on his head. He looked back at the screen, and his eyes widened. An offer for all the gears for $500?! Eli suddenly jolted back awake. He quickly takes out his phone and checks his bank account. ¡°Only $43¡­¡± Eli¡¯s shoulders slumped in defeat. He peeked through the blinds; it was the night. ¡°I haven¡¯t slept for days¡­¡± Eli opened the door and headed to the kitchen. He walked to the living room. Eli¡¯s eyes widened as he spotted his brother¡¯s card on the coffee table. Eli picked it up and flipped it. He looked at the numbers. ¡°I¡¯ll pay it back¡­¡± Eli quickly bolted to his room, slamming the door. He quickly typed the card¡¯s numbers on the computer. Eli bought the offer. He threw his hands in celebration. Eli grabbed the energy drink and downed it. Time to sleep! Eli thought as he stood up and headed to his bed. Suddenly, his body gave out; his eyes slowly closed before hitting the floor. It was cold. I¡¯m¡­ dead? Eli thought as he opened his eyes. His body floating on an empty void; he touched his face. Suddenly, his body started to get sucked in. ¡°Eli¡­ Eli¡­ Eli! ELI!¡± Eli felt a sharp, stinging pain behind his head. He looked back. ¡°You deaf or something?¡± Jay crossed his arms. Is this a dream? Eli stood up before smiling. ¡°Fuck you!¡± Eli exclaimed as he glared at Jay. ¡°What was that?¡± ¡°I said fuck¡ª¡° Smash! Eli¡¯s face was smashed on the desk. Jay gripped Eli¡¯s head harder. Blood trickled down Eli¡¯s nose. ¡°This isn¡¯t a dream¡ª¡° Smash! Eli¡¯s face was smashed on the desk again. ¡°The hell are you talking about? You grew some balls,¡± Smash! Jay threw Eli on the floor. Eli slowly stood up, wincing in pain. He clenched his fist and rushed at Jay. Jay quickly dodged Eli¡¯s flimsy punch. Jay gut-punched Eli¡¯s stomach. Spit spewed from Eli¡¯s mouth. Eli clenched his stomach as he crouched down. ¡°I¡¯ve been too lenient,¡± Jay grabbed a fistful of Eli¡¯s hair. Jay lets go of Eli¡¯s hair before smacking him across the face. He back-slapped Eli¡¯s face. Blood splattered on Jay¡¯s hand as he continued repeating the action. ¡°Stupid¡± Smack! ¡°Fucking¡± Smack! ¡°Imbecile.¡± Smack! Eli¡¯s cheeks swelled from the hits. Blood seeps through his lips; he shivers on the floor. Eli slowly stands up; he wipes his nose with his sleeves. He clenched his fists and rushed at Jay. <[System Activation] Complete! Error! Stats randomized!> System: Title: [Loser] Name: Eli Gray [Level 0: 0/100] Age: 17 Height: 168 cm (5¡¯6 ft) Quest: [None] Strength: S Endurance: C Speed: A Potential: C Intelligence: D Cards: [None] Skills: [None] Passives: [None] 2 | Karaoke Night! Jay¡¯s eyes widened as the punch sunk into his face. His body sprang back and hit the wall. Blood gushed out from his nose, dripping on the floor. [New Main Quest!] Main Quest: Defeat Jay Hughes (0/1) Jay slowly stood up, breathing loudly. He glared at Eli. ¡°You¡¯re dead,¡± Jay grits his teeth. He pushed himself from the wall and clenched his fist. Jay threw a punch at Eli; Eli¡¯s eyes widened. He leaned to the side, dodging the punch. The punch caught a few of his hair strands. Eli clenched his fist and threw a flimsy punch. What¡¯s this punch? It sucks! Jay thought as the punch inched closer. Yet¡­ why is it so fast? Jay¡¯s body was sent back to the wall, and his eyes rolled back. ¡°That was¡­ so cool!¡± One of the students squealed. The teacher finally came into the room, and his eyes widened. ¡°Eli Gray, principal office, now!¡± The teacher slammed his textbook on the podium. ¡°But I was just¡ª¡° ¡°Office! Now!¡± Eli¡¯s shoulders slumped as he walked towards the principal office. Ding! System: Title: [Loser] Name: Eli Gray [Level 0: 0/100] Age: 17 Height: 168 cm (5¡¯6 ft) Quest: [Main Quest: Complete] Strength: E Endurance: D Speed: E Potential: SSS Intelligence: B Cards: [None] Skills: [None] Passives: [None] Eli entered the door; the principal was sitting on a chair. His hair was gray with no hair on the top, only the sides. He had thin-frame glasses and a suit. He looked up to see Eli.Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. ¡°Mr. Gray, sit down.¡± Eli sat down at the chair. The room was a bit dark, only illuminated by the sunlight. ¡°Mr. Anderson, I was trying to defend myself. He wanted¡ª¡° ¡°But you¡¯re the one who initiated the attack, right?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t! You can ask anyone in the class!¡± Eli¡¯s eyes widened at the accusations. ¡°I will host a conference meeting with your guardian. Here¡¯s the paper,¡± Mr. Anderson handed him a conference paper. ¡°Run along. Mr. Hughes will also receive a conference.¡± Eli grabbed the paper and looked at it. Shit. Eli thought as he stood up and walked outside. He saw Jay leaning on the wall with a smug smile. A bandaid was plastered on his nose. ¡°You¡¯re fucked,¡± Jay whispered into his ear before entering the principal office. As Eli walked towards class, he was stopped by one of the Seniors. ¡°Hey, man! That was pretty cool; you should hang out with us at the Karaoke place,¡± the Senior slung his arm around Eli¡¯s neck. ¡°I¡­I¡ªuhm, no thanks¡­¡± Eli¡¯s body trembled slightly. He fidgeted with his hands. He couldn¡¯t afford to hang out with guys like these. ¡°Cool, cool,¡± the Senior slapped his back. Eli tumbled forward before catching himself on the wall. [New Chain Quest!] Title: A Fun Day Quest: Go to Karaoke (0/1) [Deadline: End of Day] Eli stopped in his tracks, and he looked behind. He saw the Senior¡¯s form slowly disappearing into the halls. Eli turned his heels and chased the Senior down. ¡°Wait¡ªI¡¯ll come!¡± Eli stopped behind the Senior, his hands on his knees, panting. ¡°I knew you wouldn¡¯t resist. We¡¯ll meet you at the gates. I¡¯m Kenneth Smith,¡± Kenneth ruffled Eli¡¯s hair before walking off. Eli quickly went to class. The lesson drones on, and hours passed as Eli switched classes to take his subjects. The bell finally rang, and the students poured out of the classroom. Eli packed up his stuff and went outside. Kenneth was already waiting. ¡°Hey, kid!¡± Kenneth greeted as he approached Eli. ¡°Let¡¯s go, there¡¯s some girls too,¡± Kenneth slung his arm around his neck as he snickered. ¡°Should I leave my backpack at home?¡± Eli questioned as they walked side to side. ¡°Nah,¡± Kenneth answered as he pulled out a cigarette. He lights it up and takes a long drag. He suddenly slapped Eli¡¯s back. ¡°Loosen up, you know how to fight, have some confidence.¡± Eli grabbed the straps of his backpack. He looked around until they arrived at the karaoke place. Eli¡¯s heart started to thump; they walked through the halls until they entered the room. The room immediately smelled like cigarettes and liquor. Ding! [Chain Quest Completed!] Title: A Fun Day Quest: Go to Karaoke (1/1) [Deadline: End of Day] Eli looked at the hover blue translucent screen. He didn¡¯t have a proper chance to review his power. Is this a game thing? Eli questioned as Kenneth made him sit down. ¡°This is my new friend! He knows how to fight,¡± Kenneth bragged as he slung his arms around Eli¡¯s neck. I don¡¯t know how to fight at all! Eli panicked inside his head. Eli scanned the room. There are girls and guys; some smoking and drinking. Ding! [New Chain Quest!] Title: A Fun Day #2 Quest: Defeat Kenneth Smith (0/1) [Deadline: End of Day] Eli¡¯s heart sank. His body is very stiff. ¡°I uhm, I had to go to the bathroom!¡± Eli prompted as he stood up and rushed to the bathroom. ¡°Sure!¡± Kenneth smiled as Eli left. ¡°Where did you get a loser like him?¡± One of the girls asked as she took a long drag from her cigarette. ¡°He kicked the shit out of the rich kid, Jay. I despised that bastard. He thinks he¡¯s so high and mighty cause he has the money. I guess this is a way for me to say thanks. I¡¯ll go check on him. That loser is probably shitting his pants,¡± Kenneth stands up and stretches. ¡°What do I do!¡± Eli bites his nail as he looks in the bathroom mirror. Open. Eli thought, but nothing happened. Open system? Eli questioned as he looked in the mirror, worries etched across his face. System: Title: [Loser] Name: Eli Gray [Level 0: 20/100] Age: 17 Height: 168 cm (5¡¯6 ft) Quest: [Main Quest: Complete, Chain Quest: A Fun Day] MP: 100/100 Strength: E Endurance: D Speed: E Potential: SSS Intelligence: B Cards: [None] Skill: [None] Passives: [None] SSS potential? Eli ponders as he looks at his stats. I¡¯m really pitiful. I even have the title [Loser]. Eli sighed as he ran his hand through his black locks. Time to get my reward, I guess. Eli tapped on the [Quest] to receive his reward. A [Bronze Card] hovered in front of him. An exclamation mark was in the middle, with gears surrounding the cover. He tapped the hovering card; the cover started to shed. Eli¡¯s eyes widened as he took a step back. [Bronze Card] Title: Pierce [Cost: 50 MP] The bathroom door swung open. ¡°You okay there, Eli?¡± Kenneth¡¯s lips curled into a smirk as he leaned on the doorframe. 3 | Nut Shot! ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m fine,¡± Eli muttered as he turned to face Kenneth. His legs slightly tremble under Kenneth¡¯s gaze. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Kenneth pushed the bathroom door open and sauntered out. Kenneth turned around. ¡°C¡¯mon, you got to get with one of these girls. They¡¯re hot as shit,¡± Kenneth sauntered over to Eli before placing his hand on his shoulder. A smirk etched across Kenneth¡¯s face. Now or never. Eli clenched his fist; he looked down at the floor. You used [Pierce]! Eli opened one of his eyes and found his fist connecting with Kenneth¡¯s throat. Kenneth stumbled back as he coughed. Spit dribbled from his mouth before dripping on the floor. Eli ran back to the karaoke room; he pushed the door open. He grabbed the microphone that one of the girls was using. ¡°Hey¡ª!¡± Kenneth barges into the room, his left hand on his throat. ¡°You little rat. I was being nice to you, and this how you pay me?¡± Kenneth¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he clenched his fist. Kenneth lunged forward, and Eli tried to guard his body. The punch connected with Eli¡¯s cheek, making his head jerk to the left. Kenneth punched his stomach. Eli coughed blood as he clenched his stomach. Kenneth throws a straight punch to Eli¡¯s face. Eli¡¯s head jerked backward as blood sprayed the air. The microphone in his hand slips. Eli tumbles on the floor, clenching his nose. Eli¡¯s eyes widen as Kenneth grabs his collar. ¡°All you had to do was enjoy this night,¡± Kenneth leaned closer as his brows furrowed. Eli poked Kenneth¡¯s eye, which caused Kenneth to release him. Eli fell onto his ass and quickly grabbed the microphone. Eli bashed it on Kenneth¡¯s noggin. ¡°You little¡ª¡° Kenneth covered his right eye, he seethed. His hand shot out to grab Eli¡¯s collar. Eli closed his eyes and clenched his fist. You used [Pierce]! Eli''s ears perked up at the sound of audible gasps, his attention suddenly drawn to the source of the commotion. He blinked open his eyes, his vision coming into focus to reveal Kenneth''s face contorted in agony. Kenneth¡¯s neck veins bulged prominently as a single tear rolled down his cheek. Eli looks down at his fist and sees his fist connecting with Kenneth¡¯s manhood ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡ª¡° Eli quickly apologized as he stumbles back. Kenneth falls onto his knees, clenching his parts. The quest hasn¡¯t ended yet. Eli looked at the microphone in his hand. He gripped it tighter and bashed it on Kenneth¡¯s noggin. Kenneth¡¯s eyes rolled back as he fell on the floor.The narrative has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the infringement. ¡°Wow, Junior. You really showed him, huh. You should join us. The Delinquent Council,¡± one of the Seniors snickered as he looked at Kenneth¡¯s unconscious form. ¡°No¡ª¡° Ding! [New Chain Quest!] Title: A Fun Day #3 Quest: Join the Delinquent Council (0/1) [Deadline: End of Day] ¡°Yes, I meant yes,¡± Eli¡¯s lips curled into a smile. A stray tear rolled down his cheek. [Few Hours] Eli arrived home; his eyes widened at his brother. Why¡¯s he here? He¡¯s barely here. Jack counted his envelope of cash. The white envelope was splashed in red; the leather jacket was covered in spots of red. Oh yeah, the meeting. Eli quickly took out the conference meeting. ¡°J-Jack? Here¡­¡± Eli¡¯s voice wavered as he handed the paper to Jack. Jack threw the envelope on the table. Jack snatched the paper and looked at it. ¡°Conference meeting? Tomorrow? What did you do? Skip class? Played on your phone? Fell asleep? Don¡¯t tell me,¡± Jack crumpled the paper and threw it in the trash. ¡°You¡¯re coming, right?¡± Eli questioned as Jack placed the envelope away before leaving the house. What a jerk. Eli thought as he sat down on his couch. It¡¯s already 9 PM. I should get some rest; today was¡­ weird. Eli stood up and went to his room before sleeping. [Next Day] Eli walked to the gates before getting stopped. ¡°A minute?¡± A cold, distant voice asked. She leaned on the school walls. ¡°Uhm¡­ sure?¡± Eli responded as he looked around nervously. The girl walked into the back of the school. Eli pursued behind her. She stopped at the back of the school before leaning on the wall. ¡°Why did you join? The Delinquent Council? You¡¯re not fit for it,¡± her brows furrowed. ¡°You¡¯re weak and lack for a better word, a loser. Once you ran to the bathroom, they were talking mad shit about you,¡± she sighed as she ran his hand through her black locks. ¡°I¡ª¡° ¡°I don¡¯t care. You need to become strong to survive,¡± the girl jabbed a finger on his chest. She shortly left. He checked his phone, and his eyes widened. Crap! It¡¯s time for the conference. Eli bolted to the school, and he pushed the crowd of students beside him. He finally entered the meeting room. There was a blond-haired, middle-aged lady sitting next to Jay. Jay had a smirk etched across his face. He silently mouthed the words, you¡¯re fucked. The middle-aged lady was furious. She tapped her feet on the floor. ¡°Well, Mr. Gray, where¡¯s your guardian?¡± The principal sighed. Eli looked around and saw no one. You jerk! Jack, you left me alone! Eli silently grits his teeth. Suddenly, the door swung open. Jack entered the meeting room with his hands inside his pockets. His leather jacket was slightly unbuttoned, making his tattoos peek out his chest. ¡°I am Eli¡¯s guardian,¡± Jack sat down, putting his legs atop the table. ¡°Brother¡ª?¡± The principal questioned before getting cut off. ¡°No, guardian. He¡¯s not related to me,¡± Jack quickly said. ¡°Who¡¯s this hooligan?¡± The lady questioned as she pointed a crooked finger at Jack. ¡°Now, now. Let¡¯s start. Sir, Eli caused some¡­ trouble for the school. He attacked his classmate. What I heard is that Jay simply asked if Eli could help him. Eli attacked Jay for no reason,¡± the principal wipes his glasses. ¡°Yeah! It hurt a lot! I just wanted to be helped! You help other students, so why not me?¡± Jay¡¯s eyes swelled with tears. He wipes them with his sleeves. ¡°Eli wouldn¡¯t never do that. He¡¯s a fucking wimp,¡± Jack stood up. He sauntered over to Jay, looming over him. Jack saw the subtle smirk on Jay¡¯s lips. Jay looked up defiantly. In a split second, Jack¡¯s fist connected with Jay¡¯s face. Blood and teeth splattered everywhere. Everyone gasps in the room. ¡°You bastard!¡± The woman slapped Jack across the face. She quickly dials her husband¡¯s number. ¡°Your life is over! Once I call my husband!¡± She smirked. ¡°Hello?¡± A gruff voice could be heard from the phone. Jack quickly grabbed the phone away and headed outside the room. ¡°Hey, you delinquent!¡± The woman yelled. Jack reentered the room, handing the phone to the woman. ¡°You woman! Leave this man alone! You don¡¯t know what harm this man can do?! Who cares! Our lives could be over in a flash,¡± the man yelled, his voice slightly wavering. The lady looked at Jack, who was leaning on the wall. ¡°Leave! Just leave! Who cares if Jay has a broken nose and teeth! Leave, you damn woman!¡± The man continues to yell. The woman quickly grabbed Jay¡¯s hand, who was quietly sobbing as he covered his face. The principal¡¯s eyes widened at the sudden action. Jack sauntered over. ¡°Is the meeting done,¡± Jack said in a low, deep voice. The principal nodded as Jack loomed over him. Jack turned his heel and left. The principal looks at Eli. ¡°Well, Mr. Gray, y-you¡¯re freed to go,¡± the principal stuttered. Eli nodded and left the room. Eli walks to the bathroom. He enters. Time to open my cards. Open system. Eli thought as he entered one of the stalls. 4 | Delinquent Council System: Title: [Loser] Name: Eli Gray [Level 1: 20/100] Age: 17 Height: 168 cm (5¡¯6 ft) Quest: [Chain Quest: A Fun Day] MP: 125/125 Strength: E Endurance: D Speed: E Potential: SSS Intelligence: B Cards: [None] Skills: [Pierce: 50 MP] Passives: [None] Huh, I guess my [MP] goes up each time I level up. Eli puts his hand on his lips; he looks at the screen. Reveal. [Silver Card] Title: Please, Hit Me More! ¡°What¡¯s this name?!¡± Eli¡¯s eyes widened as he scanned the information. ¡°Do I have to turn into a pervert and ask to be hit?¡± Eli¡¯s cheeks turned a little red. He scratched the back of his head. Eli opened the bathroom stall and bumped into someone. The person immediately gripped Eli¡¯s cheeks. They leaned closer; their breath smelled like cigarettes. ¡°You¡¯re the one who defeated Jay? You¡¯re so wimpy,¡± the fat student threw Eli at the door, which Eli slid across the hallway floor. The other students crowded around Eli as he slowly stood up. Ding! Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. [New Side Quest!] Side Quest: Defeat the Thug (0/1) Eli¡¯s eyes panned to the quest. He looked at the student sauntering over to him and his hands inside his pockets. I can use [Pierce] twice. I can¡¯t miss my attacks. Eli muttered to himself; he clenched his fists. The student lunged at Eli; Eli¡¯s eyes widened. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x Eli¡¯s body hit the wall, his head snapping back. ¡°How do you like that?¡± The student sneered as he cracked his knuckles. ¡°It feels¡­ good,¡± Eli muttered as his cheeks turned red. The hit didn¡¯t hurt at all; it felt good. ¡°What?! Are you a perverted masochist?¡± The student¡¯s eyes widened; he stopped in his tracks. Eli pushed himself up against the wall. He rushed at the student, delivering a flimsy punch. The student ate that punch. ¡°You¡¯re really weak. How¡¯d you win against Jay,¡± the student knee-kicked Eli¡¯s stomach. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 2x The student started to deliver punches. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 3x [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 4x [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 5x ¡°Does that feel good, you pervert?¡± The student snickered as Eli stumbled back. Eli tightened his grip until his knuckles turned white. He narrows his eyes at the student and lunges forward. The clumsy punch sank into the student¡¯s face. The student¡¯s head snaps back, and his eyes widen. Eli Gray Strength: C (Up+) Endurance: B (Up+) Speed: C (Up+) Potential: SSS Intelligence: B The student clenches his nose and grits his teeth. ¡°What? How are you stronger¡ª!¡± You used [Pierce]! The other students, crowding, them gasped. The student stumbled back as blood trickled from his nose. Now for my ultimate move. Eli focused on the student as he charged at Eli. Eli focused on one thing¡­ the family jewels. The student¡¯s fist flew toward Eli¡¯s face. You used [Pierce]! The student¡¯s fist grew flat. He fell onto his knees, clenching his jewels. [Side Quest Completed!] Side Quest: Defeat the Thug (1/1) The students quickly scurried away as they heard footsteps approaching. The principal walks through the halls before his gaze falls on the student and Eli. ¡°Ahem,¡± he looked away and continued walking. The principal¡¯s lithe form disappears from the distance. ¡°Reveal,¡± Eli¡¯s lips curled into a smile as he leaned on the wall. [Bronze Card] Title: Jab [Rank: F (0/100)] ¡°Hey, the Delinquent Council meeting is starting soon. Follow me,¡± a student approached; he gestured for Eli to follow him. Eli pursued after him. They left the school and walked through the streets. They arrive at an abandoned building, its window shattered. They went up the creaky stairs and entered a room. ¡°Welcome, new member! I am Riley, the president of the council. Please introduce yourself!¡± The president greeted with a grin etched across his face. He had red hair with a middle part. Eli¡¯s eyes widened as he looked around. ¡°I am Eli. And that¡¯s it,¡± Eli looked around while fidgeting with his hands. ¡°He looks like a dork¡­¡± some of the members muttered. ¡°Sit down, Eli. We will start the meeting!¡± Riley swats his hand down. Eli takes a seat in one of the chairs. ¡°Welcome to the Delinquent Council meeting! We will explain the rules for the council for our new member, Eli!¡± Riley clasps his hand. ¡°This is the Delinquent Council for the A-District. Of course, there are other councils in different districts; they are our enemies,¡± Riley drops his smile immediately. ¡°Now, a new member in the council will start in the lowest rank, obviously. They are in a precarious situation because they could be kicked out if they don¡¯t prove their worth. However, they can challenge higher-ups to rank up! This is the fun part!¡± Riley¡¯s lips curled into a smile. ¡°However!¡± Riley clasps as he narrows his eyes. ¡°We cannot fight among ourselves! That is against the RULES! Breaking these rules can result in a punishment!¡± Riley scanned the room before smiling once again. ¡°Now, the rank hierarchy of the Delinquent Council is member, school leader, cardinal leader, district leader, executives, and president.¡± ¡°Now, what I mean by a cardinal leader is the cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west parts of the A-district. These control the schools in their particular region. The fighting rules don''t apply to them,¡± Riley puts his hands on the podium. ¡°There¡¯s no district leader due to the cardinal directions not being united.¡± ¡°The executives are the ones who run the council. Obviously, I control all of it since I am the president. This is the end. Any questions?¡± Riley asked as he leaned against the wall. ¡°Yes, Kenneth?¡± Riley¡¯s eyes stared at Kenneth¡¯s raising arm. ¡°I want to fight Eli. This is the leader position of the school: Logan High,¡± Kenneth stood up and cracked his knuckles. ¡°Very well, we will host the match here, Eli. You¡¯re up,¡± Riley sighed as he ran his hand through his red locks. Eli stood up, his legs trembling. He gulped and looked at Kenneth, sauntering over him. He loomed over Eli¡¯s lithe form. ¡°You¡¯re dead. I¡¯ll get my revenge. After what you did,¡± Kenneth sneered as he took his white hoodie off, revealing his lean muscles. He threw the hoodie on cold, hard ground. I don¡¯t have enough [MP]! I used it all! Eli thought as he clenched his fists softly. Kenneth threw a right hook. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x I still can¡¯t get over this feeling. Why does it have to feel so good! Eli¡¯s cheeks turned red as the punch connected. His head snapped to the left. You used [Jab!]! Kenneth¡¯s head snapped back. ¡°Bring it on,¡± Eli muttered, his voice wavering. 5 | Rematch… Wait No! ¡°What? You¡¯re weaker now,¡± Kenneth¡¯s lips curled into a smirk. ¡°Well, you did punch me in the balls,¡± Kenneth¡¯s smirk drops as he scratches his stomach. Kenneth rushes at Eli, his fist clenched. You used [Jab!]! Kenneth caught the flimsy jab, his palm wrapped around Eli¡¯s fist. With a sharp twist of Eli¡¯s wrist, he brought Eli¡¯s shorter form onto his knees. Eli¡¯s knees slammed onto the ground. Bits of glass sink softly onto the fabric of his knees. ¡°Arghhh¡­¡± Eli shut his eyes. ¡°What a beautiful sight,¡± Kenneth smirked; he licked his lips. Kenneth¡¯s free hand clenched and raised. Thwack! [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 2x Eli¡¯s head snapped to the left, his cheeks a bit scuffed. Thwack! [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 3x Thwack! [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 4x Thwack! [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 5x Kenneth¡¯s fist rose high, his lips curled into a cocky smile. But, as his fist began to move towards Eli¡¯s face, Eli¡¯s hand shot out in a blur to catch Kenneth¡¯s fist. Kenneth¡¯s grin falters as he tries to yank away. Kenneth released Eli¡¯s other fist. He shifts his weight, and his fist delivers a sickening impact on Eli¡¯s ribs. Eli¡¯s hand slowly lets go of Kenneth¡¯s fist. He staggered back. Gah! That doesn¡¯t feel good at all. Is it because I reached my¡ª Thwack! Kenneth''s frame twisted before he unleashed a devastating uppercut, his knuckles connecting with Eli''s stomach in a brutal impact. The air whooshed out of Eli''s lungs as his body bent over, his chin hung loosely to expose a gaping mouth. A splatter of spit erupted from between his lips, spraying the ground below as he gasped for breath. Ding! [New Main Quest!] Main Quest: Defeat Kenneth Smith (0/1) If you spot this story on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. N-new quest¡ª?! Eli¡¯s body crashed into a nearby wall, his head snapping violently. Blood slithers down his nostrils, his hair tousled. ¡°There¡¯s no way he could beat Kenny. Why¡¯s he here? How did he join?¡± The other members discussed it among themselves. Kenneth¡¯s footsteps echo in the abandoned building, his hands inside his pockets. Eli stood up with the help of the wall. Kenneth ran his hand through his black locks. ¡°You really think you could beat me? I won¡¯t fall for your tricks anymore, you nutcracker,¡± Kenneth¡¯s lips curled into a cocky grin. Kenneth¡¯s hand curled into a tight fist, and he shifted his weight. Kenneth¡¯s fist shot out to deliver a devastating straight punch. Eli barely ducked over. Kenneth¡¯s knuckles crashed onto the wall. The sound of bones hitting the concrete echoed across the building. Kenneth¡¯s face contorted, his face twisting in pain as blood began to seep from his split knuckle. ¡°You bitch¡ª¡° You used [Jab!]! Kenneth¡¯s head snapped back as Eli¡¯s jab connected. Kenneth¡¯s split knuckle falls onto his hip, one shoulder raised higher than the other. He can¡¯t use that arm now¡­ Eli thought as he raised his fist, shaking. Kenneth¡¯s left fist rose high, his face marked with tiny bruises. Kenneth dashed toward Eli¡¯s form. Eli dodged Kenneth¡¯s punch, and the punch whistled through the air. Kenneth stumbled forward as his fist punched the air. He looked at Eli¡¯s face. You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]¡­! A barrage of jabs rained on Kenneth¡¯s body, each finding its spot. He attempted to shield himself with his left arm, but it was futile. Kenneth¡¯s gaze fixed on Eli¡¯s fist. He saw Eli winding up another jab. Kenneth¡¯s left fist curled into a ball of rage. At the last moment, he unleashed his punch. Eli slipped on some old newspaper on the ground. Bone hitting the wall echoed, and neck veins bulged in Kenneth¡¯s neck. Kenneth¡¯s face contorts with pain. Another hand split. Blood seeps through the cracks of his knuckles. He slowly descended to the floor, both knuckles touching the concrete floor, marking the ground with spots of blood. ¡°I lost,¡± Kenneth declared, his eyes lacking the vibrant color. Eli looks up from the floor, and he slowly ascends and dusts off his shirt. ¡°He won? He actually WON?!¡± The other members gasped. They started to applaud for the performance. Riley clasps his hand and grins. ¡°We have a new leader for Logan High!¡± He announced as he also clapped for Eli. Eli¡¯s heart raced. He looked all around the room; he winced in pain from his rib. Ding! [Main Quest Complete!] Main Quest: Defeat Kenneth Smith (1/1) ¡°Reveal,¡± Eli muttered as he closed his eyes. The [Gold Card]¡¯s cover shed, imaginary gold sparks danced inside the room. [Gold Card] Title: Peekaboo [Rank: F (0/100)] Eli¡¯s eyes widened, and he looked to the side. Kenneth is still sulking on the floor; he looks at his split knuckles. You used [Peakaboo]! Kenneth Smith Strength: B- Endurance: C Speed: C- Potential: C Intelligence: D+ Kenneth¡¯s body shivered, and he looked up and looked around. [Few Hours Later] Eli arrived home. He quickly went into his room and jumped onto his bed. ¡°What a looong day¡­ everything hurts¡­¡± Eli groaned on the bedsheets, and he rolled over. ¡°I thought I would get a fighting card,¡± Eli sighed as he sat up and ran his hand through his black locks. ¡°I need to get stronger,¡± Eli looked around his room. ¡°Doesn¡¯t Jack have a punching bag? Don¡¯t my cards have a mastery? Open system,¡± Eli rubbed his chin. System: Title: [Loser] Name: Eli Gray [Level 1: 20/100] Age: 17 Height: 168 cm (5¡¯6 ft) Quest: [None] MP: 125/125 Strength: E Endurance: D Speed: E Potential: SSS Intelligence: B Cards: [1 Bronze Card(s), 1 Gold Card(s)] Skills: [Pierce: 50 MP] Passives: [Please, Hit me More!] Eli¡¯s finger touched the [Cards] and opened the [Jab!] card. [Bronze Card] Title: Jab [Rank: F (97/100)] ¡°Wow, I wonder if my power increases if I rank it,¡± Eli pondered as he put his finger on his lips. He stood up from his bed and stretched. ¡°I will try something,¡± he exited his room and entered his brother¡¯s room. It was a regular room. An old sandbag was hooked to the ceiling. Eli approached the sandbag and touched it. He takes a few steps back. You used [Jab!]! [Jab!] ranked up! [F-Rank > E-Rank]! Eli¡¯s eyes widened at the notification. His lips slowly curled into a cheeky smirk. ¡°Time to grind until I pass out!¡± You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]¡­! 6 | A Lady Like You Shouldn’t Get Hurt 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) ¡°My boss wanted to see¡ª¡° You used [Jab!]! [Bronze Card] Title: Jab! [Rank B-: (63/100)]Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site. 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) 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] Title: Skippity
[Bronze Card] Title: I Am Scared of the Dark!
[Bronze Card] Title: Moon Stomp [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¡ª¡° ¡°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) 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. 7 | Moon Stomp ¡°Yo! I¡¯m Trevor, and my blood type is AB¡ª¡° ¡°I don¡¯t give a shit about your blood type!¡± Eli grits his teeth and raises his fist. Eli¡¯s eyes widened at the other two students approaching. ¡°It¡¯s you guys! The one I defeated at the park!¡± Eli takes a few tentative steps back and drops his backpack on the pavement. Trevor lunged forward, winding up a punch. Trevor¡¯s knuckles sunk deep into Eli¡¯s skin. Blood spurted from Eli¡¯s nostrils, and Eli staggered back and clenched his nose. That didn¡¯t feel good at all! Eli¡¯s eyes narrowed at the other students. Eli¡¯s hands curled into a tight fist. He lunged forward, and Trevor ducked down and shifted his weight, delivering a punch toward Eli¡¯s midsection. The air whooshed out of Eli¡¯s lungs as he crouched down, clenching his stomach. Spittle spewed from his mouth and marked the ground darker. ¡°I heard you¡¯re a perverted masochist, but it seems you aren¡¯t enjoying it, eh?¡± Trevor sneered as he sauntered toward Eli¡¯s crouching form. The other students cheered Trevor on. You used [Jab!]! Critical hit! Trevor¡¯s head snapped back as he got hit by Eli¡¯s jab. He staggered a few steps back, clenching his nose. He refocused on Eli, his fist curling into a ball of rage. Trevor lunged forward with a snarl. He pulled back his fist to deliver a strike. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x Eli¡¯s cheeks turned red as his head snapped back. He tumbles on the floor, and his gaze focuses on people walking and watching the spectacle. Do I need to get hit In front of people? I guess it doesn¡¯t work if it¡¯s thugs. Eli stood up as he brushed the dust off his school uniform. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 2x [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 3x [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 4x Eli caught Trevor¡¯s fist with a sharp twist, and Eli brought Trevor onto their knees. Eli¡¯s fist rose high, and Eli¡¯s knuckles were prominent due to Eli¡¯s skinny framework. You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! Critical hit! You used [Jab!]¡­! The two students'' eyes widened as Trevor got knocked out. They rushed to Trevor¡¯s side. ¡°No! Trev!¡± They sulk while cradling Trevor¡¯s head. Which one is the boss, Eli thought as he looked around. Just then, someone walked in, and they were wearing gold chains and an expensive shirt. They¡¯re tall, fat, and have tattoos peeking out their neck. They had short, wavy hair.The author''s narrative has been misappropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon. ¡°[Peekaboo]?¡± Noah Brown Strength: B Endurance: A- Speed: C Potential: B Intelligence: C ¡°Ah, you scared me,¡± Noah rolled his eyes as he patted his belly. ¡°I heard you¡¯re a part of the Delinquent Council. Logan Tech isn¡¯t in it, so we don¡¯t have to follow orders from them,¡± Noah scratched his head. You used [Jab!]! Eli¡¯s jab sunk into Noah¡¯s belly. Noah looked down and rested his gaze on Eli¡¯s face. Geez! It¡¯s like a natural body armor. Is this why his endurance is an A-?! Eli grits his teeth. You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! You used [Jab!]! ¡°It¡¯s futile,¡± Noah said while yawning. Noah¡¯s belly shook with every jab, and he rubbed his eyes and raised his hand. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 5x Eli¡¯s body flung towards a nearby pole, and his head snapped back violently. Eli¡¯s hands touched his midsection. He slowly stood up and gritted his teeth. Eli lunged forward, his eyes focusing on Noah¡¯s body. ¡°It¡¯s futile, I said,¡± Noah sighed as he ran his hand through his hair. You used [Moon Jump]! Eli¡¯s body glowed from imaginary blue sparks. His eyes were illuminated by the sparks. He pressed his weight on his leg and leaped up. Noah¡¯s eyes widened as he tilted his head up. Eli¡¯s leg shot out, marking Noah¡¯s face. Time seemed to slow down as Eli¡¯s foot sunk deeper. Noah¡¯s head reached toward the ground. Thud! Blood spurted beneath Eli¡¯s foot, shooting upwards. Noah¡¯s body jiggled from the impact as his arms went limp. Eli hopped off Noah¡¯s face, and Noah¡¯s eyes were rolled back, and his jaw hung loose as drool slithered down mixed with blood. The other two students, sulking about Trevor¡¯s unconsciousness, looked at Eli. Their jaw hung loose as their eyes widened. ¡°We give up! Don¡¯t hurt us!¡± One of the students dragged Trevor¡¯s leg while the other carried Noah¡¯s leg. Ding! [Chain Quest Complete!] Title: Become a Conqueror Chain Quest: Defeat the Thugs (3/3) Defeat the Boss (1/1) The golden card hovered in front of him, and Eli grabbed it. The cover was smooth. ¡°Reveal!¡± Eli¡¯s lips curled into a cheeky grin. [Gold Card] Title: Exp Farmer Eli¡¯s eyes widened as he read the description. ¡°[Exp Farmer]?¡± Eli muttered to himself. Converting EXP! MP has been restored to the max! ¡­ Congratulations! You are level 10! [Level 10: (0/100)] MP: 350/350 Golden sparks danced around Eli¡¯s form. A [Level up] screen displayed in front, and Eli looked at his hands. This is so cool, Eli thought as he moved his hand to grab the sparks. The sparks dissipate from his touch. Ding! Due to being level 10! Your title has changed from [Loser] > [Wimp]! ¡°I guess I¡¯m not a loser anymore,¡± Eli muttered. He placed his hand on his lips. Ding! [New Chain Quest!] Title: Become a Conqueror #2 Chain Quest: Takeover Logan Tech (0/1) ¡°Take over?! I could barely defeat Noah!¡± Eli staggered back, his hand on his chest. ¡°I need to get stronger. I¡¯ll need to work to get stronger,¡± Eli¡¯s eyes glint with determination. Ding! [New Side Quest!] Title: Wimp Side Quest: Pushups (0/10,000) Sit-ups (0/10,000) Run (0/100 km) Hang on Bars With Oil (0/1,000 Hours) Punch Trees (0/1,000) Reward: [+50 Levels]> Eli tumbles on his ass. ¡°What the hell is this?!¡± Eli read the requirements for the quest, and his jaw hung loosely. [Next Day] Eli went to the park and brought a bag of vegetable oil. He set the bag on the floor and opened the cap. He poured some oil on his hands and rubbed his palms. ¡°I have to do this training if I want to get stronger,¡± Eli hanged himself from the bar. 8 | You Piss Me Off Eli immediately fell down with a satisfying thud. ¡°Ouch!¡± Eli rubbed his back. He stood up, one shoulder lowered while the other raised. He jumped and hanged once again. ¡°Are you doing some perverted training?¡± A voice shot out, which made Eli fall down. Eli looked in the direction of the voice. ¡°You scared the shit out of me! You always come out of nowhere! It¡¯s like this is your main spawn point!¡± Eli¡¯s eyes widened. He stood up, the oil dripping onto the ground. ¡°You do you, I guess. Whatever thing you¡¯re doing makes you happy. You¡¯re pretty strange; you like it when you get punched. You also are pretty strong despite your form?¡± Charlotte leaned closer. Eli¡¯s cheeks blushed. His body suddenly stiffened up. ¡°Are you blush¡ª¡° You used [Peekaboo]! Charlotte Moore Strength: D Endurance: C Speed: D Potential: B Intelligence: B+ [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x ¡°Stop doing that!¡± Charlotte¡¯s cheeks flushed as the slap connected with Eli¡¯s cheek. ¡°Hit my other cheek¡­ no, wait¡ª¡° [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 2x ¡°Are you a masochist or something?! Why do you keep saying those weird things and¡­ why do you like getting hit?!¡± Charlotte closed her eyes as she yelled. ¡°Ugh, you¡¯re so infuriating!¡± Charlotte turned around, her ears in a tinge of red. He started to storm off while grumbling. ¡°Idiot, stupid masochist¡­¡± Ding! [New Chain Quest!] Title: A Boy Becomes A Man Chain Quest: Ask Charlotte Out (0/1) This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it. Eli¡¯s jaw hung loose, and his eyes widened. He staggered a few steps back, and his heart thumped. He closed his eyes, his cheeks blushing. ¡°Hey, Charlotte!¡± Eli yelled out. Charlotte stopped in her tracks. ¡°What?¡± She didn¡¯t turn around but simply stood still. ¡°Do you want to go out?!¡± Eli¡¯s blush spread to his ears. This is humiliating! Damn this system! Fuck you! ¡°What the hell are you saying, asshole?!¡± She yelled back as her ears turned red. ¡°No, wait! I meant like going out on a date¡ªno! That¡¯s not¡ªI meant hanging out. You know, like the festival tonight?¡± Eli stammered out, his heart beating faster. ¡°And why should I accept?¡± She turned her head around, and she tilted it. ¡°Fine, I accept, but that¡¯s because I feel pity,¡± she sighed and continued walking off. Ding! [New Chain Quest Complete!] Title: A Boy Becomes A Man Chain Quest: Ask Charlotte Out (1/1) Time to get my reward¡ª [New Chain Quest!] Title: A Boy Becomes A Man #2 Chain Quest: Get Charlotte¡¯s Phone Number (0/1) You got to be shitting me! ¡°One more thing! Your phone number! Or how else would I contact you!¡± Eli yelled out. He wanted the quest to be done already. [A Few Hours Later] Eli changed his clothes and headed outside. Eli arrived at the festival and waited there for Charlotte. His eyes widened when he saw Jack in the distance. Jack¡¯s hand was stashed inside his pocket. Jack stopped in front of Eli, his gaze narrowing. ¡°What¡¯re you doing¡ª?¡± ¡°Jackieee~¡± Riley popped out of the corner. A grin etched across his face as he leaned closer to Jack. Suddenly, Jack¡¯s hand shot out to grip Riley¡¯s face. Riley¡¯s face scrunched up as Jack leaned closer. ¡°I told you that you¡¯ll die if we ever meet again,¡± Jack¡¯s grip tightened. In a split second, Riley shifted his weight and delivered a hammering uppercut to Jack¡¯s ribs. Jack¡¯s feet lift off the floor. ¡°Jackie! No need to be so hostile~¡± Jack¡¯s body flew toward a dumpster, crushing it. Jack stands up and dusts himself like it was nothing. Jack sauntered over to Riley with his hand inside his pockets. A crowd formed and started to record. ¡°Jackie! Let¡¯s not fight! There are people here,¡± Riley¡¯s grin drops as he looks around. Jack placed his hand on Riley¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Okay,¡± he replied. Riley¡¯s grin etched across his face again. It quickly falters as Riley finds himself upside down in the air. Jack¡¯s hand curled into a tight fist; he slammed the fist on Riley¡¯s face, hammering it into the ground. A crater formed around Riley¡¯s head, sending chunks of debris everywhere. ¡°Consider that as a warning, Riley. Next time, I will kill you,¡± Jack¡¯s voice was low and dangerous. He walked off the festival, leaving people¡¯s jaws hanging loose. Riley sat up and scratched the back of his head. ¡°Ouch! That stung! Jackie is such a meanie,¡± Riley stood up and looked at the crater. Just then, Charlotte arrived, and her eyes widened at the scene. ¡°What happened, and why are you pouting, Riley?¡± Charlotte questioned as she crossed her arms. ¡°Me and Jackie fought,¡± Riley¡¯s shoulder slumped as he pouted. ¡°Jackie? Jack? Jack as the guy who united the A-District under a week? Now that I am saying that¡­¡± Charlotte faced Eli. ¡°You look like him, Eli. Albeit you¡¯re different, but the similarities are there.¡± ¡°Oh yeah! You DO look like him, Eli!¡± Riley leaned closer while rubbing his chin. His earrings jingled. ¡°Anyways, let¡¯s have some fun at the festival!¡± Riley jumps while squealing. He grabbed Eli and Charlotte¡¯s hand. Eli¡¯s eyes widened as he could barely keep up. ¡°Is it okay? I mean¡­ your face was smashed to the ground,¡± Eli asked as he stumbled. ¡°Well, I am the president of the Delinquent Council,¡± Riley turned his head as he walked through the crowd. I guess this is better than me and Charlotte alone¡­ Eli sighed as they finally reached a hammer stand. ¡°Ooh! Let¡¯s play the High Striker!¡± Riley clasps his hand. ¡°My treat!¡± He handed money to the game attendant. Riley grabbed the hammer; he swung downwards. The bell rang once. ¡°Here you go, little Jackie!¡± Riley¡¯s lips curled to a smile as Eli grabbed the hammer. ¡°Little Jackie¡­ ?¡± Eli tilts his head, his lips slightly parted. ¡°Yup! Cause you and Jack look alike,¡± Riley chuckled before slapping Eli¡¯s back. ¡°Go hit it, Eli!¡± Eli swung downwards. The meter barely hits the midpoint mark. ¡°Let me try,¡± Charlotte grabbed the hammer and swung it. The meter hits the bell. ¡°It¡¯s about technique. You need to hit it in the middle. Of course, strength is a factor,¡± Charlotte gave the hammer to the game attendant. The attendant gave Riley and Charlotte two cute, cuddly octopus plushies. [Few Hours Later] It was an exhausting day, and Eli entered his house. He flipped the light switch. Thud! Eli¡¯s head slammed against the wall, his face wrapped by a palm. ¡°How do you know them¡ªmostly Riley?!¡± 9 | You’re Dead to Me ¡°How do you know them¡ªmostly Riley?!¡± Jack¡¯s grip tightened. Eli¡¯s hand wrapped around Jack¡¯s arm. ¡°J-Jack¡­ it hurts,¡± Eli grits his teeth, but Jack¡¯s grip does not loosen. ¡°Answer me!¡± Jack shifts his weight, delivering a punch toward Eli¡¯s gut. Spittle spewed from Eli¡¯s mouth as he doubled down. The air whooshed out his lungs. Jack raised a leg and swung it to the left. Ding! [New Emergency Quest!] Quest: Survive (0/1) Eli¡¯s head snapped to the left as blood danced in the air. Eli¡¯s hand shot out to grab his nose, and his hand trembled. ¡°You¡¯re dead to me,¡± Jack grabbed Eli¡¯s collar. He raised his fist. Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Blood splattered on the floor as the punches rolled in. ¡°You want to play bully, huh? Is that why you joined the council? That¡¯s why you know Riley, huh.¡± S-shit¡­ I¡¯m fucked. My [Gold Card]¡­ reveal! [Gold Card] Title: How to Fight Description: Maximizes the user¡¯s power. The user will enter into an unconscious state> [Cooldown: Once Per Day] This is my only hope. You used [How to Fight]!If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. Eli¡¯s hand shot out to poke Jack¡¯s eyes. Eli slips out and stands up. His breathing steadies as Jack¡¯s eyes widen. ¡°You can¡¯t be using¡­ that, Eli?¡± Jack¡¯s hand curled into a tight fist. Jack needed to test it. His fist shot out, and his eyes widened as Eli¡¯s body swayed. ¡°You ARE using that. Where did you learn it?¡± Jack questioned as his gaze met Eli¡¯s gaze. Jack shifts his weight, trying to deliver a hammering punch to Eli¡¯s ribs. Eli¡¯s body swayed and rotated. Eli¡¯s elbow met Jack¡¯s cheek. ¡°Unfortunately, you¡¯re still weak, Eli. You might be using that, but what¡¯s the point if you aren¡¯t strong,¡± Jack lunged at Eli, throwing punches. Eli¡¯s body swayed and dodged the punches. Eli leaps into the air and swings his leg toward Jack¡¯s head. Jack¡¯s palm wrapped around Eli¡¯s foot. ¡°Enough¡ª?!¡± Eli dislocated his foot, and he swung his other leg. Jack lets go of Eli¡¯s dislocated foot. Eli pops his foot back into its place. ¡°No, this is something more sinister. This isn¡¯t you. Who are you¡ª¡° Jack¡¯s eyes widened at the flying knife. He clutched the blade. The blade sliced through his palm as red liquid slithered down his wrist. He throws the knife on the floor. ¡°Don¡¯t ever come back to this house, ever. You¡¯re kicked out,¡± Jack¡¯s demeanor changed as he sauntered over to Eli. He looked down to meet Eli¡¯s gaze. Jack shifts his weight, throwing a punch. Eli swayed away from the punch, but Jack¡¯s fist opened, grabbing Eli¡¯s collar. Jack spun Eli around before launching him to the wall. Eli¡¯s shirt rips from the spinning, and his back hits the wall. Jack lunged at Eli, and he threw a punch. Eli leaps into the air, and Jack¡¯s palm is wrapped around his foot. Eli dislocated his foot and swung his other leg. ¡°That won¡¯t work,¡± Jack¡¯s free hand grabbed Eli¡¯s other foot. He slammed Eli onto the floor, and Eli¡¯s head snapped back. Jack lets go of his feet and slams his fist on Eli¡¯s face. Eli rolled away and popped his foot back into its place. ¡°One full-force punch from me will kill you. Don¡¯t make me do it,¡± Jack ducks under, Jack shifts his body upwards, delivering a hammering uppercut to Eli¡¯s chin. Blood splatters as Eli¡¯s feet lift from the floor. Jack¡¯s palm wrapped around Eli¡¯s face before slamming it to the ground. Jack lifts Eli from the floor, and Eli¡¯s foot dangles. Jack lets go of Eli¡¯s face before delivering a straight punch to Eli¡¯s midsection. Eli¡¯s body hurled through the kitchen before crashing into the wooden table, shattering it. ¡°This is where it stops, and this is where it ends,¡± Jack¡¯s steps echoed in the kitchen, his hands inside his pockets. Jack¡¯s gaze met Eli¡¯s unconscious state, and Eli¡¯s eyes rolled back, showing the whites of his eyes. Jack bent down and grabbed Eli¡¯s foot, and he started to drag his body out of the kitchen. He throws Eli¡¯s unconscious body out of the house, slamming the door. Jack sat on the couch, the cushions sinking slightly from his bottom. ¡°That¡­ little shit was vigorous, and one day, he will be strong like me,¡± Jack¡¯s hand went through his black locks. [Next Day] Eli¡¯s eyes fluttered open; he was outside, slumping on a wall. His body was marked with bruises and dried blood. ¡°What the hell happened¡­ I was¡ªI activated the [How to Fight] card,¡± Eli slowly stood up, wincing in pain. ¡°I can¡¯t go back home¡­ Jack will kill me,¡± Eli¡¯s shoulders slumped. He inspected his body; he had no shirt on. ¡°What a precarious situation,¡± Eli¡¯s cheeks flushed. Eli pulls out his phone, checking the time. Shit¡­ looks like I skipped school today, Eli thought as he sighed. I should do my training instead of doing nothing, Eli thought as he started to walk to the park. Eli reached the park and started doing pushups. [Few Hours Later] What¡¯s my life come to? Eli questioned as he lay on the concrete ground, sweating profusely. He slowly sat up, scratching the back of his head. I have no money, no job, no shirt, no house. Eli thought as he stood up. Open system. System: Title: [Wimp] Name: Eli Gray [Level 10: 0/100] Age: 17 Height: 168 cm (5¡¯6 ft) Quest: [Chain Quest: Become A Conqueror, Side Quest: Wimp, Emergency Quest: Survive (Complete)] MP: 350/350 Strength: D- Endurance: D+ Speed: E Potential: SSS Intelligence: B Cards: [[1 Bronze Card(s)], [2 Gold Card(s)]] Skills: [[Pierce: 50 MP], [Moon Stomp: 100 MP]] Special Skills: [[How to Fight]] Passives: [[Please, Hit me More!], [Exp Farmer]] ¡°Looked like I completed a quest,¡± Eli muttered as he tapped on the quest. ¡°Reveal¡± [Platinum Card] Title: Restore to the Max! [Cooldown: Once Per Day] That¡¯s a [Platinum Card]? It looks pretty good, Eli thought. I need money¡­ Eli thought. He turned his heel and walked towards Jack¡¯s house. Eli peered through the window and saw no one. He opens a window and steps in, and the floor creaks. 10 | Runaway: Are You… A Boy or A Girl? Eli looked around the dark house. He went to his room and opened his wardrobe. Eli clothes himself with a shirt. He grabbed his backpack and dumped all his school equipment. He grabbed some of his clothes and plunged them into the backpack. He grabbed some money. It wasn¡¯t much. It was $50. I need more money¡­ Eli exits the room and sees Jack¡¯s room. He pushed the door open and entered. He started to look everywhere, and there it was. An envelope was hidden under a pile of clothes. He counted the money inside the envelope. $700 in the 20s and 50s. That should be enough, Eli thought. He went to the window and threw his backpack onto the patch of grass. He hopped down the window and closed it. He slung the backpack onto his shoulder. Sorry, Jack, I¡¯ll need to borrow this money. It was turning night already. Eli walked through the empty streets. ¡°Hey, are you Eli?¡± a soft voice asked from behind. Eli turned his head, and his eyes widened. ¡°I¡­ am? Who are you?¡± Eli tilts his head. ¡°I am Jules from Logan Tech, and I am here to take you out,¡± Jules cracked their knuckles and leaped in the air. More Logan Tech bastards? Jules rotates their foot, slamming Eli¡¯s head to the concrete ground. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x Ding! [New Main Quest!] Quest: Recruit Jules Lee (0/1) Recruit Jules?! You used [Peekaboo]! Jules Lee Strength: CThis tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Endurance: C Speed: A+ Potential: A Intelligence: B ¡°Wait¡­ are you a boy or a girl?¡± Eli raised his eyebrows as he analyzed Jules. ¡°I¡¯m a BOY! Why does everyone keep asking that, asshole!¡± Jules¡¯ cheeks turn red. Eli throws a punch towards Jules¡¯ face, and Jules falls back. Eli¡¯s eyes wandered down as he saw Jules¡¯ leg swinging upwards. Jules¡¯ foot hits Eli¡¯s chin, sending his chin upwards. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 2x Jules¡¯ hand touched the ground before their body hit the concrete ground. They twist their body, swiping Eli¡¯s leg with their leg. Shit! She¡¯s too fast! Or he! Eli¡¯s eyes widened as his view was sideways, and Jules¡¯ leg raised. Jules performs an axe kick to Eli¡¯s head, slamming it to the ground. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 3x ¡°W-what?! Why are you blushing!¡± Jules staggered back as Eli rose to his feet. ¡°Cause it feels good.¡± Eli Gray Strength: B+ (Up+) Endurance: A- (Up+) Speed: D (Up+) Potential: SSS Intelligence: B ¡°What the?! That¡¯s so weird¡­ what sicko likes getting hit¡ª?!¡± You used [Moon Stomp]! Eli leaps into the air. Jules¡¯ eyes widened, and their jaw hung loose. ¡°Wow, that¡¯s so cool!¡± Jules¡¯ eyes light up just before their head gets slammed on the ground. Blood danced in the air as Jules¡¯ head snapped back violently, and their eyes rolled back. Jules¡¯ face was marked by the outsole of Eli¡¯s shoes. Ding! [New Main Quest Complete!] Quest: Recruit Jules Lee (1/1) After a few minutes, Jules¡¯ eyes fluttered open. They quickly stood up and got into a stance. ¡°I¡¯m not defeated yet!¡± ¡°Join me, Jules,¡± Eli extends his hand. ¡°Join you? In what? The Delinquent Council?! I despise them!¡± Jules clenched their fist, their eyebrows furrowed. ¡°No¡­ I have a plan. I want to take it down, demolish it. I need your help, Jules,¡± Eli¡¯s heart thumped. It¡¯s true, he always hated the Delinquent Council, but to destroy it? He could barely beat Jules or anyone who¡¯s remotely strong. He¡¯s in the Delinquent Council, a contrast to him. ¡°D-demolish the council?! That¡¯s! That¡¯s! That¡¯s absurd! The Delinquent Council has powerful fighters. There¡¯s no way that we could destroy it! And¡ªand aren¡¯t you in the council as well?!¡± Jules¡¯ eyes widened as they heard the proposal. ¡°It¡¯s near impossible, but if we could gather other fighters who hate the council. We can destroy it. I am in the Delinquent Council, but that means I have access to other fighters'' strength,¡± Eli ran his hand through his short, black locks. ¡°I have nothing to lose, I guess¡­ I know someone who can help us,¡± Jules twirled their fingers as they looked on the floor. ¡°Tomorrow, we will find him. I¡¯ll meet you in the nearby park.¡± [Few Hours Later] This is really fucking scary! Sleeping alone in the middle of the night. I might shit myself. [Next Day] Eli and Jules walked around the streets looking for the person. They heard some commotion in the alleyway. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t be smoking. You¡¯re too young.¡± The person lets go of the student¡¯s wrist. They scramble and run away. ¡°There you are! This is Eli, and we want to destroy the Delinquent Council! Join us,¡± Jules hugged the person. ¡°I don¡¯t wanna,¡± the person said as he caressed Jules¡¯ head. ¡°W-what? But¡ªbut Levi! This could be big¡ª!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. Even if we joined forces. We would get destroyed and potentially die,¡± Levi looked down, and he met Jules¡¯ puppy eyes. ¡°Tch, in one condition¡ª¡° ¡°You don¡¯t mean¡ª?!¡± ¡°Yes, I mean that. Jules, step aside,¡± Levi pushed Jules to the side as he approached Eli. ¡°Eli, huh? You want to destroy the council, right? I don¡¯t know how you convinced Jules to join, but recruiting Jules means that you should be strong enough to protect them,¡± Levi leaned closer. Eli¡¯s eyes widened as Levi rotated his body, performing a backkick. Eli¡¯s body flew across the alleyway before hitting a light pole. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 1x ¡°You beat me. I¡¯ll join your little stunt. Prove your worth.¡± Shit¡­ that knocked the wind out of me. Levi is so strong. You used [Peekaboo]! Levi Lee Strength: SSS Endurance: SS Speed: SSS+ Potential: S Intelligence: S Eli grits his teeth and stands up. You used [Moon Stomp]! Eli leaps into the air. What the?! That¡¯s my move¡ª! Levi leaps into the air, mimicking Eli¡¯s movement. The difference was that it was more refined, and he jumped higher. Levi¡¯s foot stomped Eli¡¯s face, hammering it to the asphalt ground. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You¡¯re clearly not enough to protect Jules. Give up.¡± 11 | Runaway: So You’re Using That [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 2x Levi¡¯s hand shot out to grab Eli¡¯s collar. He slams Eli¡¯s body to a wall and shifts his weight, delivering a sickening punch to Eli¡¯s midsection. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 3x The air whooshed out of Eli¡¯s lungs. Levi grabbed a fistful of Eli¡¯s hair before slamming his knee into Eli¡¯s face. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 4x Eli¡¯s face jerked upwards before getting slammed to the ground. [Please, Hit Me More!] Activated! 5x Eli rolled to the side, dusting himself off. I got my buffs to the max. I should have a better chance now. That thought was short-lived as Levi¡¯s backkick connected with his midsection. The air whooshed out of his lungs as he dropped to his knees, and his jaw hung loose as blood slithered down his neck. Good thing I had my buffs to the max¡­ Eli Gray Strength: A (Up+) Endurance: A+ (Up+) Speed: C- (Up+) Potential: SSS Intelligence: B ¡°You¡¯re too weak,¡± Levi crouched to Eli¡¯s level. I have two more things¡­ You used [Restore to the Max!]! Eli Gray Strength: S (Up+) Endurance: S+ (Up+) Speed: A+ (Up+) Potential: SSS Intelligence: BThe narrative has been taken without permission. Report any sightings. You used [Pierce]! Levi¡¯s eyes widened at the sudden increase in speed. His face jerked backward as blood slowly trickled down his nose. ¡°Were you hiding your true speed?¡± Eli shifts his weight, delivering a punch, but it is stopped by Levi¡¯s palm. ¡°However, I am faster,¡± Levi yanked Eli closer. Levi shifts his weight, delivering a hammering punch to Eli¡¯s ribs. Eli¡¯s eyes rolled back as Levi grabbed his head, slamming it to the ground. Blood splattered on the asphalt ground. Levi kicks Eli¡¯s body to the wall. Eli grits their teeth and lunges at Levi. ¡°Try to hit me if you¡¯re able.¡± Levi sidestepped from Eli¡¯s punch. He grabbed Eli¡¯s neck and slammed it on the ground. Spittle danced in the air as Eli grabbed Levi¡¯s arm. One¡­ last¡­ resort¡­ [How to Fight] Activated! Eli¡¯s fist shot out to punch Levi¡¯s throat. Levi staggered back, grabbing his throat. Levi¡¯s eyes widened as he saw Eli¡¯s form and gaze. ¡°So you¡¯re using that. I didn¡¯t know you could use it.¡± Levi throws a punch, but Eli falls back. ¡°Is that?!¡± Jules¡¯ eyes widened. Eli¡¯s legs swung upwards, performing a bicycle kick to Levi¡¯s chin. Levi¡¯s head jerked upwards as Eli¡¯s hand touched the ground, catching himself. Eli rotates his body, sweeping Levi¡¯s leg. Levi¡¯s view was sideways, and his eyes widened as Eli¡¯s leg was raised. Eli performed the axe kick, slamming Levi¡¯s head to the ground. ¡°That¡¯s my combo move!¡± Jules falls backward. Levi wiped his nose, and blood stained his knuckles. Eli throws a punch, but Levi ducks under. Levi throws an uppercut, but Eli¡¯s body swayed out of the way. Air enters Eli¡¯s lungs as Levi prepares for another attack. Thwack! Levi¡¯s body crashed against the wall, and his head snapped back violently. He quickly ducks under as Eli¡¯s knuckles crash on the wall. Blood slithered down the wall as Levi hit Eli¡¯s gut. Eli¡¯s hand shot out to grip Levi¡¯s face, slamming it to the ground. ¡°Urrk! You don¡¯t even feel pain, huh?¡± Levi grits his teeth. Levi kicks Eli off, and he leaps in the air and rotates his body. It rotated once¡­ twice before slamming his foot on Eli¡¯s cheek. However, Eli¡¯s palm wrapped around Levi¡¯s foot. Eli makes Levi¡¯s body spin before grabbing Levi¡¯s throat and slamming it to the ground. Eli repeatedly slammed his fist on Levi¡¯s face. Blood, blood, and more blood danced in the air, marking Eli¡¯s face. ¡°Stop, Eli! You already won!¡± Jules rushes to Eli, trying to stop him. Eli redirected his fist to Jules¡¯ face. Jules crashes into the wall, slumping down. ¡°You bastard!¡± Eli lunged at Levi, and Levi narrowed his eyes. ¡°I know how to defeat you,¡± Levi raised his hands. ¡°You always go for the best option,¡± Levi looked at Eli as he ducked. Levi raised his knees, bashing Eli¡¯s face. He throws a jab in Eli¡¯s direction but stops as Eli swayed out of the way. Instead, Levi swung his leg, hitting Eli¡¯s shin. Levi¡¯s eyes widened as he saw Eli running in Jules¡¯ direction. Levi clenched his teeth, and veins bulged in his neck. Levi Lee Strength: SSS+ (Up+) Endurance: SSS+ (Up+) Speed: SSS+ (Up+) Potential: S Intelligence: S+ (Up+) Levi¡¯s lips curled into a grin, and his eyes widened. Eli rushed at Levi, shifting his weight. Thwack! Levi bashed the edge of his phone into Eli¡¯s face. He swung his phone around as blood splattered. Levi hits Eli¡¯s throat and swings his leg on Eli¡¯s liver. ¡°You¡¯re so foul for attacking Jules,¡± Levi¡¯s grin etched across his face as he smashed the phone¡¯s edge inside Eli¡¯s mouth. He swung his hand up and bashed the phone¡¯s edge on Eli¡¯s head. Eli fell onto his knees, spilling blood on the floor. ¡°Brother, are you okay?¡± Jules¡¯ eyes fluttered open as they stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll join, Jules. I would¡¯ve lost, but something snapped inside me. I felt like I wasn¡¯t good enough, too weak, and disgusted. Let¡¯s take this guy,¡± Levi looked down at Eli¡¯s face. He opened Eli¡¯s backpack and found clothes and money. ¡°He¡¯s a runaway, just like us, Jules. Let¡¯s take him to our humble apartment,¡± Levi carried Eli on his shoulder. ¡°Take his backpack.¡± ¡°Levi? Don¡¯t you feel that it was wrong to leave mom?¡± Jules questioned as they tilted their head. ¡°No, mom was a deadbeat, and father was an alcoholic. She didn¡¯t do anything to protect us. I vowed to protect you, Jules, and I would never break that promise.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Jules. We have a studio apartment for us and Eli. I have a job as well in a local burger joint.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, JuJu. Trust me. We are the Lee Brothers, and we will never break apart.¡± ¡°I¡ªI told you to not call me that!¡± [Few Hours Later] Eli¡¯s eyes fluttered open. He finds himself in an apartment. He scrambles to his feet and looks around. ¡°Hey, Eli! We brought you here, and your backpack is over there,¡± Jules points to his backpack. ¡°Welcome, Eli. I have joined your little stunt, and you better have a plan to explain it,¡± Levi crossed his arms. 12 | Runaway: Here’s the Plan ¡°Okay¡­ here¡¯s the plan. I will conquer Logan Tech. I will train to get stronger,¡± Eli said confidently. ¡°That¡¯s the most dogshit plan I¡¯ve ever heard. You have no clue, do you?¡± Levi sighed as he ran his hand through his reddish hair. ¡°Here¡¯s the plan. I will train you and Jules together. There¡¯s no reason to conquer Logan Tech, and I heard that anyone from the Delinquent Council can not take over any schools unless they are cardinal leaders,¡± Levi sighed. ¡°You will make the Delinquent Council your enemy. Jules told me you would act as a spy, which is good, but you¡¯re too weak. However, I have a question, Eli,¡± Levi leaned closer as he slung his arm around Eli¡¯s neck. ¡°Can you use that?¡± Eli¡¯s eyes widened. He scratched the back of his head. ¡°Use what?¡± Eli raised his eyebrow. ¡°Ah, you¡¯re using it subconsciously. You used it in our fight, and I could tell. It¡¯s called Fixation. Not many people can replicate the form, so they use a drug to help them do it, and even if I can¡¯t use it, I can teach you something else. Something I discovered in our fight.¡± Oh¡­ our fight, in which I was unconscious half the battle. It¡¯s so weird¡­ it¡¯s like falling asleep¡­ ¡°D-did I win? And what is it?¡± ¡°Can you teach me too, brother! I want to learn the technique!¡± Jules¡¯ eyes widened as it glistened. ¡°Almost, you lost. I don¡¯t know how to explain it or what it¡¯s called. Jules, it¡¯s a technique that¡¯s not fit with your character,¡± Levi met Jules¡¯ eyes. ¡°Aw, man!¡± Jules pouts as their shoulders slump. [Next Day] Jules and Eli are practicing on the rooftop. Their studio apartment was atop a rooftop. Beneath them was the local burger joint. ¡°Jules and Eli. Come at me all at once.¡± Jules and Eli lunged at Levi. Levi subverts their attacks, knocking both of them to the ground. If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. ¡°We have a long way to go.¡± Eli grits his teeth as he rushes forward. You used [Jab!]! Levi¡¯s palm wrapped around Eli¡¯s fist, and he twisted his arm, bringing Eli to his knees. Levi¡¯s eyes captured Jules¡¯ legs swinging at him. His free hand wrapped around Jules¡¯ foot. ¡°End of lesson. Eli, you practice punching. You¡¯re a one-trick pony. Jules, you start working out to grow strength. You¡¯re too weak.¡± ¡°Eli, you¡¯re an abnormal case, and you know how to throw jabs, but you don¡¯t know how to punch? You can not learn to jab without learning how to punch,¡± Levi rubbed his temples. ¡°Learn the basics.¡± [1 Month Later] I got a job in the burger joint where Levi works. Eli had dozens of unread texts from Charlotte. Where the hell are you?! Why aren¡¯t you going to school?! Answer me, asshole! ¡°When the hell are you going back to school?¡± Levi leaned on the doorframe. ¡°And cut your hair too, and it¡¯s overgrown.¡± ¡°Tomorrow. And Huh? Isn¡¯t your hair also long?! And Jules, as well!¡± ¡°Okay, fair point. Keep it like you want.¡± [Next Day] ¡°Isn¡¯t that Eli? I¡¯ve heard he went to Juvie because he fought 100 guys once.¡± Eli walked through the halls with his head down. He looked up and saw a hand. He dodged out of the way. ¡°Charlotte?¡± Charlotte¡¯s eyes widened as she stumbled forward. ¡°Why¡¯d you dodge?! And why didn¡¯t you answer my texts!¡± ¡°Ah, sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry? I was just¡­ worried,¡± Charlotte tucked her hair behind her ear. Eli entered the classroom and dropped his backpack on the floor. Other students stared at him until the teacher came to the class, announcing a new student. ¡°Students, we have a transfer students. Please enter,¡± the teacher gestured for the student to enter. Eli¡¯s eyes widened at the person. ¡°Hey, guys! I¡¯m Jules Lee, and I am glad to meet you!¡± Jules tilted their head and grinned. ¡°Good, Jules. Please take a seat. Anywhere you like.¡± Jules¡¯ eyes scanned the room until landing on Eli. ¡°Eli?! You¡¯re here with me!¡± Jules ran to Eli and hugged him. Eli staggered backward as his cheeks blushed. The other students¡¯ eyes widened. Eli catches a glimpse of Charlotte¡¯s eyes narrowing. Jules¡¯ stopped hugging him and pushed the desk together. ¡°When did you transfer here?! And why didn¡¯t you tell me!¡± Eli sat down, along with Jules. ¡°It was a surprise, hehe.¡± Jules¡¯ lips curled into a smile. ¡°Wow¡­ that girl is so cute!¡± The other guys whispered. ¡°I need to ask her for her hair routine¡­¡± the other girls whispered. [Few Hours Later] ¡°What should we do later, Eli? Oh, we could play card games or board games,¡± Jules leaned forward as they walked together. ¡°Not today, I have a shift to do.¡± They arrived at the studio apartment. They went up the stairs and opened the door. Eli changed out his uniform and put on his work uniform. ¡°Good evening, Mrs. Johnson!¡± Eli greets the owner. ¡°Hello, Eli!¡± The owner waved back with a smile. They started working, attending to customers. A group of students entered the establishment, smoking. ¡°You can¡¯t smoke here, dears,¡± Mrs. Johnson came up into them. The students were sitting down. ¡°Eh? What do you mean, ma¡¯am? How about you order us a beer,¡± the student stood up and blew the smoke in her face. ¡°I can¡¯t serve you beer. Please refrain from smoking, or else I¡¯ll need to kick you out.¡± ¡°Your husband is a lucky man~¡± the student leaned closer. ¡°Instead of beer, how much for this,¡± his hand shot out, but it was stopped. The student¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Please leave,¡± Eli grips harder. ¡°Tch, what a shitty establishment. Let¡¯s go, guys,¡± the student yanked his arm away and left. ¡°Thank you, Eli,¡± Mrs. Johnson sighed. ¡°No problem, Mrs. Johnson!¡± [Few Hours Later] Eli¡¯s eyes fluttered open to the smell of smoke. He quickly stood up and woke Jules and Levi up. ¡°It smells like smoke!¡± Levi and Jules sat up and rubbed their eyes. Their nose picks up the scent and quickly stand up. Eli rushes out the door and goes down the flight of stairs. His eyes widened at a group of people wearing hoodies throwing Molotovs at the building. They saw Eli and dipped. ¡°Hey, bastards!¡± Eli was about to chase them but was stopped by Levi. ¡°Don¡¯t go, Eli. That¡¯s what they want. The best we can do is call the fire department.¡± ¡°Let go! Don¡¯t you feel anything?! Mrs. Johnson gave you and us a job! This is her business to support her kid!¡± Eli¡¯s eyes widened as his eyebrows furrowed. ¡°I¡¯m angry too, but the best we can do is to wait.¡±