-Fain's POV-
[One day later]
I'm walking with Michael and Kidd right now... We had an unspoken agreement to forget about the conversation from yesterday. However, following that little experience, our friendship grew stronger...
Because it was our day off today, we decided to take a stroll around the city... There was no mission issued at the time.
Except for that tiny incident that occurred yesterday, the party went off without a hitch...
As I walked alongside them... A bow and arrow tournament managed to catch my eye.
Kidd turned to face us and said, "Well... who wants to see who's the best at bow and arrow?"
Michael grinned as he looked at Kidd. "Did you know that Fain's ability grants him a great weapon talent?"
I shook off their chat and proceeded to the archery competition.
"Well, that just adds to the excitement," Kidd said.
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-General POV-
The three had instantly entered the competition. Many people joined for the joy of it, and the prize is fifty silver coins. Mercenaries and hunters make up the majority of the participants.
The three had formed a queue in the line... There are several brawny mercenaries behind them.
Fain was wondering whether or not to take part... Because he sees no use in participating in this competition. He already knows he'll win the competition since his bow and arrow skills have advanced to the point that he can aim at a fly four hundred meters away.
He doesn't require the cash or the title... However, after a lengthy period of conflict with his inner self. He nevertheless agreed to participate because Kidd pestered him and persuaded him to do so.
The brawny man behind Fain was already irritated by the long line. He decided to look for someone who appears to be a total pushover and overtake his line.
When he saw the person in front of them, he gave an unethical smile... Because the person appears to be average and is no match for a battle-hardened individual like him.
"Hey, obediently give me your line, or else you won't like what happens next," the brawny declared, his face arrogant.
The sudden request of the man behind him startled Fain, who was silently waiting obediently on the line.
Kidd and Michael exchanged glances, trying not to laugh... But they just sat there and watched. They were aware of their friend's strength.
Fain raised an eyebrow at the babbling man in front of him. "What if I don't?"
With an angry expression on his face, the brawny man looked at the weakling in front of him. "How dare you... you're looking for death..."
The towering mercenary decided to grab the person in front of him by the neck... He used half of his strength, intending to blast him into the wall for his audacity... After doing that, he realized that the person didn't even budge and just kept looking at him with an indifferent expression. He eventually decided to use all of his strength. But, once again, there is no response.
The scrawny man looked horrified at the person with an average face in front of him. "Who are you?!"
The mercenary then released his grip and used his other hand to deliver a left hook to the man in front of him...
Fain regarded this farce with disdain. He gathered 10% of his strength in his fist and threw it in the direction of the oncoming attack.
When their punches collided...
*Argh!*
The sound of bones breaking and the pained scream of the brawny man resounded throughout the area. The people surrounding them were perplexed by the contradictory scene. Because the presumably average man triumphed in a fight with a buff man. For a normal person like them, this scene was incomprehensible.
Fain said in a hollow voice as he looked at the crying man with snot leaking from his nose. "Get lost..."
He uttered every word with the intent to kill.
The mercenary saw Fain as a terrifying demon and ran as fast as he could like a speeding truck.
Just like that... The entire room fell silent. Those who were considering causing trouble decided to back down after seeing a strong person nearby.
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The competition has finally begun, and as expected... Fain triumphs in the end. The tournament is very straightforward. They had to hit the target at various distances and angles.
Michael is in 4th place, Kidd was 3rd, and the 2nd is unexpectedly a man wearing a green jacket with a hat on his face. He even competed with Fain, who is an expert with a bow and arrow, a few times.
Michael mentioned that the man is a well-known Degu-User with a very powerful ability.
Following that... The trio decided to continue their walk through the city, where they spent their time competing in various skills. Fain, on the other hand, manages to give them a one-sided beating.
When they decided to return to the base, Michael and Kidd appeared to have lost their souls and were staring at the ground, contemplating the meaning of life. They are now staring at Fain as if he were an Evildoer.
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-Fain's POV-
I finally make it back to the base. I silently remembered something we did earlier... My face can't help but crack a smile. I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing other people's sad faces. I am, however, guilty of ruthlessly beating them at every skill with a one-sided beating. Regardless, it was far too satisfying... Seeing their expression of skepticism about life makes me smile.
'Oh... What a wonderful time we had! 'I reflected on their previous pitiful expression.'
I silently looked out the window, trying to think of other important things... To be honest, I was just joking with them... I'm not that sadistic to enjoy the pain of others, am I?
I'm concerned about one thing right now... Jackson had not made a move in a long time. I've already gone through deserted areas with the team hiding in a corner to the bait, but we never got a response.
'Does Jackson have a plan?' But I'm sure he hasn't discovered my strength yet... What exactly does he intend to do? 'I pondered for a long time.