Chapter 24 - Never Learn (1/2)

Simon arrived at a busy hub after 20 or so minutes of walking. The setting was like an outdoor marketplace with a blue colour theme, with a large platform in the middle of it all. This platform was of course for the purpose of duels.

'There should be a few weights happening around this time of the week, with a ton of coverage too. If I end up beating the life out of a few people, I shouldn't have to explain myself from here on out. I just don't need to do anything too unnecessary.' Simon thought as he checked to make sure his rank was suppressed.

'Ahh... yes. The feeling of being rank 4, just fine. A bit weak and tiring, but just fine. Compared to the coordination my body has at master rank, this feels like a rust door hinge... ehh, that didn't sound that good.'

Simon walked towards one of the vendors, checking to see that he was at the food store.

”Hello customer, are you here for our famous popcorn?” The vendor asked cheerfully as he smiled.

”Yes, I would like 3 servings please.” Simon spoke as he exchanged some money.

”Coming right up... if you don't mind me asking, why are you buying so much? You don't seem to o be with anyone else at the moment. The servings are quite generous as it is sir.”

”Ah! I got them because watching fights make me hungry. Popcorn is just great for watching some drama, right?”

”O, I get it now. Here is your popcorn, and have a nice day!” The vendor said as he handed Simon his popcorn.

SNIFF

'Smells good, real good-'

BOOM

PENG PENG PENG

A loud explosion detonated from the platform, sending chunks of concrete and metal everywhere in the hub. Smoke covered the hub as people attempted to run to the main entrance, screaming for their lives.

”Not so fast, none of you are going anywhere.” A deep and ominous voice announced.

'SHIT! What is going on?!'

A black-robed figure emerged from the main entrance, with an 20 other similarly robed figures.

”I hope you will all cooperate with us, we have no qualms with killing the lot of you. The Otherworldly Devils Cult does as it pleases, it does not matter if you have security, we will breach through just like today.” The figure spoke.

”DIE!” A female student leapt into the air with a greatsword, charging it with all of her VP in an attempt to kill the figure in a single strike.

CLANG

The figure stood there, with his right hand holding on to the blade of the greatsword.

”Haven has really regressed. They don't even teach their students about differences in power. So let me show you all the difference between an Expert rank and a puny rank 3 visionary.”

BOOM

Red mist appeared from where the student had just been, replacing a body with nothing but vapours of her former mass. A truly terrifying sight to behold.

Or that was at least what everyone expected.

The girl emerged alive, but the figure was gone.

'Phew. I might not have mastered it to complete perfection, but this is more than enough to deal with my problems.'