170 Reckless Actions (1/2)

\”Aiguo…we need to go.\” Rin finally spoke up after the boy's crying ceased.

\”No! I'm not leaving her here! She…She can't be alone…\” Aiguo hugged his sister's deceased body closer to his chest.

Rin stared down at the boy with a complicated gaze.

\”Aiguo…\” Rin tried to coax the boy but suddenly stopped - her ears perking up.

Her eyes narrowed, a deep chilling glint flashed within them. She could detect the sound of footsteps approaching the house. It was more than one person.

\”I'm telling you, this house is looted!\”

\”Are you sure? We've already raided half of the village and all we got was a bunch of worthless crap.\”

\”Yeah, yeah, but believe me, this one is the jackpot. Although I had to get rid of the stupid little wench that lived here first.\”

\”Was she pretty?\”

\”Tsk, no. Just some tall, ugly bitch who thought she could put up a fight.\”

The men's voices sounded closer near the house. Aiguo, who had been holding his sister's body suddenly froze. His head shifted in the direction of the door. A dangerous glint came to life in his eyes as he narrowed his gaze.

Every word stung, only fueling the fire that burned inside of him. Every violated phrase was like oil to it, his fists began to clench and his jaw rooted.

He set Jia's body gently on the floor and grazed her cold cheek. His hands clenched before he stood up. Standing on the side, Rin suddenly took note of the boy's actions, her eyes dimmed.

\”Aiguo, don't.\” She reached for his arm, but as if he had eyes in the back of his head, he evaded her touch.

Without speaking, he reached for the knife on the counter and rushed outside. Rin watched the boy rush out recklessly and gritted her teeth.

\”Damnit!\” Rin followed him.

…

The three bandits outside, upon approaching the small home, were surprised to see a young boy rush out the front door. His face was pale but full of anger, enough to make others shudder.

When they saw the knife in his small, little hands, their lips curled into a sneer.

\”Whatcha got there Lil buddy?\” A burly man with crooked yellow teeth approached the boy.

The moment he moved close to the boy, he was surprised by the boy's unexpected attack as he swung the knife at him.

\”Woah!\” The bandit dodged the knife and frowned.

Breathing heavily, Aiguo clutched the knife in his hand and stared at the men with a burning gaze.

\”I'm going to kill every single one of you!\” He bellowed angrily.

The three bandits were surprised by the young boy's fury. They stared stupidly for a moment before bursting out into fits of mocking laughter.

\”Oh yeah? Why don't you try then squirt.\”

Aiguo froze for a moment before gritting his teeth, his eyes flaring once again with intense rage.

\”Arghh!\” He clutched the knife with both hands and charged toward the first man.

The bandit sneered. Just when he was about to pull out his own sword from his waist, a sudden figure rushed out of the house and pushed the charging boy behind them before she brought a fist to the bandit's face, snapping his nose.