146 Jim, John, And The Furious Long (1/2)

It all happened too unexpectedly. It was weird in the first place on how did the newcomer nerd student got Long's ever-elusive attention; only to realize it was actually because of the latter's creepy stare towards Long that ticked his annoyance.

Long, after giving Elric a good punch, he walked back to his seat in the same proud manner and looked as calm as an untouched river.

However, despite his cold and unaffected facade, his head was agonizing over the fractured fingers in his hand. He might not look like it but he was actually suffering!

\”It's because of this stupid weak human body!\” reasoned Long. He never expected that his strong punch towards that weakling nerd would actually felt like hitting solid steel!

With years of kicking everyone's ass, Long was confident enough that he can even punch a hole against a solid cement wall.

But today, instead of doubting Elric's true strength and foundation, his pride made him believe that it was because of his weak human body that needs more training!

Little did he knew, although Elric did disguise his appearance to look weak to the point that he even controlled his muscles to look like a skinny guy, his bones are still as solid as the hardest steel.

He may look like a stick outside, but once tested, he was a solid-steel pole!

While everyone was still in a daze upon witnessing such an unexpected move from Long, Elric on the other hand immediately stood up and patted himself off the dust.

\”I am sorry if I creeped you out. This is just really the way I look.\” Elric said as he patted off the dust, took his bag and walked towards the exit.

From the outside, Elric acted like he was in pain from that punch but the truth is he was laughing inside how weak it actually felt. With his body tempered by numerous fights, evolution and ascension, not even a mighty tank were strong enough to wreck him into pieces.

But he still acted it out. He could see how slow Long's punch was so he just let it hit him and acted like it was that strong. All just to solidify his disguise and completely erase Long's suspicion over him.

Not to mention, the way everyone reacted, it seems it was just another normal day for them. The strong bullying the weak was a scene that everyone seemed to have deemed normal even in these modern times.

But just before Elric could finally leave through the door, a skinny looking guy, as tall as Elric, moved to block Elric's path. Behind him is a towering figure of a big chubby guy about seven feet tall.

\”Ahhm. Jim, I think this is not a good idea.\” commented the big chubby guy behind him.

\”Shut up. That man has done enough!\” Jim, the skinny pale guy who blocked Elric turned around and beckoned to the big guy behind him.

\”Hey, you!\” Jim shouted toward Long's direction. Hearing him, Long swiped a slight glance before ignoring everyone again.

\”You stupid arrogant cocky cold bastard! You have done enough against this guy. Apologize to him, right now!\”

Hearing the skinny man's shout, everyone's attention was immediately rekindled at Elric's position, and like watching their favorite movie, others watched in amusement while some even started taking out their snacks - ready to enjoy the show.

\”Hey, hey, hey! Calm down! Haven't you heard? That guy has some solid reputation here as the king of all fistfight.\” hushed the big guy behind Jim.

\”He can't be king always. His madness must stop today and we will do what it takes to teach him a lesson for looking down on everyone!\” Jim proudly declared.

\”Really? How exactly are you going to do that then?\”

\”We got you, boy! John the giant!\” Jim pointed towards his friend while Elric looked at them in amusement and gladness.

These two funny looking duo reminded him of his childhood friends who are probably married this time. But looking at these two who were willing to stand against Long's oppression and even demand an apology from him, warms his heart.

\”Sorry for bothering you, friend. My name is Jim and the giant Butanding behind me is John. Friends since kindergarten and are both certified Otakus. Please bear with us for a few minutes. Our burning desire for justice and friendship we learned from captain Luffy teacher us to protect those who are being oppressed.\” Jim casually introduced themselves.

\”I was touched by how sincere and innocent you are as you served those wet wipes to that bastard only to be used to further humiliate you. It was a scene that is just plainly utter bullshit that my gears immediately spiked up to fourth!\” Jim explained as the big guy behind him nodded in agreement with his words.

\”All it takes is one look to know you are a certified anime guy.  We went through that. But we can't just become a laughing stock all the time and get bullied like we are nothing. We must learn to stand up and uphold our dignity! We rise from the ashes and come back stronger!\” Jim added while John continued to nod in support while munching on a burger from he took out of his pocket.

\”Hahahaha! Look at those freaks defending each other!\”

\”Just look at those stupid glasses!\”

\”One was quite tall if only he was not fat though. Now he looks like a giant harmless bear.\”