Chapter 208: Gangster (1/2)

Jonah Raver was a gangster. Arthur noted that fact silently as he saw the handsome man kicking the mummy to death while cursing it. The mummy was issuing some unknown sounds, probably begging for mercy.

”You little shit, you think you can bite me with those teeth? My ancestor has better teeth than yours!”

Arthur thought he must have special hate toward the poor mummies, but it was proved otherwise soon enough. Jonah Raver hated nothing; he was simply a gangster. He did the same to a giant beetle that happened to cross his path.

”You can go ahead, Boss.” Very gangster-like, he started calling Arthur Boss. Arthur felt weird that a young man his age was this submissive. However, he started calling him boss after Arthur took down a scorpion-snake hybrid.

At that time, Jonah cowered back like a kitten behind Arthur. He was a classic example of brave against the weaklings and a scared kitten in front of the strong. Of course, not that there was anything wrong with that.

Everyone did their best to survive.

Arthur was the same and that's why his current goal was to get stronger. Given the environment, there were a lot of chances to level up his skills as well. Even a better skill can help him if things were dire.

”Boss, what's your rank in the Chain of Fortune?”

”69.”

”Nice.”

”What?”

”I mean, that's kind of low given your strength,” Jonah said as he looked at the wiggling mummy in front of them. Arthur had used his 'ability' to restrain the monster. ”But I guess that makes sense given your ability is limited.”

”Jonah, you ask too much,” Arthur said as he raised his hand and killed the mummy using his bladeless storm. Jonah looked at him with awe as he showcased his skill.

”Let's go,” Arthur said and the two kept heading deeper into the ruins.

Eventually, they reached an intersection. The path diverged into two sides. One of them was locked with a giant door while the other was wide open.

”Which way to go, Boss?” Jonah asked as he scratched his head. ”I think we should try the open route. We shouldn't waste our time opening doors.”

”Well, we have plenty of time,” Arthur said but Jonah looked at him with doubt.

”I don't know if you've seen the beach yet, Boss. It's an acidic sea. We can't cross to the other island.” Jonah said in an earnest warning and Arthur appreciated it.

”If there's a way to cross it, wouldn't that be behind this door?” Arthur's question made Jonah fall into deep thinking. After a while, he nodded his head and rushed off toward the door.

”Wait, what are you…” Arthur was stunned as he saw the young man sprint toward the door.

”Ultimate Raver Kick!” Jonah shouted as he flew in the air and kicked the door with both of his feet. However, the door didn't even budge and Jonah trembled to the ground while grabbing his knees.

”Are you an idiot?” Arthur asked with genuine amazement. ”What if that door was trapped?” Arthur knew the door was closed by runes and that's why he wanted to go that way.

”There's nothing, known to man, that can stand against my flying kick,” Jonah said as he messaged his legs.

”I thought its name was Raver Kick.”

”Uh, yes.”

”Well, the door is still locked.” Arthur shrugged.

”…” Jonah fell silent and Arthur could see him sulking. He wondered if that kick was that important to him.

”This door is locked using runes. Even a full-on attack from me can't force it open.” Arthur said trying to mend Jonah's feelings.

”Woah, even Boss Alexie's Punch, the Destroyer of Worlds?” Jonah was amazed. It seems the time they spent hunting together made him look up to Arthur.

”… You named my punch?” Arthur paused as he looked at Jonah.

”Yes! Do you like it, boss?” Jonah stood up as he pounded his chest with pride. Arthur looked at him silently.

”Well, I guess your names are better than your kicks,” Arthur said as he scratched his nose. Deep down, he thought it was a cool name too.