Chapter 46 The end of the game (1/2)

Alex who noticed a close range gun fight was useless, distanced himself from Lyner and started shooting at long range. Lyner who saw Alex changing tactics smiled, shooting at the same time as Alex. It was then thatAlex saw something he has never seen before happen, right before his very eyes, the bullet he shot was deflected by another bullet. Alex was bewildered at what he had witnessed, but only for a moment and continued shooting. In a battle one mustn't lose concentration even for a second. Alex started to analyze how Lyner was able to deflect bullets with bullets. When Alex finally came to a conclusion, he tried shooting and deflecting Lyner's bullets as well.

Lyner seeing Alex copy his technique was getting even more excited, this was truly the fight he hoped for, a fight were the stench of death surrounded them. The fight with guns at hand felt endless, but even though the two's stamina could last longer than most, their bullets couldn't. The two had finally used up all their bullets.

”It seems like our marksmanship is about the same. Truly I'm surprised Alex, you're practically at my level. Most probably the only reason you haven't gotten to SS rank yet is because you're too young and lack the experience...” Lyner started to ponder while facing Alex, as if showing he had room to spare. Alex didn't really care for this gesture, this was clearly an act to lure him in.

”I don't really care about that right now. How about you just admit defeat and become our adviser.” Alex calmly asked Lyner.

”And miss out on all this fun!?” Lyner attacked Alex while laughing joyfully.

Alex and Lyner started fighting but this time with their fists. The fight between the two made other hand to hand combat specialists look like they were just exercising. A punch, a kick, evading, deflecting, all there movements were precise, and left no room for mistakes.

Alex finally noticed that this old man called Lyner, is an equal to him in both speed and technique. If they fought like this it would take hours, and Alex would eventually lose the game of tag by default.

'It doesn't seem like plan B will work either, time to initiate plan C.' When Alex was about to change strategies, something from the distance flashed, it darted pass Lyner.

BANG!

Lyner who was having the time of his life, while fighting Alex, finally noticed that a bullet had grazed his right shoulder. Between a fight of individuals with similar abilities, a moment's distraction was fatal. Alex who saw an opening reacted quickly and was able to hit Lyner at his chin.

Lyner who was too slow to react smiled as his consciousness faded. 'I forgot what it felt like to lose... It really isn't that bad.' After that thought pass his mind Lyner fainted.

Alex looked at the direction where the shot came from, there he saw Oliver leaving the premise. He was at the sniping position Alex was at. 'Oliver must've found my gun and waited for the perfect moment to shoot. As expected of him clean and efficient'