57 Donst Kill Me Here (1/2)

”You are a true trouble magnet,” Zed spoke as if he was stating a fact. He was now sure why felicity got so well with Jessica. She has always loved trouble and most likely her sensors have detected Jessica's trouble magnet ability.

Jessica's face was red with embarrassment. She was shocked by Zed's words given the present condition but then she thought his words were true.

”I am sorry,” Jessica apologized. From Zed's conduct so far, she knew he won't leave her. He would definitely help her but this made her feel worried.

Zed suffered internal injuries just due to summoning his fire domain and that too without attacking someone, so what about now facing a gang of five mutants? They might not have terrifying abilities like zed but surely their battle experience would make up for shortcomings.

Most importantly this gang was one of the strongest gangs in the city and from what she knew, the gang leader was a fierce mutant named Irina.

”Don't take our patience for granted,” The chief of five men warned Zed. The gang has been patient so far but this kid didn't know the meaning of getting lost.

”I should tell the same to you,” Zed was as calm as ever.

”Zima, let me deal with him,” a fat man who has been silent so far said.

”Monto, don't kill him though,” Zima agreed at the proposal. He was sure Monto could deal with a brat like Zed given his inborn strength.

”I will spare his life but I won't spare his annoying face,” Monto clenched his fist and with a speed not suiting his body, he threw a punch at Zed's face.

Monto grinned fiercely as he saw the punch landing on Zed's face but contrary to his expectations, his punch passed through Zed like a stone passing through a curtain of water.

The Zed in front of him turned into water vapors and disappeared into thin air.

Illusion!?

”Watch out!” Monto heard a warning from behind but it was too late. He found a hand, engulfed with fire, clenching his throat. The fire was seething but it didn't burn Monto as if it was waiting for its master's permission.

”N-no please,” Monto felt the scorching heat on his face. He was sure the fire could burn him in no time.

”You should never underestimate your opponent,” Zed released his grip on Monto's neck.

Monto was pleasantly surprised but then next moment he felt a kick landing on his balls!

”Aahhhhhhh!” Monto fell loudly on his knees gasping for air. His face turned pale and his eyes were filled with tears.

”Oops!” Zed politely bowed towards the fallen opponent and said, ”I applied extra force by mistake because I thought you are very strong.”

Motherfucker!

How am I being strong is related to kicking me on balls?!

You didn't even have to use such an underhanded attack when I was already under your grip!

Monto wanted to curse loudly but currently, he couldn't even handle the pain much less curse.

Zima's expression was heavy. He couldn't understand how Zed dodged Monto's punch. That punch looked simple but it was both fast and heavy.

Jessica's eyes were wide open with surprise. She couldn't help but marvel at Zed's master on fire so well that he could manipulate the opposing element of water. She was sure Zed transformed the water vapors into a doppelganger just a moment before Monto threw the punch.

Zima commanded the other three to support Monto and bring him back.Zed allowed them to do as they please while waiting for their next reaction.

Monto gulped down a mouthful of water and then looked at Zed with a vision full of hatred.