17 Bandit Leader (1/2)

-Bandits' Hideout-

”Ugh!” The Bandit's boss is holding his head trying to gain composure.

”What happened? Ouch, my chest hurts,” He asked.

”Boss we thought you were dead! The boy punched you in the chest with a powerful move. Are you ok?” The lackey worriedly asked.

”Of course, I'm ok, I just passed out for a bit but my hp didn't even drop that much. It's just a lucky shot. So, did you kill them while I was out?” He angrily asked.

”Eh? We thought you were defeated so we just let them leave,” The face of the Boss became so mad that it's hard to describe.

”Hurry up and catch them! Morons! What a useless bunch!” They immediately left the hideout.

-Hobgoblin's Area, Near Bandit's Hideout-

”Wow, that was cool Scy! How did you do something like that?” Elou's pretty much amazed of what I did. I was just lucky, though.

”Oh, to tell you the truth I didn't knock him out. Earlier while we were looking for the entrance to the dungeon which is technically the hideout, I found a sleepy mushroom which I used earlier. We should hurry they might be chasing us by now,” I once again made an excuse.

What really happened is the fiery punch has stun effect, the more effective the hit the longer it lasts. I caught him by surprise so he should be awake by now. It's been 30 seconds when we left the area and haven't gone that far yet.

We need to reach the city as soon as possible or else it would be really bad.

”Can you go on ahead? Don't wait for me I'll just need to do something important. And hurry up or they'll catch up,” I said. It would be better if I can buy them time. It's my fault why we're here in the first place.

”Ok, just be careful. We will meet you in the city,” He said. We bid our farewells.

I came back and waited for them to pass by.

Three of them are running... It's a good time to execute an ambush.

*BAAAAAM!* I stopped one of them with a surprise attack punch. He was out as soon as he landed.

”Damn you brat! You will pay for this!” He slashed me with all he's got but even a baby could dodge that.

*BAAAAAAM!* He tried to slash me again but I was able to dodge it and counter with a powerful two body blows. Another one bites the dust.

”Shit!” The other one said while trying to run away to get the other members but of course, chasing is now one of my specialties not to mention I have the necklace that increases movement speed which I bought from the shop before.

*BAAAAAM!* I outran him and this time, I once again used a couple of blows to defeat him. You need to rest for four hours bro.

It's easier when you ambush your foes when it's dark.

After that, a couple of them showed up. Now five of them are here, should I stop them? Oh well, as if I have a choice.

”Take this!” I said but...

*BAAAAM* What?! He blocked my attack with a shield.

They are stronger than those I fought earlier. They wear heavy equipment like the boss but a little weaker.

”You think it will work on us? Dream on, boy. They rushed towards me with intent to kill. This time, simple tricks wouldn't work. I need to think something.