Filed to story: A Bullied Boy Died: A Mafia King Woke Up In His Body
“What…?” The attacker glanced upward, distracted by the soaring metal pipe, before a palm strike from Kyle caved in his lower jaw. The world spun as Kyle wrestled him, tossing him onto the ground.
Two more attackers rushed him from both sides, with Kyle dodging the first hit with a sidestep and grabbing the wrist of the second attacker, tugging him with a skillful spin. In a blink, Kyle spun around and used his body weight to slam them into each other, sending the men toppling to the ground. Kyle followed up by stomping hard on his groin, and the man let out an otherworldly sound.
One last brave attacker charged Kyle, but the pipe had finally fallen, smacking him right in the back of his head. Disoriented, he was no match for Kyle’s swift kicks and punches, forcing him to drop to one knee. The Seven Snakes gang leader delivered a spinning kick, concussing him.
“Fucking hell. He’s not wearing any enchanted gear either!” Lionel was panicking now, preparing to retreat. He walked to the other exit, only to find Damian and the rest of the Seven Snakes waiting for him patiently.
“The lesson ain’t over yet, Lionel.” Damian grinned widely.
On the roof of the flanking building, a lone civilian intently watched the battle, jotting down notes and observing through the pulsating pipes. His eyes focused only on Kyle as the man subjugated the rest of the Red Lions, writing down the observed strength and reaction of the Seven Snakes members.
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“Didn’t know you were that strong.” Slavin flinched as Damian treated his wounds.
This is nothing compared to what I was previously capable of,
Kyle thought. “I’m far from strong. It’s not about strength; it’s about knowing how to use your body,” he replied nonchalantly.
Slavin obviously didn’t believe him after witnessing what he was capable of, but Kyle sincerely believed what he said. The two watched the Seven Snakes members tie up the Red Lions. They were now slumped against the side, Lionel’s face barely recognizable.
Kyle had explicitly ordered the Seven Snakes to keep all of them alive. Kyle held Lionel’s armor piece and hammer in his hands.
Breastplate of Nullification (Basic)
Calms the nerves, especially when sore.
+2 STR, +4 VIT
[Active] Pain Nullification: Reduce pain experienced by the wearer by 50%.
Cost: 5 MP
Duration: 30 seconds
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Enchanted Flaming Hammer (Basic)
A good ol’ one-two… Except it’s only one punch.
[Active] Delayed Assault:
Five seconds after being hit, target will experience searing pain.
Cost:
2 MP
Duration: 10 seconds
I should learn how these types of equipment are made. Kyle made a mental note to ask Damian later. They seemed to be the primary way the locals of this world fought at a higher level than ordinary humans in his previous life.
Doesn’t seem too prolific either; it might be another market to exploit.
“Sir, what are we going to do with them?”
“Haul them into the holding cell and feed each of them a Euria-enhanced Stamina Potion. Give them three a day, then stop for four days.”
Damian didn’t understand why Kyle was giving away his product for free when it could be sold for twice its cost through the brothel. Nevertheless, he nodded and followed orders. “Does that apply to Riker as well?”
“No, don’t touch him. I have a special plan for him.”