Chapter 5: In A New World IV

"Hey, what do you mean?" Ayo shouted to the system. The sudden notification alert had jolted him. 'Well, I can't resist the aroma of this...' He inhaled deeply, savoring the scent of the long-grain dish infused with pepper, garlic, ginger, scotch bonnet chili peppers, and tomato paste, creating an enticing orange hue. But its appeal extended beyond appearance.

The dish emanated an irresistible fragrance that could make anyone's stomach rumble, whether it was full or empty. Ayo found himself drooling as it prepared before him.

Tears welled up in his eyes, whether from the spice or sheer anticipation, he wasn't sure. He dropped to his knees, lifting his hands in a mock worship of the food before him.

"Ha ha! Ha ha ha! Hahahahahaha!" He laughed as though he'd lost his mind.

~Bang!~

~Crash!~

In that very moment, a thunderous noise shattered the silence. His door was violently forced open, careening through the sitting room, crashing into the glass table, and finally coming to a halt against the wall.

Undoubtedly shocked, he briefly glanced back, his expression blank, before turning his attention back to retrieve the dish from the microwave.

"Okay... now—

~POW!~

~Clang!~

The first shot reverberated off the wall. Ayo turned to see a group of men clad in black camouflaged uniforms and armored vests, their weapons at the ready as they cautiously advanced into the room.

The leader raised his hand in a silent gesture, causing the others to pause. He then made a series of hand signals, directing two towards the kitchen and the remaining three onward.

"Excuse me... who are you guys?" Ayo asked, a mixture of bemusement and amazement on his face as he observed their appearance.

"Hands up now!! Face on the ground!!! Now down!! down!!!" The leader barked, aiming his weapon at Ayo, who, spoon in hand, still seemed dazed by the situation.

The five men surrounded him, with two standing closer than the others.

"Why should I—

~pow!~

~whoo–

~clang~

This time, it wasn't the wall that absorbed the gunshot. Ayo instinctively hurled the spoon in a precise trajectory, intercepting the incoming bullet. Both the bullet and the spoon were deflected off course.

"Hey!! Do not shoot! No matter what, he is wanted alive."

"I apologize, but did you see what he did there? I am certain we were given incorrect information."

Ayo tilted his head, eavesdropping on their conversation.

~kang~

~crash~

The spoon, previously flung away, abruptly changed course and came hurtling back towards him. He dodged it, but the spoon collided with the microwave switch, triggering an explosion that sent him sprawling forward. He executed a mid-air flip and landed on his back.

Quickly recovering, he rushed to the damaged microwave, but everything lay in ruins, including the food, which now emitted a burnt odor.

"No... no... no, this can't be happening..." He grumbled, running his hand over the broken appliance in a futile attempt to salvage the meal.

"Hands down!" The leader shouted again, drawing nearer.

Tears trickled down Ayo's cheeks as he clutched his stomach. "I was really hungry..." he murmured to himself.

"I was really looking forward to trying it out," he added, his voice tinged with disappointment.

~Gbim~

The leader came to an abrupt halt, sensing a shift in the atmosphere. His every sense tuned into Ayo's presence, and his trembling finger on the trigger betrayed his unease.

Ayo turned slowly, his golden eyes sparking with a menacing light as he fixed his gaze on the man before him.

"s-s-st s-stay b-b-back..." The leader stammered.

But Ayo didn't appear willing to heed the warning, and the leader's nervousness escalated.

~pow!~

~pow!!~

[You have used Abrasimha's gentle steps(C)lv.99]

~whoosh~

In the blink of an eye, Ayo vanished, leaving an afterimage. He moved faster than their naked eyes could follow, gliding through the path of the bullets and seizing the leader by the neck. His grip tightened, and his glare intensified.

The leader lost his grip on the weapon, struggling against Ayo's suffocating hold.

"Drop the leader now!!" One of the two men who had been closer shouted, his gun aimed and ready to fire.

"Stop! Don't shoot... he could use the leader as a shield. We've received incorrect information," the other one advised, recognizing the futility of firearms against Ayo.

"That guy... will he even come?" his partner questioned.

At that very moment,

~step~

[System has detected the presence of a formidable individual]

[Warning!!!]

A black-skinned man, wearing similar camouflage but with a black tank top, beaded necklace, and a nose piercing, strode in. His tinted Mohawk hairstyle and youthful appearance were contrasted by a deep frown. Upon entering the room, he paused and surveyed his surroundings.

"How worthless..." He muttered, casually spitting out his chewing gum, which was launched towards Ayo—

~swish~

He sprinted towards Ayo, leaping over the couch with his punch primed, ready to send both Ayo and the leader flying.

[You have used Nohbyai(D)lv.99]

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