Bab 10: Chapter 12: Meeting Ekko, A Clash of Fists
"Who?"
Caitlyn was very sensitive, especially as an upper-class enforcer. In the lower district, she had to be even more careful.
As she turned her head, something shot past her side in a blur.
This phantom-like figure wasn't aiming for Caitlyn; it was heading straight for Lin Feng.
Caitlyn didn't even have time to warn Lin Feng before the figure was about to collide with him.
But just then, Lin Feng, who had been standing still, suddenly frowned.
"Ekko?"
In an instant, the phantom paused.
To others, it looked like a blur.
But to Lin Feng, it was a person.
His face was painted black with white embellishments, and he had a head full of messy white dreadlocks, features that were somewhat youthful yet bore hints of maturity.
Thanks to the enhancement from his symbol power, Lin Feng's vision was also amplified.
Although he couldn't see through walls like Superman, identifying fast-moving objects was no problem, especially in an environment filled with symbol power.
Ekko was standing on a turbine-driven device resembling a skateboard, holding a metallic stick that, despite hearing his name, was still hurtling straight towards Lin Feng.
"Ekko! Lin Feng, dodge!"
Caitlyn shouted in alarm, but Lin Feng didn't move. The stick came perilously close to hitting his face before it suddenly stopped.
"You know me?"
Ekko said, coming to a complete stop, his tone brimming with hostility, suggesting that if Lin Feng's answer displeased him, the stick might come crashing down on him after all.
"I don't..."
Lin Feng was about to say, but suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind.
**[Mission Issued]**
**[Mission Content: Defeat Ekko]**
**[Mission Reward: 50 Gold, Z-Type Drive Resonance Blueprint]**
**[Mission Deadline: 30 Minutes]**
**[Mission Failure Penalty: One random item will be removed from your inventory]**
The sudden appearance of the mission caught Lin Feng off guard.
But the more missions he received, the more excited he became.
Not to mention the value of 50 gold; the sight of 'Z-Type Drive Resonance' made his heart race.
Based on Lin Feng's memories, the Z-Type Drive Resonance was an invention belonging to Ekko.
In the game, Ekko's attacks had magical damage that was merely a skill activation. However, in the real story, it was precisely because of the Z-Type Drive that Ekko's attacks had magical attributes.
This was somewhat akin to Hextech, but Z-Type resonance explored the known reality.
That was why Ekko could manipulate time.
How could Lin Feng not want to possess such technology?
At a glance, it was clear that Ekko hadn't invented the Z-Type resonance yet.
Lin Feng had a certain fondness for Ekko; during his peak, Lin Feng had scored high using him in games.
But that didn't matter now. If he could get his hands on the Z-Type Drive Resonance, Lin Feng certainly wouldn't give it to anyone else.
Before Ekko could comprehend Lin Feng's intentions, Lin Feng suddenly grabbed Ekko's stick and yanked it backward.
This action threw Ekko off balance, and as he looked up, Lin Feng's fist was already coming towards him.
Without using his symbol power, Lin Feng relied solely on his physical strength, giving Ekko a chance to react to avoid being accused of a sneak attack.
Caught off guard, Ekko took the hit squarely, but it didn't hurt much and caused no real damage, merely knocking him backward.
This infuriated Ekko; he pressed a button on the stick, and in an instant, it crackled with the energy of Hextech.
Lin Feng and Caitlyn recognized it immediately: this was a Hextech weapon!
Caitlyn's pupils dilated, her emotions becoming quite complex as she even forgot to intervene.
She had come to investigate the theft of Hextech gemstones.
And Zaun produced none of them.
Ekko launched forward on his turbine device, and Lin Feng quickly opened his backpack to prepare for the confrontation.
Having exchanged blows, he no longer felt the need to hold back.
But in front of Caitlyn and Ekko, Lin Feng couldn't use his symbol power directly, or he might be mistaken for a mage.
He just wanted to defeat Ekko, not kill him—this was merely a mission, and truthfully, Lin Feng admired Ekko and had no desire to make an enemy of him.
Ekko's speed increased, but Lin Feng swiftly donned a wearable mechanical hand from his backpack.
Unlike Vi's bulky Hextech gauntlet, Lin Feng's mechanical hand was much smaller, almost like a glove, but it lacked any Hextech gemstones.
In an instant, Lin Feng slipped it on, and with a surge of symbol power, it glowed with blue light.
Of course, without a dedicated symbol power channel, merely wearing it wouldn't make this glove a Hextech device. It was essentially just a glove.
But that was enough for Lin Feng.
What he needed was the effect of disguise!
Seeing the blue light emanating from Lin Feng's hand, Ekko looked momentarily stunned, but he didn't lessen the force behind his Hextech baton.
Lin Feng seized the moment, grabbing hold of Ekko's Hextech baton.
As their magic clashed, sparks and noise erupted, leaving Lin Feng buzzing in his ears.
Ekko kicked towards Lin Feng, but Lin Feng was quick to avoid it, releasing his grip just in time.
In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged countless blows.
But what surprised Ekko was that this person before him seemed to be taking it easy!
Dealing with him appeared even more effortless than it did for Ekko himself!
Of course, Lin Feng was at ease; his symbol power stemmed from himself, making the difference to using Hextech gemstones to channel it clearly apparent.
Not to mention, Ekko lacked the Z-Type Drive, so how could he compete with Lin Feng?
Seizing another opportunity, Lin Feng grabbed Ekko's arm that held the baton.
With a firm hold, he had effectively restrained his opponent, placing Ekko at a significant disadvantage.
But Ekko merely smiled slightly, tossing the baton to his other hand and swinging it towards Lin Feng's shoulder.
Caitlyn finally snapped back to reality and rushed over to intervene, but it was too late.
The Hextech baton struck Lin Feng's shoulder, erupting in a brilliant blue magical spark and creating a cloud of dust, the sensation of being restrained vanished from Lin Feng's arm.
Ekko snorted coldly.
At least he had taught this outsider a lesson.
But just then, a hand suddenly shot out from the dust.
A mechanical hand glowing blue.
The mechanical hand swiftly grasped Ekko by the throat, causing him to struggle for breath.
Simultaneously, another blue-glowing mechanical hand emerged from the dust, snatching Ekko's Hextech baton and, disregarding the violent sparks from their collision, flung it to the ground while simultaneously crushing Ekko's turbine device with a punch.
A few seconds later, as the dust began to settle, Lin Feng stood unharmed before Ekko, gripping his throat like a movie villain.
"You've lost."
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