章 25: Chapter 25: One Hit
Clattering sound of hoofs echoed through the quiet street that held not a single resemblance to how it had been during the day, as horse pulled carriages galloped through it with dignified grace, showing just how many nobles and rich merchants spend their night late within the capital.
Making use of the subtle disguise he could create, Elon bent his head to conceal his face as he held the reins of the horses pulling the carriage.
Quietly,like every other passersby of the night, Elon went on forward ,unobstructed, with a hidden smile on his face while sighting a few familiar faces along the way.
…
Silently, Amelia stood still behind the dark shadows of the gothic styled enclosed building beside her, shielding herself from the serene brightness of the moon while she donned a long black hooded cloak that hid the beautiful and viciously cold expression on her face as her unseen eyes stared deeply at the approaching carriage pulled by a youth whose facial features were as clear as day under the moonlight.
With words unspoken, Elon slowly pulled the reins of the horses to a stop, staring at Amelia's hooded figure behind the shadows with a smirk on his face.
"Hop …"
"Look who's decided to show up here!"
Just when Elon was about to invite his guest into the carriage, a particularly loud and familiar voice resounded in an eye catching manner amidst the deserted street,containing a hint of voraciousness and unserved anger , multiple footsteps echoed through the street as three unfriendly male figures revealed them from behind the hooded lady wearing a cloak.
Of course , Elon needed no one to tell him who the uninvited guest was, as they very well had scores to settle.
Watching the fine boy Henry reveal himself, alongside the two middle aged men with a composed expression on their face as they stood behind him. Elon slowly got down from the carriage in a less caring manner.
"Never expected less from you Amelia." Elon said, shifting his gaze towards the hooded lady under the shadow while ignoring the trio before him.
Hearing Elon's voice, Amelia instantly fumed with anger, totally losing her previous composure as she stared at Elon under the hood with hateful eyes.
"Bastard!"
"How dare you…!"
"It's your fault anyway, you probably didn't tell anyone you were coming here…"
"So don't blame me" as if her formerly furious expression had been a facade, Amelia smiled, her expression bearing no sign of hate or anger.
Meanwhile Henry smiled upon hearing Amelia's words, giving Elon a vicious look before waving his hands for the two middle aged men beside him to take action…
"Idiot, what makes you think you could go after her."
"A spineless bastard like you should always know your place, and not go lusting after a swine even if you are the son of the Grand-Duke". Henry spited hatefully, the later part of his sentence containing a hint of jealousy.
"Too bad … you are going to die here".
"Finish him".
… without being given the time to say his own part of the script the two middle aged men rushed towards him.
Even while having little than non combat experience, Elon was able to judge based on their composed temperament that the two middle aged men were knights, probably more skilled and more experienced than his four official knight,if not also stronger.
Although his supernatural strength and speed wasn't on the standard of fantasy werewolves and vampires after transformation, it was more than enough to topple mere humans. so had Elon thought as he clenched his fingers while forming a fist in both hands as he prepared punch out at the duo middle aged knights.
Sadly… his expectations were let down, showing off his amateur and flawed fighting style.
Although Elon was faster,but with his flawed stance leaving him wide open before the two experienced knights, they were able to predict his movement.
And so, even though Elon had supernatural strength, what was the use if he couldn't land a single blow on his target.
Seeing just how fast Elon reacted and punched out, the composed and expressionless face of both knight couldn't help raising their brows a little bit in surprise,even the sneering Henry and the hooded Amelia were no exception.
'When was he so fast, wasn't he just a spineless bastard?' they all thought in synchronized manner.
'Huh?' stunned, Elon was at lost seeing the two knights dodge to both sides, as they avoided his fist leaving him exposed.
Thankfully neither side attacked, as if to mock him for his inexperienced combat sense, giving Elon the chance to recover his footing.
One seconds… two seconds… three seconds…
Elon stood still as stared at the two middle aged knights with a thoughtful expression on his face while retracting his defensive stance in the end,as a smile formed on his face leaving his attackers speechless as the they couldn't understand.
'Did he really lose his sanity from finally facing death?' they thought, but Elon's next words were ought to confirm their thoughts.
"Come on, don't you want to kill me kill anymore… or are you both just going to stand there like stupid fools till I run away" finishing the later part of the sentence, Elon instantly turned back as he prepared to flee.
"Don't let him leave…" Henry wanted to say as he watched Elon suddenly turn his back, but the two knights reacted faster than he could speak.
Although the two knights couldn't understand why Elon had suddenly dropped his brave front and turned to escape in the blink of an eye. Based on his earlier speed they weren't really sure if they could catch up to him if he ran for his life.
As the saying goes, nothing could be more faster than a man running for his life.
Not wanting to take chances as the blame for what was happening now would be shifted on them if exposed, resulting to total annihilation of their families, both knight instantly dropped their disdain towards Elon as they dashed forward with all might… but they were both instantly stunned speechless by what happened next.
Separated by a few steps, Elon who was just about to run for his life suddenly turned backwards facing the two rushing knights who had their eyes wide open with surprise trying to comprehend what he was about to do.
Inwardly putting more force into both legs, with his veins bulging through the surface of his skin, Elon drew a dashing leap through the air.
Leaving no space or time for both knights to react or come to a sudden halt, while the surprise in their eyes turned to that filled with mock, Elon smirked as he thrusted out both fist.
bang! bang!
Hitting the knight by his right on his chest, Elon punched the other on his gut.
Letting out a forceful sound of both jaws crushing, while the other held his chest ,tightly squeezing his shirt.
In the silent deserted atmosphere of the night, within the street, both sounds of Elon's fist reverberated loud enough for Henry and Amelia to hear, while they stared not knowing how to react.
"Urrgh!!" the knight who had been hit on his chest, instantly vomited a load of rubbish littered with blood, as he went on his kneels,the veins on his face bulging vividly through his skin, while his eyes almost popped out with undefined pain, filled with both terror and shock.
Meanwhile the other knight had it quite easier.
Holding his bloody jaws with both hands, as blood gushed out from his mouth…
Unlike his other counterpart, the pain of , bitting his lips was sharply transferred into his brain,like a needle had been stabbed into it, he was unable to muter a single word in the bloodshot world he currently experienced.
Unable to contain his obvious smile, Elon smirked at the duo spectating under the shadows.
Amelia
Henry
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