Chương 15: Unveiling Shadows: The Mysterious Fighters

As Ebuka and Aduke ventured deeper into the mystical forest in search of more portals, their spirits were high, blissfully unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. Little did they know that trouble was brewing, for the boss of the thugs had hatched a devious plan to ambush our intrepid heroes.

Suddenly, from the thick foliage, the 4 underlings pounced, their eyes gleaming with mischief and ill intent. "Surprise, surprise!" one of them sneered, twirling his dagger with exaggerated flair. "Thought you could waltz through our territory without a scratch, did ya?"

The boss sent his top underlings this time around to swiftly handle the situation. The underlings themselves were very confident in their abilities as they had done several missions like this before for their boss and came out unscathed.

Status Screens:

Underling 1:

Rank (Africa):

Level: 4

Physical Power: 4

Elemental Power: 2

Underling 2:

Rank (Africa):

Level: 6

Physical Power: 3

Elemental Power: 5

Underling 3:

Rank (Africa):

Level: 4

Physical Power: 2

Elemental Power: 4

Underling 4:

Rank (Africa):

Level: 5

Physical Power: 3

Elemental Power: 3

Ebuka and Aduke exchanged mischievous grins, ready to face whatever came their way.

"Well, well, look who's trying to spoil our adventure!" Ebuka quipped, his voice dripping with playful sarcasm.

"Seems like we've got ourselves some entertainment."

The battle erupted like fireworks on a festive night. Swords clashed, spells crackled through the air, and the forest became a swirling tornado of chaos and excitement. Ebuka, ever the acrobat, somersaulted over his foes, his laughter filling the air.

"You boys really need to work on your aim! Are you trying to scratch my impeccable style or what?"

Aduke, her eyes gleaming with curiosity, summoned some inner strength and unleashed a burst of energy, sending the thugs sprawling.

"I hope y'all have insurance, 'cause you're gonna need it!" she taunted, her voice filled with a playful confidence that sent shivers down their spines.

Meanwhile, hidden amidst the trees, the boss of the thugs watched in dismay as his grand plan crumbled before his eyes. Sweat trickled down his brow as he stuttered, "Wh-what? How are they taking down my best men? This can't be happening!"

"I must report this to HQ"

"Damn I ain't getting paid enough for this"

Realizing the futility of the situation, the boss turned tail and vanished into the darkness, leaving his underlings to face the wrath of our dynamic duo. With each thug defeated and tied up, Ebuka and Aduke exchanged victorious high-fives, their laughter echoing through the forest.

As the dust settled, their thoughts turned to the thieves from the previous night. Ebuka scratched his head, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "Aduke, my dear partner in crime-fighting, I think it's time we have a little chat with this tied-up agbero [rascals]. Maybe they know something about our nocturnal friends."

Aduke nodded a sly twinkle in her eyes.

"Oh, we'll make them spill the beans, Ebuka. But not with threats or interrogations"

"We'll lure out their secrets with the oldest trick in the book—money!"

Ebuka burst into laughter, his voice echoing through the forest. "Ah, money! The universal language of persuasion! Let's show these blokes we mean business!"

As the thugs slowly regained consciousness, Ebuka approached them, dangling a wad of cash in front of their bewildered faces.

"Tell us what we want to know, and this lovely moolah is all yours!"

The thugs exchanged hesitant glances before their eyes widened with excitement.

"Money? oga mi u for don talk since na, chai, we for no suffer like this" [Money? You got our attention, mate! you should have told us earlier] one of them exclaimed, unable to resist the lure of cold, hard cash.

"oya you don catch us boss" [We are coming clean], one said laughing.

And so, the floodgates of information opened. The thugs spilled their secrets with a mix of desperation and glee, divulging everything from their boss's identity to the location of their secret hideout. They even revealed the embarrassing details of their wardrobe choices, leaving Ebuka and Aduke in fits of laughter.

They move to a nearby tree to discuss what to do with the new information they got their hands on. Ebuka had a bad feeling about going to attack the boss base as he had read enough young master's cliché from web novels back in high school.

He suggested, "Why don't we just call the police?"

"Certainly, that would be better as getting stronger should be our priority now" Ebuka continued.

They finally called the police.

The police finally arrived after waiting for 2 hours. An officer walked toward them and raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued as they were the same people he met at the inn when an incident occurred that required the police. Aduke composed herself, wiping away a tear of laughter, and approached the officer.

"Officer, we've apprehended these thugs," she said, trying to maintain a serious expression. "They were causing trouble, and we thought it's best to hand them over to the authorities."

The police officer glanced at the tied-up thugs, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "Well, well, seems like you two have been having quite the adventure since morning"

"Thanks for saving us some trouble. We'll take it from here."

Ebuka patted the officer's shoulder, a grin on his face. "No problem, Officer. We sure are like a magnet for trouble"

"But hey, if you ever need some extra muscle, you know who to call!" he said laughing

The officer chuckled and gave them a nod. "I'll keep that in mind. Stay out of trouble, you two."

As the police officer led the thugs away, Aduke and Ebuka continued their journey in search of more portals to conquer. They exchanged playful banter and jokes as they continued their journey, determined to find more portals and strengthen their abilities.

"Hey, what do you think the police officer would do if he knew we could take down those thugs without breaking a sweat?" Aduke teased, a twinkle in her eye.

Ebuka chuckled. "He'd probably think we're some sort of superhero duo. But hey, let's keep our true powers under wraps for now. We don't want to steal the limelight from the police, right?"

They both burst into laughter again, their spirits high and their bond growing stronger with each passing moment. With their light-heartedness and determination, there was no challenge they couldn't face together.

And so, with a skip in their steps and laughter in their hearts, Aduke and Ebuka continued their quest, ready to discover new portals, face formidable opponents, and maybe even crack a few more jokes along the way. The journey ahead was full of surprises, but with their unwavering friendship, nothing could dampen their spirits.