Dang, how do I keep running into these situations! They got me surrounded! The only thing I have on me is a shiv. Quick think calmly. I can stab em' in the nutsack and make a run for it. Wait, should I let myself be bait first? Then the nuts! Yeah, that could work.
No it wouldn't!
No it's too risky. I've got to think rationally! Think, think, think, think! They're closing in on me fast! Also why can't I move my legs, author!? Is this plot convenience!
How can I esc- wait a minute.
I can just follow Iris and Arius! They're crazy strong. Ha, Hahaha! God, no one can beat my genius! God I thank you everyday for your blessings! I thank you everyday for giving me this face and mind! Praise the Lord!
[Hello, narrator here. Our MC is very religious. He attends Sunday Mass every morning and afternoon. But do you know what he prays about in the church? He thanks God for his divine-like looks and perfect mind! But he also wishes for the perfect body!
Oh he who prays so diligently every Sunday just for this! The only thing he's missing is talent in his physical body. He is quite weak in that department. Therefore he vows to go to mass everyday cause' of his imperfect body!
Thank you, that would be all from our narrator, please continue reading the novel at your own pace.]
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Ahh, I just can't stop laughing. It seems the two of you don't know what's gonna happen! You two are gonna be buried six feet under! Not me! Goodbye suckers!" With that bullsh- I mean, very cool and gallant remark about slaying them, I ran off to the safest place I could be in right now.
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"Boss did we just let him run away again?"
"No Barry, this time it's intentional. The two people he was talking to earlier were powerful enough to crush a number of floors on this tower. They wouldn't care about a fallen noble like that." The obese man schemed, thinking of his masterplan. "Besides, if he does escape, I've got a few dogs of my own."
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Hah, sucks to be them, cause' I'm the only one winning!
The most comfortable place in the world right now is in the arms of Iris!! She's a beauty, strong and likeable!? What more could you ask for!
Now, you're probably wondering why I'm talking like an idiot right now. But this is how I talk in my head when I get stressed so much that my brain is actively trying to make me feel good by making it seem like this situation is just a funny game, except it ain't. I'm actually getting hunted.
I really want some peace right now.
"Ugh!" I groan as I ultimately stumble on a pile of rubbish. Ah, my head is ringing, I think I hit my head.
" Phew." As I slowly glance at my surroundings, I see a tight intersection over at the distance. I think they went to the right if I remember correctly. With that in mind, I gently pick myself up occasionally tripping myself.
I could feel my worn out button-up mixing with the accumulated sweat and gunk from running, grazing the surface of my body, leading to irritated skin. My legs are being pushed to the limit, my breathing is heavy, I can feel my eyesight getting blurry and the burning sensation in my throat is really getting to me. Still, I have to escape.
I can't die right in middle of this alley! With heavy steps, little by little I make my way to the intersection.
I really hope they are on the other side of this alley. If even there is the tiniest chance, I would take it. But wishes don't really come true like that. As I barely got to the corner, I heard the footsteps of two heavily clothed people, occasionally murmuring something.
I glance at my back and, voila! The silhouette of the duo could be seen at the sides of the wall, making their appearances seem larger than normal.
"There's no use escaping. If we do end up losing you, we could just send more people to find you. Surrender now and we'll let you have a painless ordeal." The severely bloated man spoke in a condescending tone.
Hah, hah. and what if I don't?", I respond with a sarcastic remark paired with heavy panting.
"Then die." I freeze up. Oops I don't think he likes my answer. As he utters his response, he makes a signal to his subordinate standing at the back to charge at me.
With a slight nod the lanky man took a crouching stance, ready to pounce. He lifts his foot and quickly dashes out of his position to close the gap. Quite fast at that.
"Shit!" I utter at the sight of the approaching man. As I was panicking, the assailant hastily used my confusion to attack the right side of my body. However, I barely blocked it with my right shoulder. But the recoil of the strike sent me flying to a wall, crashing me into it. In addition to that I think I could feel my left ribcage crack a bit.
Did that feel painful, god! Why is he so strong for no reason damn it! Ah, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts so bad. Crap, did that guy pierce my ribs!? My left side feels like it's burning, shoot! Gotta hold it!
"Cough, cough..." I painfully spew out blood from my mouth, catching it with my left palm while my right is holding the burning sensation of my left. B-blood?" I asked to myself, with a bewildered tone. It's my blood. Blood.
How could I, a person of higher birth get done in by such scum! How dare he make me spill my own blood! I thought to myself while begrudgingly staring holes into him.
"Oh, looks like Mr. Young Master here is seeing his own red juice for the first time~." The tall man spoke with a playful undertone. He approached me at a leisurely pace, letting his guard down. M-maybe I can stab him with the shiv? It's a low chance though. Ah, screw it!
I impatiently put my left palm behind me, but that rush of mine didn't end well.
The assailant abruptly entered near my vision, which I quickly realize that, I'm outmatched.
I couldn't even take out my weapon..! And with that he punched at the center of my abdomen, launching me to the feet of the obese man.
"Ugh!"
I groan and slowly gaze to the top, ultimately witnessing the menacing silhouette of the bloated figure.
Well hello there. Thanks for being easy prey, Lathell." He smiled fiendishly.