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Chapter 5: Rage and Judgment
Rain splashed around the broken hospital courtyard. Peter stood over Kordon's lifeless body, his fists trembling.
Then — a voice behind him.
"So you came."
Peter turned.
There stood Rico, cracked knuckles, bruised jaw, blood trickling from earlier wounds. Yet he grinned like a demon returned from hell.
"Look at you," Rico spat. "Your eyes… You think you're a hero now?"
Peter didn't answer.
Rico stretched his arms wide. "You know this is your fault, right? Because of you, the Ecos fired me. You ruined my life."
Peter slowly raised his fists.
Rico cracked his neck. "What, you think you're ready for me now? You? A street rat with tricks? You'll die like your teacher."
Peter charged.
His foot flew toward Rico's side — high-speed kick — but Rico dodged it easily.
"Tch. Still too slo—"
[STUN FIST – BASIC]
Peter's punch landed on Rico's ribs with a loud crack. Rico staggered, pain flashing in his eyes.
"You…!"
He roared and drove his elbow into Peter's face, slamming him into the ground.
But then—
Peter rolled and sprang back to his feet, eyes calm.
He stepped forward.
Moved like water.
Then twisted his core—
[AIKIDO THROW – VARIANT 7]
Rico gasped as his body was flipped in the air.
Mid-spin, Peter launched into a brutal airborne counter—
[540 SPINNING KICK – ENHANCED]
BOOM!
Rico crashed into the hospital wall, concrete crumbling.
Peter landed, panting.
"You... bastard…" Rico rose slowly, blood pouring from his lip. "You'll regret that."
He punched — full strength.
Peter crossed his arms to block—
[New Skill Unlocked: IRON BODY]
> You can endure 3 special attacks without damage.
The impact hit Peter like a meteor—but he stood still. Dust exploded around his body.
Rico's eyes widened.
"…How the hell…?!"
Peter's expression darkened.
"This… is for Kordon."
Then he unleashed hell.
Hooks. Elbows. Kicks. A wild barrage. Each strike faster, harder, fueled by rage.
Rico stumbled, unable to counter.
He began to panic.
"I'm gonna die—!"
He turned to run.
But suddenly—
A white boot blocked his path.
SLASH—
In the blink of an eye, a sword gleamed in the air.
Standing before him was a man with blonde hair, glasses, and a sharp aura of calm death. He wore a white-and-black check shirt, sleeves folded neatly, and slim white pants — clean despite the chaos.
Rico froze.
His voice trembled. "You… What are you doing here… Gong Yoo?"
The man smiled faintly. "Eliminating trash."
Rico's voice cracked. "Ecos… They sent you?!"
Gong Yoo nodded. "The Chairman gave direct orders."
Before another word could be said—
The sword flashed once.
And Rico's head hit the floor.
His body collapsed a moment later.
It was over.
Peter stood in stunned silence, chest heaving.
He barely had time to react as Gong Yoo approached him.
"Peter, right?"
Peter swallowed, his instincts screaming danger. "Y-Yeah."
Gong Yoo wiped his blade with a white cloth and sheathed it.
"The Chairman wants to meet you."
Peter stepped back. "The… Chairman? The S-rank?"
Gong Yoo's smile didn't reach his eyes.
"He's very interested in you."
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Meanwhile…
From the rooftop of a distant building, a figure in black watched the entire scene unfold.
Kuroi Akuryo.
Wind tugged at his coat. His sunglasses gleamed.
"So… they sent Gong Yoo for the clean-up. That escalated quickly."
He folded his arms, thinking.
"Peter… That's the name. So he can copy techniques. That explains it."
His grin was faint, but full of hunger.
"He's going to be a masterpiece."
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Chapter 5 Ends.
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