CHAPTER 13

Tate's eyes were deadly as he faced Sir Connor. 

He wanted to show Sir Connor that he wasn't the young bumpkin kid from before, not that he wouldn't be able to defeat Ryker without pulling that off.

Ryker was just too easy for him, he didn't even need that, but he wanted to let Sir Connor know that he grew big within these  seven days and he wouldn't abide by Sir Connor rules anymore.

Sir Connor would be the one to abide by his rules now!

Mr Bushman was terrified to the bone, how dare Tate, a lowly life kid be so insolent in front of Sir Connor.

'Who does he thinks he is!'

He barked at the security men.

"Bastard!! What are you doing? Attack this moron and bring him to his knees now!"

The nine security guards in the scene marched forward to Tate.

They were coming from his back and front so he was basically surrounded, however, a little smile appeared on Tate's face.

[Host has been challenged by an enemy. Defeat the enemy and be rewarded with MA points!]

Tate didn't care whether he was surrounded or not, seeing the system message made him over excited and he was ready to beat the shit out of all the security mens.

"You scumbag!"

One of the security men quickly rushed to pound on Tate, before he could think of moving his fist, Tate sent a flashy kick to his face.

Bang!

The kick immediately brought the man to the ground. A wicked smile was immediately seen on Tate's face.

"I defeated your most powerful man, what makes you think these amateurs would be able to stop me!"

Tate said as he sent another man flying away with his kick.

Mr Bushman's face darkened. He threw his finger at Tate and roared.

"What are you all doing, attack him together!!"

He didn't know why the security men were all stepping backwards, which was making them an easy prey to Tate.

They should all attack Tate at the same time!

The security men continued to step backwards even with Mr Bushman orders. They were all afraid because of the way Tate took down Ryker, and the sudden glow of Tate hands which seemed abnormal. They have never seen anything like that before.

"So are we fighting or not!"

Tate said as he straightened up in the middle of seven men.

"You know what! Fuck you!"

The security man that hit Tate from the beginning launched forward to Tate then. His movements were fast and he threw his massive fist to Tate's face.

"I would crush you down!"

His fist zoomed to Tate's face. His fist was about to make contact with Tate's face when Tate seized the striking hand with his left palm.

Tate's motion stunned the security man to the bone.

"Don't make me laugh!"

With those few words, Tate pulled the security man closer with the hand he seized. 

The security man couldn't believe the force from the pull. Immediately he reached Tate, Tate smashed his right knee on the security  man's chest, causing him to cough out blood.

Before he could comprehend the motion, Tate let go of his hand and sent a powerful slap to the man's neck.

The man collapsed to the ground like a dead man. If there was a little bit more power to the slap, he would've died.

The remaining security men all took several steps backwards in fear, including Mr Bushman, who was standing close to Sir Connor.

None of the security men dared to step forward now, seeing the way Tate handled the best fighters among them, but Tate wasn't waiting for them to attack, he could start the attack himself.

The system had already triggered all of them as his enemy, he wouldn't let them just go now, not when MA points were involved.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Tate brought all the men to the ground.

[Congratulations. Host has successfully taken down all enemies!]

[Host has been rewarded.....]

Tate didn't bother to look at the system messages. He instinctively thought of swiping them away and all the messages were put aside for later.

He faced Sir Connor when he was done with that.

"I have defeated all these men. Are there any more of them!"

His eyes were on Mr Bushman but it moved to Sir Connor who had been silent all these while.

Mr Bushman was shaking profusely on his spot. He couldn't believe Tate defeated nine men without breaking a sweat. None of them could even land a single blow on Tate.

'Isn't this the malnutrition kid from a week ago. How did he become this strong!'

Just then some security men entered the scene, there were more than ten of them. 

Seeing this, Tate couldn't help but displayed a little smile. He would get to accumulate enough MA points that would level him up to the next stage, he might even get to unlock Rapid Punches today!

Tate was confident he could take on as many security men that would surface, and he still had enough orenda energy, with that, he could take on more security men.

He didn't use his orenda against the nine security men, and he wouldn't use it on these men too.

"What are you all just standing there for! Attack him immediately!"

Mr Bushman bellowed, but just then Sir Connor raised his hands.

"That is enough."

He simply said as he focused his attention on Tate.

Tate's expression darkened a little. He was ready to attack these security men. Sir Connor had to ruin everything for him.

Sir Connor adjusted himself on his seat.

"So what did you come to offer me? I am curious to hear your offer."

Mr Bushman eyebrows pushed to each other.

"Sir! you can't possibly give this guy a chance to speak after what he just did! He has to be disciplined!"

He pointed at Tate.

"He lacks manners and he must be taught a lesson!"

Mr Bushman wanted to order the security men when Sir Connor sounded casually.

"That is enough, Bushman. Let the kid speak."

Mr Bushman's face was ugly. He had to obey Sir Connor's order so he bowed his head and stepped backwards.

Tate slowly appease the anger inside him, for not attacking the security men immediately they entered. He didn't do that because the system message didn't appear, if not, he would have launched forward to attack them before they even entered the meeting room.

It seemed the system message would only trigger when he gets attacked.

Tate took a deep breath and faced Sir Connor fully.

"I know I owe Mr Connor money, and you lost a lot of money last week, but I am not giving you my father property nor am I giving you my sister..."

"You bastard!!"

Mr Bushman roared, overshadowing Tate's voice. He immediately quieted down when Sir Connor gave him the wait sign.

Tate continued when Mr Bushman was silent again.

"The state tournament is coming and I discovered the prize is bigger than before...."

"You must be insane!!!"

Mr Bushman cut Tate  off, his eyes grew bigger. He couldn't believe what he just heard.

How could a local fighter like Tate be aiming for the state tournament, where good fighters all over Aetherfield state come together to challenge each other for the strongest martial arts in Aetherfield state!

Tate must be stupid to think he has a shot in the state tournament.

"Let him speak, Mr. Bushman."

Sir Connor sounded as his eyes stayed focused on Tate.

"Don't interrupt him again."

He said to Mr Bushman, and then continued with Tate.

"So what happened to the state competition."

Tate squeezed his fist hard and summoned all the courage within him.

"I am going to win it!"