Just a Small Action

I gritted my teeth, a rush of anger mixing with my fear. I placed my bag on the floor, followed by Senpai. The guy's attention shifted to her, his lecherous gaze sending a surge of protectiveness through me.

"Oh? Aren't you quite a beauty~"

Shit... Senpai is in danger...!

I mean... what are the chances of armed robbers robbing a family restaurant? This is not how I expected our outing to turn out.

I mean... what are the chances of armed robbers robbing a family restaurant? This is not how I expected our outing to turn out.

The guy with disheveled blonde hair and a shabby appearance grabbed Senpai, pulling her toward him, then looked at the guy with the mask. "Hey, Boss, can I keep this one? Kekeke~"

My eyes shifted to the masked man.

So that's the boss, huh...

I took a deep breath, trying to regain my composure. Father's words echoed in my mind.

"Ryo, if you're ever in a situation where there are multiple targets and you're the only one who can act, you have two choices: run like a coward or fight like it's nothing."

I opened my eyes, scanned the situation around us, and began counting how many threats were present.

Two were armed with guns near the entrance, one collecting belongings—unarmed. There were three more outside, hidden among the bushes.

They were probably trying to stay out of sight, knowing that the police would arrive soon.

And then, there's him.

My focus settled on the man with the blonde hair.

Father's words resurfaced once more. "Remember, Ryo, when you're facing multiple threats, count them, assess your surroundings, and find something you can use as a weapon."

I surveyed the area around our table, looking for any potential weapon.

Then, the one collecting our belongings approached me. "Hey, give me your stuff if you don't want to die."

I met his gaze, trying to appear frightened. "Y-Yeah, I'm sorry. Please, don't kill me."

He chuckled. "That's right. Give me everything!"

As I handed him my bag, time seemed to slow down. I used the opportunity to strike. Swinging my bag forcefully, I aimed it at him.

Now, you might wonder why I used my bag as my weapon.

Did you know that a single book weighs about 2 pounds (approximately 0.9 kilograms)? Considering I had 6 normal books and 1 large textbook, assuming an average weight of 1.5 pounds (0.68 kilograms) per normal book and 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) for the large textbook, the total would be around 12 pounds (approximately 5.44 kilograms).

The impact of a 12-pound weight on a person depends on various factors, including where it hits, the speed of impact, the person's physical condition, and pain tolerance.

In general, a 12-pound weight can cause discomfort or injury upon impact, especially if it hits a sensitive or vulnerable area.

Right now, my focus was on pacifying the situation.

"Argh!" The collector cried out in pain as my bag struck him repeatedly. I followed up with a punch to his face.

Suddenly, the armed men turned their guns toward me, using the collector as a human shield.

"Don't move!" I threatened. "I'll kill this guy." My glare was unwavering as I held my ground.

"Pfft, Ahahaha~" The boss laughed, his eyes fixed on me. "Boy, do you really want to be a hero?"

What the hell does he mean by 'hero'?

Using the collector as my human shield, I discreetly checked his belongings.

Hm? There's a gun here? So, he's actually armed. Good.

My gaze shifted from the collector to the others.

"B-Boss, don't believe him! He's actually unarmed! Shoot him!" The collector's panicked voice erupted.

"Shut your mouth, or I'll end your life right here."

The boss's eyes drilled into me before he abruptly turned his attention to Senpai.

What is he planning to do to her?!

With a firm grip on Senpai, he met my gaze again. "Boy, drop my man on the ground... or you'll see what happens to her."

Gritting my teeth, I looked between them, and then at Senpai. "Fine, I'll drop your man. Just let Senpai go."

His smile stretched wider. "Good, good... You know, having obedient men these days is hard to come by."

Taking a deep breath, I moved swiftly, snatching the gun from the collector's waist. In a fluid motion, I aimed at the two armed robbers and shot their guns, targeting the barrels to make them burst in their hands.

"B-Boss! He—"

"Don't move," I ordered, my gun steady and focused on them. "Now... release her. NOW!"

The boss's grin expanded even more as he leaned closer to Senpai, his actions unsettling.

You son of a bitch...

Caught between fear and determination, Senpai looked at me, her eyes conveying a mix of emotions.

Just as the tension in the room reached its peak, a gunshot resonated from outside, diverting our attention.

Then, a wounded robber stumbled in, blood staining his clothes. "B-Boss! There's a sniper! Watch ou-" His sentence was cut short by another gunshot, his life extinguished in an instant.

"A Sniper?!"

The words hung heavy in the air, the realization of the dire situation sinking in.

A sniper, and a powerful one at that—the distinct report of an SVD Dragunov rifle echoed in my ears.

Seeing an opening, I swiftly knocked the collector down, disarming him as he staggered to the ground.

I aimed my gun at the armed robbers' legs and fired, causing them to scream out in pain. Then, focusing on the boss, I shot him in the leg, forcing him away from Senpai.

Amid the chaos, my phone began to vibrate persistently, signaling an incoming call.

I answered while keeping my attention on the boss, my gun trained on him. "Are you alright, Ryo-sama?"

That accent... It could only be Lidiya.

"Lidiya, how did you—"

"Heehee~ There's a small camera on your bag, invisible to the naked eye, of course~"

Well, that's a relief, but I really need to check my bag later.

"Thanks. Is it just you?"

"Yeah~"

"Alright... Cover me."

"Yes, Master~"

The call ended, and I refocused on the boss, ready to confront him.

"N-No, wait! We're just being ordered around! I swear!"

"Ordered? By who?" I pressed the gun to his head, but before he could answer, another gunshot shattered the tense silence. The boss jerked as the bullet struck him.

I spun around to identify the shooter—it was the blonde guy!

Reacting instinctively, I aimed my gun at him, ready to fire, but he had already dropped his firearm and drawn a combat knife.

"Ahh~ Good thing that guy finally shuts his mouth~" He smirked, his posture confident.

"You... Isn't he your boss?!" I demanded, my grip on the gun unyielding.

He snickered, his eyes gleaming with a touch of madness. "Boss? As if..."

"You... killed him."

"I did~ What of it?~" His voice carried a chilling nonchalance.

This guy is a total asshole. but right now, my priority is to ensure Senpai's safety.

"Senpai, please go out the door with the other customers."

"W-What about you?"

"I'm... fine."

"I can't leave you here!"

"Senpai... Can you just do as I say?"

Her worried eyes met mine, but she eventually nodded and ran towards the other customers, leading them to safety through the backdoor of the restaurant.

My phone vibrated once more, and I accepted the call.

"Ryo-sama, There are no armed individuals at the front~"

"What about the police?"

"Hmmm~ They should be here in 5 minutes."

"I see..."

Just as I was about to focus on the call, the blonde guy lunged at me, his knife gleaming dangerously.

I instinctively evaded his attack, dodging with the speed of my reflexes, and countered with a swift kick that sent him stumbling back.

"You... You're experienced too?~" He taunted, a wicked grin on his face.

I didn't bother to answer him, instead returning my attention to the call. "Lidiya... Do you see this blonde guy?"

"Yep Yep~"

"Shoot his leg."

"Roger~"

He interrupted with a mocking tone. "Hey, buddy... Aren't you supposed to be focusing on me?" He licked his knife provocatively.

"Didn't your parents teach you not to interrupt someone when they are on call?" I smirked.

"Haah?? Are you bitching me?"

"Well... Maybe you don't have a father or mother and I don't really care." With a dismissive tone, I tossed the gun aside and turned around, starting to walk away.

"You... Are you underestimating me!!??" His voice turned into a furious growl as he lunged toward me, fueled by rage and desperation.

But his advance was abruptly halted by a gunshot, his legs collapsing beneath him as he hit the ground. "Arrgghh! My leg!!"

The distant wails of approaching police sirens echoed through the air, and I knew time was of the essence.

I swiftly made my way through the backdoor, leaving the chaotic scene behind me, and returned to my ongoing call.

"Lidiya, where are you?"

"Walking out of the scene."

"Good, I want to talk later. You and Kasumi."

"Hmm, Alright then, meet you later~" Her voice held a playful tone as she hung up, leaving me to focus on the urgent task at hand: getting away.

I hope Senpai is safe...