HUSH

"You remember right?how you and your girlfriends embarrassed me in front of everyone at the bereau the other day?" Gaston asked stepping on Kojo's head.

" Since that day,I've been watching you. I studied your movements waiting for the right moment to strike"

His goons lifted Kojo up and threw him against the wall. One of them went forward and punched him in the gut then threw him into a kick from his comrade which connected with his face and caused him to collapse.

" I stopped when you entered Dio'ri thinking you'd die within the first few seconds since those girls won't be there to help you. You can imagine my surprise when I found out you weren't only strong but a powerhouse probably strong enough to destroy all of Opal." He signalled his men to raise his head. All this while Kojo's white hair fell over his head, covering his face.Gaston knelt Infront of him.

" So I decided to wait till you wer at your weakest. Luckily,I'm not the only one who want your head. I must say that anti magic homing spell was pretty effective."

He looked at Kojo with a dissatisfied expression.

" You've been completely silent all this while. I thought you'd be either threatening or begging given that your pals aren't here to save you." He.said slapping Kojo. He then began cutting him with the sword.

" Speaking of which I'm going to pay them a little visit. I'm sure that they'll cooperate if I use your name. I'll ensure that they remember the encounter.That said I think there nothing wrong if we have a little taste before things get a bit nasty, right guys"

The thugs around grunted and giggled in agreement.He stabbed Kojo.

" Not that you'll be able to do anything about it." He stood then engulfed Kojo in flames.

" I'll be sure to let them know that your aware of what's about to happen. Oh and I must thank you for providing this rare item. I think I'll sell it then use the money to move to a different country as there's going to be an investigation into your demise. Oh well no mercy for the cripple. Later . Or not" He waved and began laughing.

A strong wind suddenly blew from outside closing the doors that exited the Corridor.

The flames went out and Kojo rise to his feet.He sighed ,his breathe misted.

" Huh?"Gaston said banging the door."Hey he yelled.

" I have this belief that if you have a problem with some one then both people should settle it regardless of the manner without involving a third party" he said his voice carrying no emotion. Gaston and his gang turned shrinking back in surprise.

Kojo stood showing no signs that the burns had affected him. His blood dripping.

One of the thugs stretched out his hand and drew out a knife,then rushed at Kojo and made a swing backed by flames.Kojo caught his wrist and the flames went out. He broke the man's arm bending it upward.He opened his mouth to scream but Kojo punched his head into the ground,cracking it.The other guys rushed at him. He froze one and side stepped as one of the others who tried to hit him with a club. Kojo caught it and using his momentum threw him into his frozen colleague breaking the ice and Knocking them both into the wall. He ducked under a knife swing from one and blocked a sword strike from the other. He caught both Thier heads and bashed them together repeatedly until their faces were bloody messes. He dropped Thier bodies and looked over at Gaston. He saw Kojo's eyes glowing and stepped back in fear.Kojo suddenly appeared infront of him.Startled,he tried to stab Kojo with the sword but he caught the blade freezing the sword together with Gaston's arm.Gaston screamed in pain and tried to punch Kojo with a fire fist.Kojo caught it.

" If you want to burn me,"purple flames engulfed Gastons left arm. He sceamed , trying to break free.

" You should at least be able to do this much"Kojo said ripping off his left arm while at the same time breaking the sword free,shattering his right arm. Gaston looked at his wounds and screamed as he tried to run away

Kojo sliced one of Gastons legs severing it and he collapsed to the ground. He tried crawling away but Kojo stabbed his other leg, pinning him in place.

He pulled out the sword and stepped on the other leg, crushing it. He then reached down and grabbed Gaston by the hair and slammed his head into the ground several times before flinging him across the hallway to were his gang lay immobilized. They began to stir and looked in horror at Gastons sorry state,Thier fear written boldly on Thier faces.

There was a gut wrenching sound of metal scraping on stone that echoed through the hall as Kojo slowly walked towrd them dragging the sword behind him. The lights in the hallway slowly dimmed. The only light provided by a purple flame floating in Kojo's palm.

"P-please"Gaston begged,tears streaming down his swollen cheeks.

" You didn't think of mercy when you planned on 'tasting' my friends now did you?" Kojo said.

"Listen,this was all a joke,we were just teasing you. Can't you take a simple joke?" One of the men said.No sooner has he finished than his head dropped to the ground.

" Do you see me laughing?"Kojo asked coldly as he looked down at them.

Gaston was terrified yet he wondered how he was able to pull it off.

" Isn't he supposed to be at his weakest right now." He wondered

" Yet he moved so fast I didn't even see it. No matter I just need to survive this somehow I'll strike back like I always do." he smiled faintly.

"Devourer Manifest" Kojo said.

A dark aura manifested from Kojo taking the form of various beasts and gapping maws.

At this point all of Gastons hope of survival was shattered. He made an attempt to scream but no sound came . His men tried toi holding Thier throats , obviously screaming Thier lungs out yet not a whisper was heard.

Kojo raised his finger to his lips the purple flame floating above and casting a glow which show the smile on Kojo's lips.

" Your a monster" Gaston mouthed as the manifestations began to devour them.

"Hush" He said then blew out the flame.

" Kojo " Kojo turned.

" Are you alright?" Sharone asked when they finally saw him moving towards the arenas side entrance.

" oh, hey you guys.Yeah I'm fine"

Lin spread her arms to hug him but drew back.

" Where'd all that blood come from. You weren't bleeding so much when you walked out of the arena" She said concerned.

" It's mostly not my blood "Kojo said.

"Then who's is it?" Koniko asked impatiently.

" Uh...." Kojo though of how to answer but he felt a sharp pain in his head. He began to bleed from his nose and coughed out more blood.

" Kojo " the girls yelled together as he fell on one knee.

" What's happening to me " He wondered as his consciousness began to fade.

( Running system diagnostics ....)

(Complete.✓)

(Multiple bone fractures , internal bleeding as well as severe head trauma.)

(Activating Heal.)

(Error! Not enough Arcana to complete task.)

(Calculating other solutions.....)

(Complete✓)

( system reboot initiated.)

( System shutdown in ten,nine, eight,.....)

" Are you alright Kojo " Lin asked with concern.

" Can you stand" Koniko asked.

" I'll heal you " Sharone actived her blood magic but Kojo stopped her.

" I'm fine " Kojo said weakly." I just need some food and some rest that's all." He tried to stand.

(Three,two,one)

( SYSTEM REEBOOT)

( Deciphering: Babel Archive .

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