Chapter 17 Challenge
Lexera who was fed up with Alexander's arrogant behavior, shouted, "Before you fight my brother, you'll have to go through me first!" She pointed at Alexander as she spoke.
Alexander was momentarily stunned by her challenge. He could tell that, even if there were fifty of herself, she wouldn't be a match for him.
He glanced back at the guy standing next to the old man. "So, do you want to fight or not?" Alexander asked again.
Getting ignored Lexera eyes flared with anger, as she rushed suddenly with an attempt to attack. Her moved was fast and fierce, without any sign of holding back.
Alexander seeing this did not panic, when the kick was almost within his face, with just extending his palm he blocked the attack.
Seeing this both the old man and Jeff were surprised, they did not expect that he could blocked a full power moved just now.
The old man eyes glinted in confirmation, "My guess is never been wrong".
The girl Lexera who saw that her attacked was blocked, wanted to take it back but Alexander held it firmly. Angered from this she exerted pressure to his body and spin in midair with his other leg came flying to hit alexander.
Before Lexera could even complete her move, Alexander grabbed her foot, pushed it, and threw off her momentum. She tumbled backward from the attack.
As she rolled on the ground, her hair became disheveled. When she saw Alexander's indifferent expression, her rage grew even stronger, this humiliation had to be repaid.
But just as she was about to continue, a hand rested on her shoulder, stopping her.
When she looked back, it was her grandpa, his expression serious. "Grandpa, let go of me," she demanded, trying to break free.
But her grandpa's voice stopped her. "Lexera, don't cause trouble. This kid has some skill. Let your brother avenge you."
Hearing this, Lexera quickly calmed down. She realized that, based on what had just happened, she truly wasn't a match for him. Standing up, she shot Alexander a sulky glare, looking like a spoiled child.
"Hmph," she snorted towards Alexander, standing up and tidying herself.
Alexander felt wronged. She had attacked first, yet now that she was defeated, it seemed as if it was all his fault. However, he didn't dwell on it and instead turned his attention to the young man.
Before Jeff could confront Alexander, the old man leaned in and whispered to his grandson, "Teach this kid a lesson."
Jeff nodded and stepped forward to face Alexander. As they squared off, the lighthearted, sunny expression vanished from Jeff's face, replaced with a serious and focused look.
"You're going to suffer from hurting my little sister" Jeff said coldly.
Alexander's expression didn't change, but he let out a slight smile. From another perspective, it looked like the confident grin of someone who had already won, a clear sign of arrogance. This was exactly how Jeff interpreted that smile.
"Please" Alexander called as he was just standing.
Jeff, taking his stance narrowed his eyes a little. He noticed that the guy in front of him seemed open with no defense at all, but he knew it had to be a trap. Still, he charged in, confident that he was stronger.
Jeff who was lunged forward, throwing a swift right hook aimed at Alexander's jaw.
But just as his fist was about to connect, Alexander effortlessly sidestepped, his movements smoothly and precise.
Jeff's punch met thin air, and before he could recover, a sharp jab struck his ribs, sending a shockwave of pain through his torso.
Jeff gritted his teeth, ignoring the sting, and quickly shifted his weight, aiming a low kick at Alexander's legs. This time, it was useless as well as Alexander dodged it. With surprising agility.
He was in awe to see that this normal looking guy had the strength and even the moves. Blood pumped in Jeff's ears as he steadied himself, his muscles tensed.
"I'm just getting started," he growled, charging forward again, this time his serious.
"Come" Alexander taunted, with his hand signaling him to come.
With a straight jab Alexander decided to confront him head on, his arms slithered through his Jab. But he takes it back as quickly he throws it.
He knew that this was just a sparring match and there was no need for him to destroy the other party. Jeff seeing him take back his counterattack was enraged.
Thinking that Alexander was underestimating him, so he increased the strenght in his fist and when it reaches Alexander chest. A strong hand blocked it.
It was Alexander's palm that caught his attack. "This can't be possible," Jeff muttered in disbelief.
He took a step back and unleashed a flurry of punches. But Alexander who was prepared for it, dodged each strike with ease.
He moved like a snake, weaving effortlessly through the air as Jeff's fists whistled past him.
Being played like this Jeff anger rises, he was a genius back in the military. He dominated every young soldier even his seniors through a fight.
But this time, he was being played by some unknown guy who was exercising in a park. Making his pride, that accompanied him from young to be ruined.
"Ok that's enough" Alexander voiced sounded.
Before he could even react, Alexander slip closed to him while he was swinging, dodging the attacked. With in ranged he releases a palm strike hitting the youth in the chest.
Sending him flying a few steps away, the old man who was behind was faster and caught him. When he looked at the palm print, a hint of energy was present from the attack.
"A Master?" The old man mumbled as he looked at Alexander in surprised.
Seeing his grandson's pale face, with blood trickling from his mouth, the old man felt a strong urge to avenge him. But he was from an older generation, and even if he tried, he knew he stood no chance against the kid in front of him.
Lexera, seeing her injured brother, quickly rushed to his side. "You're such a bad person for bullying my brother!" she snapped, glaring at Alexander with cold eyes.
Alexander smiled wryly, "It was only a match sorry I could not hold back" he explained.
That's true though from the match just now he only uses 30% of his strength. Hearing this excuse Lexera was about to retort again but was stopped by his brother.
"Lexera, stop arguing," Jeff said firmly.
"A duel is a duel, and I've lost. He held back from the very first move and if he hadn't, I would've been defeated right away. He showed me some respect, but it's still a hard pill to swallow. This is already a disgrace for me, so please don't say anything more." Jeff's tone was serious, leaving no room for protest.
Seeing his brother expression, she could only nod his head. The old man looked at Alexander and stood up to give a handshake.
"What's your name young man?" The old man Asked.
"My name is Alexander" Alexander stated his name.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
The old man nodded his head in acknowledgement and inquired again, "What's your master's name?".
Alexander hearing this answered truthfully, "I have no master".
Hearing this both the young guy and the old man was stunned, a talented kid with good foundation and skills had no master. How is this possible?
Seeing the expression of his that is devoid of any lie, they could only nod in understanding. Jeff wasn't feeling great about this loss, even with the help of his family's secret technique and the training he had received at the camp.
He had lost to someone who was self-taught. For Alexander, this was a turning point he had finally grasped the essence of the technique's movements. His goal had been achieved.
But the old man introduced his self-making him stay a bit longer.
"My name is Franklin Blackwood," the old man introduced.
"These two are my grandsons. The girl is Lexera Blackwood, and the one you just fought is Jeff Blackwood."
Alexander nodded at Jeff, who returned the gesture. Lexera, however, only responded with a cold snort, making Alexander scratch his head in confusion.
"Ok Mr. Franklin I'll get going now or I'm late for work" Alexander said.
But before he could go Franklin stopped him and took a card in his pocket, Alexander seeing this stopped in his tracks.
"Here young Alexander take this card, my number is written in that card call me if you have any problem. Please call me Old Franklin or Franklin" Franklin spoked waiting for Alexander to take it.
Alexander, who was in a hurry, took the card and put it in his pockets, "Thank you Old Franklin I'm going now or I'm late for work" As he run away from their sight.
Lexera seeing his action was so angry, he did not even dare to look at his grandpa's card making her even more dissatisfied.
"I will have my revenge" She mumbled, full of resolution.