Chapter 15: Hammer Eighty! Done, boss!
Chapter 15: Hammer Eighty! Done, boss!
Chapter 15: Hammer Eighty! Done, boss!
After hearing Bai Song's instructions, this... seems like he's being asked to fight someone? Tom's heart tightened instantly, feeling extremely anxious inside.
But he can't disobey Bai Song. Just a while ago, he pulled off a crazy move and smashed him into the ground. If he choose to escape now, not only will he miss out on rewarding himself with a cake, but I might even have to pack up and leave!
This won't do, absolutely not!
After making up his mind, Tom stiffened his whole body, standing as rigid as a hammer. He turned around, facing Alexander who was already prepared for battle.
However, as soon as he saw his opponent, who seemed to be this short guy, Tom was momentarily stunned. Then he suddenly became completely composed, thinking, "Is this my opponent? Just this? So short?"
If he didn't see it wrong, this shorty in front of him was much shorter than the person he beat up yesterday when he pressed him to the ground and gave him a beating?
Can I take down this kind of guy?
With the thought, "I think I can beat this shorty," Tom's confidence skyrocketed. Suddenly, his back didn't hurt anymore, and his legs weren't stiff either.
Tom, who might not be able to act tough, but when it comes to bullying the weak and fearing the strong, I, Tom, am absolutely capable of it!
Tom turned around, smirked at Bai Song, and pointed his right thumb at Alexander in a reverse manner. As he did so, everyone seemed to hear a "thump" sound effect. Then Tom used his left hand to support Bai Song's thigh and dramatically stretched out his right hand to pat his own abdomen, while he started mockingly laughing at Alexander.
"Ahahaha!" (TN: classic Tom Laugh Scene.gif)
Originally, Alexander, who was still full of fighting spirit, became somewhat displeased when he saw Tom's posture. Even though he couldn't quite understand it, at this moment he could sense that he seemed to... be humiliated by a cat?
For Alexander, no... for any Hero, it would be hard to tolerate!
Blue electric arcs began to swirl around Alexander's body. He was somewhat provoked by Tom's attitude.
"If you're also an immortalized Hero in human history, then fight me fairly! Swear by my father's honor!" After speaking, Alexander had already prepared himself for an attack, staring straight at Tom and Bai Song.
Although he said those words on the surface, Alexander also began to ponder. It was quite evident that the arrogant cat would be his opponent next.
However, he had never heard of any hero being a cat. In Greek mythology, the closest were Hippomenes and Atalanta, who were transformed into lions by the goddess Hera. Perhaps this cat came from Egypt, descended from the cat goddess Bastet?
Bai Song's throat couldn't help but twitch as he thought, "Tom is causing trouble. Isn't the grudge we attracted enough? If Tom continues like this, he might end up in a mess!" So, Bai Song quickly patted Tom's shoulder, trying to get him to stop mocking. Perhaps Tom's mocking skills are useful when tanking in raids, but the problem is that it's a one-on-one situation now. It's not only useless, but it might even grant the enemy an attack bonus from the anger they provoke.
Seeing Bai Song urging him, Tom calmly walked towards Alexander's direction.
At some point during his approach, maybe during a mid-viewpoint switch, Tom had already changed into a set of French swordsman attire. He held a gorgeous rapier in his right hand, resembling the kind used in fencing competitions.
"When did this happen?!" Alexander, who was fully focused on preparing for battle, suddenly noticed that although Tom was coming towards him head-on, he completely missed when Tom armed himself!
"Aha!" Arriving on the battlefield, Tom stood confidently with a smirk, tilting his head and positioning his right side towards Alexander, wielding the rapier, ready for battle!
A gust of wind blew, accompanied by a leaf falling between the two, and both parties moved simultaneously!
In the blink of an eye, with the blessing of Zeus' divine thunder, Alexander swung his sword towards Tom, with a speed that was even difficult to catch with the naked eye.
"Clang!!!"
However... Tom effortlessly thrust his longsword, accurately hitting the edge of Alexander's sword. This swordsmanship that was far superior to his own left Alexander shaken.
Alexander quickly diverted his blade and launched a diagonal strike towards Tom, but it was in vain. Tom maintained a combat state that didn't look like combat at all and casually parried Alexander's attack, appearing to be extremely skilled.
Unwilling to accept it, Alexander unleashed several more strikes, all easily intercepted by Tom. At the same time, the initiative of the battle seemed to gradually fall into Tom's hands.
Under Tom's fierce assault, Alexander, who should have been the attacker, found himself constantly retreating.
This made Alexander more and more passive. Although he knew from the previous fall that Tom might be strong, he didn't expect to be completely overwhelmed. He couldn't even find a way to fight back!
On the surface, Tom seemed to have no other attributes besides his weaknesses, but when one attempted to attack, they would find that no matter how cunning the angle of attack was, Tom could effortlessly neutralize it with a simple "Aha" and a casual thrust forward.
Even though each of his thrusting motions was almost identical, Alexander just couldn't find a way to counter his moves.
The most astonishing thing was that, Tom, at some unknown point, held his head high and closed his eyes. He could even accurately deflect every one of his own strikes without needing his eyes! Although he could defeat himself at any time, Tom kept playing, refusing to end the battle. Faced with Tom's silent mockery, Alexander's ears turned red with anger.
"Who... who exactly are you, a heroic spirit from whence?!" Alexander's joy of battle gradually transformed into shame, and he embarrassingly remarked, "I have never heard of a cat with such formidable swordsmanship!"
Upon hearing these words, Tom initially had no intention of paying attention to him, but suddenly he had an idea. He stopped his attacks in accordance with the idea, and even a glowing lightbulb appeared above his head. Alexander visibly froze as he looked at the lightbulb before him. Tom pointed behind Alexander, although it was unclear why he was pointing in that direction.
Nevertheless, Alexander turned his gaze towards his own rear. Sensing Alexander's genuine deception, Tom smirked wickedly, with his tongue hanging out, and casually discarded his fencing sword to the side. From behind, he took out a large hammer and swung it directly at the back of Alexander's head. Alexander's entire body went rigid, and then he collapsed weakly onto the ground.
After dealing with Alexander, Tom brushed nonexistent dust off his hands and turned to look left, towards the direction of White Song. He raised his thumb, as if saying to Bai song "Mission accomplished, boss!"