"Waaah—!"
That kick sent Shirai Kuroko screaming as she slammed into the nearby glass, then crashed heavily to the ground.
"Shirai!"
Seeing this, Saten Ruiko screamed as well. Shirai Kuroko curled up on the ground, gasping continuously. Although she was a Level 4 esper, she was still only a middle school student. Her physical strength naturally could not have been all that impressive. That kick had done considerable damage.
"Probably broke two or three ribs. Hehehe... Now let's see what else you've got."
As he spoke, the thug walked toward Shirai Kuroko and kicked at her again!
However...
"Hey, picking on a little girl?"
A voice suddenly rang out. The next moment, the thug screamed and was sent flying backward.
"Mr. Fang Zheng..."
Hearing that voice, Shirai Kuroko finally relaxed. She looked up and saw that Fang Zheng had somehow appeared beside her.
"Y-you... Why are you here?"
"I was just passing by on some business. I heard Ruizi screaming like she was being murdered, so I came to take a look. Never expected you to get beaten up this badly..."
"I-I didn't expect it either..."
Hearing Fang Zheng's usual teasing tone, Shirai Kuroko finally set her mind at ease.
"Be careful, Mr. Fang Zheng. There's something wrong with that man..."
"You bastard!"
Before Shirai Kuroko could finish, the man whom Fang Zheng had kicked away sprang back to his feet. He pulled out a dagger, glared furiously at Fang Zheng, and charged him.
"Die!!"
"Haah... There's no cure for idiots."
Watching the thug rush toward him, Fang Zheng sighed, then got to his feet and faced him. At the same time, the thug charged right in front of him.
"Die!!"
"Ha!!"
Fang Zheng paid no attention to the dagger thrust at him. He threw a punch, instantly shattering the