Chapter 175

Ryuen, who had been punched by Ayanokoji, didn't think much of it; she just felt the pain spreading across her face.

Ryuen, having landed a decisive blow, pressed his advantage, raising his right leg to kick Ayanokoji in the side abdomen.

Ayanokoji reacted quickly, raising his left hand to take Ryuen's side kick head-on, then tucking Ryuen's right leg under his armpit and, with the help of his left hand, swinging Ryuen up.

Before Ryuen could even react to what was happening, he was sent flying through the air like Ayanokoji by Ayanokouji.

Seeing their leader being treated like this, Ishizaki and Albert disregarded their own pain and stood up to help.

He was then knocked away by Ryuen, which Ayanokoji had thrown.

For almost a minute afterward, Ayanokoji watched as the three of them got up from the ground.

"I thought you'd take this opportunity to run away, but you just stood there watching us get up? Are you looking down on me?"

Shaking his slightly dizzy head, Ryuen smirked.

Although the previous round looked very serious, in reality only Ishizaki's straight kick caused them any damage.

"If I had left just now, you certainly wouldn't have let it go, would you? To prevent you from disrupting my campus life, I've decided to defeat you here."

"They've certainly got quite the nerve."

Subsequently, Ryuen and his two companions surrounded Ayanokoji once again.

"No need for words, let's get started!"

After a round of probing, the three members of Ryuen's level of apprehension towards Ayanokoji increased once again.

However, the three of them are not entirely unable to defeat such an opponent. Although Ayanokoji possesses both strength and speed, he is not invincible.

If someone like Koenji had stats like Ayanokoji's, then Ryuen would turn around and leave without even thinking.

However, Ayanokoji's physique is clearly inferior to Koenji's. Even if the stats are the same, his defense will be greatly reduced due to his physique, and that is the decisive difference.

If Shuichi Kanda knew what he was thinking, he would be speechless.

While not as physically imposing Koenji, he still achieved those stats. Don't you have any idea how much training and effort he put in?

The vanguard of this round is Yamada Albert, who, as a mixed-race Black man, has a body as strong as steel.

Albert charged toward Ayanokoji with his strong body, swinging his powerful arms.

Although Albert's strength surpassed Ayanokoji's, his speed was far inferior. As Albert attacked, Ayanokoji seized the opportunity to counterattack and struck Albert's abdomen several times.

Moreover, since it was three against one, Ayanokoji dared not hold back at all.

However, the sensation in his hand and the slight change in the other person's expression told him that such an attack was probably ineffective.

But that's not important. Since we can't hit the abdomen, let's aim for the weak points.

The throat, heart, eyes, temples, and groin are all vulnerable areas, no matter how strong the body is.

However, we can't just focus our attention on this big guy in front of us. Ryuen and Ishizaki have been watching us closely, and they won't let us get away with it if we show any weakness.

However, sometimes the weakness that the opponent finds out may not actually be a weakness.

For example, right now, when Ayanokoji countered Albert, his body tilted significantly.

Was it because they felt the attack was ineffective that they increased their intensity?

Ryuen certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity.

"Ishizaki!"

After a loud roar, Ryuen and Ishizaki, with Albert providing cover, attacked Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.

However, just as the two were about to approach Ayanokoji a graceful bend and turn, then punched Albert in the chin with his right fist.

Holy crap, Rozan Sho Ryu Ha!

However, Albert did not fall after taking the blow; instead, he persisted in trying to grab Ayanokoji's arm with both hands.

However, given that he was not Ayanokoji to begin with, how could he possibly do what he couldn't do before after being hit so hard?

Ayanokoji crouched down to escape Albert's grappling range. At the same time, a sweeping leg sent Ishizaki and Ryuen, who were already close, crashing to the ground.

Then, Ayanokoji quickly got up and delivered a punch to Albert's face. Albert's mountain-like body was sent flying by Ayanokoji's punch and fell to the ground, motionless.

"Ah! Ayanokoji!"

Having gotten back up, Ishizaki seemed to have lost his composure because Albert had also been knocked down, and charged at Ayanokoji alone once more.

Therefore, when attacking, it's best to remain silent.

Ayanokoji raised his right leg and kicked Ishizaki in the knee.

Ishizaki, slumped to the ground after being struck hard in the left knee, then, like Albert, he was Ayanokoji in the face by Albert and sent flying.

"Heh, someone like you has been hiding in Class D all this time. Could it be that you were the one secretly instructing Kanda to do those things?"

Ryuen got up from the ground and smiled at Ayanokoji.

It's understandable that he thought that way. What if Shuichi Kanda sent him the text message not so much to have Ayanokoji test Ryuen, but because he was fed up with Ayanokoji's manipulation and wanted Ryuen's help?

Although it's unlikely, if that were the case, it would mean that Shuichi Kanda's actions were all at the behest of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.

In Ryuen's view, Shuichi Kanda was undoubtedly an arrogant person, so he couldn't tolerate Ayanokoji's interference, which is why he threw the game at the previous Sports Festival and then set up this trap to deal with Ayanokoji.

However, no one had anticipated Ayanokoji's strength. In just a few minutes, he had knocked down three of the top fighters from Class C. This level of strength was absolutely not to be underestimated.

"Unfortunately, I don't have the ability to control him. Both you and I were outmaneuvered by that guy."

Ayanokoji's words negated his own actions all along, and at the same time made Ryuen realize that Shuichi Kanda's reason for sending him the message was indeed to use him to test Ayanokoji.

That guy probably didn't expect that Ayanokoji, would be such a good fighter, right?

"I kind of want to see that guy miscalculate," Ryuen stood up, still thinking about other things.

In reality, the outcome of this battle made no difference to Shuichi Kanda.

Ryuen won, which means Ayanokoji is nothing special, and there's no need to be wary of him anymore.

If Ryuen loses, Shuichi Kanda can take this opportunity to understand Ayanokoji's strength and become more wary of him.

It seems that Ayanokoji is even stronger than I imagined, managing to take down Ryuen and the others in no time.

No, it's not cleaned up yet.

Ryuen, now in front of the camera, struck a new pose, a fearless smile on his face.

"Don't think that just because you've won, I'll admit that your violence is stronger than mine. But the key to victory isn't just strength; it also depends on each person's willpower."

This is not just Ryuen's boasting, but rather a unique and outstanding quality of Ryuen.

In Ayanokoji's eyes, Ryuen's intelligence and fighting skills were average, and he wasn't worried about either of those.

What he was worried about was Ryuen's indomitable will. Even if they failed this time, the other side would attack without hesitation once given the chance.

It was precisely because of this that Ayanokoji did not take the opportunity to leave when he had temporarily defeated the three.

Leaving is easy, but there will definitely be a lot of trouble afterwards.

Ayanokoji, however, dislikes trouble, so he plans to resolve everything here.

"You'll probably win here. But what about tomorrow? And the day after?"

Ryuen said excitedly, waving his fist.

"That's exactly why it's troublesome."

"Trouble? Well then, I'm going to give you a good hard time. When you're using your alt account? When you're using your main account? I'll be keeping a close eye on you from all sides."

"Are you really that eager to win? Aren't you afraid of just losing all the time?"

"Fear? I don't have that kind of fear. I've never felt it."

"Aren't you afraid?"

Is this the source of your confidence?

"For ordinary people, pain eventually turns into fear. Let me teach you how to do that!"

"Really? Then I'll experience it for myself."

Pain can turn into fear— Ayanokoji had never known such a thing before, so after Ryuen said those words, he immediately gave up dodging and blocking.

Then, Ryuen did not give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

You actually managed to get rid of your defenses with just a few words from me, Ayanokoji, you're nothing special!

Ryuen then grabbed Ayanokoji's shoulder and began delivering a series of knee strikes to Ayanokoji's abdomen with his right leg.

Looking at the two of them, Shuichi Kanda was speechless. Were these two crazy?

"So, do you understand now?"

Ryuen, who had launched several attacks on Ayanokoji, wore a smug smile.

"... Unfortunately, I don't understand anything. It's just pain spreading throughout my body."

Are you trying to say that you, like me, don't feel fear?

"No, Ryuen, it's not like that."

"Let's play a little longer!"

When Ryuen attempted to attack Ayanokoji again, Ayanokoji stopped him.

The pain radiating throughout his body made Ayanokoji realize that it was just pain; he felt pain but not fear.

During his training in the White Room, Ayanokoji had experienced even more intense pain and understood the fear that pain could cause.

Having witnessed countless instances of characters gradually crumbling before my eyes, I understand how tragic and terrifying it is to become a loser.

However, no matter how much pain and despair others may experience, you will not feel the pain. If that is the case, then all you need to do is learn how to protect yourself.

As long as you are safe and sound, you are the winner.

"In that case, no matter how many times, I will definitely beat you up! Until you're terrified!"

Ryuen seemed to want to continue, but Ayanokoji had no intention of doing so.

Several people knew he was coming to the rooftop, and if someone were to break in, Ayanokoji would be in a difficult position.

So when Ryuen attacked again, Ayanokoji grabbed his arm that was hitting him, pulled hard, and then used his free hand to punch Ryuen in the face with all his might.

"Hmm!"

Ryuen was thrown out by the powerful impact and crashed heavily onto the cold, hard concrete ground once again.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ayanokoji leaned in and straddled Ryuen's waist, then without hesitation swung his fist at Ryuen's face.

"You say you've never felt fear, Ryuen."

As Ayanokoji's fist landed, Ryuen's eyes swelled up and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but even so, there was still no fear in Ryuen's eyes.

"Huff, huff... Hehe, yeah. I don't feel fear, I've never experienced it."

"Tsk, ptooey..."

Then, Ryuen began to have some difficulty speaking.

"I've experienced twice as many setbacks as others, which is why I understand..."

"Violence can reveal a person's true nature, whether it's the one who strikes or the one who is struck!"

However, all he received in return was Ayanokoji's cold and ruthless face and the fists that kept landing on Ryuen's face.

From the camera's angle, Shuichi Kanda couldn't see Ryuen's expression, but judging from Ayanokoji's constantly waving fists, the guy's face certainly wasn't looking good.

Watching Ayanokoji's actions, Shuichi Kanda became somewhat worried. "This guy... he might kill Ryuen, won't he?"

Ryuen and Ayanokoji are free from fear, but Shuichi Kanda.

He doesn't yet have the awareness to take a person's life.

After a while, Ayanokoji stood up from Ryuen, then took a few steps back, looking at the four people lying on the ground, seemingly lost in thought.

Seeing this, Shuichi Kanda realized it was time for him to make his appearance.

The dormitory is a ten-minute walk from the school, and I hope they haven't left when I arrive.

Not long after Shuichi Kanda set off, Ayanokoji gently patted their cheeks one by one, starting with Ishizaki, to wake them up.