Alvin sent Fox and the two kids off, then grabbed Alexei, the toughest one to beat up, and laid into him...
The unlucky Gunrunner had become Alvin's punching bag, and a convenient warning to those gang bosses who were always suspicious of everything.
Then the toughest boss got beaten up, and he'd want to take his anger out on a few unlucky souls...
Bruto stood by the window of the "cell," watching Alvin beat Alexei until he rolled all over the dock. He crossed himself and muttered nonstop, "Good thing I'm 'in prison.' Alexei's got a terrible temper!
Yad and the others are in for it!"
Domi had stayed behind to keep him company in prison. Looking at his dad, who had suddenly grown timid, he asked curiously, "Dad, when Principal Alvin gets angry and beats people up, it means the consequences aren't that serious. Everyone at our school knows that. Why are you so worried?"
Bruto grimaced as he watched Alvin punch Alexei in the stomach. Alexei leaped into the air, and even his thick rhino hide couldn't protect him from letting out a cry of pain...
Hearing his son's question, Bruto gave Domi a strange look and said, "I know, and Alexei knows too. It's a warning!
If the principal's wife hadn't dragged Principal Alvin away just now, he would've blown up back at the bar!"
As he spoke, Bruto pointed toward the dock. Alvin had grabbed Alexei by the horn on his head and punched him in the ribs. The unlucky Alexei, being made an example of to scare the others, let out a pained groan. He fell sideways to the ground, spasmed twice, and couldn't get back up.
"He's telling us he's still a bad guy! Now everyone can finally relax.
Then all that's left is