Almost at the same instant, everyone's eyes widened in unison.
Soldier Boy?
What was he doing here?
Why had he suddenly jumped down through the ceiling?
"What happened?" Soldier Boy asked, scratching his head.
The chaotic scene in the convenience store left him momentarily bewildered. He had originally wanted to come to the store, chat with Hughie, and sound him out.
But who knew what had gotten into these idiot passersby? A crowd was blocking the convenience store entrance, refusing to move. Unfortunately, someone recognized him, and they all screamed excitedly and crowded around him.
That drew more and more people over, leaving Soldier Boy unable to get into the convenience store. With no other choice, he had to find another way in.
In the end, he chose to fly up to the building's second floor, smash straight through, and jump into the convenience store.
It wasn't as though he couldn't afford to pay for the damage.
To everyone else, however, the bizarre sight of him dropping from above was undoubtedly jaw-dropping. Naturally, no one answered his question.
Seeing that no one was responding, Soldier Boy felt a little awkward, but he wasn't annoyed. He swept his gaze around the convenience store, quickly assessing the situation.
"Huh? What are you doing?" Soldier Boy asked, pointing at the two bodyguards.
One look told him these people were no good. They seemed to be bullying Hughie.
Hank stammered, "M-Mr. Soldier Boy, what are you doing here?"
Soldier Boy ignored Hank and walked straight toward the two bodyguards.
The two bodyguards instinctively let go and backed away together.
Oh, trying to run?
Soldier Boy sneered and strode after them.
With that menacing air, even an idiot would have known he meant trouble. The two bodyguards wanted to leave, but the crowd blocking the