The Cursed Bloodline
Death Ring II

Brakkkkk.......

Kono's punch made the entire floor of the fighting arena shatter instantly. A speck of dust enveloped the fighting arena

Silent.....

Not a single sound could be heard, the spectators were silent. Their gaze was blocked by dust, and could only wait to find out what was going on

Rei, only able to round his eyes, Kono's punch didn't hit him at all. Surprisingly with such favorable conditions, why could Kono miss?

The audience could only fall silent, even though they saw Kono's attack was above the level of an ordinary person. No one protested against Kono's cheating even for the jury of that match

" Cih! Although I am the owner of this gambling arena, I cannot stop their money power" Zuryu said, glancing at the row of VIP seats across the arena

"Don't the world never change, Mr. Xio" he continued, glancing at Xio

Xio just sipped his tea quietly, occasionally glancing at the girl who was crouching in fear beside him

"The world is only siding with the owners of 'power' for the military people, while for ordinary people, the owners of 'money' is what makes them survive. Do you realize how rotten this world is Yuri? " say Xio

" The world is not like your favorite lilies. White and holy. Just like this place, justice can only be achieved if you are strong or have money. They even close their eyes and ears"

In the fighting arena, Rei could only tremble at the man before him. His hands began to clench in annoyance

"Isn't magic not allowed in this arena?" he said he told her of the fraud he felt. Kono could only smile while rubbing his hand

"Do you think those people will defend you? You forget how much money they're betting here? " kono said while whispering

" yeah.... I don't know why I missed hitting you. " said Kono with an annoyed face while leaving Rei.

Rei's hands clenched, although he knew this was impossible, he rose to his feet to attack Kono who was still careless

Rei began to jump up to raise his fist, Kono who was behind him seemed oblivious to Rei's surprise attack

Taps......... Bukkkkkp......

For the second time, Rei hit Kono on the head, of course any attack would not work for Kono.

"God! ...... You're such a shitty kid! "

Kono clasped Rei's collar and began to lift him up, until Rei's foot now no longer stepped on the ground

Bukkkkkp.........

Kono hit Rei in the face until he bounced, Rei's body crashed far away. Although already battered by Kono, Rei still tried to get up again. With all his might he attacked Kono, again and again

"Me! I'm not giving up! For grandma! "

Brakkkk.....

His body was back on Kono with his fists

"This pain! Not worth what I've been through all this time!

Digging into the ground, and stuck for days in the ground. Until I forget how cool the air and the sun is. My efforts to stay afloat can't be underestimated that easily. At least what I did to survive, is better than your cheating attitude!

Even seeing my grandmother fall ill, in front of my eyes without being able to do anything about it. Much more painful than your punches! " Shouted Rei

Rei tried to get up again, with a bruised face. The broken left hand, did not oblige him to fight with Kono

"Hey! ..... The boy! ..... Just accept your fate. Being born poor is your destiny. Ahahaha! " said one of the people in the VIP seat

"You're such a shitty boy, I guarantee you this punch will instantly make you meet the king of hell! " said Kono

Kono also clenched his fists, equipped with magic power coming out of his ring.

Rei's eyes looked at Kono who was running towards him steadily. There was not a single fear left in him. He tried to fight Kono, with his last strength even though he knew it was a waste

Xio who had been watching, started to stand up. Samar looks the corner of Xio's lips raised upwards.

Yuri who realized Rei's strong determination, started to ventured to watch the fight. He heard Rei did not give up at all, at least he had to see Rei struggle to the end

Once again, Kono aimed his death blow towards Rei

"Feel this! "

Kretaka.......

There was a sound of broken bones, suddenly Kono began to feel tremendous pain in his hands, he then fell down.

Realizing that there was a chance, Rei immediately attacked Kono quickly

Brakkkkkk........

Silent........

Even Rei could not believe what was happening

"T- Impossible! "say the Host, then he immediately went to Rei and held the hand as a winner

" P-Winner is...... The Penangtang Rei.........! "

The jury immediately checked the plight of Kono, they shook his head, gesturing to the rich people in the VIP seats

" Yes! He won! " Yuri was happy, and jumped up in excitement while clapping

Zuryu who knew what was happening could only smile in wonder

" Eyes in the eyes, Teeth in the teeth. Since when did you plant the illusion on Kono, sir?

No. gabe.... No. gabe....

Shoulda questions. Why did you choose Rei? " said Zuryu. Xio paused for a moment, then sat back in his chair

" He only told me about my past..... That'sallthat's all....... "

Yuri approaches Zuryu, still confused by what happened to Kono

" It's impossible for Kono to lose that easily right? "

" Mister Xio planted his strength on Kono, perhaps that was the cause of the first blow to miss. While the second blow he prevented by paralyzing Kono, before Rei attacked him"

"But..... When's? "

" I don't know..... Mr. Xio could plant his Illusions using the medium of Sound...... Aah yes! .... I recall..... Maybe when he threw his bag of gold, Kono wasn't right in front of him

But it's obvious....

Those who lost could not demand anything, Kono had cheated. If they declare Rei cheating. It was just an unfounded confession. In other words..... Rei won Kono's entire bankroll. "

Kono was dragged by the match guard. Because he lost then he must be responsible for the defeat received by his supporters

" I'm sorry, sir." said Kono, asking his master for mercy.

" You have to take responsibility for our money! And the humiliation we received! "say those VIPs. They also took her to the torture chamber

......................

Rei was preparing to receive an award for his victory, but a man in an expensive suit started a commotion. He did not accept Rei's victory.

" I don't think this is fair. How do we hand our money to the boy? "

" T- But...... " Ro started defending himself. After what happened to him, of course he will not give up fighting for his rights

" You're using your magic, you can't outwit us, boy! "

" A-I'm just an ordinary kid. There is no military blood in my body, how do I use magic, sir? "

" In that case, I will call my military men to fight with you. If you can beat him.. I'll give you all my gold, how? "

" Yes..... We will also give all our gold as a bet.......! " says the other VIP customers don't want to lose. They have to save their money. The old man smiled cunningly towards Rei

" However, if you lose you must pay this humiliation with your life. "

Yuri and Zuryu saw that the behavior of the rich people could only smile profusely. They did not think, how devious the people were in the presence of a child

" Hey! ...... Hey! ......... You can't be like that. If you want to fight with your hired man. Let this boy hire someone else.

Look at! .... He's not in good shape. It is so shameful for gentlemen like you! "

A masked man entered the arena. With super silly behavior and crumbly sounds like a child.

" S-Who is that? Why did that freak enter the arena? " reply Yuri did not believe

The man's mannerisms and speech remind Yuri of the annoying Tomato-haired one who lives with her. Right, the masked man looked like Zou.

Zuryu could only be stunned, he looked back at the shape of the mask once more

" Mask.... That mask? Isn't the Demon Tengu Mask? " He immediately turned his eyes to the empty chair beside him

" B.... She's she? "