Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Cafeteria Trouble II Chapter 35: Cafeteria Trouble II
So Lynx turned inward, to the only greedy voice he trusted.
"Ughhn," he groaned mentally.
’System. How much will it cost to know more about Caius?’
[2000 APS points]
’What the hell, you’re becoming more greedy. 2000 points just to know more about some random dude?’
[Yeah, everything about the system is detailed and a hundred percent accurate. But hey, since you’re the ’chosen’ one, I could give you some minor information for free]
’Chosen one? Did I just hear you use sarcasm on my chosen one title? What kind of system are you dude. I don’t need your information, I’ll just beat the shit out of him.’
[Suit yourself, Lynx]
Kira started waving a hand in front of his face. "Lynx, what happened? You lost focus for a few seconds and you kept furrowing your brows."
"Just thinking about some things. Don’t worry." Lynx replied calmly while he finished the last of his snacks. He wiped his mouth with a white napkin and then turned, locking his gaze on Caius.
A status window flashed in his mind.
[Name: Caius Volm
Class: Blessed
Age: 21
Affinities: Earth A Rank
Blessings:
Earth Master: A-Rank. Has really good control over his Earth Affinity without costing him much mana.
HP: 6000/6000
MP: 3000/3000
STR: 2000
AGI: 900
STA: 1200
INT: 500
DEF: 1000
Year 3 Earth Affinity Student.]
’Shit. What happened while I was gone? Did everybody get an upgrade or something. He’s pretty strong though... or weak? I don’t even know what to say. But I think maybe Kira could beat him.’
While Lynx was having his mental talk, Caius was staring deep into Lynx’s heterochromatic eyes and starting to feel intimidated. They were deep. Like an endless abyss with golden streaks cutting through them.
But he didn’t care. He was a Year 3 Earth Affinity student. He was sure he could beat the Pretty Boy. He smirked and nudged Lucas. "You better keep your end of the bargain or I’ll break you next. I’m going to them right now."
Lucas just shrugged, his heart beating fast in anticipation. "I don’t care, man. Just don’t rough up the lady too bad." He resumed eating, already imagining the guy -Lynx- who’s in his position sitting with Kira bloodied.
The people in the cafeteria saw the big guy Caius, standing up from his seat and walking toward Lynx’s table.
Lynx was mid conversation with Kira. More like flirting, making her all red and stuttering. When he felt Caius’s hand land on his shoulder.
He could’ve easily avoided it. But he wanted to see how far the big guy would go.
Kira’s smile faded instantly. She looked up at the big guy and could smell trouble.
"Pretty boy, I’m sorry for what I’m about to do to you, but I have to do it," Caius laughed, loud and cruel. "I need those resources, man. So just don’t hold a grudge against me."
"What do you want?" Kira looked at his uniform and realized he was a senior. She groaned inwardly. ’Lynx’s been back one day. Just one day... and he’s already attracting trouble.’
Lynx could tell what Kira was thinking. He was about to tell her what was going on, that Caius is here to rough her up instead, but he just kept quiet and stood up instead.
The whole place went silent.
A Year 3 vs a Year 2.
The big guy vs the lost but returned golden boy with four affinities.
Some guys looked excited. They wanted to see how Caius would beat Lynx. Some seniors just watched closely, arms crossed.
’System, if I beat this guy really badly, I can get his room, right? From the looks of it he’s supposed to be staying alone and his room should be really good’
[Yeah. Humiliate him and Get 500 APS points]
Lynx grinned. He threw a punch straight at the guy’s face.
Caius barely had time to react. He threw his arms up and roared, Earth mana bursting around his fists. A wall of stone erupted from the floor to block it.
CRACK!
Lynx’s fist shattered the wall like glass. Dust and rubble exploded outward. Students screamed and ducked under tables.
But Lynx wasn’t even using full power. He wasn’t even using a quarter or half of his strength. He stepped through the debris, uniform clean, and tilted his head.
"Earth Master, huh? That all you got. You’re pretty weak for someone this size," Lynx taunted with a smirk on his face.
Caius snarled, veins bulging on his neck. "Shut the hell up!" He slammed both palms into the ground.