Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey
Chapter 197: Old Friends [1]

They are just third-rate bullied, who used to bully Lucas.

I feel sorry for them now. Why? Because I'm not the same Lucas, yeah I have memories and emotions of old Lucas and right now that emotion telling me to beat the shit out of them.

"Okay, I'll come with you but first let me do something."

"There is no need to do anything, come with us now."

Glaring at him, I looked at Lily and reminded them that I wasn't alone.

"Can't you see I'm with my little sister?

Noticing my sister, clicking his tongue, Caster removed his hand from my neck before smirking

"I see…you don't want to look bad in front of your sister right? I'll give you 10 seconds and then I won't show you any mercy.

Ignoring his last words, bending down towards Lily, I looked at her in the eyes before saying

"Lily, can you listen to small requests your big brother?"

Curiously looking at the two people who had come, Lily looked back at me and nodded her head

"Um"

Seeing her nod her little head, I smiled and took out my phone. Pointing towards a nearby bench I said

"Here, take my phone and go sit on that bench over there"

Taking my phone my phone in her hand she looked toward Alex and then back to me and said,

"Are they bullying you, big brother?" She asked me and her grip on the phone tightened.

She sure is smart for a 5-year-old kid.

"Bully? They can't do that, you know your brother is very strong!" I said with a light chuckle and Lily's expression lightened a little.

"umm, I know brother is strong."

"Hahaha, I'm strong, so please wait for me over that bench."

um!"

Nodding her head enthusiastically, Lily ran to the bench I previously pointed at and sat down.

Kids were sure easy…

"Alright let's go…"

After making sure Lily was fine, I looked at Caster and Alex then I smiled...

"Good, If you were one second late then I have to beat you in front of your sister, Hahaha."

Once again hooking his arm around my neck, Caster gestured for his friend, Alex, to follow him.

Walking towards a more secluded area of the park, whilst still making sure that Lily was in my sights, the smile on my face slowly faded away.

…it's been a while since I had been this pissed.

If this happened at Nova Academy then that would be a different story but even so, whoever tried to mess up with me at Nova, I have sent them hospital beds

So of course, I'm going to do the same thing to them.

I'm going to teach these extras their place.

***

The secluded area of the park became an impromptu battleground. Caster and Alex, unaware of the storm they had unleashed, smirked confidently as if victory was already assured.

"So, Lucas, you think you can just walk away from us?" Caster taunted, cracking his knuckles.

I took a deep breath, concentrating. "I don't walk away from anything. I face it head-on."

Saying that I released my [E+] rank, Yeah I have a breakthrough from [E] rank to [E+] rank.

I just found out yesterday when I got [Shadow Control] Skill.

Vuam!

"khh…what?"

"…how?"

Right after making sure no one was looking, and releasing my ranked pressure, both individuals felt a massive pressure envelop them.

"Khhh...You bastard...Don't you dare to look down on me?" Caster is somehow able to withstand my ranked pressure as glares at me.

On the other hand, Alex looked like going to pass out but he was also able to withstand my ranked pressure.

Without a moment's hesitation, Caster lunged at me, aiming for a swift punch. I sidestepped and countered with a well-placed kick, catching him off guard. He staggered back.

Alex who somehow managed to get back on his feet, mp joined the assault, attempting a coordinated attack. Their movements were predictable, a testament to their lack of refined combat skills.

With a swift series of strikes and dodges, I managed to keep them at bay.

As the skirmish continued, frustration crept into Caster's expression. "You think you're better than us just because you got into Nova Academy? Even if you go to Nova Acdmy you will be sore looser."

Their aggression fueled my resolve. It was time to end this confrontation decisively. Focusing my energy, I executed a series of precise moves, disarming both of them with a calculated finesse.

"Now, let's end this. I won't let you disturb my sister's peace any longer," I declared, my tone unwavering.

Caster and Alex, now humbled and defeated, hesitated for a moment. The reality of their actions sank in as they stared at the person I had become. The old Lucas might have succumbed to their bullying, but I was a different force altogether.

I thought I should end this but looking at them I felt an intense amount of anger. I don't know why but all I want is to keep beating them.

"Has, this will be your worst day ever," I said to Alex and Caster

Both of their eyes widened at my words and their face became pale.

"W-What do you mean?"

"Do you think you will get away from this?"

Ignoring their words I looked toward my feet, where my shadow is.

"[Shadow Control:-Shadow Binding]"

My shadow who staring at me nodded his head as if he had any head.

Anyway, my shadow can't fight anyone's head but he can monopolies them. I named that skill shadow binding.

As my [Shadow Control: Shadow Binding] skill activated, tendrils of darkness extended from my own shadow, wrapping around Caster and Alex, immobilizing them. Panic flickered in their eyes as they struggled against the ethereal restraints.

"This is the consequence of your actions," I stated calmly, my voice cutting through the tension.

The shadows tightened their grip, restricting any further movement from the two. They were now at the mercy of the very shadows they underestimated.

"Why are you doing this?!" Caster shouted, a mix of fear and frustration in his voice.

"You both need to learn a lesson," I responded, my eyes stern.

-Swoosh!

Mana started to gather around my fist.

I clenched my fist tightly and looked at them, they have looked of fear in their eyes.

I like that look...

I bent down and looked at them in the eyes.

"Let's make this quick…