My King System
Chapter 128 - Ice Chain

Back at the so-called graveyard where all the lives which had been lost during the great battle against Yuki, people continued to visit the bodies as they said their prayers. They all hoped that their loved ones would pass on to heaven as the lives they lived were too short. Even those who swore not to feel sadness and be strong to make the ones that died proud couldn't help but cry as they mourned the dead. Each and every single one of them cursed Yuki to hell for taking away from them what they cared for the most. 

"What's all that noise?" said Scar as he moved piles upon piles of dead skeletons from his face. 

"Oh right, I remember," said Scar as he turned around to face the sleeping Jing, who didn't have a single major injury on his body. On the contrary, Scar's hands along with his legs and chest were burned and scared. All that remained that wasn't unrepairable was his face. 

"You son of a-" Scar said as he continuously pummelled Jing. 

Scar didn't let up even though he felt an endless amount of pain from his burnt hands making contact with Jing's body. Even though he was causing more pain to his body than to Jing, Scar continued his struggle until he could see blood coming out of Jing's face. 

"How dare you use my body to protect your own. Even after I offered to have you protected with my forces, this is how you repay me? By using my body as a shield so you don't get burned yourself?" Scar asked as he continued his barrage. 

However, right before he could land another attack, Jing woke up. His eyes opened wide and for that second, his body was put in a state of emergency survival. Without thinking, Jing moved his head away from the first which Scar was throwing in his direction and retaliated by punching Scar's wrists in turn causing extreme pain and immobilizing Scar.

Once he was fully awake, Jing began to breathe heavily as he pushed Scar off of his body. Once he had done that, Jing leaped off the pile of skeletons. 

"Leave me alone. I was just trying to survive. It's not my fault that you were the only one beside me, and don't even act all innocent. You, yourself in the end reached for a couple soldiers and used them as meat shields as well," said Jing as he started Scar down. 

"That doesn't matter. It won't stop me from killing you here and now. Before I do so, give me one good reason not to change my ability and blow your brains out," said Scar as he anxiously awaited Jing's next move. 

"Okay, just hear me out. I have a proposal which helps us both benefit," said Jing as he slowly walked towards Scar with his hands raised in the air to show that he had no ill intentions.

"Fine by me, just tell me already. I don't have all day," Scar replied as Jing neared him. 

Without a moment of hesitation, Jing clenched his fist as he prepared to punch Scar in the face as hard as he possibly could. However, before Jing could land his punch, Scar quickly spun around and kicked Jing before he could see a single thing.

"I should've told you this before. No sneak attack from a level 1 player will work on me. Before this battle had begun, I had taken the liberty of reaching level 2 to increase my stats in case something were to go wrong. Good thing I was right," said Scar.

However Jing wasn't planning on giving in either. Jing quickly did a foot spin attack while Scar was talking and knocked him down to the ground. Next, Jing quickly kicked Scar's jaw and before he could retaliate, he also stepped firmly on the back of Scar's palm. Even though he was a level 2 player, Scar was basically a level 1 player once again due to the state he was in. Almost all his body was extremely sensitive and even the slightest tap caused immense pain. As such, when Jing took advantage of those weak points, Scar was utterly weak.

"I can't let him get up. I have to continue pushing forward. Even the least bit of hesitation can be my doom. I of all people should know that most. I have to be firm and confident with my attacks," said Jing as he continued to throw one attack after another. Whether it was a punch or kick, as long as his hits connected with Scar's face, that was all that mattered. 

For Jing, it was much more than a physical battle to see who would come out on top. It was about him overcoming his emotions as well. He was always forced to be lower than everyone. He was treated like a lackey his entire life. Him overcoming his fear of others and taking out the person who was above him would allow him to finally be proud of himself. 

"One last time!" Jing yelled as he prepared to smash his fist into Scar's face as his final attack. 

Even while on the receiving end of the most painful beating of his life, Scar still 100% believed that he would come on top. Right before Jing could land his punch, Scar used all his might to punch Jing in the gut. As if he had been by a train, Jing froze in his tracks as he tried to gasp for air. It took all his might not to puke. 

"You've surprised me. I'm glad you decided to stop being so scared to do anything about people who try to manipulate you. For that, I won't kill you," said Scar as he changed his ability. 

"Activate ability: Ice Control"

Scar used his new ability to create handcuffs which were held together by chains around Jing's arm. Even though scar was happy that Jing was stepping out of his comfort zone and learning how to fend for himself, it didn't mean that he would allow him to be free. After all, Scar would need to reconstruct himself and establish himself in the world once again.