DISCLAIMER: Thank you to all the readers to following my story and the new readers who happened to passed by. I know it's been a long wait but I'm back. I also updated the 1st chapter of the story. So, I highly recommend you all to read it too.
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STRENGTH OF THE WILL
CHAPTER 2 : SAVIOUR
Click...clack. Click...clack. Click...clack.
The sound of wooden sandals on the wet gravel floor echoed through Kayo ears as her savior entered the scene. And in the darkest hour of her life, the medicine seller came to her rescue.
His thin frame clutched in blue gaily patterned yukata shielded under the umbrella as he moved steadily under the pouring rain. And as if he was illuminated with the light from the moon, his pale skin shined through the darkness of rainstorm.
His beautiful elfin face was calm as he marched toward her, yet his feline-like blue eyes filled with rage.
"Well-well, look at the faggot over here." One of the molesters spat out the insult soon as they saw his appearance. "The fuck with your Keisha get up ...Clown?! "
" Ha-ha. With that wimpy body . You must be dumb as shit to think that you stand a chance against us."
"I'd say we all just rape the girl and made him watch!"
"YEAH, let's do it. Let's tell this sissy who's the boss!"
Then, they all yelled the words of agreement. And it seemed they have a plan.
They decided to pull Kayo up into standing position with her hands pinned above her head. Her kimono flung open , it revealed her white undergarment which was wet to the skin. Her long black hair was in disarray and pressed unruly on her face.
As one of them held Kayo in place, the gray haired man approach her and ran his hand suggestively on her shaply thighs. The young woman cried out in disgust and tried to shake off the contact . And when the medicine seller stepped closer , the rest of them blocked the way, ready to attack.
"Kusuriuri- san!" Kayo shouted helplessly as five men charged against him. Though Kayo already saw him fight , the heavy luggage on his back should be his disadvantage. Besides, it will be very unfair fight with five against one. So she fears that he would be overwhelm by those outlaws and get himself killed.
However, she didn't have to worry for long.
In one swift motion,the medicine seller unfurled the umbrella and fluidly knocked the first attacker senseless.
Seeing their friend landed on the ground gracelessly, two of them double-teamed in attempt to corner the medicine-seller. They came at him from front and back, but that was not a problem. He dipped low on the floor and did a spinning kick with his slender leg. As they fell down, he followed the movement with two sharp stomps on both of their faces. Their nosebleed was pouring like a fountain of crimson.
"Truthfully, I never fond of using violence. But let me made this clear to you..." Said the medicine seller as he walked toward Kayo. His voice was low and melodic. " I intended to bring this lady back home safely. And NO ONE one will get in my way. "
" Oh, shut up...you motherfucker! Guys, don't let him getting near the girl, okay? I will punish this pussy for ruining our fun." The gray haired man yelled impatiently. He decided to switched his place with his men and confronted the medicine seller himself.
Now that it's one on one duel, the medicine seller stood there readily as his opponent. The outlaw pulled out a short dagger from his sleeve and lashed out at him. The silver blade gleaming in the curtain of the rainstorm. The dagger aimed relentlessly on the lethal parts of his body and missed the targets everytime.
Strange enough, Kayo noticed that her rescuer only danced with the blade but never fight back. As if he was learning the movement of his attacker.
And then, with the speed of light, the medicine seller striked back.
He back away with few steps, released both straps of his container from his shoulders, grabbed them in one hand and bashed the whole thing on the side of his opponent and sent him flying.
That single hit alone settled the whole fight. The bad guy tumbled on the floor with a loud thud, coughing blood. He probably got few of his ribs shattered with such a powerful blow.
"I expected to end this fight quickly. So, whoever wants to be next...feel free to step forward." He stated coolly and put his trading luggage back to its place. His eyes sparked with silent warning. Surely, he is far more formidable than he looks.
Hearing so, the rest of them looked at the medicine-seller with their mouths gaped open. It took them long enough to realized how much their underestimated the opponent.
And as if they were planned, all of them decided to scattered away.
Kayo finally freed. However, after all the commotion, the young woman was beyond exhausted. Her body was trembled and she felt lightheaded. And soon before the medicine seller could react, Kayo collasped on the floor, passed out.
To be continued...
