"I liked that bar girl. She was a real beauty. Or maybe that woman selling fruit, she had those wide hips, oh man."
Giallo talked to himself as he fought the pack of Grimm he had been sent to destroy. Four Beowulves slowly circled around him, their red eyes glowing with malevolence. He leaned back with his hand at his sides, waiting. One of the Grimm grew impatient and lunged at him. It swiped at him with its claw. Giallo's fist shot out like a rocket and collided with the Grimm's head. It was sent flying and skidded along the ground. When it came to a stop it began to dissolve.
"I really liked that blacksmith. Even though she only had one eye, she was really cute."
He brought his arms up as he weaved through a hail of claws and fangs. He cocked back his fist and slammed it into the nearest Grimm's chest. It fell to the ground and died. Two Grimm attacked at once. He attacked their arms mid swipe, sending their attacks off course. While the Grimm stumbled, he delivered swift punches to each of them. The first Grimm lost a large chunk of its upper body, while the other lost its head.
Giallo stood alone in the clearing. He yawned and turned to leave but stopped when he heard something behind him.
A tree creaked and fell to the ground with a crash. Lumbering into the clearing was a large Grimm with the body of a gorilla. Its bones protruded from its body like armor. Wisps of black smoke came off its body. It beat its chest and roared.
The ground beneath its feet were warped in its charge. It attacked with more speed than thought possible. Giallo was caught off guard by the massive fist crashing into his face.
XxX
Giallo waved goodbye to the priests as he left the monastery.
"Father Ignis, Father Luna, take care. Keep up your training, Father Luna."
"We wish you luck on your endeavors, Giallo," Father Ignis said.
Giallo traveled down the path, onto his new life.
Father Ignis sighed. "I fear that boy will lead a solitary existence. He will soon reach the apex of his strength, and the only one who truly understood him has already left this world. I can only hope that he can find one who can stand alongside him."
xXx
Giallo's eyes snapped open. He didn't realize he had lost consciousness. He couldn't help but smile. That was the first time in years someone had managed to knock him out.
He bounced along the ground, like a stone skipping over water. He skidded to a stop and took a moment to gather himself. He rose to his feet and brushed dirt out of his hair.
"Alright, I can't take you lightly."
He and the Grimm charged at each other. He got inside the beast's guard and punched it in the ribs. The Beringel slid backwards but wasn't harmed.
Giallo kept up the attack. He unleashed a barrage of blows, but the Grimm's muscles were like armor. He could feel a faint pain in his hands.
The Beringel powered through the blows and grabbed Giallo's arm. It lifted him off the ground and punched with all its might. Giallo's stomach felt like it was on fire, and his right arm was nearly torn out of the socket. The Grimm dropped him on the ground. Giallo rolled before another fist came crashing down. He couldn't feel his right arm. Undeterred, he brought up his left. He curled his fingers in one by one. He counted down in his head.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
His aura gathered around his left hand. The Beringel charged at him. He punched with his glowing fist. There was an explosion, and when the smoke cleared the Beringel's upper body was gone.
Giallo sighed. "Never was good at using my left. If it was my right, I'd have only needed two fingers."
With a grunt he forced his shoulder back into the socket. He grimaced. "Not gonna be able to use that arm for a while."
After a short trek he was back in the village where his employers were located. The villagers looked on him with anticipation. The village's mayor walked up to him expectantly.
Giallo smiled at the older woman. "I took care of it."
A visible wave of relief went through the villagers. The mayor nodded and gave Giallo his payment.
"Thank you for helping us," she said.
"It was no problem, but is it okay if I stay for a few days? You know, to make sure nothing happens."
The mayor pulled Giallo into a tight hug, "Sweetheart, you can stay as long as you like."
Giallo smiled as his head was enveloped in the woman's chest.
No question about it, she's my favorite.