Chapter 20: Rex vs Ralph

Chapter 20: Rex vs Ralph

Ralph revealed himself once more, staring at Rex with calculating eyes. He had been ordered by the higher-ups to dispose of a young boy without any abilities. He had carried out several missions similar to this and he always did it without the target even knowing how they died, hence his name "Silent Killer"

But this time, he had encountered something he hadn't expected. The boy he was sent to kill had turned out to have an ability. The only thing was that he didn't know what ability the boy had. He had seen him wrap his hands with a blue type of energy and the next thing, "This boy was telling him things only he would know.

"Should I just go back?" Ralph thought.

He was sent to eliminate the boy who was thought to be a defect but now he had turned out to be someone with an ability so that meant his presence here wasn't needed anymore.

"Don't take your eyes off me!" Rex screamed out as he dashed forward, his movements a blur. He thrust a punch forward, his fist connecting with Ralph's face, sending the latter sprawling backward.

boom!

"Silent killer my ass!" Rex cursed, a wide grin etching on his face.

Arkk!!!

Ralph wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes narrowing as he studied Rex with renewed focus. The boy had power, unpredictable and wild, but power nonetheless. Rex's Aether-infused punches had thrown him off, but Ralph's mind quickly recalibrated, calculating his next move.

"You're fast, I'll give you that," Rex taunted, rolling his shoulders and preparing for another round. "But you're looking pretty beat up there, Ralphie. What happened to that cool assassin composure, huh?"

Ralph didn't respond. Instead, his eyes darted around, scanning the area and quickly analyzing his options. Rex was fast, sure, but Ralph had always relied on more than just raw power. He had intelligence—and agility that he had yet to fully unleash.

Rex charged again, throwing another powerful punch toward Ralph's chest. But this time, Ralph anticipated the move. He sidestepped just in time, avoiding the hit entirely and countered with a lightning-quick jab to Rex's ribs. The strike caught Rex off guard, sending a jolt of pain through his side.

"Oof, okay, nice hit," Rex winced but quickly shook it off. He swung his arm toward Ralph again, but Ralph ducked under the blow with ease, his movements suddenly more fluid, more precise.

Ralph smirked now, his confidence returning. "You've been talking a lot for someone who doesn't know how to control his power properly."

The Ralphs cackled in unison, their voices blending together. "You'll never know, boy. By the time you figure it out, it'll be too late."

Rex ignored the taunt, focusing his mind. He could feel it—the subtle differences between the illusions. Ralph may have been clever, but Rex had God's Eyes. The clones weren't perfect. Small fluctuations in the energy surrounding them gave them away.

One of the Ralphs lunged at him again, but this time Rex was ready. He sidestepped the attack and swung a fist directly into the clone's midsection. The impact caused the illusion to disperse into a puff of shimmering light.

"That's one down," Rex muttered.

The remaining clones all attacked at once, rushing in from different angles. Rex dodged, weaved, and countered, each of his blows connecting with another fake Ralph, dispersing them one by one. His fists moved with precision, his body reacting instinctively as he dismantled the illusions.

With every strike, another clone disappeared, until only one remained.

Rex stood face-to-face with the last Ralph, his breath heavy but controlled. "Looks like you're the last one."

But Ralph only smirked, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Maybe... or maybe not."

Before Rex could react, Ralph's body flickered once again, and the illusion shattered into glowing fragments that dissolved into the air. The real Ralph was gone, his voice echoing in the space left behind.

"My job here isn't needed anymore. We may meet again, boy."

The scattered light faded into the night, leaving Rex alone in the aftermath of the battle. He stood still, fists still clenched, breathing hard as he scanned the area, but Ralph was truly gone. The void was quickly replaced by the beautiful city roads.

Rex finally exhaled, wiping sweat from his brow. "What a coward," he muttered

{system notification: + 400XP} {+10 xp to Time rewind}

"At least the fight was worth it" Rex muttered softly.

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