Chapter 54 - Sudden Intrusion

Michael was barely conscious as he looked at the person who just saved him. The moment Michael looked at Fade he was surprised, not only because he knew that Fade was the famous assassin from urban legends but because he felt something peculiar. Michael wasn't sure but the moment he looked at Fade he felt some kind of kinship coming from him.

While Michael was trying to figure out what that weird feeling was, the others were all trembling in fear. This was their first taste of real killing intent and it was Fade's killing intent of all things. Even those experienced martial artists who had been in a lot of battles and had killed hundreds of people were not even close to producing the same pure and heavy killing intent Fade was emitting. As everyone was still in a dazed state Fade spoke to them. 

"I only came here for the kid, just give him to me and I'll leave." The moment Hayate heard what Fade said his expression changed. 

"... Were you hired by Shin?"

When the others heard that they came to a sudden realization. Yet as their thoughts were about to stray Fade sighed as his killing intent suddenly disappeared. The moment the killing intent dispersed the surrounding students felt like they could finally breathe normally. Some of the students were sweating profusely, some had even peed in their pants. As they were trying to get their bearings back, Fade spoke to them with his indifferent tone. 

"You kids are too self-conscious and full of yourself. First off, if I was truly hired by somebody which I'm not, do you think as a professional I would tell you the name of my client? Second, I deal with bigger evils than you kids that haven't even tasted blood on their mouths. Finally just to be doubly sure you understand, nobody hired me all I want from you kids is to hand over that boy to me." Fade used his free hand to point at the fallen Michael. 

"So you're telling me, you just want to save this weakling, and all of this has nothing to do with me or my clan?" Hayate once again asked as he still couldn't believe what Fade was saying. 

"You really have a big ego, how many times do I need to tell you I don't really care about you, I just want the kid."

Hearing Fade's indifferent tone and seeing the way he was looking down on him made Hayate feel a tiny bit of rage accumulating within him. He was the only son of the Clan Head of the Mutou Clan, he was next in line to be the Clan head of such a powerful family, there were many that would show respect upon meeting him. This was the first time he had been treated this way, even Kira would at least fake some form of respect.

"You do understand that has nothing to do with you. If you mess in the affairs of the Mutou Clan, you might find that all of this was not worth it."

The moment Hayate finished what he said he suddenly felt a spine-tingling sensation. Unlike before Fade's killing intent wasn't spreading around instead it was now entirely focused on one person. At his very moment Hayate felt like there were hundreds of blades pointed at him, and the second he made a single move he would be pierced by the blades. 

Hayate was truly afraid this time and had one single thought filling his mind, death. As the fear was slowly consuming him Hayate heard Fade's voice. 

"Are you threatening me?" Hayate could not respond to the question as the fear had stolen his voice. There was a moment of silence before the group once again heard Fade sighing. 

"You're very lucky you know that. If it was the past me, I would've annihilated your entire clan because of the threat of yours. Lucky for you I no longer do such things. Like I said before I'm a professional and I don't kill people outside the job." 

After saying what he wanted to say, Fade no longer waited for Hayate to answer and pushed the boy aside. As he was about to pick up Michael, Fade shifted his head and leaned to the side. A huge stone then zipped past him. Fade then raised his left hand to the side of his face, and at that moment someone from behind him had unleashed a powerful kick aimed at his head. 

Fade who had blocked the kick was able to grab the unknown assailant's leg. Fade then swung the assailant to the ground. When the assailant was about to hit the ground he used his hands to cushion himself and bounced back up and took some distance from Fade. The assailant looked at Fade with a hungry stare and a smile on his face. Seeing that expression made Fade click his tongue.

'Damn it, a battle junkie.' Fade had met many people like this one in his old world and they were by far the hardest to deal with. The assailant who was a few feet away from Fade spoke to him. 

"That was amazing, as I expected you are a worthy opponent!" 

"I don't know who you are, but I don't have time to deal with you right now. I need to bring this kid to a hospital." Fade picked up the now unconscious Michael. As Fade was about to leave, the assailant suddenly threw a stone at him, which Fade easily caught. 

"Come on, don't be like that. Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Mugami Shin a martial artist looking for a worthy opponent. As for Michael, we can just make one of these guys bring him to the hospital, while you and I have some fun." 

Hearing what the other party suggested, Fade started to assess the situation. If he fled while carrying the injured Michael it was obvious that Shin would be able to catch up to him. It would be hard with his current abilities to fight Shin while carrying the injured Michael. 

Fade also didn't want to leave Michael to one of the people who had brought him here, since he wasn't sure if they would truly bring him to the hospital or do something else. As he was thinking about the best way to deal with this situation, Fade could not help himself but sigh again. 

'How troublesome.'