Then, in the silence of his despair, a cold, overwhelming presence filled the room. The Talons froze mid-attack, their eyes wide, forced to halt.
??? (coldly, dangerously calm): "Stop right there!"
The Talons shivered under the sheer weight of his presence. One thought screamed in their instincts: RUN!
And so, they bolted, leaving Xoza trembling but alive.
The mysterious figure began to walk away, but Xoza called out in a hurry:
Xoza: "Wait! Wait!"
??? : "What?"
Xoza: "Who… who are you? Why did you save me?"
The figure's gaze was cold but calm.
??? : "I can't stand guys like them… I'm Vamos."
Xoza's eyes widened.
Xoza: "Vamos…?"
Vamos: "Yeah."
Without another word, he turned and walked away, leaving Xoza staring after him, speechless. A mixture of awe, gratitude, and confusion churned inside him.
Xoza slowly stood on his feet, still trembling, and left the school without attending any more classes. Each step home felt heavy, yet somehow lighter than the torment he had endured.
When he arrived, his mom greeted him with a warm smile.
Mom: "Welcome home, Xoza."
Her eyes immediately fell on his cuts and bruises.
Mom (worried): "Xoza! Have you been in a fight again? Gosh…"
Xoza: "Sorry, Mom…"
Mom: "Go take a shower. I've prepared your meal."
Xoza offered a small, tired smile: "Okay… I'll go."
He went to his room, removed his clothes, and took a long, warm shower, letting the water wash away the pain, exhaustion, and shame.
Mom called from the kitchen: "Xoza, food is ready!"
He went downstairs, feeling the comforting warmth of home for the first time all day. He ate the meal his mom had prepared with care, the simple taste grounding him, reminding him of safety and love.
After finishing, he returned to his room, sitting on his bed and reflecting on everything that had happened.
Xoza (thinking): I need to get stronger…
Determined, he got up, opened his computer, and searched on VTube:
"How to become strong"
Chapter 58 – End