Hobin made it to school pretty late. It was already the fifth period by the time he walked in. The hallways were noisy as always. Student littering and making small gossips at the lock room. Hobin stepped through and got everyone's attention. First and foremost, he had lost weight and had become muscular. His jawline and face felt as though it had undergone a surgery. Everything about him was smooth, the way he walked and the clothes he was on.
"What's with those pants…? A boy asked, seeing how expensive they were.
"Is that Hobin? Students muttered in dilemma.
"So hot…". A cheerleader said biting her lower lip.
"Look at those cheeks…". A girl whispered to her friend.
"Hobin…From the trashed class. What happened to him? A student murmured
"Probably plastic surgery". Another replied.
Every one stared at him. Wondering, questioning, wishing and dreaming. Another feature that made Hobin stand out was his new pair of glasses. His combat system that no one knew a thing about. They all saw it as a new pair of glasses, but it was Hobin system that spoke and helped trained him.
Hobin pulled over to his locker. Dropping his bags and pulling out a few books. He kept hearing the murmuring of his fellow students, itching to know what changed him. Hobin scoffed and heard someone call his name.
"Hobin?! You little rascal". The voice snapped. He turned to see Pa Kong and his gang. "You are lie. Did you bring my assignment? He asked pushing everyone out of the way. Hobin took a huge gulp.
"I didn't do any of the midterm assignments, not even mine". He muttered and heard the glasses replied
"YOU HAVE BEEN BREAKING YOURSELF TO BE STRONG. WHEREAS HIS KINDS HAS BEEN DOING NOTHING WITH SUCH BRUTUAL FORCE".
"What exactly are you saying? Hobin asked shifting away from the approaching Pa Kong.
"I AM SAYING, THAT YOU HAVW THE UPPER HAND".
Hobin scoffed and stood his ground. He tightened his grip around his school books and adjusted his leg stance. Hobin realized that this school wasn't built on grades all the time, it had the touch of your fighting skill. So perhaps, just this once, if he could reverse his fate on the mid term assignment from an F to an A using a Pa Kong as his ladder to step up his ranking. This would be a brilliant opportunity to take over and change this rest of the school year for himself.
"I asked you a question! Pa Kong snapped. Hobin grinned as he remembered all the things Pa Kong has done to him— burying his head in the toilet, bathing him in milk, wasting his lunch money, forcing him to go fetch his food like a dog and all other stuff. The reason Pa Kong got so famous was because he bullied people like Hobin.
Hobin folded his fist and let his book flying. Pa Kong dodged it, but was shocked at Hobin's sudden action. Hobin had never questioned or some anything to push back against his bullying to him. This is definitely the first time.
Hobin disappeared quickly from his line of sight and resurfaced, right underneath his jaw line. Pa Kong was surprised and tried to respond immediately. He thought to himself if Hobin has gone mad or something. Why would he act so irrational, knowing fully well that he would lose to him. But before he could even move in expectation to a right hook, Hobin flipped over, slamming his heels onto Pa Kong's bald head and driving it all the way to the ground.
"What?! What just happened! A student screamed out and the others murmured. The great Pa Kong was lying still on the ground. Head first into the cracked tiles of the school. Hobin stood over him with a face of disappointment. The student saw Hobin as a strong boy who took than the class bully as though he was a nobody, but within Hobin this was how he felt;
"Oh my God! I can't believe that worked. I was literally shitting my pants over that one". Hobin squealed like a little girl.
"TOLD YOU…THE MOVES I HAVE INSTALLED INTO YOUR BRAIN ARE THE ONES I DEVELOPED MYSELF. ONES THE HUMAN MIND WON'T EXPECT TO SEE IN BATTLE AND ARE TOO SLOW TO COMPREHEND. BUT BECAUSE OF YOUR HIGH INTELLIGENCE, YOU ARE AN EXEMPTION". The glasses chimed and Hobin cracked a half smile.
"AND SAY SOMETHING THAT SOUNDS STRONG. SOMETHING LIKE; "YOU'RE WEAK" OR "DON'T COME NEAR ME… YOU FILTHY PEASANT". The glasses continued and Hobin smiled.
"I think I got just the right one". He muttered. Hobin immediately cracked a wild laugh that scared everyone. He laughed so hard that Pa Kong's gang had to pushed back in fear. He finally stopped laughing and wipe a tear off his eyes. "Now you know what it feels to be weak, you filthy peasant". Hobin muttered and walking passes the unconscious Pa Kong.
"THAT WAS LAME". The glasses chimed and Hobin chuckled, promising to work on his strong lines after battle.
After class Hobin stood by his lock, putting the books back into his bag. He heard a thud sound and turned quickly to see his friend, Nagi. Nagi was basically a victim like Hobin. He had a bright smile, slim body and big brains. Unlike Hobin, Nagi had small stature making him easy to pick on. He was ranked next to Hobin in the school's ranking system—294.
Both immediately embraced each other, he complimented Hobin, being shocked at his sudden changes. He said he heard about the short fight with Pa Kong and how he was surprised that Hobin won. Hobin laughed and went on about how both of them had been bullied by a monstrous figure called Pa Kong, who was easily defeated by his kick. As he went on, the next thing he heard as a loud bang on the locker.
"You think you defeated me" Pa Kong snapped. "I must agree you got me there for a second, but that was all it was. Now…". Pa Kong paused as he ripped his top off his body. "Lets have a proper fight. You want to take my rank, huh? Here is your chance". He snapped and Hobin felt the intensity building.
Students gathered waiting for the Hobin to respond to his challenge. It was clear that Pa Kong was trying to get the class back on his side after what just happened earlier. Hobin realized that but feared the fight was about to get even more intense. His system on the other hand, urged him to give out a dirty yet confident response. Nagi gripped Hobin 's wrist pulling him backward. Nagi feared that Hobin wouldn't stand much of a chance against Pa Kong, maybe a few punches would be all he got be able to get in, if possible.
Hobin let out a cold smirk. "You talk as you look. Empty words…". He looked at him with a cold stare. "Empty body".
The class murmured and a few raised up their phones capturing the moment. The whole school started buzzing with Pa Kong and Hobin's big fight at the school arena ground. The next thing Hobin knew was the arena ground got filled with students. Speculating, anticipating and talking. Place bets on who would win and cursing out the other. Hobin stared at the big stage and gave out a big exhale. The crowd was against him already with everyone screaming… "Pa Kong! Pa Kong!! Pa Kong!!!
"I'll make you regret your words, Hobin". Pa Kong said.
Hobin scoffed and gave a cold response "Humph…Let's find out shall we…".