Grandpa Ven couldn't help but imagine that if the punch that Hao Ren released just now managed to land on that part, perhaps the feeling he felt would be far more painful than death.
It was evident from what he had just seen when the blow was able to destroy the protective magic he was using. Even though he knew the magic he used was one of the magic that was strong enough to withstand attacks with loads of up to hundreds of kilos, but this little boy could destroy it with just one hit?
'The attack just now is much stronger than the kick earlier. Does that have anything to do with the gloves he's wearing.' Grandpa Ven thought as he scrutinized the brownish-colored glove attached to Hao Ren's hand.
Similar to Grandpa Ven, Hao Ren was also shocked annoyed at the same time when he saw his attack was thwarted again. His hands now feel numb and a little sore after landing one of his bare-handed skills with all his might.
'Damn, it turns out that he can also use defensive skills.' He couldn't help but curse inwardly.
He was very upset because according to his estimation the punch just now could have won him if he didn't manage to hold it.
{Fatigue: 63}
The impact of the skill he released earlier also made his fatigue level increase drastically. He could feel it himself, who was now starting to feel tired, followed by his breaths.
'Maybe I can use a skill like that just one or two more times.' Hao Ren thought.
"Little Ren I want to know, before you die and end up in this place, how old are you really? I can't believe a kid like you can learn techniques this high.I will only believe if you were a person on the same level as me in your past. Yes, that's different if you're not human." Grandpa Ven asked a question that was stuck in his mind while smiling bitterly indicating disbelief.
"Do you think only with age I can master all that?" Hao Ren chuckled at the disbelief of what Grandpa Ven had said, "It's up to you whether you believe it or not, but just so you know, it only took me a day or two to learn all of it, and... maybe one to a few more weeks to fully understand it really mastered it."
Hao Ren then crossed his arms, being arrogant with a wide smile, "Even the most talented human in your original world couldn't possibly achieve what you just saw right? And you're asking am I really human? No, I'm a special being. "
The smile on Grandpa Ven's lips faded though not completely gone. He looked at Hao Ren in an indescribable way as if he couldn't believe what he just said. Because according to him it is indeed an impossible thing to achieve, even for all races other than humans though.
'Is he bragging?' That's what Grandpa Ven thought.
Hao Ren laughed softly, "You must think I'm boasting..." As if he could read the thoughts on Grandpa Ven's face, Hao Ren immediately dismissed the thought.
"My answer is only one, whatever!"
Regardless of his now rising fatigue status, Hao Ren back attack at Grandpa Ven.
Unlike before, this time Grandpa Ven took his attack seriously but still didn't intend to strike back. He wanted to know more about who Hao Ren really was. The figure he believed would free him from this place.
"Little Ren, you are too arrogant to forget to see your own shortcomings. Even though the technique you use is high but unfortunately your every move still looks stiff and has many gaps." Grandpa Ven commented with a smile while receiving every attack from Hao Ren.
Hao Ren didn't respond at all and continued to attack.
"Your movements also still look hesitant. Your current body condition must make you unable to perfectly demonstrate all the techniques you have right?"
Grandpa Ven chuckled mockingly as he continued to comment on every attack Hao Ren aimed at him.
"Judging from every attack you release, you always need a jump to be able to land it to the part that can kill the opponent. From that I can see, before you jump to land the attack, you need a split second pause first. but it allows me to quickly read your movements before your attacks reach...
In other words, the current state of your legs is your biggest weakness why you haven't been able to land your attacks properly since then." Grandpa Ven explained his analysis.
"Noisy...of course I'm the one who understands the condition of my body the most now." As if provoked by Grandpa Ven's comment, the attacks he mustered are getting more fast.
All the comments Grandpa Ven said were completely true. Hao Ren also thought so. If only his current leg condition could be stronger, perhaps he could defeat Grandpa Ven in a few hits.
Even though Hao Ren's attack was getting faster, Grandpa Ven who was in serious mode was still able to withstand the attack without any major difficulties.
Grandpa Ven shook his head with a smile, feeling touched by Hao Ren's struggle, "Even though you already know that you can't beat me this way, you still keep attacking me. It seems you have a strong goal to beat me."
"Yes. I don't want to linger here with you. I have a lot of work there that I haven't finished yet."
[Warning! — Fatigue : 81]
'Tch, my fatigue level is getting higher. I must quickly finish this fight.'
Hao Ren started to panic as soon as he saw that his fatigue level was about to reach its limit. He didn't want that to happen, therefore he wanted to finish this fight quickly. The problem was that every attack he had used earlier no trace at all.
The movements and attacks he aimed slowly seemed to be slowing down, Grandpa Ven noticed it. He thought Hao Ren was exhausted and might just have to wait some more time until he finally collapsed on his own.
"Little Ren, how old are you now?" Grandpa Ven asked.
The question made Hao Ren chuckle lazily. He then replied, "Hah? Two years. Why? Do you want to talk about that again?"
Grandpa Ven was a little surprised to hear that. He thought from Hao Ren's current physical condition that he looked like a four year old child. However, upon hearing that he was actually two years old, it was honestly quite frustrating for Grandpa Ven.
"Two years huh…" Grandpa Ven chuckled as if it was a funny thing.
"I don't know how you can learn all this so quickly, and honestly it would be a shame if I lost to someone your age."
But…
"You look like you're in a hurry. I'm not going to ask what the reason is. You said if you beat me this would all be over right?"
"Yes!"
{Warning!!—Fatigue: 93}
Realizing that his level of exhaustion was just a bit more until it reached its limit, instead of exhausting him, he even more violently attacked Grandpa Ven.
"Alright…Then I give up..."
Grandpa Ven deliberately gave Hao Ren an opening to attack. He led Hao Ren to land his punch right at the edge of his stomach which was where his weak point was.
Even though he didn't use a skill, Hao Ren's punch was hard enough to knock Grandpa Ven back against the wall and make the small house tremble.
Hao Ren didn't know how to respond to the attack just now. He knew that the attack just now wasn't entirely the result of his efforts but rather the intention of Grandpa Ven.
[Waning!!!—Fatigue: 95]
Even so he was relieved that the blow had finally won him even though in a different way right before the level his exhaustion reached its limit.
Hao Ren fell limply on the floor in a kneeling position covered in sweat and splattered breaths. He no longer had the strength to attack even to stand up.
On the other hand, Grandpa Ven who was hit by Hao Ren's attack was wincing in pain while clutching the edge of his stomach area. Honestly, Grandpa Ven still didn't expect Hao Ren's punch to be so powerful.
There was an injury on the edge of his stomach, in that one punch that Hao Ren threw hard into the area made Grandpa Ven instantly helpless. He was leaning against the wall with some blood dripping from the edges of his lips.
"Why? Didn't you say that if you win over me this will all be over?" Grandpa Ven asked after a while they were silent to each other while wiping the blood on his lips.
"I don't know either. He just told me to beat you." Hao Ren replied with a shaky breath.
'System Call: I defeated him but why is this mission still not finished? Don't tell me I have to kill him!' he asked the System inwardly while shouting.
There is no answer or response from the System.
'Oi, damn it! Answer my question!'