NIKOLAI'S TRAP

"What do you want?" Nikolai asked without turning back. He didn't need to face them. Since it was mentioned that Mr. Dumrique would send 'someone' to test him and not a group of criminals, Nikolai believed these people to be his enemies. "Just state what you want and leave me alone." 

"What we want is something you don't need to know," said one of the armed men. "Sure, you are good at detecting us, but are you good at fighting, too?" 

"Find out for yourself," Nikolai said and kicked back an empty can. It landed directly on the chest of the leading person. Since it was empty, the impact wasn't really physically painful. Unfortunately, his pride took a bigger blow. 

The man fumed in anger. His face was as red as a ripe tomato and his double chin was quivering in hatred. "Get him!" He yelled and the other men started attacking Nikolai.