Shadow Assassin

Chapter 17

As Shawn's enormous hand swung toward Shirley, the crowd at the Violetcrest Club collectively gasped. Many spectators turned away, unable to watch the scene unfold.

Smack!

A sharp slap echoed through the quiet Violetcrest Riding and Shooting Entertainment Center!

Shawn was propelled through the air, crashing heavily onto the ground several feet away.

Crack!

The marble floor of the viewing area cracked under the force of the impact!

Shirley remained unscathed, her composure intact, though her eyes revealed her astonishment.

Amber's eyes widened in shock, her mouth open in disbelief, frozen in place.

The hand that struck Shawn belonged to Robin.

"Why are you so hell-bent on being a d*ck?" Robin remarked, wiping his hands with a towel handed to him by a server, his gaze filled with disdain and mockery. Shawn, sprawled on the floor from Robin's slap, had lost a few teeth and was disoriented, his ears ringing.

He struggled to speak, barely conscious.

The riding and shooting center was eerily silent, with tension hanging thick in the air.

After a moment of oppressive quiet, the crowd began to murmur.

"Wow! This guy is amazing! He just took down the Devil, Rygar's top enforcer!"

"Is this real? I've never seen anyone handle the Devil like that in Harmonfield!"

"This guy is incredibly bold. He's definitely in for a tough time."

Alice, observing the spectacle, was initially stunned, but soon a sneer of contempt spread across her face.

"Hmph! Robin, do you really think that just because the Dunns support you, you can challenge Rygar's top man?" she scoffed. "You're asking for trouble!"

Zachary's face lit up with a malicious grin.

Meanwhile, Vera was stunned by the events that had just transpired.

Despite the recklessness of Robin's actions, she couldn't help but admire his bravery.

Taking on someone like the Devil was impressive, even if it bordered on foolishness.

She found herself reassessing Robin, now seeing him in a new, more favorable light.

"How dare you touch me! Do you even know who I am? I'll make sure you leave here on a stretcher!" Shawn roared, spitting blood as two of his subordinates helped him up.

Robin barely glanced at Shawn, unperturbed. "Do I need to know who you are to deal with you? You're just all talk, aren't you?"

"Alright, you little punk! You're going to pay for this! You're dead meat!" Shawn roared, his anger evident as he pointed a finger at Robin.

As Shirley processed the situation, she realized the complexity of their predicament.

Hah!

Robin, no matter what you do, I can't respect a brute without finesse!

Vera, shocked by the display, held onto her clothes to steady herself.

After a few slaps, Robin, finding the situation dull, threw Shawn to the ground.

Shawn's men dared not intervene, huddling together.

It took Shawn some time to regain his senses.

Looking at his scattered teeth on the ground, Shawn snarled, "You're finished! You'll pay for this!"

Robin took a towel from a server, shrugging. "Enough with your threats. It's getting boring!

"Go ahead, call for help! I'll be right here!"

Rita, observing the scene with a cold gaze, now saw Robin's boldness with a hint of amusement.

Not only can he fight, but he also knows how to provoke trouble.

Asking Shawn to call for backup?

He's basically saying that he doesn't even take the underground kingpin of Harmonfield seriously!

That's a direct challenge to Rygar, a blatant provocation.

Shirley looked at Robin with renewed admiration.

The memory of being saved from four desperate robbers and the shock of that moment was still fresh in her mind.

"Alright, you'll see. Soon you'll understand what it means to regret for a lifetime!" Shawn said, enduring his pain as he dialed Rygar's number.

In the distance, Zachary and others felt a sense of excitement. "This guy's hit a brick wall today. He's in for a world of trouble. He must have lost his mind."

Alice shook her head, her eyes filled with scorn. "Maybe tearing up the engagement stirred his pride, made him feel like he needed to prove himself. Hah! How pathetic! Zachary sneered, "He actually hit Rygar's enforcer! I don't think he'll leave the club alive today.

"Rygar's people built their reputation on such ruthless methods. In Harmonfield, only Ms. West from Violetcrest has dared to confront them so directly.

"Today, even the Dunns might get caught up in this mess. What a troublemaker!"

At this moment, Shawn had connected with Rygar, embellishing his account of the attack.

"Mr. Rygar, I've been assaulted! This kid even claimed he'd take you on if you showed up!"

"Is that so?" Rygar's voice on the other end was filled with contempt.

"Who does he think he is, disregarding the rules and acting as he wishes in Harmonfield? "Alright. Let him know I'll be at Violetcrest soon.

"Oh, and tell Ms. West that I have some business to handle at her place today.

"It's been a while since I've seen blood. I'm eager to find out what he's made of, daring to mess with me!"