Chapter 7

“Get ready? Fight!”

Thomas moves forward. He will attack from the front.

‘I believe his fighting style is the same as Felix's fighting style.’ Thomas says to himself.

Yhomas increases his running speed. When near Brian, he is stooping then is quickly throw an uppercut.

Brian easily dodges the punch just moving his head to the back.

“What?” Thomas shocks that his attack was easily dodged.

“You're blundered to attack me from the front like this.”

BUAK!

“Uaaargh!” Thomas was hit hard on the left side of his body. He was thrown. Luckily, Thomas was still able to hold his body with his hands and knees so he didn't fall down.

“Uhuk uhuk uhuk!” Thomas coughs. The impact of Brian's hit on Thomas's ribs was very painful.

‘Damn it! Hit of his foot was very hard. The attack movement was fast. It's impossible if he's a defensive fighter.’ Thomas says to himself.

“Why are you just sit? Are you tired? Alright, I'll give you the final attack and end this fight.”

Brian moves forward while stretching his right arm.

“Lariat Punch!” Brian swings his right arm like a whip.

Thomas jumps to the side and then runs to widen the distance to Brian. “It was very dangerous. He did side hits that rely on speed and arm strength. I have to find gaps in his attack movement. I have to do this quickly. Otherwise, my energy will be drained.” Thomas speaks to himself.

Brian continues his attacks. He jumps and then does a punch from above.

BRUAK!

Brian's punch hit the floor causing a crack.

Thomas after avoiding is now doing a  counterattack. He runs fastly and will attack from the side.

DAK!

Brian parries Thomas's punch. then he does counterattacks. However, Thomas can parry it too.

DAK! DAK! DAK! DAK!

Thomas and Brian clash punches. Brian's punch looks stronger than Thomas's punch. Brian can parry every Thomas’s punch as well as do counterattacks.

Even though Thomas can also parry Brian's punches, he always gets pushed back. Thomas received a fairly painful impact.

“Is just this all your power, huh?” Brian says while continuing to attack.

‘It's bad. I will be pushed out of arena.’ Thomas says to himself.

Thomas jumps back. His feet touch the boundary line. After that, he jumps high past Brian. Thomas takes distance away from Brian.

“Good decision.” Dixon comments on the actions taken by Thoms to avoid B's barrage attacks.

“Thomas will not be able to clash directly against Brian. Brian excels in physical strength. Thomas have to find another way.” Edward says.

In the arena, Thomas kneels while his hands drooped. His hands were shaking.

“His punch is very strong. My hands are tingling. It would be bad if I still continue to fighting aggressively.” Thomas says.

Brian moves forward again. He was ready to attack with his arm.

Thomas gets up then runs away from Brian.

“First, I have to find a way to counter his attacks. Brian's punch is as strong as a gorilla. But, judging by the way he punches and parries, it's very different from the way a gorilla fights. Brian not only concentrates strength on his fists but from the tip to the base of the hand has the same strength. This allows Brian to attack with his fists and arms.” Thomas tries to analyze Brian's power. He also keeps running away from Brian.

“Why do you keep running like a mouse? You're not a gentleman.” Brian continues to chase. He looks troubled to follow Thomas's movements.

“Thomas, beat Brian until he's battered! I will treat you if successful.” Laura shouts from the sidelines.

“You're so cruel to me, Laura!” Brian replies.

“Surely!” Laura looks still annoyed at Brian.

Thomas stops at the edge of the arena. Then he begins running again. Now, he moves forward.

“Are you tired of running away? Come here! Let's have fun!” Brian smiles and excited.

Brian swings his right fist toward Thomas. Thomas stoops and then moves to the side. On Brian's right side, Thomas jumps to punch.

DUAK!

Thomas's left hand succeeds in punching Brian's head.

“Yosss. My attack succeeded in hitting him.”

Thomas doesn't stop attacking. His punch success hit from behind.

DAK!

Brian turns around. He is able to parry Thomas's punch that almost hit his face.

“It’s bad!” Thomas immediately retreats anticipating a counterattack

Thomas doesn't stop. He runs around looking for an opening to attack again.

Thomas swoops in for an attack.

Brian also comes forward to collide attack with Thomas.

“Lariat punch!” Brian attacks using his arm.

SET!

Thomas jumps to avoid like a monkey. Then he lands directly behind Brian.

TAP! TAP!

In a back-to-back position, Thomas grabs Brian's neck and back.

“Huaaaa!” Thomas with all his might lifts Brian's body.

Brian's body lifted and will hit the floor.

BRUK!

However, Brian is still able to keep his body from crashing to the floor. He uses his hands and knees for a toehold.

BRUK!

Brian does a counterattack. He crashes and locks down Thomas's body.

“Damn it! It’s bad.”

Thomas is pushed back.

DAK! DAK! DAK! DAK! DAK!

Thomas beat Brian's back using an elbow. But it's useless. Brian isn't affected and keeps pushing to the side of the arena.

“I won't lose here!” Thomas shouts showing his determination.

When almost leaving the arena, Thomas bends his legs then grabs Brian's stomach with his right hand, and grabs Brian's back with his left hand.

“Uwooooo!” Thomas lifts Brian's body.

Brian lost momentum when Thomas bend his legs so that Thomas could lift his body,

BRUK!

“Urgh!”

“Urgh!”

Thomas and Brian both hit the floor.

Everyone focused on the two of them.

“They are draw.” Gery says.

“That means Thomas doesn't pass this test.” Sena says.

“Looks like you're all wrong. Your eyes are less observant.” Javin has a different view.

“What do you mean?”