2025-10-29 21:37:02About thirty minutes after the chaos at Neon Wears—where Michael had not only destroyed Charger and his men but also wrecked Becky’s Bentley—he and his friends found themselves at another luxury store across town. The tension had died down a bit, but Barry and Jace were still visibly shaken. They had begged Michael to avoid Neon Wears entirely after what happened.
Michael, calm as always, had insisted they finish their shopping there, but his friends flat-out refused. They were terrified Becky would call the police and have them arrested for assault and property damage. In their minds, Michael might be able to beat up security guards, but he couldn’t win against the law.
Michael didn’t care about the police—not because he thought himself invincible, but because he knew how to handle such matters quietly. Still, seeing how anxious his friends were, he decided not to argue. He only sighed and followed them into the new store to keep their minds at peace.
For the past half hour, Barry and Jace had been sneaking glances at Michael, their faces filled with disbelief. The same Michael who used to get bullied in class? The same Michael who never fought back, who once got slapped by a junior and didn’t even raise his voice? The same guy had just sent Charger’s men flying through the air like rag dolls.
Jace couldn’t hold it in anymore. “Bro… where the hell did you learn that?” he asked. “Like, since when did you start fighting like that?”
Michael smiled faintly, shaking his head. “Just been practicing secretly,” he said coolly. “I got tired of the bullying, so I found an online master who’s been training me for a while.”
“Online master?” Barry repeated, frowning. “Like YouTube or something?”
Michael shrugged. “Something like that.”
The two friends exchanged a look of relief. So that was it—beginner’s luck. A lucky streak. Nothing mystical or mysterious.
Barry slapped Michael on the back and laughed. “Man, that was wild though. You saw Charger’s face? He looked like a cartoon character missing a tooth!”
The memory made them all laugh. Jace couldn’t stop reenacting how Charger’s men flew through the air and crashed into Becky’s car. “Boom! Boom! Boom!” he said, waving his arms dramatically.
Barry wiped a tear from his eye, still laughing. “Man, I can’t wait to see the memes! Charger’s livestream must’ve gone viral by now!”
They were still laughing as they stepped into the store. This one was glossier, larger—filled with gold trimmings and the scent of imported leather. It screamed class. The trio stood there for a while, admiring the elegance.
Just then, a sudden scream pierced the air.
“MICHAEL!!!”
They all turned. Three stunning girls, dressed in designer clothes and holding shopping bags, were waving excitedly from across the room.
“MICHAEL!!! Oh my God, it’s HIM!” one of them yelled, bouncing on her heels.
Barry and Jace froze, then turned to Michael with wide grins. “Bro…” Jace whispered. “You just became famous.”
Barry elbowed him. “See? You don’t need Jane anymore, bro. These baddies are literally screaming for you now!”
Michael chuckled modestly. The girls started calling him names:
“Campus Bruce Lee!”
“Lancelot of Moons!”
“The Dragon King!”
All making the boys laugh even harder.
“Wave back, man!” Barry urged. “Don’t be shy!”
Michael hesitated, then gave a small wave. The girls squealed even louder and started running toward them, throwing their shopping bags aside as if they couldn’t wait another second. Barry and Jace stepped back, clearing the way dramatically.
“Open your arms, bro,” Jace whispered, nudging him. “Time to embrace your fans!”
Michael awkwardly spread his arms open. The girls kept running—until they reached him… and shoved all three of them aside.
Barry and Jace crashed to the floor, and Michael staggered but caught himself before falling. The girls didn’t even look at them. They brushed past, their perfumes trailing behind, and ran straight toward someone standing behind the trio.
Michael turned—and froze.
It was Michael Braken, better known as Mikel, the campus green belt karate champion. The girls squealed and jumped into his arms like he was a movie star.
For a moment, Mikel looked confused—but when the girls started hugging him and calling him “the strongest man on campus,” he went along with it.
Barry’s jaw dropped. “What the hell?”
Jace scowled. “They thought that Michael was this Michael!”
Michael just sighed, rubbing his temples. “Let them have it. It’s fine.”
“Fine?!” Barry barked. “Bro, they’re giving your credit to him! That’s YOUR slap that broke Charger’s tooth!”
Michael laughed softly. “It doesn’t matter. I don’t need the attention.”
But Mikel was thriving on it. He hugged the girls tighter, posing for selfies and videos. Within minutes, his phone started buzzing uncontrollably. When he checked it, his Gram followers had skyrocketed—from less than 5,000 to over 250,000 in half an hour.
“What the—?” he muttered, scrolling through his notifications. His DMs were blowing up—from girls he had admired for years, from campus influencers, even from people outside the university. Some were calling him a legend, a hero, the “Dragon of Moons.”
He blinked in disbelief. “Did I just become… famous?”
One of the girls giggled, tugging his arm. “Of course, you did! We all saw what you did to Charger! You’re amazing!”
Mikel froze. “Ch–Charger?!”
“Yeah!” another girl said dreamily. “You destroyed him and his men! Everyone’s talking about it!”
Mikel’s eyes widened in panic. ‘Charger? The same Charger who beat me up last semester?’
There was no way. He wasn’t even there!
Trying to keep his cool, he laughed nervously. “Ah, right, right. Yeah… that Charger.”
The girls clung to him tighter, squealing. “You’re the strongest man on campus!”
Mikel forced a grin but was sweating bullets. He excused himself, saying he needed to “use the restroom,” and hurried away. His heart was pounding.
“Who the hell beat up Charger then?” he muttered to himself as he locked the door behind him. “And why does everyone think it’s me?”
He stared at his reflection in the mirror, realization dawning slowly.
“…Wait. Don’t tell me… it was that other Michael? Can’t be, he’s a weakling.”
Outside, the girls were livestreaming, tagging him, calling him “Campus Dragon King.” The store’s speakers were filled with their laughter.
Meanwhile, a few aisles away, the real Michael was silently checking out outfits with his friends—calm, unreadable, and smiling faintly at the irony of it all.
For the first time in his life, he didn’t need recognition to feel powerful.
The world could keep worshiping a fake. He didn’t care.
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The fighters gathered around the arena slowly grew quiet as the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. The giant screens above the ring flickered slightly before displaying the words “FIRST MATCH” in bold glowing letters. The entire stadium buzzed with anticipation as thousands of spectators leaned forward in their seats. At the center of the ring, Sean raised the microphone again. He cleared his throat, letting the suspense build for a moment before speaking. His voice echoed clearly through the massive stadium speakers, “It is time for the first battle of the tournament!” The crowd erupted with excitement. Sean glanced at the tablet in his hand before continuing, “For our opening match…” He paused deliberately, “Representing the side of Sunset City…” The giant screens flashed the name of the first team. “DAWN CITY!” Cheers filled the stadium. Sean raised his other hand, “And representing the side of Terra…” The screen switched to the opposing team… “ECLIPSE CIT
Chapter 238
The hallway leading to the arena was long and brightly lit, yet strangely quiet compared to the thunderous noise coming from the stadium outside. Every few seconds, the roar of the crowd seeped through the thick walls like distant thunder. It was a constant reminder of what waited on the other side of the massive doors at the end of the corridor.Michael walked down the hallway with steady steps. His boots echoed softly against the polished floor while the bandages around his hands felt tight and secure, the blue Scofield symbol on the back of his jacket caught the overhead lights as he walked.Every step brought him closer to the battlefield, closer to the fight that had been building for months.Just as he reached the middle of the corridor, another set of footsteps echoed behind him. He didn’t need to turn around to know who it was.Mira approached from the opposite h
Chapter 236
The day of the tournament finally arrived. Aurora City woke up that morning with an energy unlike anything it had seen in years. The entire city buzzed with excitement as if every street, building, and neon sign had come alive for one purpose… The fight. Massive digital billboards flickered across skyscrapers, displaying the same message over and over. SUNSET CITY VS TERRA… THE SCOFIELD SHOWDOWN People gathered in the streets hours before the event even began. Crowds filled public transportation stations, restaurants, and entertainment districts. Vendors set up stalls selling food, drinks, and unofficial merchandise featuring the names of the fighters. Some people wore jackets printed with Sunset City in bold letters, others carried glowing signs supporting Terra. Every conversation seemed to revolve around the same topic. “Who do you think will win?” “I heard Mira wiped out three cities by herself.” “Michael Scofield’s the real deal though.” “You think they’ll actually fight
Chapter 235
A few seconds later, the leader of Dawn City walked forward as well. But instead of moving toward Mira, she stopped behind Michael. Her teammates joined her, two sides had now officially formed. For a moment, everyone simply stared at the two groups. Then another city representative sighed,“I guess this is really happening.” He turned and walked toward Mira’s side with his team following behind. The movement triggered a chain reaction. One by one, city leaders began stepping forward. Some chose Michael, others chose Mira. Each decision shifted the balance slightly. Teams gathered behind their chosen Scofield, forming two growing groups on opposite sides of the hall. While some leaders walked confidently to their choice, others hesitated for several seconds before finally committing. Whispers filled the air as fighters watched the numbers grow. Eventually, the final few cities finished moving. Only one team remained where they originally stood. It was the young man who had que
Chapter 234
The air around Mira felt heavy. For a moment, it seemed like she might actually attack the man right there. However, Gordon quickly stepped closer and placed a hand on her shoulder. The gesture was subtle, but firm enough to calm her down, “Easy…” He murmured quietly. She closed her eyes for a bit and opened them back up, the crimson glow now completely gone. On the opposite side of the room, Isaac’s jaw tightened as his gaze locked onto Gordon. “That bastard.” He muttered under his breath. Adrian noticed the tension immediately. “Save it for the fight.” He glanced around the hall. “Look around, no one here is on our side.” He folded his arms. “So it’s best we stay on our best behavior until we get in the ring.” But the situation wasn’t calming down. The same fighter who had challenged Michael inside the helicopter suddenly stepped forward again. “You people are ridiculous.” He said loudly. His finger pointed straight at Michael. “The real tyrants here are the ones from Sunset C
Chapter 233
After hours of traveling across different regions and stopping at multiple pickup points, the enormous helicopter finally began descending toward its final destination. The fighters inside had grown quieter over time, the earlier tension settled into a heavy silence as everyone focused on the journey ahead. Some fighters rested with their eyes closed, conserving energy while others stared out the small windows, watching the dark land pass beneath them. Then the horizon began to change. At first it looked like a distant glow in the night, just a cluster of lights shimmering far away. As the helicopter drew closer, that glow expanded into something far larger. Aurora City. From the sky, the city looked almost unreal. Endless towers stretched upward into the darkness, their surfaces covered in glowing advertisements, giant screens projected moving images across the sides of skyscrapers while flying drones zipped between buildings like mechanical fireflies. The entire city pulsed wit
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