My Family's Secret Website

(Just look at this old jerk! I think he’s seen me somewhere before, or at least heard of me. Age must be catching up with him, since the idiot didn’t recognize me right away, although... I haven’t fought in underground arenas for a long time and have changed a lot physically since then, so I’ll be merciful... I’ll tear him apart verbally and psychologically, ha-ha...)

Dead silence continued to reign in the dark room, and the mood of some of those present was probably the worst of their entire lives.

Hoi Kang stood there, pale as a sheet, staring at Sohen with wide eyes.

The atmosphere around them was so stifling that even the empty glass that had recently held whiskey suddenly cracked, further terrifying the old man.

Sohen took another calm step forward, stopping a few inches from Hoi Kang, looking at him with his dark blue eyes, which were beginning to turn pitch-black, and spoke quietly but clearly:

- (Me). "You’re probably used to everyone around you being afraid of your name. Used to the fact that all you have to say is ’I am Hoi Kang...’ and people fall to their knees on their own, but... today you made the biggest mistake of your life by not finding out even a shred of information about the man you wanted to bring to his knees. So what now, Mr. Hoi Kang? What will you say next? How will you speak to me now? What? Where is your arrogance and bravado? I want to hear your words..."

- (Hoi Kang). "..."

In an instant, Sohen’s mood and demeanor shifted, terrifying Hoi Kang even more, and he... could have argued with God himself right then, but standing before him, Sohen looked like... a Shinigami from Japanese culture.

The young man scanned everyone present — the elderly businessman, the two young men in the corner, the ten bodyguards.

- (Me). "I’m not going to kill you. Not today. I’m in too good of a mood, and I came here to relax with my family. If you come near my relatives even once more... not even your connections to the afterlife will help you, ha-ha. Got it?"

- (Hoi Kang). "..."

The blond guy stood in the corner, not understanding what was going on.

His face was contorted with anger and confusion.

- (Blond Guy). "Dad, what’s wrong with you? He’s just some kid! He humiliated us on the beach, and you’re just standing there trembling? Let’s make him get on his knees right now!"

The brunette backed him up, but with noticeable fear in his voice:

- (Brunette Guy). "Yeah, let’s do it! He’s alone, and there are so many of us here! What are we waiting for?"

The guards also began to move.

Some of them were already clenching their fists, clearly preparing for a physical "lesson," but... the head guard — a tall man with graying temples and a scar on his cheek — suddenly raised his hand sharply and barked:

- (Head Guard). "Everyone, stand still!"

The guards froze at his command.

The head guard looked at Sohen with obvious fear and said quietly but firmly to his subordinates:

- (Head Security Guard). "Stop! He’s... not just any guy. I’ve seen firsthand how well he can fight. If we start now, we’ll... at best, end up going home in wheelchairs. Even our weapons won’t help us here..."

The blond and the brunet exchanged confused glances, but now with noticeable fear.

(Good job, man. I wouldn’t feel sorry for you...)

One of the most aggressive guards — a burly man with a bull neck and tattoos on his arms... couldn’t take it anymore.

- (Security Guard). "Fuck off with your stories! I’ve sent dozens like you to the other world! Die, bitch!!!"

He lunged at Sohen with his fists, trying to punch him in the head.

(Idiot...)

When the aggressive bodyguard closed in on him, Sohen sharply stepped back a step to the left.

The unrestrained man’s hand struck empty air where Sohen had been standing, while Sohen leaned his torso back slightly and...

- (Bodyguard). "What?..."

A few microseconds later, Sohen’s right fist was already flying toward the spot where his liver should have been.

(~the sound of a punch landing on a stunned guy who can’t control his anger)

- (Security guard). "AAAAAAAA...."

Sohen’s punch was accurate and excruciatingly painful.

The giant’s body, with its bull-like neck, collapsed to the floor from the shock, clutching the spot that had taken the brutal blow with his left hand.

That was enough to show the difference in their skill levels, but Sohen...

- (Me). "My little babydoll, you think I’m done♡?."

- (Bodyguard). "What?!"

(~the sound of an impact followed by a crack)

A moment later, the massive, muscular body was already flying into the wall.

(~the sound of the wall cracking)

- (Me). "Oops! I think we’d better call an ambulance for him, because he might not wake up again."

The guard was... knocked out.

It all happened quickly and ruthlessly.

For a moment, silence reigned in the room again.

Hoi Kang was in complete shock after just seeing one of his strongest charges nearly killed with two blows.

Everyone present couldn’t believe it either.

After Sohen’s final words to the bodyguard, the injured man mustered his last ounce of strength to lift his head up to process what he’d heard, but when their eyes met, the last thing he saw was... a foot flying toward his face and a smile from the young man that held nothing but contempt for him.

A precise and powerful soccer kick, just like the blow before... hit its mark.

The blow was so strong that a large crack appeared in the security guard’s skull.

No one could believe their eyes when the giant man, weighing over a hundred kilograms, who was lying on the floor... rose into the air and quickly flew toward the wall, leaving a visible mark where the human body had collided with the expensive brick.

After such an impact, the guard was naturally unconscious, but on top of that, a thin trickle of blood quickly began to flow from his mouth, which only grew stronger over time.

While everyone was trying to catch their breath, Sohen decided to break the silence:

- (Me). "Mr. Hoi Kang, your security guards are pretty lousy. They’re dumb and out of control. Fire them and find some who can at least listen."

- (Hoi Kang). "..."

- (Me). "I really should get back to my lovely ladies. I’m afraid I have to leave you, my dear FRIENDS. It was fun, but... next time, the ’games’ will move to another level. Do you understand, Mr. Kang?"

- (Hoi Kang). "..."

- (Me). "Hah, looks like someone swallowed their tongue. Oh well..."

Sohen turned and headed for the exit.

The guards silently parted.

The blond and the brunet stood in the corner, pale and frightened, with not a single smile left on their faces.

As Sohen walked past them, he paused for a few seconds and looked them in the eyes, then smiled and, moving only his lips, said without a sound...

- (Me). "YOU’RE FUCKED..."

Hearing this, the two friends looked as if they were turning gray on the spot, and Sohen continued on his way, opened the door, but before stepping out...

- (Me). "By the way, Mr. Kang..."

- (Hoi Kang). "Yes?..."

Sohen turned back and said with a neutral expression:

- (Me). "You owe me, ha-ha..."

- (Hoi Kang). "What?..."

After that, Sohen didn’t say another word and left the room, heading toward Runo, Phoebe, and Karin, who had been waiting for him for quite some time.

(Hoi Kang... I knew enough about you when your bodyguards burst into my room. I guess I have to thank Miss Mingkun again, though even without her, I wouldn’t have had any problems and... Hehe, looks like I’ve got a bunch of sparring partners here now — perfect for demonstrating a few fighting techniques. For example... on the blonde and his friend. Ha-ha, I can’t wait for tomorrow and... to show them the "space monkey," with which one can see paradise, ha-ha-ha...)