Realm of Myths and Legends

to the ground.

Although the shriek was brief, it was enough to catch Boulder ’s attention.

When Boulder looked over, to his surprise, the first thing he saw was an unconscious Skullz sprawled out on the ground.

”Skullz! What did you brats do?! ” Boulder yelled as he stomped towards the group of children.

But, Boulder had only taken one step before he came to a grinding halt as a great force crashed into the back of his neck.

Boulder ’s large body fell over from the blow as a person emerged at his back.

Thump!

Boulder promptly joined Skullz on the ground with a loud thud as, he too, was knocked unconscious.

The children were in shock.
It all happened so fast!

To them, Boulder was like a terrifying giant! But now, that same giant that was so intimidating and towering just a few seconds ago was lying motionless on the ground along with his friend!

None of them were aware of the details surrounding Skullz and Boulder ’s sudden collapse.
However, needless to say, the children had no qualms about the fate of the two Mad Dogs.

’You should be fortunate that there are children around. ’

The one who responsible for Skullz and Boulder ’s current state was, of course, Jin.

After listening to Skullz ’s words and witnessing his behavior, what more proof did he need to act?

Jin ’s gaze turned cold when it fell upon the two Mad Dogs.

’If I had arrived just a few minutes later, who knows what would have happened here? ’

Jin believed that there was no place for people like them in any world.
However, when he saw the traumatized looks on the children ’s faces, Jin stayed his hand.

They had already gone through enough for one day, and killing people right in front of their eyes would only make things worse in the long run.
He decided to let the two Mad Dogs keep their lives—for now.

Jin shifted his attention to the children, causing some of them to retreat back in fear.

When he saw this, Jin decided to smile, and in a calm tone, said, ”It ’s okay.
I am a friend of Qiao Xiaoqing. ”

Friend? At first, when the children heard that word, a few of them looked skeptical.
But, after seeing that Jin was not dressed like the Mad Dogs and did not behave the same way as the people who broke in and threatened them, they felt that maybe he was not like those bad men.

”U-um…! ” One of the children uttered as she stepped forward.

The young girl was shaking uncontrollably and could not hide the fear in her eyes.
But, despite all this, she still took a step forward and spoke up.

”…A-Are you really a friend of Big Sis Xiaoqing…? ” The young girl asked as she stared nervously at the ground to avoid eye contact.

”That ’s right, ” Jin answered calmly.

”Then..! Please…
Please help Big Sis Xiaoqing, Big Brother! Please… ” The young child could no longer hold back her tears as she started to bawl her eyes out.

Soon after, a chain reaction started as the other children began crying as well and asking Jin to help Qiao Xiaoqing.

All of them promised Qiao Xiaoqing that they wouldn ’t cry.
After all, Qiao Xiaoqing understood how easily irritated and provoked individuals like the Mad Dogs were.
So, to increase the children ’s chances of being unharmed, Qiao Xiaoqing had them promise to hold back their tears.
And, they kept that promise—at least, up until now.

Jin smiled as he placed his hand on top of the young child ’s head and replied, ”That ’s what I ’ve always planned on doing.
Those who would dare to lay a hand on someone I call a friend will have to answer to me.
Today, I ’ll make sure bad men like that never bother you or your big sis again.
You have my word. ”

”All of you stay here, ” Jin said as he removed his hand from the young child ’s head and faced the orphanage.

The moment Jin turned around, the smile on his face vanished and was replaced by a cold and distant expression.

’This brings back a lot of unwanted memories.
I just hope whoever awakened these memories of mine…
can bear the consequences. ’