The Master Of Elements

ME 25 First Fight

After getting the weapon, Matthew intends to return to the tavern where John and his two younger siblings are located. Matthew was sure that by this time they had finished filling their stomachs. Moreover, soon the merchant caravan would depart. So he needs to rejoin them.

However, Matthew had only stepped a hundred meters away from the merchant carriage when he was confronted. There are about five people who are facing him now. All five wear sleeveless clothes so that it shows having a fairly muscular body.

From their view of Matthew, he knew that these five men had bad intentions. Although Matthew didn't know what it was, which was obviously whatever they wanted, it wasn't good for him.

“Little boy, I heard you've taken Boss Leonard's money. You spent our boss's money buying things that didn't matter. Now hand over all the things you've bought and the rest of the money to Boss Leonard.”

After hearing the words of one of the men who confronted him, Matthew knew what their purpose was. These five people were intent on robbing him. But they used the excuse that they had stolen their money.

Matthew knew what he was doing must have been being watched by someone. He dared to openly shop without any restrictions because he was still in the village. In the village where he lived before it was quite safe. There are no thugs there.

Perhaps it was because Albert, as the leader of the village patrol team, was doing his duty so earnestly that no one dared to mess around. But Matthew did not expect in this village the village security team did not clear up thugs like this.

“Who said I stole your boss' money. Did you see for yourself I stole it? If not, then don't accuse me with something that doesn't have such proof.” Matthew answered without fear.

He believed that he could overcome these people. Matthew did not find the existence of any elements between them. So most likely these people are not people who plunge in the professional world.

It would be easy enough for him to defeat them. If pressed, Matthew only had to run to the store where John and his two sisters were. He sure can do that.

“Ck.” Someone clicked his tongue after hearing Matthew's words. “We don't need to prove anything. If we say that you've taken the Boss' money, then you did. We do not do proof.”

“If you do not want to give up the money properly, then we will use the rough way.” Say that man.

Matthew only gave a grin to the five people. “Uncle, if you really intend to rob me, just do it now. Why do you have to convolutedly make such excuses.” Matthew Fishing.

Hearing Matthew's words, the smile previously shown by the five people disappeared. Now the smile was replaced with a sharp gaze by the five.

“Rupanya You choose violence yes. Don't blame us for beating you up until your parents don't recognize you anymore.”

“Try it if you can.” Matthew replied casually.

Apparently the response from Matthew who looked underestimated them made the five people rise in blood. Without waiting for anyone to give a warning, one of them immediately attacked Matthew.

Of course Mathhew did not stay silent. He's ready for all this. If not, why would he provoke them. Matthew wanted to know how strong they were.

In his previous life, Matthew studied martial arts such as Muay Thai and Silat. Although he did not learn it professionally, Matthew knew the basics well.

After Matthew took a deep breath, he put up the horses to fight. Next to his hand was already holding the short sword he had just bought. Her other hand was holding her groceries.

Although Matthew has pockets of space, he does not necessarily store his groceries there. No matter how confident Matthew is, it won't guarantee his safety if he shows any signs of having space pockets.

Spending a single gold coin alone made him a target for a robbery like this. If until someone knows he has a pocket of space, then the one who robbed him will no longer be an ordinary person, it will change with professionals. Matthew will not be able to deal with it.

….

A punch now aimed toward Matthew's head, but Matthew managed to dodge it by slightly bending his body. While doing so, Matthew also snatched his short sword.

Perhaps these people had underestimated Matthew. So, they did not expect that Matthew had good reflexes. As a result of their carelessness, Matthew's short sword managed to snatch the person who had previously attacked him.

The man immediately fell down and held his right armpit which was hit by Matthew's short sword. Matthew's hand trembled slightly when he saw the blood flowing from the wound caused by his attack.

Although when studying martial arts he was used to defeating someone, but this was the first time he injured people to such a bloody extent. So there was still a sense of nervousness and anxiety that Matthew felt.

But he immediately calmed down. Now is not the time for Matthew to be nervous. There are still four others Matthew needs to beat. The other four people appeared to be very angry after learning that one of their comrades had been attacked by Matthew.

“Abless once You. How dare a snot boy like you hurt our friend.” One of the men still standing.

Two people directly attacked Matthew at once from the front and back. Meanwhile, the other two chose to attack from the right and left sides. This meant that Matthew was being surrounded by these people.

All Matthew's scenarios are thinking about getting out of this. However, he could not find the right solution. All of the scenarios Matthew thought of had the same ending. He will be crushed in the hands of the enemy.

However, in this moment of urgency, the elements around Matthew moved actively. They seemed to want to tell me that they wanted to help Matthew in overcoming this problem. Matthew himself was confused.

Although he already has various elements, but Matthew does not know how to use these elements in combat. He never tried to do it either.

This is because there is a fear in Matthew about using the element before he learns more. He remembered his father's words about his cousin who became a useless person for making mistakes in practicing.

Matthew didn't want that to happen to him. Being a useless person in such a dangerous world was tantamount to seeking death. Matthew wants to have the power to define his own life and protect himself from the threat of danger.

'Alright. If you really intend to help me, then show me how I can use elements like a professional.’ Matthew muttered through telepathy.