Chapter 571 End of the Punching Game
''Wow, nice!'' The Inhumans looked impressed as the thundering sound of clapping filled the air.
Diana high-fived with others as she left the punching machine. The owner of the stall watched with his mouth agape. He even forgot to give them rewards. However, at this rate, all his stuffed animals would disappear.
''I guess it's my turn.'' Jonathan straightened his sleeves as he stepped toward the punching bag. After pressing several invisible buttons, his armor got sucked into the inventory. Now, he stood with his meager linen tunic, and fingerless gloves.
Everyone watched in silence.
''Whoo...'' Jonathan's fist protruded with veins as he smashed it against the punching bag. As his fingers touched the bag, he could feel a surge of power rushing through the febric.
THWACK!
The punching bag heavily moved backward. It looked like it got hit by a truck.
Everyone watched with racing hearts as the numbers raced toward the top.
Soon, the number stopped, showing another incredible number.
[4. King Jonathan - Score: 9777]
''Ahh, damn it.'' Jonathan shook his head with disappointment. He knew that he could do much better score, but there were people waiting. He shrugged his shoulders, and high-fived with others as he walked away from the punching bag.
The Inhumans clapped loudly with a booming sound.
After he left, the atmosphere grew tense. Everyone turned to Kalzer, the person whose turn is next. King Arawn, and Lord Amour squinted their eyes.
Kalzer smiled as he walked over to the punching bag. Everyone watching immediately realized that he wasn't ordinary. The Inhumans felt a strange source of power whirling around Kalzer. They realized that they were witnessing someone extraordinary.
''Let's see...'' Kalzer opened, and tightened his right fist. He rarely used his fists to fight, and often used his spear. However, the spear needed a great amount of physical strength. In particular, wielding Gungnir is extremely taxing.
''Haaaaa...'' While heaving a long sigh, Kalzer moved his hand backward, and clenched it tightly. A strange white aura shrouded his fist. The atmosphere turned heavy as everyone felt breathing becoming harder.
Finally, Kalzer released his fist. His hand shredded through the air as the fist landed on the punching bag.
THWACK!!
The number jumped up several thousands within a millisecond. After ten seconds, the number was already in five numbers, and didn't seem to have any intention of stopping. However, soon it slowed down, and froze.
Everyone turned to the number with wide eyes.
[1. Lord Kalzer - 13090]
CLAP, CLAP!
The loudest round of applause echoed in the air. The Inhumans cheered while clapping till their hands turned red.
''Damn it...'' King Arawn clicked his tongue.
Lord Amour sighed, 'I should have used my 'Power'... I would have won...'
Kalzer high-fived with others as he walked away from the punching bag. Then, everyone's eyes turned to Isaac.
Luna, and Noelle finished their jewelry shopping, and came to watch the commotion. For some reason, a large crowd started gathering around the punching stall. A big crowd of Inhumans whispered with excitement.
They watched as Isaac walked to the punching bag. The hidden muscles slowly revealed themselves, making everyone widen their eyes in surprise. They knew that his stature was quite athletic, but they didn't expect him to have much muscle.
However, the slightly baggy outfit completely fooled them. Isaac removed the camouflage outfit, and tossed it over to the inventory. They all witnessed the scene.
''Whoo...'' Isaac moved his left leg forward and placed his two arms in front of him. He went into an Orthodox Boxing Stance.
While others didn't use stances, Isaac used the stance he learned from the Dojo.
Then, lowering his gravity slightly, Isaac twisted his waist, and rotated his shoulder simultaneously. His punch flew through the air explosively.
THWACK!!
As the punch landed on the bag, it started swinging back, and forth. The chains holding the punching bag creaked loudly as it started feeling a strain after receiving several strong punches.
The owner of the stall gulped, fearful that his machine might broke down at this rate.
Kalzer crossed his arms and watched as the number rose quickly.
King Arawn raised his eyebrow. Before, he didn't take a good look at the white-haired man. But now, he felt like he looked familiar.
Amour watched silently, frowning as the number rose rapidly.
Slowly, the number stopped rising, revealing the score.
[4. Wraith - Score: 10140]
''Ah.'' Isaac shook his head with slight disappointment. He knew that he wouldn't be able to reach Kalzer's number. But, he thought that he would be able to beat Amour, at least.
Clap, clap!
The spectators clapped loudly. This was the fourth over 10k score, and it was an incredible achievement. It needed a loud applause, and that's what Isaac received.
''Good try.'' Amour high-fived with Isaac as he walked away from the machine.
''Now, Xerxus.''
They all turned towards Xerxus. He watched in silence during the entire time while humming a song. After hearing his name come up, he shrugged, and walked to the machine.
The Inhumans looked at him with slightly disinterested expressions. Compared to others, he didn't look impressive.
''Xerxus, you can do it!'' Noelle shouted loudly while trying to peek over the Inhumans' shoulders.
Xerxus stopped a meter away from the punching bag. Without waiting a second, he sloppily punched the bag. However, at the moment of contact, his fist blurred, and several loud booms echoed in the air.
The bag got thrown back with a heavy force.
The number rose rapidly.
''Wait, that's not allowed!'' Amour shouted with mouth agape.
''What's not?'' Xerxus tilted his head.
''Using your abilities!''
''What abilities?''
Lord Amour's jaw dropped. After seeing the expressions of Inhumans, he realized that none of them noticed his hand moving with superspeed. However, he and other players noticed.
Kalzer facepalmed with a tiny smile.
The number soon stopped, shocking everyone.
[1. King Xerxus - Score: 14000]
''What?!'' As expected, everyone shouted in disbelief. They thought that the punch looked incredibly sloppy, but it had such strength behind it?!
'This guy...' Amour's eyebrow twitched with annoyance, 'He punched over hundred times in that instant.'
King Arawn clicked his tongue.
Isaac watched the rankings. His name was now fifth, and the previous top 1 before them, stood at the 8th spot.
[1. King Xerxus - Score: 14000]
[2. Lord Kalzer - Score: 13090]
[3. King Arawn - Score: 11005]
[4. Lord Amour - Score: 10145]
[5. Wraith - Score: 10140]
[6. Queen Diana - Score: 9999]
[7. King Jonathan - Score: 9777]
[8. Neal - Score: 7986]
[9. Darth - Score: 7804]
[10. Loooooooooong - Score: 7800]