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Supreme Arc C5 Surrender, Cheaters!
🕑 Added 2024-07-27 03:09:33 +0000 UTCArc, displaying a composure far beyond his years, stepped out from his hiding spot. His face bore an expression of casual interest, as if he'd stumbled upon nothing more than a neighborhood game.
"Oh, wow," Arc said, his voice light and almost playful. "I'm surprised you have another gun after losing the first one to your hostage. Talk about being prepared, huh?"
Loser and his gang stood frozen for a moment, caught off guard by the child's unexpected appearance and even more surprising nonchalance. The tension in the air was palpable as they processed this new development.
Then, Loser's face twisted into a grin, a laugh bubbling up from his throat. It was a harsh sound, devoid of any real mirth.
"Well, well," Loser sneered, leveling his gun at Arc. "Looks like we have a little spy. Brave kid, aren't you? Or maybe just stupid."
The other gang members shifted uneasily, glancing between their leader and the oddly calm child before them.
Loser's voice dropped to a menacing growl. "You picked the wrong day to play hero, kid. Any last words before I show you what happens to nosy brats?"
Despite the deadly threat, Arc maintained his composure.
One of the gang members shifted uncomfortably, his voice hesitant. "Lord Loser, he's just a kid. Maybe we should let this one slide—"
Loser's eyes flashed with cold fury. "I don't give a damn if he's a kid or not," he snarled. "I hate children."
A chilling silence fell over the group.
Arc's lips curled into a small smile. In a blink, his hand moved, launching another pebble with pinpoint accuracy at Loser's wrist.
Loser yelped, nearly dropping the gun. His eyes widened in realization. "You! You're the one who attacked me earlier!"
Rage contorted Loser's features. "You're dead, kiddo."
Despite the threat, Arc remained unruffled. He focused inward, feeling the familiar power stirring within him.
Over the years, Arc had discovered his ability to manipulate wind. Though his young body limited the extent of this power, he knew it would be more than enough to handle Loser and his gang. This hidden ace gave Arc the confidence to confront them directly.
As tension crackled in the air, Arc prepared to unleash his secret weapon, his calm demeanor masking the whirlwind of power building inside him.
As Loser's finger tightened on the trigger, a sudden roar filled the air. An invisible force slammed into the gang, sending them tumbling backwards.
"What the fu—" Loser's curse was cut short as he was lifted off his feet, tumbling end over end.
The other gang members cried out in shock and confusion.
"It's a tornado!"
"Where did this wind come from?!"
"Lord Loser, help!"
Arc stood his ground, the epicenter of the whirlwind. His small frame trembled slightly with the effort of controlling such power. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he maintained the gust, pushing the criminals further away.
As quickly as it began, the wind died down. Loser and his gang lay scattered on the ground, groaning and disoriented.
Arc's shoulders sagged, his breath coming in short pants. He'd pushed his limits, but the danger wasn't over yet.
Loser struggled to his feet, his face a mask of rage and disbelief. "You little freak! What the hell are you?"
Arc straightened, mustering what energy he had left. "Just a kid who doesn't like bullies," he replied, his voice steady despite his exhaustion.
The stand-off resumed, with Arc hoping his display of power would be enough to deter further aggression.
Arc's eyes scanned the area, spotting Loser's gun lying several feet away. With deliberate calm, he walked over and picked it up, his small hands looking out of place on the weapon.
Loser and his gang visibly tensed, their bravado evaporating.
"H-hey kid, put that down," one of them stammered. "You shouldn't play with dangerous toys."
Arc's eyes, far too old for his young face, regarded them coolly. "Why are you robbing banks?" he asked, his voice steady. "Is it for poverty? Sick loved ones in the hospital?"
Some of the gang members shuffled uncomfortably, mouths opening to offer explanations. But before they could speak, Loser's laugh cut through the air.
"Poverty? Sick loved ones?" Loser sneered. "Don't be ridiculous. We're doing this because we're gamers, and we're sick of normies looking down on us. This is our way of showing them what we're capable of in the real world!"
Arc listened silently, his expression solemn as he absorbed Loser's twisted rationale.
Arc couldn't help but scoff, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "You really live up to your name, don't you? Loser."
To Arc's surprise, Loser burst into laughter. "Nice try, kid, but that won't get under my skin," he sneered. "Being called a 'Loser' is a badge of honor. It means I stand out."
Arc's brow furrowed in confusion. "What?"
Loser struggled to his feet, bones cracking audibly as he rose. His gang members flinched at the sound. "You see, kid," Loser began, his voice taking on an almost manic tone, "in this world, everyone's afraid of losing. Nobody wants to be the 'Loser'. But me? I embrace it."
Arc stared at him, bewilderment evident on his young face.
"I'm a gamer!" Loser continued, his voice rising with passion. "I've lost countless times, but you know what? Each loss just pushes me forward. I'm a loser, goddamnit, and losing means nothing to me!"
The other gang members began to nod, clearly moved by their leader's twisted logic.
"Even if I lose now," Loser declared, his eyes blazing, "it doesn't matter. I'll keep going, keep pushing until I succeed!"
Arc watched this display, his expression a mix of disbelief and pity.
Loser gestured grandly to his men, his voice swelling with misplaced pride. "As gamers, we'll dominate not just in video games, but in the ultimate game - life itself!"
Arc's eyes narrowed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "That's a touching speech, Loser..." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the group. "I agree you're a loser, but not just you-" he pointed at each gang member in turn, "You, you, and you - every single one of you is a loser."
Loser seemed unfazed, but his men bristled at the insult.
Arc chuckled, his demeanor far from that of a typical seven-year-old. "While I agree you're all losers, I disagree that any of you, especially you, Loser, can call yourselves gamers."
"What?!" Loser's eyes widened in shock.
Arc nodded confidently. "Being a gamer means following the rules of this 'game' you call life. A true gamer starts at the lowest level - level one."
Loser's teeth clenched. "What are you getting at, kid?"
"I'm saying you're not gamers," Arc explained. "A real gamer starts at the bottom, levels up honorably, and reaches the top through effort."
"That's exactly what we're doing, brat!" One of the gang members shouted.
Loser chuckled condescendingly. "You're too young to understand. We are gamers. We follow life's rules."
Arc shook his head firmly. "No. A gamer doesn't start as a bank robber. You start as a student, become an employee, then choose to climb the corporate ladder or take the riskier path of quitting to start a business. That's how you reach the top in this real-world game."
His words hung in the air, challenging the criminals' twisted logic with the hard truths of reality.
Loser's face contorted with anger. "You don't know what you're talking about, kid!"
"Yeah!" one of his men chimed in. "We're playing the game on hardcore mode!"
Another shouted, "This is just a different server with different rules!"
Arc shook his head, his voice steady and clear. "What you are isn't gamers, but cheaters in the game!"
The word 'cheaters' hit Loser and his gang like a physical blow. They recoiled, shock and outrage visible on their faces.
"Cheaters?!" Loser sputtered, his face reddening. "How dare you!"
One of the gang members stepped forward, fists clenched. "We're not cheaters! We hate cheaters!"
"That's right!" another chimed in. "Cheaters ruin the game for everyone!"
The irony of their statements seemed lost on them as they continued to protest, their voices rising in a cacophony of denial and anger.
Arc stood his ground, unfazed by their outbursts. "But that's exactly what you're doing. You're trying to skip levels, avoid the grind, and steal rewards you haven't earned. In any game, that's called cheating."
His words cut through their protests, leaving them momentarily speechless as they grappled with the uncomfortable truth of his accusation.
Loser's face twisted with rage, unable to accept Arc's words. He tensed, preparing to lunge at the child. "You little brat, I'll—"
But he froze, suddenly very aware of the gun in Arc's small hands. The boy held it with a steadiness that belied his age, the barrel pointed directly at the group.
Loser snorted, trying to maintain his bravado. "Relax, guys. There's no way this kid knows how to use that thing."
The words had barely left his mouth when a deafening crack split the air. A small cloud of dust erupted at Loser's feet, making him stumble backward with a yelp.
Arc's voice was calm, but carried an unmistakable edge of warning. "The next one won't miss. Any sudden moves, and you'll find out just how well I can use this."
Loser and his gang exchanged nervous glances, the reality of their situation sinking in.
"Now," Arc continued, his tone leaving no room for argument, "you're going to surrender. All of you."
The silence was broken by one of Loser's men stepping forward, hands raised. "I... I surrender," he said, his voice quavering.
Like dominoes falling, the others followed suit. One by one, they raised their hands, mumbling words of surrender.
Loser's eyes widened in disbelief. "What are you doing?" he hissed. "We can't lose to a kid!"
But his words fell on deaf ears as his gang continued to give up. Loser's face contorted with rage and frustration, his grand plans crumbling before his eyes.
Suddenly, shouts and the pounding of footsteps could be heard approaching. Arc glanced over his shoulder to see a group of villagers and police officers running towards them, drawn by the commotion.
"What's going on here?" one officer called out as they neared.
Arc maintained his composure, keeping the gun trained on Loser and his gang. "These men tried to rob the bank," he explained calmly. "They're surrendering now."
The officers looked from the armed child to the group of adults with their hands raised, clearly struggling to process the bizarre scene before them.
