"You, you, you…" Aso Naijiro clearly hadn't expected the man to kick him so directly and without hesitation. He writhed on the ground, clutching his aching body in agony. A look of utter disbelief and shock spread across his chubby, pig-like face.
He truly hadn't anticipated Old Marquis Huck to just walk up and kick him, not even deigning to speak first, as if it were beneath him or a waste of effort.
"HISS! Lord Marquis Huck, this is Mr. Aso Naijiro! He's Japanese, a distinguished guest of the Japanese Asou Clan! His father is Aso Sazai, the current Clan Leader of the Aso Family!"
Earl Gary was completely stunned. Witnessing the scene, he couldn't help but inhale sharply. He then stammeringly reminded Old Marquis Huck, who had just assaulted Aso Naijiro.
This Aso Naijiro is the only son of Aso Sazai, the current Clan Leader of the Aso Family! Has Old Huck gone mad? The Brad Family is already in such a dire state, yet he's still making more enemies for us!?
Poor Earl Gary had no idea that just a few days ago, figures as powerful as Saint Magus Melsdom of the Peak Level of Holy Magister, the number two leader of the Scorched Earth Sect, the current SSS-rank Mardo, and even five or six other high-level experts from major factions had all stepped forward to protect the Brad Family on the word of this very Mr. Chen!
So what the hell did the Aso Family count for in comparison?
Aso Naijiro was clearly just as ignorant. When Earl Gary 'finally' brought up his illustrious background, he somehow mustered the strength to awkwardly scramble up from the ground.
Clutching the spot where he'd been kicked, he glared furiously at Old Marquis Huck. With a surprising amount of bravado, he said forcefully, "Old Marquis Huck, my father is Aso Sazai! How dare you treat me like this! You just wait…"
However, before he could even finish the threat that had burst out in his anger, another dull thud echoed in everyone's ears.
"You bastard…"
BANG!
Old Marquis Huck had landed another vicious kick on Aso Naijiro, sending him face-planting into the sand! This time, the blow knocked him unconscious.
Instantly, Earl Gary was dumbfounded.
Even Apel, who was hiding behind Chen Fei with stars of excitement in her eyes, was somewhat dumbstruck. It couldn't be helped. She knew a bit about how powerful the Japanese Asou Clan was. But now… now… Isn't the esteemed Lord Marquis Huck afraid of offending the Aso Family so grievously? After all, Earl Gary just said this Aso Naijiro is the only son of Aso Sazai, the current Clan Leader of the Aso Family!
Only Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, was unsurprised by Old Huck's actions. His eyes narrowed as he turned to look at Earl Gary again, his gaze turning cold.
"You must be Earl Gary, correct? Now that your companion has passed out, shouldn't we settle the matter between us?" he said coolly.
"No, no… It was all a misunderstanding! What just happened was a complete misunderstanding!" Earl Gary's legs went weak, his face filled with terror as he spoke.
"A misunderstanding?" Hearing this, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, gave a slight, cold smile. "So it was just a misunderstanding? Yet for a 'misunderstanding,' you shot at me. Doesn't that seem a bit unreasonable? Hmm?"
Before Earl Gary could even respond, Old Huck, who had been standing by, erupted in fury.
"Wh-what!? That son of a bitch dared to pull a gun on you?" Old Huck began to tremble, this time with fear.
Who in the world is Mr. Chen? He's a terrifyingly powerful figure of immense status! And now, someone actually pulled a gun on him? A gun!? The thought alone sent a chill down Old Huck's spine, terrifying him to his core. If my uncle or, even worse, the Clan Leader found out about this lapse, they would be so furious they'd tear me to pieces!
BANG!
A mix of sheer terror and rage coursed through Old Marquis Huck. Unable to restrain himself any longer, he raised his leg and kicked Earl Gary with vicious, unrestrained force.
This kick was nothing like the ones he had given Aso Naijiro; this one was delivered with clear killing intent.
"AGH!"
Earl Gary was sent flying. The sound of bones snapping was audible as he let out a pained scream, blood gushing from his wounds. This scene terrified the Sicilian Family bodyguards, who could practically smell death in the air. Their faces turned deathly pale. Is Lord Marquis Huck actually trying to kill him?
"Alright, Old Huck, that's enough," Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, interjected, feeling things had gone a bit too far. "No need for all this. I'm in a good mood today, and there's no reason to let two pieces of trash ruin it over something so trivial. Have your people pull back. Don't make it look like we're about to start a war." He simply didn't think it was necessary to let such a pathetic incident spoil his day.
"Yes, Mr. Chen." Old Marquis Huck started, realizing he had overstepped. Mr. Chen hadn't even given an order, yet he had acted on his own. He quickly shot a panicked, fearful look at the Brad Family's private soldiers, signaling them to retreat.
Then, as if considering something, he hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth and approaching Chen Fei. He asked in a low voice, "Mr. Chen, should our family issue a formal warning about this?"
"A warning? Forget it." Chen Fei shook his head lightly. "Your family has enough on its plate already; there's no need to go looking for more trouble. If those two idiots still want to make a scene after they wake up, well, we can just play along… For now, just leave it be. We'll deal with it if it comes up again."
Having the Brad Family issue a warning would take all the fun out of it, wouldn't it? If they're still not satisfied, we'll just continue the game. What's the big deal?
"Yes, Mr. Chen. I understand," Old Huck replied, clearly grasping Chen Fei's meaning. He immediately led his men away.
This left the group of Sicilian Family bodyguards squatting on the beach, completely dazed. We're… we're safe now?