Time seemed to slow down. Leo didn't think; he just reacted fast... He turned around and punched the guy hard in the face...
The crack of his knuckles hitting the man's jaw was loud in the big and open lobby. Blood instantly started running from the man's nose...
The guy stumbled back, clutching his face in shock and pain. "What the hell?!" he shouted, glaring at Leo with pure hatred...
His friends immediately moved forward, their fists clenched.
"You fucking bastard!" one of them yelled, rushing at Leo.
Sarah gasped and reached for Leo's arm, but Himari grabbed her, pulling her back and out of the way. Rika scrambled backward, her face pale as she pressed herself against the wall...
But Leo was already moving...
The first guy swung wildly. Leo ducked under the clumsy punches and countered with a swift, precise elbow to his gut. The man doubled over, gasping for air, and Leo shoved him aside without a second thought...
