[1:46 AM, 14 minutes past the deadline]
Reuben, under the influence of a hallucinogen, felt weak all over, with less than 20% of his usual strength.
However, KK was even weaker in physique, unable to fend off even the extremely weakened Reuben.
In a critical moment, he could only use his arms to protect his vital areas as Reuben's fists rained down, leaving his arms covered in bruises.
Amidst the intense scuffle, the communicator in his ear was shaken loose.
He struggled to crawl over, attempting to seek help from Su Mo.
But before he could reach the communicator, his slender neck was gripped tightly by a pair of large hands.
Reuben, eyes bloodshot, choked KK's neck and roared, "I'll kill you! How dare you mess with me? I'll kill you!"
KK, unable to breathe, felt his consciousness blurring from the suffocation, which simultaneously triggered his survival instinct, causing him to struggle violently.
