The Strongest Businessman: Becoming The Strongest Through Business - Chapter 5

 

“Oh, as straightforward as the rumors say. Overbearing and merciless! Two words that really fit you’re attitude. Just like how you completely destroyed the twelve of them.” Purple Serpent commented as he recalled the scene from earlier.

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Dylan seemed like a beast who was possessed. He evaded every bullet by moving to the cover of his opponents bodies. In his next moves, his attacks felt more condensed to the point of simpicity and more agressive to the point of frontal domination.

The two forefront attackers which were Yellow Rhino and Yellow Ape was the first to taste Dylan’s full strength.

Dylan moved to their side and made them lose their balance while he broke their arms as he threw them to the air. He pinned Yellow Rhino who was still in mid air by grabbing his neck and groin as his knee made its way to attack his spine. The devastating force caused his back to break and him to die.

After evading the incoming attacks, the four attackers right after the duo were the next to face Dylan’s brutality.

First, Dylan went past two of them. Although the two noticed Dylan on their back, Dylan’s hands had already grabbed their chins and by simply retracting his hands forwards, their necks followed suit and was twisted horribly.

Without wasting a single movement, Dylan actually performed a dual throw by simply grabbing the back of the other two’s collar. The two were thrown to the three yelllow beasts with guns which caused them to stop firing.

The now faced down Yellow Ape was only in front of Dylan. Dylan kneeled at his back with one knee while his arms grabbed the neck and the groin. In just an instant, he pulled both the upper body and lower body to him thereby, destroying Yellow Ape’s back.

The next wave was another attack of four which was led by Yellow Tiger. Dylan had a brief yet fierce exchange with this group. However, Dylan’s hands were like viper that slithered its way through their attacks and struck their necks or eyes using chops or finger swords.

Dylan was able to successfully made Yellow Tiger and Yellow Cobra faint with a chop to their necks. The other two attacked with rage using a flying kick.

Dylan responded ferociously as he skillfully evaded the attack and he grabbed them on their thighs as he executed a german suplex. One of the reasons why he did so was because he saw that one of the gunners getting ready to fire.

The end result was that the two had their legs bent the other way. However, he did not stop there as he rolled backwards and jolted towards the gunners.

Dylan evaded the shots as he closed in like a phantom. He disarmed them one by one as he broke their pair of arms in their struggle.

The other two who were thrown attacked to save their comrades however, their heads were twisted before they knew what happened.

Yellow Cobra and Yellow Tiger attacked in desperation hoping that Dylan was already tired from all those outburst in strength.

Yet, they were disappointed as they fought the man. His attacks contained the principles of both aikido which was to control the balance and the flow of the opponent’s force and jeet kune do which was to intercept attacks while attacking vital points with minimal effort but producing maximum effect.

Ultimately, the two were beaten to death as Yellow Cobra’s legs were bent forwards when he was caught by Dylan and forced him to engage a grappling situation. His struggle was the cause of the horrendous injury. With a flick of Dylan’s hand, his neck was dislocated sidewards and he met death.

Yellow Tiger was beaten beyond recognition as he refused to speak. Despite showing his unyielding spirit, Dylan ruthlessly tortured him as he tried to force Rose’s whereabouts. Dylan ripped his eyes, removed some of his teeth using fingers, dug his eardrums and lastly, gouge his eyes.

Dylan thought that the man lied about him knowing where Rose was. What Dylan did not know that the torture was too much for the man too handle that his sanity and spirit was broken that his mind could not even function properly anymore.

The overwhelming and unpredictable varying set of moves that Dylan displayed was what he developed during his participation in the Dark Tournament and perfected it after fifteen years of training and refinement.

Boxing, Kyukoshin Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, Krav Maga, Silat, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Judo, Wing Chun, Arnis, and Wrestling

The condensation of all twelve martial arts created Dylan’s ultimate killing art that could ultimately kill his opponents with a single movement in the most efficient and brutal way possible.

Dosena!

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“I guess you did not catch what I meant to tell you. What I meant was where is Rose?” Dylan uttered.

“You’re not even going to ask about how I found out you’re Asura?” Purple Serpent asked.

“I don’t care how you managed to find out about me or why a team of Purple masks has somehow been hired to kill me. Tell me where Rose is now.” Dylan said as he wiped his hands from blood with a handkerchief.

“So you sensed them…” Purple Serpent contemplated.

“Hehe, I told you, Serpent. Asura is not someone who is going to grovel! The contract is impossible!” A man with a raspy voice wearing a Purple Bull mask said. He also stepped out of the exit area.

“You’re right. The War Demon who could kill Limit Breaking master like children, is just as domineering as he were.” Another man which wore a Purple Bear mask stepped forwards from the exit.

Purple Serpent sighed, ” But the ‘double’ reward would be a waste though.”

After which, five more people appeared. However, unlike the four from earlier, four of which were carried rifles and machine guns on their side. All men with firearms were all aiming at Dylan’s vital spots.

There was someone whose presence seemed more overbearing than the other. A man with a braided long hair and a stout body with a build equal to Dylan’s. What’s more he’s mask was different than the rest, his mask was that of a purple dragon!

“It seems like unlike the previous ones. You guys don’t play around. Aiming at me as soon as you appear. It means you guys are the real deal. The client is going all out this time. Who might it be Hiring purple rankers, not half bad.” Dylan calmly assessed.

“You’re not shocked nor scared?” Purple Serpent said.

“No.” Dylan answered quickly.

“Is that so? How amusing. You’re not afraid? What do you mean by ‘real deal’? Why are you able to stay calm even though we clearly hold the advantage?” Purple Dragon was the who inquired this time.

Dylan started explaining, “The overall strength of those twelve was stronger than my younger self or the me who won the UFC. It seems like the client wanted to cover all bases. He hired those twelve and offered them generous rewards, not to kill me, but to confirm whether I got weaker or stronger. If they kill me, that’s the end of the job. He hired you guys just in case they get slaughtered by me. That means that the client is unsure of my strength yet is careful enough to hire even stronger back-ups. The reason is I’m the only one knows that I have joined the Dark tournament.”

“This also means that you did not know of my strength beforehand. That means you must have recognized my technique, Dosena. The fact that you carried those rifles and machine guns means that you aren’t confident in killing me on your own and recognize that you are weaker than me. So, I am not shocked nor scared. Because why would I be scared to those who are weaker than me?”

“Hm, yet we still have the upper hand. How amusing. Then, tell me how are you planning to escape with your life.” Purple Dragon probed.

“Heh, still trying to force me to grovel?” Dylan smirked.

“Well, the bonus is still quite tempting.” Purple Dragon replied calmly.

“Then, I’ll pay you the same amount if you let me go.” Dylan offered

“Oho, you can pay us 200 million dollars? For letting you go?” Purple Dragon sounded like he was tempted.

“200 million for my life? How cheap.” Dylan dismissively said.

“Sir-” His subordinates tried to butt in however they were quickly shot down.

“Silence! I know what I’m doing!” Purple Dragon shouted as he raised his arm signalling his men to remain on standby.

“Finally, someone who I can talk to. How about I pay you double than what he has offered? If you tell me where Rose is, I can even triple it. If you also work for me by killing the person who caused this farce and guarantee Rose’s safety by bringing her to me without a single scratch, I’ll quadruple the pay. I’m not only talking to you. I’m talking for everyone here. How about it?” Dylan nonchallantly said. His behavior made it seem that the amount they were discussing were mere change to him.

“This guy!! He is actually this rich?!” The purple rankers were in awe to how much wealth this man had!

If they quadruple their current pay, that would be eight hundred million dollars! Not only that, there were nine of them here that would mean that with just a wave of his hands this man before them could give away 7.2 billion dollars!

“How generous. The title ‘Greatest Businessman’ is truly well deserved. Billions seems like casual change to you.” Purple Dragon had a positive change to his tone.

“If I had a trillion dollars to exchange for Rose’s life, I would gladly give it up.” Dylan replied seriously.

“I never thought that the Asura would be such a romantic.” Purple Serpent mused.

“So, what is your answer? I, Dylan Ford, awaits your answer.” Dylan gave them a choice.

“I… decline. Unfortunately, the honor and prestige of the Masked Beasts is much more valuable!” Purple Dragon sneered.

“I see.” Dylan calmly responded.

“You… You’re not surprised?”

“How could I not have known that the battle maniac, Diablo has already brainwashed you to serve him with blind loyalty.” Dylan mysteriously smiled.

His words caused all the purple rankers present to look at him with hate.

“How dare you disrespect our King?! You shall die for your insolence!!” One of the men who held a machine gun fired!

“You fool! Don’t fire!” Purple Dragon raged. However, his words were far too late already as that person has already pulled his trigger. It was not only him, the other three were as enraged that they also open fired.

*Ratatatat* *Ratatatat* *Ratatatat*

But Dylan seemed to have anticipated this from happening. He pulled two dead bodies from the pile in front of him and thrown it upwards and made them meat shields as cover while he retreated to the shelter of the flying cars.

Every time Dylan moved, he would pick up a course and throw it in front of him. This made the marksmen to miss their target and hit the carcass. In just a few moments, their target was able to move behind the flying cars. This made them feel frustrated.

“Ceasefire! Damn it! Fucking retards!” Purple Dragon cussed as the firing finally stopped.

Concealed, Dylan started speaking to them after a short while, “The true reason why I even bothered to explain was because I was simply buying time for my reinforcements to come.”

“What do you mean?” Purple Dragon expression change when Dylan still sounded confident. His expression changed again once he heard mechanical sounds.

*Clank* *Clank* *Clank*

“Gaargh!” Purple Bear was blasted away as he crashed to a wall. As he rose up, he saw the thing that hit him was a large human-like robot with a label [Omega Tech Security].

“Tsk, a robot, huh?” Purple Bear wanted to stand up when two red dots appeared on the middle of his brows, chest, and stomach. His gaze returned to the robot which was holding a three point rifle.

The robot uttered in its robotic voice. Its eyes beaming red in color, [Threat 1 locked. Ready to fire upon suspiscious movement.]

“So, Omega Tech has finally made robotic soldiers and advanced fire arms. You sure have a lot of secrets, Dylan Ford.” A man wearing a camouflage suit which had a Purple Lion mask inferred.

“My secrets are even deeper than what you imagine.” Dylan replied with a faint smile on his face.

“You think this tin can could stop us?” Purple Bear sneered.

“Nope, that’s why I called in the entire squad.”

*Tzzzzt* *Tzzzzt* *Tzzzzt*

[Good day, Master Dylan. We apologize to have kept you waiting.] Pre-recorded pleasant human voices was simulataneously heard from the 11 other robots that just arrived. Their eyes were still blue in color.

“When?!” Purple Serpent was taken aback.

“When I said my name.” Dylan smiled.

Upon the arrival of the robot guards, the hitmen prepared themselves as they took their battle stance. “Everyone, ready.”

Dylan commanded, “Special Forces – Robo-Squad Prime, lock on hostile forces.”

[Threat detected! Arming electric rifles.]The 11 robot guards identified and armed themselves with the laser rifles on their back. Their eyes turned red as they faced the threats.

The 11 three point electric-rifles were alllocked onto the bodies of the 11 standing yellow-ranked beast assassins. Both sides were silent and unomving as though they were waithing for their foes to make the first move.

“I advise you all to not move or else you will all get obliterated.” Dylan warned.

“Sir, what should we do?” Purple Serpent looked at Purple Dragon but there was no trace of fear in his eyes despit his words.

“Do you really think we came unprepared?” Purple Dragon laughed. His smile showed complete confidence that he controlled the entire situation.

“Hm…” Dylan did not speak. He was verifying whether the man’s confidence came from arrogance of being full of himself or that it came from preparedness.

Purple Dragon declared, “Rat, do it!”

*Drrroooowmb*

Suddenly, the robots’ eyes dimmed as their systems seemed to shut down, [Systems shutting down… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1…]

“Shocked, are you?” Purple Dragon chuckled.

Dylan frowned. It seemed like this time, the plan to eliminate him was well thought and was pervasive enough to infiltrate his own company.

‘Who could it be?’ He was thinking who could be powerful enough in his company to command the Technological Administration Office. There were only three such people in his company.

The robots restarted, [Rebooting… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1…]

[New Target… Dylan Ford… Eliminate…] The robots suddenly turned around and faced Dylan. Their rifles pointed towards his head, chest and stomach. The different red points intertwined and made the red dot larger and much more prominent.

“It’s done, boss.” A raspy voice from the speakers in the parking lot was announced. This was the Yellow Rat.

“So, it seems like I’m going to die, huh?” Dylan still maintained his tranquil expression and still had his faint smile. This caused the hitmen to knit their brows.

“HAHAHA, this guy has lost it! It’s obvious he’s terrified yet he still acts calm! HAHAHA!!” Purple Bear continued to mock Dylan.

“Shut up!” Purple Dragon suddenly scolded. His words caused Yellow Rhino to be silent.

Confused, Purple Dragon was displeased with the outcome. He was certain that this man should be cowering in fear now. Thus, he asked, “CEO Ford, we’re going to kill you now and the tides have turned to the point where hope for survival is no longer possible. Do you still think that you’re going to be saved?”

“The entire security personnel of your company still present has already been bought over by our client. Your robot guards system has been override and turned against you. Not to mention you are surrounded by the 12 of us who are fighters that could being down an army squadron barehanded.”

“How can you still keep your calm? Is it for dignity and image? You are already hanging by a thread that’s going to break anytime. This situation is akinnto true despair. Can you enlighten me why can you still be calm even in such a situation?” Purple Dragon described the current scene as hopeless and their victory was already within reach.

“I didn’t expect that mercenaries would be this talkative.” Dylan smiled.

“Let’s just say it’s part of the contract.” Purple Serpent shrugged.

“Then, by your words, I should be cowering in fear right now?” Dylan clarified.

“Usually, rich people like you would be begging for their lives already. That’s why I am confused how can you stay calm like you are now?” Purple Dragon explained,

“Just because you are going to die, you should beg? I do what I want and right now, I want to remain calm because there’s so much happening right now. If it’s your client who wants me to beg due to some warped sense of accomplishment or your own twisted fetish, I decline to comply.” Dylan shook his head.

“Is that so? Then do you have any last words.” Purple Dragon sneered. ‘What a fool! Acting all hugh and mighty even in death!’

“Hm… Then, tell me who is the one wants me dead? I mean I’m going to die anyways, right?”

“The client told us to reveal it before your death. So, it does not breach the contract.”

“So, who is it?

“Your brother, Dale Ford!”