The animal sniffed the ground and air, looking for something. Or someone.
"Nothing yet?"
The wolf let out a howl of disappointment.
"well. It doesn't matter. Tomorrow evening, we will continue the search." The wolf and his owner returned to their home.
All the way, Lincoln was thoughtful, with only one thing on his mind.
"I know you're hiding somewhere, you bastard. Pray to God; I don't find you. Or the devil to catch you before I do."
Next morning.
Clyde was giving the news of the day.
"The mystery of who placed a burned paper bag filled with dog feces in front of the manager's door remains a mystery. The principal announced the following."
"Unfortunately, I still have seventy-five days to retire."
"In other news"
"Center: Adam Gray"
"Striker: Kevin Mons"
"And the runner: Mort Anderson."
"They were found yesterday afternoon, half-dead on the football field, by a passerby who was passing by. He quickly called an ambulance, and the boys were taken to the hospital, where, after medical intervention, they were able to miraculously save them. Unfortunately, their career in sports was over."
"Tests will be held next week to replace these three boys on the team."
"Finally. I want to use this space to say. Chloe, Emma, and Penelope. I love you, my princesses. Happy Anniversary," Clyde finished his report and sent special greetings to his girlfriends, forming a heart with his hands.
Waiting for him at the door were his friends Andy and Lincoln.
"Did you take the time out of the news to send a special shout-out to your girlfriends on their anniversary?"
"That's right, Lincoln. But I also bought them gifts. This will be the best memory ever."
"How cheesy."
"Andy, Andy, Andy. You have a lot to learn about relationships. If you keep your partner happy, or, in my case, partners, the reward is very 'generous.'" Clyde winked at Andy.
"You're horny often. Ha?"
"Hey Lincoln. Are you okay? I notice you're quiet. Is something wrong?"
"Is this about the team members who were found injured yesterday?"
"Yes. Honestly, it makes me feel bad too. And I think I'm not the only one who thinks he knows who the culprit was."
"Yes. I think so. That's Hideki's name written in capital letters. What are we going to do? Lincoln."
"Right now, we can only keep an eye on him. This man is very dangerous. We must consider that he is practically holding the entire school hostage. Until we know what he intends, it is best not to do anything rash."
"Ha. The donkey speaks with his ear."
"Andy's right. You may be impulsive, but what you did yesterday was just as reckless, Lincoln."
"Not to mention stupid."
"I admit it wasn't the wisest thing to do. I still feel like I must avenge the people he took from me. It affected my judgment, but... it's not like the last time we fought."
"What are you talking about?"
"Lately... I don't feel like myself. I feel... I feel like there's something trapped inside me. Something that wants to get out. Something full of anger and hate."
Clyde puts his hand on Lincoln's shoulder and says, "I understand you, bro. I know you feel bad about what happened to Leni. You feel frustrated and helpless. You feel like you should have been there for her. But soon he will get the justice he deserves."
"Thanks, bro"
In Lincoln's mind, "When I find that bastard, I'm going to make him pay for what he did to Leni."
"No matter what it takes, I will avenge Leni."
In the meantime, our hostile group of females finished watching Clyde's report on their cell phones.
"This attack has Lincoln Loud's name written in capital letters," Susie said as she put her phone away.
"I don't know girls. We can't blame Lincoln Loud for everything bad that happens" Molly had suspected for a while that maybe Lincoln wasn't the person they thought he was.
"Molly has a good point."
"Listen, Susie. I know you're second in command, and it's your job to agree with Cristina. But don't you think we've done Lincoln a great injustice already? Up until now, he's only gotten into fights with the city's scum out of self-defense. And twice of those times, we've sent them in on him."
"Cici's right, Susie. Maybe... we should try it, Lincoln. Maybe he's fixed."
"What do you think, Christina?" Susie turned to see Christina.
The red-haired girl looked frustrated and distant. She's been like this since that night when she hired Chandler. And it's gotten worse since she found out he was beaten by Lincoln.
"Christy? Are you okay?"
"There's no turning back," the redhead replied.
This confused the three girls.
They kept wondering what was happening to their friend.
"You couldn't miss Chandler. So it must have been something else."
Back with our heroes.
Classes are over.
Lincoln, Clyde, and Andy were heading into the parking lot, heading to their cars. However, there is someone waiting for them there. No more or less than Hideki. Who was leaning against Lincoln's car.
"What the hell are you doing here?"
Hideki smiles before attacking the boys. But they narrowly avoid it.
"Dude. What the hell is the problem with you?"Clyde still doesn't understand what the Japanese boy's intentions are. Nor why he's obsessed with Lincoln
For his part. Lincoln stood between his friends and Hideki. "There's no one here to interrupt us. So tell me. What's your intention here? You damned one."
Hideki laughed a little and replied. "Don't worry, dear Lincoln. My purpose here is entirely investigative."
"Investigative?" Clyde was very curious about Hideki's words.
"My boss found out that there are two Dracoviam fighters studying here. I met my beloved God. However, I still don't know what kind of fighting style the other one uses.
"Okay, I'll gladly let you know." Andy took a step forward, but Clyde stopped him.
"Calm down, Andy. Don't rush." Clyde turned to Lincoln, only to see that he was grabbing Hideki by the throat with one hand, choking him. "What the hell!? Lincoln, put him down!"