Chapter 15 : Temporary Alliance

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The air was thick with tension as Leonard and Allen processed the Professor's chilling revelation. The Humboldt massacre, the Ashes gang's involvement, and Vernon's hidden connections painted a grim picture. Leonard's mind raced, grappling with the implications and the Professor's true intentions. He didn't have long to ponder, as the fight erupted into a whirlwind of chaos.

Leonard and Allen squared off against the Professor, their combined efforts barely enough to keep him at bay. The Professor's mastery of his strings made him a formidable opponent, each movement calculated to exploit their weaknesses.

"We need to take him down," Leonard shouted, his voice strained with effort as he dodged a lethal string swipe.

"I'm trying!" Allen grunted, deflecting another attack. "But he's just too strong!"

Just then, two figures emerged from the shadows, their presence immediately commanding attention. One was tall and imposing, the other short but equally menacing. Without warning, they launched a brutal assault, their intentions clear—they aimed to kill both the Professor and Vernon.

Vernon, recognizing them instantly, gasped, "You're the 2 unnamed generals of the Ashes gang! The ones with no names. Why are you trying to kill me?"

The taller of the two sneered. "Orders from the boss. No more loose ends."

Chaos erupted anew as the Ashes generals joined the fray. Vernon, despite his earlier bravado, was knocked out cold within moments, his body crumpling to the ground.

The tall general turned his attention to the Professor, attempting to land a killing blow. But the Professor, despite being outnumbered, displayed remarkable resilience, parrying the attacks with a ruthless efficiency that spoke of years of experience.

Meanwhile, the shorter general made a beeline for Vernon, ready to finish the job. Allen, seeing the imminent danger, darted forward with his super-speed, intercepting the attack just in time. "Not so fast!"

Leonard, still grappling with the weight of Vernon's betrayal, shouted, "Allen, why are you protecting him? Vernon is clearly a bad guy! He killed those children, and he's working for the Ashes gang!"

Allen, deflecting a series of rapid blows, shot back, "Maybe Vernon is a bad guy, but he deserves to face the law, not vigilante justice. We can't let the Professor or these thugs decide who lives or dies. Please, Leonard, help me bring them both to justice."

Leonard hesitated, the moral complexity of the situation weighing heavily on him. But seeing the determination in Allen's eyes, he nodded. "Alright, Allen. We'll do this your way."

United in their resolve, the two friends turned their attention to the Ashes generals. The fight intensified, each blow and counterblow a testament to their desperate struggle to uphold their ideals.

The tall general, sensing an opportunity, lunged at the Professor with a vicious strike. The Professor, however, met him with a swift, precise counter, his strings slicing through the air with deadly accuracy. The general staggered back, blood dripping from a deep gash across his chest.

Meanwhile, the shorter general, undeterred by Allen's speed, pressed his attack, forcing Allen to stay on the defensive. Leonard, seeing his friend's plight, charged forward, delivering a powerful punch that sent the general sprawling.

"We need to end this," Leonard panted, his fists clenched. "Before anyone else gets hurt."

Allen nodded, his eyes steely with determination. "Let's take them down together."

Leonard's brute strength and Allen's super-speed created a formidable combination, overwhelming the generals despite their superior training and experience.

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