Chapter 6

After following a group of people to a distant alley, James quickly grasped the situation.

It was a clear case of forced kidnapping, evident from the conversation between the two culprits. The abducted women were treated as commodities, valued at $1,000 each.

Life appeared to be incredibly cheap in the eyes of these criminals, and James couldn't fathom the suffering these women would endure once sold.

People who engaged in such heinous acts, callously abducting women and children for personal gain, deserved nothing short of condemnation and punishment.

Right from the start, James was prepared to confront them. While outright killing might not be the solution, rendering their lives miserable seemed fitting. Even a short stint in prison wouldn't be enough to rehabilitate such individuals.

A resounding snap echoed as the slab met the short kidnapper's head, a controlled force preventing it from becoming a gruesome scene. Despite this, James anticipated the shorter one wouldn't escape severe consequences, likely suffering from cognitive issues in the latter part of his life.

Overturning the shorter culprit, James experienced an unexpected sense of accomplishment, a subtle change in spirit attributed to the influence of the Zodiac amor chest Universe.

Punishing evil became a source of satisfaction for James.

When the taller kidnapper brandished a knife and charged, James initially felt confident in dealing with the situation.

However, taking control revealed the complexities of the encounter. While James could accurately anticipate the high number of attacks, evading and counterattacking required thoughtful strategy. Understanding the opponent's moves proved challenging, leaving James unable to counterattack effectively.

The taller assailant steadily forced James to retreat, reigniting pride since an incident involving an arrow in his knee.

"Haha! Boy, whether you're Irish or Mexican, daring to intrude on our mafia's territory, I Master Sergeyevsky teach you not to mess the Russian mafia."In this area, the Russian Mafia controlled the underground forces. The Irish gangs and Mexican drug cartels occasionally sought trouble, but James, aligned with the teachings of the Zodiac Knights, had no qualms dismantling them.

Adjusting to the opponent's attack rhythm, James finally overcame initial fluster, endeavoring to apply the fighting skills he had acquired.

Despite being well-versed in various techniques, James struggled to use them flexibly without a sparring partner for practice.

After predicting Sergeyevsky's actions, James agilely dodged and landed a punch on the opponent's jaw.

Sergeyevsky was utterly inept despite his imposing name, collapsing with minimal resistance.

Amazed at the strength derived from Zodiac Knights fighting skills, James marveled at his own capabilities.

"Puff!" Sergeyevsky spat blood, demanding to know, "Who are you?

"The question left James contemplative.

It was clear that from this point forward, fear would no longer impede James on the path of chivalry and righteousness.

The issue at hand was choosing a moniker for his vigilante activities. Real names were out of the question, and adopting a unique name and logo became imperative for distinguishing himself from other superheroes and conveying a commitment to eliminate evil.

Names and symbols served the dual purpose of cool branding and a warning to criminals.

While the name "Stellar Sentinel," representing the saint guarding love and justice on Earth, felt fulfilling, it seemed impractical to shout it in full.

James suddenly had a thought of just making use of sentinel.

Pleased with the choice, James declared, "I am the radiant fire , guiding the souls of sinners to the underworld."Approaching the taller kidnapper, a sinister smile crossed James's face. "I am the black fire that wanders at midnight. Whatever evil you harbor will be incinerated before me.

"Frightened, the tall one attempted to escape, but his limbs betrayed him.

Without hesitation, James raised his foot and stepped on the tall one's knee.