Chapter 16: The Impact of the Shooting Incident (Edited)

"No!" Just as Robert had just woven a hypnotic story, Clark, who was in a shopping mall in Kansas City, suddenly exclaimed, leaving Lana holding a piece of clothing, looking at him blankly, not understanding why and standing there dazed.

"Forget it, it's too late..." After Clark came back to his senses, he sighed somewhat helplessly and then looked at Lana, forcing a smile and said, "It's nothing, the clothes you picked are very nice, but I suddenly have something to take care of..."

"It's okay, go ahead!" Lana's expression turned slightly gloomy, also somewhat forced, but she showed a completely different smile and softly said, "Wrap up this piece of clothing, consider it a gift from me, if you can accept it..."

Lana: (︿) "Alright, I'll prepare a return gift!" Clark, seeing Lana's expression, sighed in his heart, not only did he not refuse, but he also seriously said.

"Really? That's great, I'm really looking forward to what gift you'll give me!" Lana's eyes suddenly lit up, her previous gloominess vanished in the blink of an eye, making her a master of changing faces.

At the same time, Lana summarized an experience in her heart; being too proactive and dominant isn't good when with Clark, showing a bit of vulnerability can soften Clark's heart!

Clark, who is soft-hearted but not hard-headed!

...

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

On the other side, after Robert completed the hypnosis, Okinaga and his men indeed turned hostile and started shooting at each other, their former boss and subordinates. Bullets passed through their bodies, the intense pain woke them from their hypnotic state, but the hypnotic story previously woven by Robert had already changed their memories.

The beating of Robert did not happen. They pulled out guns while threatening Robert, but then shot each other over an uneven division of the loot. Now, lying on the ground after being shot, their hearts were filled with panic and regret; it was stupid to start fighting before even getting the money...

"Tsk tsk tsk, it seems your life isn't meant to end here. I'm not sure if it's because your shooting skills are too good or too bad, but you're destined to be disabled for life, which is also a lesson for you..." Robert glanced at the bully trio lying on the ground and muttered to himself, then took a deep breath and shouted loudly.

"Help! Murder! Gunshots! Help!"

After shouting, Robert shrank into a corner, as if scared, fully demonstrating what is called acting.

And proper acting at this time could save Robert a lot of trouble...

Soon, the school security with guns arrived, and quickly sent Okinaga and his men to the hospital for emergency treatment. The town's sheriff also arrived promptly.

A school shooting, especially a minor-involved shooting, is absolutely a major event for Smallville and even Kansas state. If the sheriff didn't handle it well, those who elected him wouldn't be satisfied.

As a witness and involved party, Robert naturally had to undergo a thorough investigation, but not only did Robert not have any physical conflict with Okinaga and his men, there were also no fingerprints of Robert on the guns. Plus, with a little mental suggestion from Robert, he was quickly released. After all, all signs indicated that Robert was innocent. He was a victim of bullying, while the bully trio were notoriously known bullies in the school, a fact many students and teachers could attest to.

Later, the police also investigated and obtained evidence from the bully trio, and after a series of measures, they obtained the same testimony as Robert's.

Theoretically, the matter should have ended there, and Robert could go back to school without worrying about these three bullies, who were now disabled for life and needed long-term care.

Even in Robert's view, the bully trio's fate was not too bad; they received a lifelong unforgettable lesson. The pain would accompany them for life, making it difficult for them to bully others or commit greater wrongs due to bullying...

This could also be considered as Robert helping the bully trio to reform and start anew.

Robert: I really am a good person! However, what Robert did not expect was that the incident was not over yet...

"Good kid, you must have been scared, right? It's okay, it's okay..." When Robert was picked up by the Kent family, Martha hugged Robert sitting in the back seat, comforting him with some distress.

"It's utterly lawless! Such young kids, daring to steal guns from home, it's good that they shot each other over an uneven division of the loot, otherwise, this matter wouldn't be over!" Jonathan was also indignantly saying, his mood rarely agitated.

After all, in Jonathan and Martha's eyes, their younger son, apart from having a big appetite and a tail, was no different from an ordinary person. They didn't want to see Robert injured or even killed by bullets...

"Don't worry, mom and dad, I'm okay..." Seeing Jonathan and Martha's concerned looks, Robert felt warmed and then smiled, saying, "Actually, although I'm not as strong as my brother, I can still handle ordinary situations!"

"How can it be an ordinary situation? They pulled out guns, you didn't see, your three classmates are in a bad way, they won't be able to take care of themselves for the rest of their lives, but they definitely need someone to take good care of them... Hmph! But they asked for it!" Martha slightly disapprovingly pursed her lips. Although the bully trio's current situation was miserable, Martha had no sympathy because such a miserable fate almost befell their younger son.

"Robert, you don't know, their families even tried to blame you for it. If it weren't for Jonathan's firm stance, plus Okinaga and the others being flustered and questioned for flaws, the matter wouldn't have ended so easily..."

"The matter is not over yet..." Clark, who had been silent until now, sighed helplessly and said softly.

"Huh?" The family of three was stunned for a moment and looked at Clark.

"Clark, did you hear something?" Martha asked Clark hesitantly, knowing about Clark's abilities.

"Yes, because the impact of the school shooting involving minors was too significant, the parents of the students rushed to the school, demanding that Okinaga and the others be expelled..." Clark glanced at Robert and said softly.

"That's a good thing, but even if they don't get expelled, it would be difficult for them to return to school. After all, it seems they were not very popular, having offended many people. It's possible that upon returning to school, they, now disabled, might become the targets of bullying..." Robert shrugged and said with a light smile, "Of course, if that's the case, it can be considered as retribution!"

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