Night fell. Roni rode his motorcycle toward the place where the street fight was being held.
There were so many young men gathered there, not only those who participated in the matches but also spectators who were ready to place bets. This event was often held every month, and from here official fighters were also recruited. Thugs and criminal groups were also there to gamble and see who was stronger among the fighters who were ready to show off their abilities to bring down their opponents. Not only men, many women were also there. The place was very secluded so that it would not be discovered by the police.
Roni arrived there alone. When he got off his motorcycle, Miya approached him. Roni did not expect that Miya would be there.
"Miya… how could you be here?" Roni asked, not expecting Miya to come as well.
"Of course I want to see you, Roni, especially after you accepted Jack's challenge," Miya said while folding her arms in front of her chest.
"But this is not a place for you, Miya. It's dangerous here, there are many criminals and thugs," Roni said while touching Miya's shoulder.
"It's okay, as long as I'm with you I'll be safe. If you can't protect me, how can you accept Jack's challenge?" Miya said.
"Alright, alright. Now you have to stay close to me. Let's go in," Roni said while holding Miya's hand. Miya was very happy when Roni held her hand.
Inside, a fight was already taking place. Roni chose a spectator spot that was not too crowded so that Miya would not feel suffocated.
"Roni, are you serious about fighting? Look, they are very brutal," Miya said when she saw the fighters punching each other bloody.
Roni instead became impatient to join the match. It had been a long time since he tested the abilities he had long trained back in his village.
"Yes, I have to join. Don't worry, they won't be able to hurt me," Roni replied.
"Roni, you're here? What are you doing?" someone greeted Roni, and Roni turned around. It turned out to be Bayu, who was also there to watch.
"No, I'm just curious about this place. I've heard that street fights are held in the city, and apparently this is it," Roni replied, lying while watching the fight in the ring.
Across the way, Jack was seen staring at Roni who had arrived. While smiling, he said, "Please register that guy as well. His name is Roni, he will fight here too," Jack said, asking his subordinate to register Roni so he would be included in tonight's fighters.
"Yes, Boss. Will you also fight tonight?" his subordinate asked.
"Of course, I'm joining too," Jack answered. His subordinate then informed the committee.
"Sir, I have the list of fighters for tonight. This is the name, that's the person. The Boss asked you to include him. Oh yes, don't forget the Boss will also fight tonight," Ari, Jack's subordinate, said.
"Alright, I'll arrange it. Oh yes, tell the Boss thank you for his participation in this event," said the committee member, because Jack also spent a lot of money on this event.
"Yes, I will tell him. But it's not for nothing that the Boss spends a lot of money. There is something he wants. Later he will tell you himself," Ari said, then walked back to Jack who was sitting on a chair while continuing to watch the closeness between Miya and Roni.
He saw several times Miya hugging Roni because she was afraid of seeing the fighters punching each other in the ring.
"Jack, let us know when it's your turn later. I want to enjoy my night first," said one of Jack's close friends, Jemi, while holding the night woman he ordered.
"Damn it… you only think about bed matters," Jack replied.
"Oh yes, Boss, should I also find you a woman for tonight?" Ari asked.
"Yes, I want the woman next to Roni," Jack answered while continuing to stare at Miya.
"You mean Miya? Damn, but if—"
"There is no but. After the match later, bring Miya to the base," Jack said.
"Look, Miya, you have entered my territory. Tonight I will get what I want. You refused me politely, so don't blame me for using dirty methods," Jack said with a sly smile.
"Alright, Boss. I'll inform the others," Ari said as he left.
"Alright, the next match…" said a committee member through the loudspeaker.
"Jack versus our veteran fighter, Radian…" he called out the names of the fighters who would fight next.
Jack scratched his eyebrow that wasn't itchy and then stood up from his chair to prepare to enter the ring with arrogant steps.
"Hey, look, Jack is finally competing again. He hasn't appeared in a long time, and now he's back. Damn, who is his opponent? That's Radian, an old fighter who was once defeated by Jack. This will definitely be exciting…"
"Yes, very exciting. Will Radian get his revenge or be taken down again by Jack?" said the spectators who knew Jack and had been waiting a long time to see his action again.
They began placing bets, and most of them chose Jack.
"Look, Roni, that's Jack. A fighter who often won this competition several years ago. He's not far below you," Bayu said, who had also seen Jack fight years ago.
"It seems you know many fighters," Roni said with a smile.
"Of course. I never miss watching this illegal competition. It's exciting," Bayu replied.
Jack took off his shirt, showing his body, then prepared to start the fight against Radian. Radian began to attack, and with his abilities, Jack managed to dodge Radian's attacks, making all the spectators shout Jack's name.
"Radian, show your abilities. I won't hesitate to beat my opponent. I'll give you three chances," Jack challenged, making Radian even more angry. Radian attacked Jack again, but Jack dodged again. After three attacks from Radian, all of which Jack avoided, it was Jack's turn to strike. With several punches landing on Radian's face, Radian was unable to get back up. Everyone immediately shouted happily and called Jack amazing.
"Hey, look! It's been a long time since we saw Jack perform. Turns out he's stronger now than before. Amazing!" the spectators shouted.
"Yes, back then Jack struggled a lot against Brian. But now he only needs a few punches to knock down Radian."
"Alright, this match is won by Jack. Give him a round of applause!" said the committee through the loudspeaker.
After several fights, it was finally Roni's turn to be called.
"Alright, the next match. This time we have a new fighter who has just registered and is ready to show us his abilities. Yes, he is Roni! He will face our veteran fighter, Joni."
Bayu, who had been beside Roni all this time, was shocked. He did not expect Roni to join the competition.
"Roni… is that really your name being called?" Bayu said in disbelief.
"Just testing it out. I became interested after watching earlier," Roni replied, then walked up to the ring. Miya, who had been there all this time, began to worry. She had never seen Roni's fighting abilities. Even without Roni doing this, she would always stay with him. But Roni did all this so that Miya would no longer be disturbed by Jack.
Jack stared at Roni who climbed onto the ring. Casually, Roni took off his shirt, showing his muscular and clean body, making the female spectators instantly stunned by the beautiful body owned by the handsome man.
"Look! Not only handsome, he has a beautiful body, very perfect," said one of the spectators.
"Yes, but unfortunately his handsome face will be messed up today by Joni, who is known to be very fierce in the ring," they said, belittling Roni, thinking that Roni would be beaten badly tonight and regret daring to join this dangerous competition.
"It can start," Roni said with a smile toward the referee in the middle who led the match.
"Alright, both of you ready. Start!" said the referee.
Before fighting seriously, Roni played around first, even winking at Joni as his opponent. After playing long enough, Roni launched a kick that landed right on the side of Joni's face, sending Joni flying out of the ring from Roni's powerful kick.
Roni raised his hand while laughing. "Jack, next time tell the committee to give me a worthy opponent," Roni said while smiling challengingly at Jack.
The spectators were of course shocked by Roni's courage. Earlier they were amazed by Roni's ability to defeat Joni, who was known to be fierce, so easily. But after challenging Jack, they thought Roni was too much and arrogant.
Jack, who was challenged, only smiled annoyed. "Hey, tell him to take back his words. Is he tired of living?" shouted someone from the spectator seats.
"He's very brave. Who exactly is he?" asked a gang leader who was curious about Roni's arrogance.
"He's just an arrogant young man who just won once and is already shouting, Sir," his subordinate replied.
"Stupid! I don't care if he's just a newcomer. But seeing his fighting ability that is not inferior to Jack, that is truly impressive. I want to know who he is. Keep an eye on him when I'm not watching," he said, asking his subordinate to always monitor Roni's next fights. He began to be interested in Roni's fighting abilities.
After announcing Roni as the winner, Roni stepped down from the ring. But at that moment, several women approached and flirted with Roni. Yes, that's how they were, approaching a new dominant fighter to offer their services.
"Sorry, he already has me. Go away," Miya said as she approached and chased away the women who tried to seduce Roni.
Roni just smiled, not expecting to be fought over in that place.
"Roni, it seems you will become famous someday," Bayu said while patting Roni's shoulder.
Jack became annoyed again. "Don't let him escape, and bring Miya to me. Remember, don't hurt Miya," Jack ordered his subordinates.
Because of his earlier victory, Roni would continue to the next fight to be held later that night.
Although the competition was illegal, it was quite safe because of insiders. But because it was illegal, the fighters could kill each other, and no one would stop them. Therefore, not a few fighters lost their lives as a result of participating in the competition.
Some were killed in the ring, some were deliberately killed outside because they defeated someone's champion. The perpetrators were often mafia or gangsters.
"Young man, you must always be careful. Because you were too excessive earlier and challenged people, many will come after you outside. Be careful," said an old man warning Roni.
"Thank you, Grandpa. Don't worry, I can take care of myself," Roni replied with a smile. The old man returned the smile.
Roni left the fighting venue, preparing to go home. Outside, Jack's subordinates were already waiting.
"Look, he's out. Quickly surround him, don't let him escape. Remember, the Boss said don't hurt the woman," Ari said.
Roni was immediately surrounded by them, who were ready to beat him. Miya panicked seeing the situation.
"Hey, release the woman, or she will get hurt along with you!" Ari shouted at Roni.
"Hey, man, what's your problem? We didn't cause trouble with you and we want to go home. So watch out, we're passing through," Roni said calmly, different from Miya who was starting to tremble in fear.
"Just calm down. Don't be afraid, they won't hurt us," Roni whispered to Miya to reassure her.
"But they're carrying wooden blocks. I'm scared," Miya said.
"You're acting lovey-dovey! Didn't you hear? Release her! I'll count to three," Ari shouted.
"One…
Two…"
"Miya, move aside first. I'll face them," Roni asked.
But Miya didn't want to let go of Roni's hand because of fear.
"Three… Alright! Beat him as you like. Remember, don't touch the woman," Ari ordered. They started to attack Roni, but at that moment…
Bang! The sound of a gunshot shocked them, making them stop and turn around.
"If you touch her, you're finished!" said someone who stopped them.
Seeing who stopped them, it turned out to be someone they could not mess with. They immediately stopped.
"Sorry, Sir, this is our business, so it has nothing to do with you. Could you please not interfere?" Ari said.
"Say another word, this lead will go through your tongue," the man threatened while pointing a gun at him. Ari immediately got scared, apologized, then left.
Roni thanked the man even though he did not know him.
"Sorry, Sir, I don't know you, but thank you for helping me," Roni said.
"It's fine. I just don't like trouble," he replied, then walked toward the black car that was waiting for him, and then left just like that.
Yes, he was the mafia leader earlier. He helped Roni so that tomorrow night Roni could join the competition again, not just helping for nothing.
After feeling everything was safe, Roni and Miya prepared to go home.
"Did you bring a car earlier? Where is your car?" Roni asked.
"No, earlier I asked my driver to go home after dropping me off. Because I want to go home with you," Miya replied, who no longer felt afraid or panicked like before.
"Alright, let's go," Roni said. They went home riding together on Roni's motorcycle.
When they arrived at Miya's house, Roni was not allowed to go home.
"I'll go back to the boarding house first. You go straight to sleep," Roni said.
"No. You have to stay tonight. I also want to tell my parents that I like you, and introduce you as my partner," Miya said.
Roni widened his eyes, shocked to hear that.
"Oh my God, not yet! I… I have to go home," Roni said.
But Miya did not let Roni leave. She took handcuffs from her bag, no one knew where she got them, then put them on her hand and Roni's hand.
"What is this, Miya? My God, how can you have this thing?" Roni asked, shocked.
"Hehe, just because. Now you can't go home. The key is in my room," Miya said while smiling, seeing Roni panic.
"But you don't have to use this! What if your parents see it?" Roni said, becoming even more panicked.
"If I don't do this, you definitely won't want to. I've planned it, hehe. Relax, we'll use my jacket to cover it so they won't see and think we're just holding hands all the time," Miya said.
Roni had no choice but to obey. Forcing it open was also impossible, because the key was inside Miya's room.
Miya did this because of what happened yesterday. She knew she had to force it so that Roni would agree, because it was impossible for her to wait for Roni to come and introduce himself as her partner.
So Miya had to be brave and aggressive like this.