Urban LitRPG System-Chapter 55: You cheating bastard.

" I did not laugh at you and I don’t plan on fighting on pro level "

Max just smiled at her. Seeing her getting more angry, instead of stepping back like before, he stepped in at the same time she attacked and caught her wrist mid-punch, his fingers locking around her arm at the exact moment her fist stopped inches from his face.

*THWOOP*

" Why would I care about you fighting on a pro level? "

" I thought, this was what you want "

The impact died in his grip. She was a professional, but her emotions were starting to rush her movements. She was throwing earlier than usual, committing too much weight into each strike, and leaving small openings after every attack. He leaned closer slightly and gave her a faint teasing look, then pulled her into his embrace before letting her hand go.

" You’re a very bad boy, hmph "

She pulled her hand back and took several steps back with an angry tug and began circling again, light steps tapping across the mat, switching sides quickly and trying to flank him. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Max rotated with her using short pivots, keeping his chest facing her the whole time and never crossing his feet, cutting off her angles one by one. The ladies on the treadmills slowly reduced their speed, then stepped down and gathered near the mat, watching the sparring quietly as the exchange grew sharper and harder to look away from.

" I have two girlfriends "

*SLICK*

Max barely finished speaking when Josefina suddenly dropped low to the mat, one hand slapping the floor for balance as both her legs swept out in a fast circle toward his ankles, the motion sharp and clean like a scythe cutting grass. He had no time to step back, so he jumped straight up on instinct, both feet leaving the ground as her legs passed under him, the air from the sweep brushing against his shoes.

She didn’t stop after one try. Her palm stayed planted on the mat while her hips kept spinning, legs cutting around again and again like a ceiling fan, the rotation smooth and controlled, not wild at all, her core tight, shoulders locked, using her arm and back to hold her entire body weight while the sweep kept coming nonstop, forcing Max to keep hopping and shifting sideways just to avoid getting clipped, every pass close enough that he could feel the wind of it. She was not only flexible, every swing carried real power. If it caught his legs clean, it would’ve taken him down for sure.

" You cheating bastard "

*THAP* *THAP*

Max heard the accusation and tilted his head slightly, the small smile on his face disappearing, his eyes turning sharp as he finally stopped playing along. He planted both feet firmly on the mat and lowered his center of gravity instead of jumping away this time. Josefina’s legs swept in again fast and low, slamming hard into his ankles and feet one after another, but he didn’t even budge, his stance solid like a pillar.

The impact sounds echoed louder than the movement itself, showing clearly how much heavier and stronger his body was compared to hers. Her sweeps kept coming, but now they were just hitting a wall.

" I don’t cheat, if I did, I wouldn’t have announced it, let’s practice tomorrow, I am getting late for my class "

Max’s voice came out flat and direct, no teasing left. He gave a faint fake smile that didn’t reach his eyes, then turned and walked off the mat without looking back, gloves already coming off as he headed toward the exit. He didn’t even bother taking a shower in the gym today. He planned on showering at his apartment and then going straight to the university.

Josefina watched his back as he left, slowly standing up from the mat, still trying to process the sudden change. Just a moment ago he was joking around with her, and now his mood had flipped completely. Her words clearly hit somewhere deeper than she expected. She looked at the ladies around her and they quietly gestured for her to go after him.

" Max, wait, sorry, didn’t want to make you angry "

Footsteps slapped fast behind him. Josefina rushed out of the gym and followed right behind him, breath heavy, sweat running down her neck and arms. She didn’t even grab a towel or change, just came straight after him in her gym underwear. Max slowed near the reception counter instead of walking straight out, grabbed a few napkins from the desk, giving her just enough time to close the distance and step up beside him.

" It’s alright, I try to be as honest as possible, I know I am not a very good person by having two girlfriends but I don’t lie about it, I saw you’re interested in me so I gave you information about me, not to insult me in response "

He wiped the sweat from his head while speaking, flicked the used napkins cleanly into a nearby garbage bin without looking, stepped outside, swung his leg over the bike in one smooth motion and settled onto the seat. As his weight shifted, the side stand snapped back with a sharp click, his left foot grounding the bike while his hands found the bars and throttle naturally, helmet on, visor down, key already turning, the machine straightened under him like it was part of his body.

" I... don’t understand, how... "

Josefina stood there for a moment after hearing his honest answer, clearly taken aback, looking at him like she was trying to read what kind of person he really was. Max didn’t explain anything more. He simply put the helmet on and adjusted it properly, wiping the last bit of sweat from his forehead with his thumb, then gave her a small wink and a faint smile before lowering the visor. He already knew with how loud this bike was, he couldn’t stay in one place for long after starting it.

*BRRRRR*

The engine came alive with a deep growl under him, the whole frame vibrating. Max leaned slightly back on the seat and eased the throttle open, letting the bike roll first instead of jerking forward, building natural momentum, then he fed in power smoothly. The front lightened for a split second and the machine shot ahead clean and straight, crossing the gate in one breath and merging onto the road, disappearing down the street almost instantly while the sound of the exhaust echoed behind.

" Damn! What the fuck does that mean? Why did you wink? What was that bike though it was so cool, damn! I am going to die with this boy treating me like this "

Josefina stood near the gate staring down the road where he had vanished, the engine noise still echoing faintly between the buildings, her chest rising fast from the short run, sweat cooling on her skin. She dragged both hands through her hair and pulled it back tight in frustration, then kicked lightly at the ground, annoyed at herself for reacting like this.

Even after training and sparring, even sweaty and messy, he still walked away like nothing could touch him, mounted the bike, and disappeared in seconds, and somehow that calm exit bothered her more than anything he said.

" Tomorrow, I will ride behind you for five minutes before beginning our training, humph "

She folded her arms and pouted, but the anger didn’t last, the corners of her lips lifting on their own as the image replayed in her head, the smooth launch, the engine growl, the way he didn’t even look back. Then she suddenly remembered the rest of the class was still running, the treadmills humming behind her, and she turned around quickly and jogged back inside and was greeted by the smirking ladies of her class.