“Today we shall burn down that witch even if it means killing that kid.” Umba says as he readies a bunch of people outside the witch’s house.

Inside the witch’s house,

“Something doesn’t seem right...” Dan says as Carly is reading a book inside the house. It doesn’t seem like Serena is at home.

“What do you mean, Dan?” Carly asks as she reads the book.

“That old man, why is he gathering a whole army outside the house?” Dan asks.

“Hmm?”

Carly quickly runs and looks out the other window, “They have surrounded this house.” Carly says.

“Tsch! Bad timing, Mama Serena is out hunting for food.” Carly says.

“It seems they are planning to burn this place.” Dan says.

“What makes you say that?” Carly asks.

“Back when I was at the orphan, I remember that the soldiers of that noble also had the same expression and the fire stick...It solidifies the hate they have for the witch even more.” Dan says as he grits his teeth.

“Dan...Maybe we should talk to them-“

“They are determined to kill anyone who will stand in their way...” Dan says as he interrupts Carly.

Dan knew about this, after all, he had witnessed the massacre himself.

“Runaway from here Carly, I will stall them until the witch comes back.” Dan says as he unlocks the door.

“Not happening! I am going out there with you!” Carly says.

“Don’t be stupid! You will die out there!” Dan says.

“If you go out there, you will die too! It doesn’t matter either way! Plus I can protect myself, I am a child of a martial artist, don’t forget that.” Carly says as she looks right into Dan’s eyes.

“Tsch! I won’t be able to protect you.” Dan says.

“That’s fine!” Carly says.

“If anything happens to you I will regret it...” Dan says.

“Same for me!” Carly says.

“I don’t want to lose you...” Dan says.

“I don’t want to lose you either!” Carly says.

“I trust you, Dan, so please...Trust me this once.” Carly says with a smile.

Dan sighs, “Alright, I will...” Dan says as he moves out of the house.

Both Dan and Carly stand in front of the huge mob that surrounds them.

“You kids better tell us where the witch is or else there will be consequences!” Umba angrily asks the two.

“She isn’t here.” Dan says as he looks calm and collected.

“You sure are tough, let’s see how tough you are once you get a little heated up-“

Umba was about to use the firestick to give Carly a burn but Dan catches it and breaks the stick.

“Dan, I can handle myself!” Carly says.

“I am sorry...” Dan says as he moves away.

Carly smiles, “Thank you though.” Carly whispers.

“If that’s how you kids wanna play than we are fine by it, attack those kids! Make sure that they get the beating of their lifetime!” Umba says as he commands the mob.

Dan sighs, “Here they come...”

Carly nods.

“GROLOPH!” Dan screams.

“Graaawrrrrr!” The beast tiger leaps over the building as he enters the between the mob.

“That’s a beast tiger!” Umba and his gang seem to be scared.

“Get on him!” Dan says as he looks towards Carly.

“Dan, what are you-“

Dan picks up Carly and puts her up on Groloph.

“Groloph, take her to a buff old man, his name is Mayor Green or else take her to the old man you see training me every day.” Dan says as he smiles.

“Dan, I told you I will fight!”

“Make sure you inform those guys about the situation here.” Dan says.

“HUH?!”

“GROLOPH TAKE OFF!” Dan says as he runs with Carly leaping over the mob.

“DAN WHAT THE HELL?!” Carly screams from a distance.

“FOLLOW THAT BEAST TIGER! HE MUST NOT REACH THE CITY!”

Dan hops over the mob and stands in front of them, “Over my dead body.” Dan says with a smirk.

“Well, if it was the girl, I would have spared you but you have no connection to the city whatsoever, that is why...I will have no problem killing you and once your death, we will surely burn the witch!” Umba says as he readies a sickle.

Dan sighs, “I might have been a weak little boy a month ago but...I am not the same kid anymore. I am the student of The Witch Serena as well as the student of that Bald Old Man.” Dan says as he looks cold and calm.

*Swoop*

“What the-“

*Smack*

Dan spins and kicks a man.

*Swoosh*

A man tries to swing his sword at little Dan but his little body can spin in mid-air and avoid the sword.

*Swish*

Another swing and Dan touches the tip of the sword with his single finger.

When Dan Was Training With Jake,

“Why do I have to stay over my head on a single finger?” Dan questions Jake while he is standing on a single finger.

“You will understand when you are in a battle that why such a thing is important.” Jake says with a smile.

Now,

“I understand what you mean old man. You were training my fingers so that they can be used against this kind of weapon. I can force my way out of here because of the training the old man gave me.” Dan thinks to himself as he pushes the sword to give him an aerial bounce back.

A man is ready with a sword,

When Dan Was Training With Serena,

“This magic belongs to the Tree of Hermes.” Serena says as she jumps twice.

“BOUNCE!” Serena screams as she gains a huge amount of height on the third jump.

Now,

“This is the perfect time to use it!” Dan smiles.

“MID-AIR BOUNCE!”

*Swish*

Dan jumps right before he lands onto the man and leaps over the whole mob.

Dan lands safely and looks back at them.

“This kid...What the hell is he?” One of the members of the mob says.

*Tap* *Tap* *Tap*

“Stay back boys, it seems that I will have to step up to this kid.” Umba says with a smirk.

“I have a bad feeling about this guy...He’s leaving a really bad aura and his mana seems to be a lot more than I can handle...This might turn out to be really bad.” Dan thought to himself as clenched his fist.

“This fight...” Dan smirks as he thinks.

“I have a feeling I am going to die before anyone even gets here...”