Book 9: Chapter 13: The Joker’s Strength
“Boom!” A powerful gust of wind swept over them, forcing the spectators at the edge of the field to stumble back two steps.
The fight had barely started when the two large, burly men launched into a fierce collision. Their blows landed heavily, every blow drawing blood, neither willing to give ground. Hans Gerth stood over 1.9 meters tall with long limbs. He had the physique of a bodybuilder—not overly bulky, but exceptionally well-proportioned.
Clown Grant was an almost seven-feet-tall colossus. Among the five serial killers, his build was the most imposing—tall and broad-shouldered. It was precisely because of Grant’s ugly face and enormous body that he had often faced discrimination and fear from others in the past.
Their fighting styles were different. Captain Hans, a typical German soldier, used military combat techniques—practical and straightforward. Echoes of Western boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu grappling, and even Muay Thai kicks could be seen in his moves. Though not flashy, his attacks were vicious, pummeling Grant like a punching bag.
The Joker, in contrast, seemed clumsy. He shielded his head with his arms, defending tightly but mostly stood passively taking hits. Only during the short pauses between Hans’s attacks would he occasionally throw a counter-punch.
Yet, this stark contrast between offense and defense made Captain Hans’s colleagues frown deeply. For the first time, they felt worried about their comrade. The reason was simple: Grant’s punches were frighteningly heavy.
Every punch the Joker threw, though appearing casual, generated a powerful sonic boom. The shockwave of his fists echoed like a pile driver across the field. Each blow made the onlookers’ hearts lurch, as if they were watching a cannonball launch towards them.
“This guy’s bare strength attribute must have already broken a hundred! Could a single bare attribute exceeding a hundred bring a qualitative change?” Qin Lun’s eyelid twitched faintly. An inexplicable thought surfaced in his mind.
The intervals between missions for the five serial killers were similar. Accounting for his bloodline and class advancements, Qin Lun believed his core attributes should be among the top of the five.