Yamiyo:That was a thrilling Fight. Suzuya!?

Ahmya:Huh? Thrilling Suzuya??

Yamiyo:Wait wait, let me explain.

Yamiyo:You know Yasha right?

Ahmya:Yeah, Well he's reckless but a strong fighter, mostly hand-to-hand combat.

Yamiyo:Yeah. reckless that's the word if I have to describe him.

Yamiyo:I go to different places to find a strong fighter but I haven't seen anyone fight like that.

Ahmya:Ah, so you're telling me that Yasha and Suzuya are the same?

Yamiyo:The chills I got from it.

(Yamiyo: "Best feeling!?")

Ahmya:Ah here he goes again with his strange post holding his hands against his face while laughing.

5 years ago 

Yamiyo: "While I'm aimlessly walking around I saw a bunch of people gathering curious about what it is I saw it."

Ahmya:Saw it??

Yamiyo:Yeah his expression.

Yamiyo:I saw a bunch of Kids gathering in an alleyway, and there was one kid in the middle.

I thought it was only a kid's fight but he's being bullied.

Bully 1:Suzuya you are always in the way.

Suzuya:In your way? Look who's talking you're the one in my way 

Bully 1:That's not it. 

Suzuya:Then what? 

He tried to walk past him but they blocked his path.

Bully 1:Hey hey, you can't just leave right guys!?

He encourages the other kids.

Suzuya:Then I'm just going to make my way.

He rushes to the bully and punches one.

Bully 2:What you want to fight? *cough* 

Before he can prepare himself he's down.

Suzuya:Look he's down who's next!?

Bully 1:What!? He's much bigger than you how!?

Suzuya:Big? He's just fat 

The other kids laugh while the leader bully is annoyed.

Bully 1:Your going to pay for this Suzuya remember this!

He ran away 

Suzuya:All right now that he is gone I'm going to go ahead.

He brushed himself off walk away as if nothing happened 

Yamiyo:Impressive that speed is not what I expect from a kid.

(Yamiyo:I decided to follow him but... I saw something that I didn't as he can smile like other people because his expression while fighting is different like a machine without emotion.

Hikari:What happened Suzuya?

Suzuya:Nothing. It's alright Hikari let's go.

He said smiling 

Hikari:O-okay...

Yamiyo:Hoh, he can smile? Then why his expression is kind of like that is there a trigger or something?

Yamiyo:Well it's getting boring.

I left the city again.

Ahmya:Then why do you know so much about him?

Yamiyo: Simply, I use my connection and find out who he is.

Yamiyo is a known name in the underground market nobody saw him in person only his name. The only ones who know who he is are the executives of him. For Example Ahmya, Yasha, Chikako, and Yasha's partner with who he formed a contract.

Present before Akane arrived.

Suzuya keeps punching a tree while keeping his mana focused on his hands 

Suzuya:So it still hurts but the mana lessens it as just Akane said.

After calming myself I start with mana training 

Suzuya:It's quite hard to maintain this.

Suzuya:Who's there!?

He senses something.

Suzuya:Whoever you are come out!

???:Heh, as expected of Suzuya.

He revealed himself but his face is covered by the hood and it was dark so it was hard to see who he is.

Suzuya:How do you know my name?

???:Oh Sorry for the late introduction.

???:I'm Yamiyo.

Suzuya:Yamiyo? I feel like I heard that name somewhere.

Yamiyo:Have you heard my name somewhere?

Suzuya:Well, I didn't remember it well but.

Something clicked in his head and remembers the name 

Suzuya:Yamiyo oh the suspect on the missing people.

Suzuya:What do you want from me?

He asked 

Yamiyo:Want from you? You ask.

Yamiyo:I'm just introducing myself no need to fight.

He said that because he sense that Suzuya is going to use his mana against him.

Yamiyo:Even if you use your mana in your level you can't even land a hit on me.

Yamiyo:Dark Step.

Below his feet is a shadow and... 

Suzuya:What!? I can't move?

He keeps resisting but something is keeping him.

Yamiyo: You're under my ability 

He approach him and said something to his ears.

Yamiyo:Wait for the surprise.

Suzuya:Surprise?

Yamiyo:Yeah surprise it's going to happen tonight so be careful and watch who's close to you.

Yamiyo:Let me give you a hint.

Suzuya:Hint?

Yamiyo:You won't get a rest tonight.

As he said more people come out from the shadows and surrounded Suzuya.

Yamiyo:Released. You can move again be careful.

He left and wave his hand out.

Suzuya:Yamiyo! All right I just need to break through this guy right?

Suzuya approaches the biggest and strongest looking of them.

Suzuya:Move.

He didn't even budge at his words and doesn't seem to care much about him as he relentlessly attacks Suzuya 

*dodge* 

Suzuya:Speed, it's dangerous if I get hit by his punch.

Adjusting the distance he undoes his mana and focuses more on his stance.

Yamiyo:Remember don't kill him.

They all said yes. And focus on the target which is Suzuya.

Yamiyo:Let me put you on a test Suzuya.

He whispered.

While Yamiyo is testing Suzuya in person Ahmya and Yasha are taking care of the ones following them, they lure them into a trap and corner them. They easily took out the ones Yasha is annoyed with.

Yasha:Is that all you guys got? 

Yasha:Boring. Hey, Ahmya call Yamiyo and tell him that my job is done and I'm going back.

Ahmya:Ok, I will take care of the rest. Good work.

Yasha:Same to you bye.

He waved his hands and walk away.

Ahmya calls Yamiyo.

*Ring* 

Yamiyo:What is it?

Ahmya:The job is done their too weak for us we easily handle them.

Yamiyo:Weak? Why did they send someone like that?

Yamiyo is wondering because he thought they will take the advantage of it but they didn't.

Yamiyo:Whatever it is move to the next plan.

Ahmya:Ok.

End of the call.

Hikari tries to sleep but she can't so she decides to go to Suzuya's house since it's nearby.

Hikari:I need to talk with Suzuya.

A few minutes later she reaches Suzuya's house and finds...

Suzuya: "This is hard I can't focus on one." 

They're always ganging me up when I try to focus on one.

*Breathing hard* 

Yamiyo:Tired?

Suzuya:Give me a break.

I focus on my footwork and little by little focus on my fist and...

Footwork like in boxing Suzuya is using techniques from the anime he watches he can't use them well but it's handy. And he practices them before using them.

Thug 1:*Gough* 

He almost knocks down one but their strong.

Suzuya:Haah... Haah. 

When I react to my side it's too late.

Suzuya: "Agh that hurts."

That was a heavy blow that cause my knees to give up.

Suzuya:Hey hey it's a bit unfair if you keep coming at me all at once.

Thug 2: "You thought you could handle us, kid. It's far too early for you. 

(Suzuya: "There a total of five of them and most of them are not even tired and most of my attacks are not working on them."

Suzuya: "Guess I have to get to it huh? I don't want to use it but I don't have a choice.

Thug, 2:What are you blabbering about kid?

Suzuya:Don't mind me.

As he said that he vanished from their eyes 

They panicked a little but 

Suzuya: "Ok let's do this!" 

He suddenly appears at one of them and finished one off.

Suzuya:One.

His expression changed.

The others felt a chill in their bones but they are used to situations like this.

Yamiyo: "That's it that's the expression I like Suzuya!"

Suzuya: "Shut up Yamiyo I'm coming for you!" 

Yamiyo: "Scary I'm waiting. You finally show me that expression but that's not enough."

Ahmya receives a mission from Yamiyo which is to abduct Hikari.

Yamiyo said that they can use Hikari to lure Suzuya. Ahmya ask 

Ahmya: "Why do we need to lure Suzuya you already got him right? Yamiyo-sama?

Yamiyo: "Why? Because it's going to be interesting to watch."

Ahmya:Okay, I just need to abduct her right?

Yamiyo: "Be careful we don't know what their plan but they move like shadows."

Ahmya: "Don't worry I can handle them if someone comes."

Just as she said that something came out from the shadows 

The shadow moves its speed is abnormal.

A punch 

Ahmya easily dodge it and counter 

Ahmya:Look someone is here already. It's rude to eavesdrop you know?

Shadow:Heh, I'll finish you off know 

Something glows from the shadow's hands. It's mana.

Ahmya:Contractor huh? 

Ahmya can produce rain and use it for combat purposes.

Ahmya:Finish me off? Let's see what you got!

They rushed to each other and traded blow after blow their match but the shadow is losing its speed.

Ahmya: "Your mana control is low level." 

Ahmya is only using mana but she can hold a fight only using it without depending on her ability 

Shadow: "Damn it! It's not what the report says..."

Ahmya: "Report? You don't know much about us"

Ahmya increased her speed and kick the shadow. The shadow dodged but it was faint. 

*down* 

She finishes the shadow with one blow 

Ahmya: "What a pain. Now let's see your face."

Back to the fight.

Suzuya: "I'm always alone. So you can come against me all at once I'll handle you.

Thug 2: "Look who's talking big you're already beaten up.

Thug 3: "You sure? You can die you know?

Suzuya:Concerned? Wow.

He clapped his hands 

Suzuya: "Can you guys just shut up your mouths?

He vanished.

Thug 2: "Where?"

Thug 3: "Behind you!

Thug 2: *Cough* 

Suzuya: "You think I'm finished?"

Thug 3: "He's vanishing what kind of monster is this?"

The thugs tried to run but they can't they had the wrath of Suzuya they're all beaten up while Suzuya is...

Suzuya: "Too noisy. Now, where are you Yamiyo!?"

(Suzuya: "Damn it my head hurts and I'm bleeding again. My knees want to give up but I can't." 

Before Suzuya can take a step his whole body ache and 

Suzuya: "Ah! It hurt it's like my brain is melting what is this feeling?

He overused mana and then his body is already beaten while he's fighting against five he manages to beat them but he's already beaten up.

Yamiyo grins after watching Suzuya beat up his goons.

Yamiyo: "It's not over yet Suzuya."

There's still Surprise.

3 days until the incident.

Chapter 18 ends 

Next Time On Soul Contractor 

What will happen to Suzuya? And what is Yamiyo planning to do with Hikari? To find out wait for the next chapter.