Chapter 68 Ingratitude

"Tyre? Why are you here?" Isabel's mouth dropped open in shock. She never expected Tyre, usually so unassuming, to step up and shield her at such a moment. "Who’s this punk looking for trouble?" Kent squinted, sizing up Tyre with a look of disdain and anger. "I can't stand seeing girls being bullied, especially for no reason," Tyre said with a faint smile, his eyes showing unwavering determination. Before anyone could react, Tyre moved like a sudden gust of wind, appearing right in front of Kent. A loud "slap" echoed as Tyre delivered a solid smack across Kent's face. The force of the slap staggered Kent, nearly knocking him to the ground. Clutching his stinging cheek, Kent's eyes filled with disbelief and rage, blood seeping from his nose and mouth, his ears ringing as if the world was spinning. "This... this can't be happening!" The crowd erupted in gasps, unable to believe their eyes. The usually inconspicuous Tyre had dared to strike the powerful Kent. "Who is this guy? He's