Seeing that Grace Bennett remained motionless, Brian Carter didn’t care at all. He simply raised his left hand, flashed his pinky at Grace Bennett, then silently turned around and walked away with a natural, casual air, following the chosen back.

“Damn!”

Even if Grace Bennett hadn’t understood before, the other’s actions were now so obvious that if he still didn’t get it, he’d be an idiot. Although he was still puzzled by the sudden appearance of his strange ability, seeing a thief act so brazenly made his anger simmer. After thinking for a moment, Grace Bennett stepped forward and followed in the other’s footsteps.

A few breaths later, Grace Bennett also arrived behind that frail-looking figure, walking side by side with Brian Carter.

To be honest, he was very nervous now. After all, the sudden, bizarre ability had made his hands nimble, but he’d never even thought about doing something like this before, let alone actually doing it.

He glanced casually to the left and right. Both sides were full of pedestrians. If anyone happened to look over when he made his move and let out a startled cry, it would probably cause a panic. In this moment of extreme tension, Grace Bennett was suddenly surprised at his own courage.

However, this bit of surprise actually eased his previously intense nerves.

At the same time, he felt the man walking beside him cast another scornful glance his way, then, as if nothing had happened, continued walking like a true passerby strolling down the street.

Indeed, after approaching the target, Brian Carter had no intention of making a direct move, as that would be too obvious. Grace Bennett, by instinct, also refrained from acting.

After walking a few more meters, the two of them naturally glanced around again. Seeing that no one was watching, they moved at the same time.

In an instant, two left hands shot forward like butterflies flitting among flowers. However, the left hand on the right side still showed some stiffness as they moved.

“Pfft~”

Noticing the stiffness of his opponent’s right-side hand, Brian Carter smiled again, but his own left hand didn’t hesitate at all, darting over to pinch at the right side.

Meanwhile, the slightly stiff left hand on the right also reacted with a swish. The two hands transformed into two butterflies fluttering and entangling rapidly, creating a dazzling spectacle.

But if you looked closely, the two butterflies were locked in a chase—one pursuing, one fleeing. The slightly stiff left hand on the right was always on the defensive, dodging and escaping in a fluster.

The nimble, fluid hand on the left quickly transformed from a fluttering butterfly into a fierce bird, relentlessly pursuing and trying to tear through all defenses.

After just a few breaths, Grace Bennett suddenly felt a pain on the back of his hand and quickly withdrew it.

The dazzling display created by the two left hands vanished instantly.

At the same time, both of them glanced slightly to the sides.

After all, a contest was a contest, but neither dared let outsiders notice. While watching, Brian Carter felt a surge of satisfaction—this guy wanted to challenge him? What a fool!

Soon, after confirming that no one was looking their way, Brian Carter moved again, this time putting in even more effort, determined to teach that guy a harsh lesson.

But when the other’s hand came at him with a fierce speed, Brian Carter was suddenly stunned. The hand that had been stiff and clumsy before was now several times smoother and more fluid, easily dodging his attack. Then, while he was momentarily dazed, it pecked hard at his left hand.

“Hiss—”

Feeling the pain on the back of his hand, Brian Carter was shocked and quickly pulled his left hand back, casting a suspicious glance to the left, his eyes full of disbelief. Impossible—how could this guy change so much in such a short time?

If it was just rapid improvement during the first test, he’d never believe it. That could only mean the other had been hiding his strength from the start, trying to lull him into complacency.

Thinking of this, Brian Carter was furious. This guy was a master all along and still played dirty with him?

He glared fiercely at Grace Bennett, his eyes full of anger, and moved again, vowing to himself that he’d make this guy pay next time.

But just as he reached out his left hand, Brian Carter suddenly froze, because instead of being intercepted, he found himself right next to the target’s shoulder bag.

This unexpected change surprised him greatly. His hand paused for a moment, and he turned his head in confusion—only to see a strange smile suddenly appear on that fair, handsome face.

“Huh? This guy…”

Before the question in his mind could clear, Brian Carter was shocked to see the guy’s mouth suddenly open wide, and then, a loud shout burst out:

“There’s a thief!!”

With that one sentence, Brian Carter was completely stunned, staring dumbly at the guy on his right, utterly at a loss.