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Chapter 226
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Chapter 226 – Next Target
The first short sword hits the ground.
The second, high-grade short sword is thrown with full force toward Varakan’s neck.
―Throwing Technique―
“Gwaaah!”
Due to the hit bonus, the sword is sucked into the repeatedly slashed wounds.
Still, only about 70% of the blade is buried. If the aggro is on me, though, that’s fine.
Thanks to the damage I inflicted, its neck is bent, so it can’t see me properly.
Thanks to the accumulated damage to its legs, it can’t jump like it did at first.
It’s all thanks to everyone.
Everyone’s efforts have brought us to this point!
―Body Strengthening―Presence Detection―Sacrifice―
From here on, it’s a battle to the death.
First, I’ll kill you!
―Intimidation―
The eyes glaring at me from above lost their anger in an instant and wandered around.
In terms of raw power, Varakan is superior.
However, when I was hit by Intimidation for the first time by the Goblin General, an inferior opponent, my body stiffened slightly.
Had I kept eye contact and offered no resistance, it would have been as effective as the first time.
After that, though, the effect was greatly influenced by strength. The greater the difference in ability between targets, the more rapidly the effect deteriorates.
I discovered the characteristics of Intimidation through experimentation.
That’s why I saved it for this crucial moment.
(You used it on that tank guy so many times. How does it feel to be on the receiving end?!)
―Stomp―
I stomped on the tip of the sword with all my strength. It was sticking out about 30% of its length, and I broke the hilt.
“Gwooooooah!”
“Shut up.”
I grabbed the single horn extending from its head and aimed it at its bloodshot eyes, glaring at me.
“―Martial Arts: Superhuman Strength—Claw Technique: Piercing Hand―Hardening―”
With all my strength, I plunged my hand into the depths of its huge eye.
“Gugyaaaaaaa!?!”
“Let’s see which one works better.”
“!?”
“Destroy the cells in its head and blow it up, Explosive Thunder.”
“Gyoaaaaaaaaaaaa!”
“Next.”
“Guooogaggaaooooo!”
“Cut up the brain. Chop it up. Stir it up. Thousand Blades!”
“Gyoogoaaaa… Agaa… Gugaaaa…”
“I don’t know which one. It’s reversed.”
“…?”
“―Martial Arts: Superhuman Strength―Claw Technique: Piercing Hand―Hardening―”
“Ga… ga… Guh…”
“Destroy the cells in its head and blow it to pieces, Explosive Thunder!”
Twitch… Twitch…
“Stir its brain with full force, Thousand Blades!”
“Your level has risen to 57.”
“You have acquired Full Bite Lv1.”
“You have acquired Full Bite Lv2.”
“You have acquired Full Bite Lv3.”
“You have acquired Full Bite Lv4.”
“You have acquired Full Bite Lv5.”
“You have acquired Scorching Breath Lv1.”
“You have acquired Scorching Breath Lv2.”
“You have acquired Scorching Breath Lv3.”
“You have acquired Scorching Breath Lv4.”
“You have acquired Scorching Breath Lv5.”
“You have acquired Presence Detection Lv6.”
“You have acquired Fire Tail Lv1.”
“You have acquired Fire Tail Lv2.”
“You have acquired Fire Tail Lv3.”
“You have acquired Fire Tail Lv4.”
“You have acquired Fire Tail Lv5.”
“You have acquired Hellfire Pillar Lv1.”
“You have acquired Hellfire Pillar Lv2.”
“You have acquired Hellfire Pillar Lv3.”
“You have acquired Hellfire Pillar Lv4.”
“You have acquired Hellfire Pillar Lv5.”
(No title…)
―Soul Armor―
Ah, my whole body is dry.
The highest DPS combo currently is amazing, but it uses too much magic.
I’d like to take a break, but I still have problems to deal with, so I can’t relax yet.
First, I have to get my sword back.
“Hmph!”
“Y-You defeated it?”
“Yes, definitely.”
Just to be sure, I looked around. Did they really think that I defeated it alone?
Or do they not realize that it’s been defeated?
Everyone stood there in a daze.
No, one of them is different.
The man who lost his right arm and was trying desperately to escape is lying on the ground in front of the rock wall.
Investigation: Corpse.
…
If he died in that position, he wasn’t killed by Varakan.
If the dragon of the Hellfire Pillar had eaten him, his body would have been carried away.
Judging by the location of the corpse, it’s almost certain that someone from the nearby long-range unit killed him with magic.
Ugh, I feel like I’m going to throw up.
“We’ve defeated the boss, but there are still others we need to take care of.”
“…”
“What lies ahead is not a sight you want to see, so please trust me and stay asleep.”
“What? You don’t need my help? I can fight, too!”
“It’s cruel, but if you move, you’ll definitely get caught up in it, and I’ll end up killing you, too.”
“…”
“Please, I beg you.”
“I-I understand.”
“Then look into my eyes—Sleep Eyes.”
Think of what’s about to happen as a dream.
▽ ▼ ▽ ▼ ▽
“H-He killed it… He really finished it off.”
“That was incredible. What did he do for the final attack? Did he hit it in the face?”
“I couldn’t see clearly, but since it’s lying on the ground, it must have been the eyes. He probably attacked from inside and gouged out both eyes. He also threw his sword beforehand, so that must have been the fatal blow.”
“Could it be the real thing?”
“Yeah, if we provoke him, we might suffer more damage than we can handle. We should make sure to give him his share.”
“We have no choice. Besides, there are two of them. Having two survivors who can fight at close range will make it easier to recruit next time. It’s not all bad.”
“Let’s exaggerate a little and spread the word that only two of them died.”
After stepping down from the makeshift podium, Fidel and Garsera headed toward the center to celebrate the day’s heroes.
However, despite having overheard their conversation, Yuria couldn’t shake her uneasiness and asked again.
“Hey, are you sure it’s okay?”
“What do you mean?”
“That kid is strong enough to fight alone without any armor. That’s what Joffman-san said.”
“…You can see how strong he is from the battle just now. But we have about 35 elite fighters here. The tank over there seems to be knocked out. If anything happens, the long-range unit will take care of them while I distract them.”
“Y-Yes, that’s right.”
“More importantly…”
“?”
“Could you please not mention other men’s names in front of me?”
“I-I’m sorry…”
Yuria was relieved at that moment that she hadn’t been hit this time.
He was kind when others were around.
If the A-rank hunter she admired said so, then it must be true.
If he cared about her, a C-rank hunter, then…
(I’m sorry.)
This is a place where guilt is less likely to arise because there are no bodies.
The last time she came here, not knowing anything, she felt strangely relieved by the phrase “nothing remains.”
But this time, something remains.
She can see the outcome that awaits them.
The thought makes her chest tighten. She quietly apologizes to those who are about to die, saying, “I don’t want that for myself.”
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