Leonhardt didn't hate humans, nor did he feel the sa hatred most monsters did for other races.
Honestly, he felt curious and wanted to understand them, to get closer to them, and to learn more about them because they seed so familiar to him.
However, he hated those who tried to trick or harm him and his things.
He killed the noble because they insulted him and threatened to sell Leonhardt into slavery.
He attacked the recruits because they planned to attack his goblins, and spoke to him like dirt.
As for the rcenaries?
"Well, I just didn't like them from the start."
——
Like a mage, must chant his spell using the ancient words written inside the magic circles that ford the spell itself.
Even Leonhardt needed to do this—the fact that he could perform magic, reciting spells in his mind was a racial talent of the Djinn and Fae races.
In this world, martial skills were not only physical movents.
With each level up, the skills beca encoded in the user's body and mind. At first, they required a ntal trigger to activate.
To call out the na of their skills provided a focused ntal signal and helped them adjust and execute their skills without danger and a lower failure rate. This verbal declaration essentially unlocks the muscle mory and energy required for the attack to ensure success.
Thus, amazing scenes like this happen.
——
As the volley of black arrows approached the running bandits, they showed their talent and skills. Several of their more capable mbers quickly grabbed their shields, pushing their unarmoured allies to the side to avoid the goblin arrows and helping them survive.
"Shield Wall!" A male holding a steel tower shield lowered his posture. Then, a blue protective aura wrapped around him and four other rcenaries.
"Instant Accel!"
Woosh
The hulking figure of Axel almost seed to warp through space as his body glowed blue and shot towards Leonhardt with his greatsword held high. A masterful use of his combat skill before he suddenly shone red for a mont.
"Crushing Blow!"
"You bastard dare to kill Gale!"
He locked Leonhardt in his sights.
Axel had the perfect pace and speed to stop Leonhardt from casting—during this mont, even the goblins couldn't help. Because they just started knocking their second arrows.
A swirl of red energy wrapped around the greatsword before it slamd down, creating a burst of air pressure that pushed Leon back.
'Is this the way a warrior, a human, fights?'
The world seed to move differently for the Chira called Leonhardt.
Able to see what should exist and that which existed only in fantasy, Mana particles, the aura emitted from Axel's body and even spirits.
Yet, it moved slower, at least when he was in danger.
The shining blade, dull and dented from continuous battles, the fierce wind-like blades wrapped around the edges.
'Fascinating!'
[Stop admiring and do sothing!]
'Are you worried about , Dungeon Wife?'
The blade was now close to Leonhardt's face, yet he looked towards Axel with a dull gaze.
Leonhardt twitched his fingertips before his lips curled into a distorted smirk.
Twang
Before he realised it, the world had returned to its usual state. As the blade struck down, hundreds of webbed threads appeared and blocked the blow.
"Huh?" A loud thunk echoed out, surprising not only Axel but also the others, who'd stopped the arrows from causing heavy damage, stunned at what just happened. It wasn't easy to deflect or block an empowered strike.
Their boss used a skill that would leave him vulnerable for several seconds, his face red, sweat dripping from his forehead as the webbing slowly unravelled and lted.
"Oh, you broke my threads! Amazing, truly!"
Leonhardt's voice sounded sarcastic and elegant. It could upset even the most brilliant saint because they would misunderstand his genuine excitent about seeing sothing for the first ti.
But, no one understood the horror of this monster, who bore the eyes of a Djinn and pupils of a Fae.
[Observed the Martial Skills: Instant Acceleration and Crushing Blow]
• Learned Skill: Instant Accel
• Learned Skill: Crushing Blow
"Hmm?"
[Skills deed inefficient: Use EP to fuse and upgrade?]
∟ Fusion: 100 EP
There was the dilemma of wasting Evolution Points, but Leonhardt's twin hearts were racing. Two alternating beats, one pushing Mana and the other pumping enriched blood, using his excess Mana to temper his body.
"Evolve!"
His movents lacked finesse, but Leonhardt's steps with each movent appeared to mimic both Gale and Axel. He looked strange, as if he was trying to combine the training of both, who were aiming for different extres.
Axel and Gale were not strong or special.
They even earned their silver dal at the rcenary guild thanks to their boss, who passed away two years ago.
Maybe weaker than D-Rank adventurers, who were well-balanced in many styles.
[Skill Fusion Complete!]
• Tyrant Accel
• MP Cost: 50
• Duration: 20s
• Increases movent speed and offensive power of all attacks by 20%
The mont the dungeon wife spoke in his mind, Leonhardt's eyes opened.
He felt a change in his body.
The heart of a Fae controlled his Mana and magical spells, while the heart ford of a mutation of the Djinn and Arachne blood managed his physical body and organs.
It was like this action and choice solidified the roles of his organs and bloodlines. Not only that, but Leonhardt's martial skills used Mana, aning he didn't need to chant, only think of the skill in his mind.
—Claws of Fire
—Dual Cast
—Tyrant Accel!
"Ugh! Hrrk?"
Black blood spurt from Leon's lips—everything took less than a second to complete, and the massive Axel began to recover from his wounds.
Yet Leonhardt tried to be clever using 100 MP. He cast Tyrant Accel twice, to see if it would stack, and he succeeded.
As his muscles scread, he stepped forward and travelled three tres instantly.
"Woah? Ack."
[Twice is the limit, you damn fool!]
'Haha!'
Without playing around, Leon spread his arms as his black nails, like steel, lengthened and looked more like blades before they began to ripple with flas, turning them scarlet red.
"Well, shall we fight for real now, Axel?"
"M-Monster! I'll fucking kill you! Everyone attack this bastard!"
Leon's eyes narrowed, and the light and pleasant aura vanished as his pupils shone red; he bit his teeth down while revealing his sharp fangs, a true monster.
Then he called out to his dear goblins.
"Erald Guard, slaughter them all, leave none alive!
"I will handle this fool!"
Leonhardt felt agony while abusing his new skill. Blood oozed from his lips and nose, but he ignored it and went on the attack. His gaze was like a monster's.
To the rcenaries, he felt like a phantom aiming to steal their souls.
"You--!" Axel's eyes widened before his body felt sluggish from the skill. He tried to climb to his feet, grasping the sword with trembling arms.
Regret ant nothing to Leon, who ignored his enemy's situation. He blinked forward like a ghost and reached Axel instantly with his claws prid to attack.
"HURRY YOU FOOLS!" Axel scread.
Reviews
All reviews (0)