Chapter 22 (2/2)

Over the cliff.

I realized as I was pushed back–Lee Min-ju hadn't hidden her brother's rank for the purpose of betrayal. It was because he was a timid person who couldn't adjust his emotions, who just happened to get his hands on a strong technique. This was my complete mistake.

“Oppa!” Yang Su-jin cried out with dismay. I desperately swung my arms.

Kwaduk!

My fingers touched the cliff wall. Even though I activated Limiter Release, I could feel a lot of pressure on my fingers and arms. I had fallen almost seven metres before managing to grab onto the wall. The darkness was just a little further down.

Fortunately, the cliff wall was curved enough that I could climb it. I started going up the wall. Above me, the messy situation was still continuing. The turbulent sound of wind, screams, cries&h.e.l.lip;.

&h.e.l.lip;And? I stopped when there was three metres left to the top. Then I carefully moved my hands and feet around the peak. After s.h.i.+fting approximately 15 degrees. I found Lee Min-ju.

”&h.e.l.lip; Euh.” It was surprising that she was still breathing. Not only was there a mark around her throat, but her body was torn to rags from claws. It was clear that the lizardman had left her here, probably to eat her later. Lee Min-ju's wand was also stuck on the wall. Whether it was because she heard a sound or from my shadow, her eyes turned towards me. I grasped her neck.

”Sorry.”

Crunch.

The already heavily injured neck bones were easily broken. The wand was already taken away from Lee Min-ju's body as she fell.A leech rose up and swallowed her dead body.

Spit.

It chewed a few times before spitting out the body.It was a picky b*stard.

[All the talents and experience of the loser will belong to the winner.]

[Murder Lv 4 -> Lv 5. Related abilities have increased.]

[Persuasion Lv 1 -> Lv 3. Related abilities have increased.]

[Stealth Lv 2 -> Lv 3. Related abilities have increased.]

[Deception Lv 3 -> Lv 4. Related abilities have increased.]

[Punching Lv 5. Level unchanged.]

[Pain Tolerance LV 6. Level unchanged.]

[Agility has exceeded the limit.]

[Agility: 11]

I drew the wand stuck to the wall.

[Wand: Glacier Breath. Equipment item. Rank D.]

[A wand containing the essence of the ice spirits of the North Sea. The processed sapphire at the end is a consumable that can't be recharged with normal magic power. However, the performance itself is exceptional. This luxury item from the North Sea is faithful to its purpose of self-defense as it is very easy to use.]

[Touch all five fingers to the groove in the centre and swing in a directly to instantly cool the air in front of you.]

[Current Balance: 16/25]

I put the wand in my mouth and started climbing the wall again. My direction was right behind the lizardman. It was the only place that wasn't affected by Lee Chang-ju's wind. I was able to grasp the rough situation with one glance. Lee Chang-ju was still confronting the lizardman.

There were the bodies of two of the captives on the ground. No one else was on the peak–they had gone down the stairs. The distance wasn't far.

“Ugh, die! Please! Please&h.e.l.lip;” Lee Chang-ju seemed somewhat insane. No matter how angry he was, he should've realized how bad the situation was right now. But it was too late. The lizardman's gaze didn't move away from Lee Chang-ju. He would die if the wind stopped.

The blue bar above his head was already close to the bottom. I waited quietly. Finally, the wind stopped and the lizardman approached Lee Chang-ju. ”Ah&h.e.l.lip;”

There was the sound of wet pants falling to the ground. Through the legs of the lizardman, I could see the boy's legs hanging in the air. Soon, a tremendous amount of blood was flowing down his legs.

Many coins and a book dropped to the ground. The time had come. I ran behind the lizardman and shouted. “Here I am, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d!” I continuously waved the wand towards the lizardman. Since it was from a close distance, it seemed more painful than when Lee Min-ju used it.

[Glacier Breath. Activate. Current Balance: 15/25]

[Glacier Breath. Activate. Current Balance: 14/25]

[Glacier Breath. Activate. Current Balance: 13/25]

The effect was indeed awesome.

”Shaaaack!” The reptile screamed. Its rapidly freezing skin was cracking.

[Glacier Breath. Activate. Current Balance: 7/25]

[Glacier Breath. Activate. Current Balance: 6/25]

Once its legs were fully frozen, I put down the wand.I grabbed one leg and pulled with all my strength. The lizardman fell and the ice broke.

Kwajik!

It felt like frozen sas.h.i.+mi as I slammed my fist into its chest. I repeatedly hit it. After it was completely frozen or had died, letters of light appeared before me.

[Essence – Rock Lizard.]

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