Chapter 270: Clash (2) (1/2)
As the life left the creature, Aiden was suddenly alerted to a new notification from his system. Curios of what it might be, he focused his mind and opened the note only to be shocked by its contents.
[Minion: Roas has defeated an opponent (*LOCKED*)! Roas gained 15 XP.]
The minions under his command can gain experience and grow stronger just like him? He couldn't believe it, this was incredible! This way not just him, but everyone that was recognized by the system can grow with him.
Although he obviously noticed the level and experience sections under their names, Aiden thought that, just like with all the other skills he had, he will have to supply these points himself.
Now, however, they could just gain the necessary points and get stronger 'normally'.
'Wonder if the skills they have could also level up? If so, how would they do that? Unlike for mine, there are no points indicating they could assign their points. Hmm…' Aiden was deep in thought, trying to understand just how deep this new system feature was when another notification popped up.
Taking a quick look over it, he smiled. This time it was Glohn who didn't want to fall too far behind his senior.
[Minion: Glohn has defeated an opponent (*LOCKED*)! Glohn has gained 15 XP.]
Another thing that surprised Aiden was the LOCKED part of the note. What would that part contain, and how could he unlock it?
'Anyway… I can worry about these later. For now, let's just focus on the battle…' He shook his head, with arms folded, he watched the fierce skirmish as if it was some spectacle.
Meanwhile, Glohn, after chopping off and ending his first opponent, raised his weapon high in the air. Focusing on the nearest ranger that already had his third arrow placed and was aiming at Galina in the back, with a boisterous war cry, he threw the huge axe.
His senses tingling, Glohn quickly ducked down, just in time as the blade of a sword wooshed inches above his head. He grinned feeling the steel pass by above him, missing him by only a hair's breadth.
Grabbing the deceased, headless orc's long sword, he forcefully pried it out from his cramped fingers. As soon as the blade passed and he felt that orc was pulling his weapon back, getting ready for another swing, he jumped with a spin, swinging his weapon at the same time.
The action, albeit sudden, didn't manage to hit its mark, his opponent managed to raise his weapon just in time, blocking the attack.
”[Goblin] You think you are stronger huh? Let's see if you can handle a bit more power then!” He spoke with an ever-increasing grin on his face.
In the next moment, the symbol that looked like a boar-head lit up, glowing in a bright, orange hue, and began to spread, transforming the previously white lines that were spread all around his body with the same color.
At the same time, the muscles all around his body suddenly bulged and convulsed. Suddenly the standstill that was still ongoing with the clashing blades, changed. Inch by inch, Glohn pushed the edge of his sword closer and closer to the puppeteered orc warrior's neck.
”[Goblin] What's up, suddenly it got hard, huh?!” He remarked. ”Don't worry, it will be over soon…” He grinned, adding even more strength to his attack, pushing his closer and closer to the opponent's neck.
Seeing he couldn't contend with the strange dark green creature's suddenly boosted power, the armored orc warrior jumped back, leaving the clash. Grabbing the handle of his sword with both hands, he looked at his opponent. A guttural growl could be heard from under the thick steel helmet. A pair of blood-red dots, his eyes lit up from behind the visor. A thin film of black energy shined through the steel chest plate, blanketing the orc with a newfound source of power.