Chapter 259: Rocket Punch (2/2)

In the next split second, many armor parts began flying out of nowhere, clinging and clanging as they automatically assembled over Marni’s body and turning him into an iron-skinned man colored in red and gold.

Then, iron-skin man began to send minions flying into the air with each punch, blowing off every Hyena-men that even dared to bare their fangs at him.

The movement was so clean and direct that two Hyena-men turned and ran in fright. Marni did not spare them, however, and simply raised a hand.

“Rocket Punch (passive item skill)!”

Gerald watched as the armored gauntlet detached and punched both Hyena-men to death like Doomfist, before returning and reassembling itself over Marni’s hand.

“W-what is that thing…” Gerald stuttered, pointed at the gauntlet that was still dripping with blood.

“An armor,” Marni answered as if it made perfect sense.

“No, most armor wouldn’t fly out, punch things to death and fly back!”

“It’s just a uniquely shaped boomerang. I could tell you’ve never played with one, but it’s normal for it to fly back after cutting down some men.” Marni said sincerely. “Young man, you should read more-don’t just listen to hearsay.”

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‘Do you take me for a fool?! I frickin’ played with a boomerang before, and that’s why I’m asking you what on earth is that thing!’

Even though he was retorting hard inwardly, Gerald didn’t press Marni.

He was now generally sure that these people were all self-proclaimed believers of the God of Games. There naturally would be some secrets swirling since the Flatfish Swordsman did mention that Marni was someone who got along with death, and he wouldn’t uncover them even if he kept asking.

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Meanwhile, after the Hyena-men that were defending the outer layers of the stronghold were wiped out, the Mountain Tigers—the main dish of this dungeon-began to appear.They were naturally prepared after the Players’ upfront infiltration. Still, the Players who had been last time noticed that the Tigermen actually had a boost in stats even though their level didn’t change.

And from their status bar, the Tigermen must have used some potion that put them in a frenzy and temporarily boosts their stats.

With the first-rate Players and second-rate Players supporting them, such level of stat boost wouldn’t trouble them that much—but their strutting was definitely interrupted.

But while the Players formed parties by themselves so that they could clear the Tigermen away even quicker, a dark shadow suddenly leapt out from behind the stronghold, grabbing Marni at lightning speed.

Simply unable to react in time, Marni’s neck was immediately snapped. His +7 armor did not help at all when his whole head was pulled

off!

It all happened so suddenly. But even before the other players could react, a lone figure charged towards the black shadow.

Enraged, Gerald roared as he swung his sword at the shadow. “Die!”