Chapter 112: Unexpected (2/2)

Leonel yanked the chain around his wrists again. In all its rage, the gorilla failed to realize that when it had rolled to get Leonel off its back like that, it had inadvertently wrapped the chain around itself loosely. This time when Leonel pulled, it was no longer as simple as tripping it. This time, its legs were tightly bound together, causing it to fall over once more.

Leonel took hold of the opportunity, dashing to the side and picking up the two meter long broadsword Captain Sela had lost control of when the chariot went flying. It was impossible for him to use a spear properly, but it was easier to use a two-handed weapon with his hands bound like this.

By the time he brandished it, the gorilla had stood once more. Its eyes focused on Leonel with a crimson red, its snarls throwing hot air and flying spittle from its sharp canines. Its teeth glistened beneath the high sun almost like the tusks of a wild boar.

Their gazes clashed in the air before they dashed forward in unison.

Leonel didn't know how to use a sword. But, he hadn't known how to use an ax back then either. However, what he did know were two things.

First, the gorilla's attack pattern was too simple. And, secondly, its shield ability couldn't be abused. Better yet, this shield ability had just been used.

Leonel's figure was nimble. The faint shadow of the succubus spearwoman could be seen in his movements.

He flitted around like a ghost, ducking out of the range of the gorilla's fist.

Appearing to its side, his broad sword flashed forward, leaving afterimages in the air as it aimed for the gorilla's arm.

CLANG!

It chipped and rebounded off of the silver light, but Leonel's movements didn't pause. He madly circled the gorilla, dodging and striking whenever he got the chance.

The haggard breaths and enraged roars of the gorilla rang over the battlefield.

Suddenly, the silver energy shield flickered and Leonel's cold, calculating gaze blazed to life as he stepped forward like lightning.

The broad sword pierced forward completely unlike a sword. Despite the weapon in his hands being as clear as day, for just a moment, to those observing, it felt that it wasn't a sword in his hands at all… but rather, a spear.

PCHUUU

The sword shot through the gorilla's neck. It had such a wide blade that the gorilla's collarbone and forehead were pierced in unison.

Thud.

With a dull sound, the gorilla fell, leaving Leonel standing over it expressionlessly.

His unkempt dirty blond hair was kicked up by the wind caused due to the beast's fall, waving about like a flowing river. His breathing was steady and unhurried. It was almost impossible to tell he had just been through a battle if not for the dead gorilla lying before him.

The battlefield was so silent the drop of a pin could be heard. They had all watched it from start to finish, but even having witnessed it themselves, they couldn't believe it. Even Aitken felt his knees trembling. Just what had he provoked?

However, it was then that something unexpected occurred.

The gorilla began to shrink. Soon, there was nothing left but a naked man who died with his eyes wide open.