Chapter 112: Number 99. (2/2)

Tyler tilted his head at that statement and was just about to say something when the aura around the masked man suddenly intensified and several colors flashed around his body as his foot suddenly kicked off the earth and he lunged at Tyler with a speed that was in no way slower than the one Zelda had displayed earlier.

The man held the sickle-like weapon in one hand and spun the chain that had the weighted ball attached to it on the other. His movements were also not as straightforward as Tyler had expected as he was probably using a movement Technique.

His steps were nimble and light like those of an assassin and he made quick cuts as his figure suddenly split into three.

Tyler was surprised as he couldn't tell which of the three was the real one even though he had his magic sense at full throttle. It was similar to how the man had appeared without him noticing. Somehow the masked man was able to evade his magic sense.

Perhaps it was his ability or maybe a skill. The possibility of it being a magic item was also quite high as everything the man wore was of very high quality.

Tyler didn't have the time to cast any spells as the man was now too close. He thought about evading the attack then countering with his fist but he didn't know how many secret techniques the man knew and how they would affect him.

With that said, he had no choice but to meet the attack head-on. Tyler reached into space to retrieve his magic weapon 'Narsil,' so he could meet the masked man's strike only to stop halfway through his motion as a sudden jolt of numbness assaulted his body.

That moment of hesitation was enough of an opportunity in a fight as No. 99 immediately let go of his sickle and held the chain to extend his reach the moment he noticed Tyler freeze up. He was experienced enough to take advantage of such a golden opportunity.

”Die!”

With a metallic growl, he viciously swung his weapon and it moved like a whip as it swiftly sliced through the air at the immobile Tyler.

Boom!

A loud sound echoed in the clearing and contrary to expectations, No. 99 frowned. His eyes narrowed as he glared at the figure in front of him that had managed to interfere with what would've been a fatal strike.

Tyler's eyes narrowed as well as he also stared at the mangled Zelda who had used shadow movement to appear in front of him and had tried to block the attack. However, the blade was like a sickle, a kusarigama of sorts, which meant the blade was curved downwards.

With the combination of her damaged leg and her broken arm, she was unable to completely block the attack and the blade had pierced clean through her shoulder. Her body bled a reddish-black liquid as she struggled to stay on her feet.

Carn and the other men still left alive had slacked jaws at the current state of the person that had caused them so much devastation and despair. However, No. 99 seem to be annoyed by this

He couldn't believe it. He had used one of his strongest skills and techniques in his first attack against this girl and there was no way she should be able to move even with the aid of a low-grade healing potion or a recovery skill and spell.

Yet, here she was standing on a broken leg and glaring at him even though he had his weapon in her shoulder blades. He quickly pulled out his weapon and jumped back. Even pulling his weapon out of her hadn't garnered the right reaction from her.

”What is this!”

Tyler stared at Zelda in surprise as well. It was true the undead felt no pain, no fear, and no fatigue but he hadn't expected her to move with such determination. Her leg and arm were broken and all she could do was stand but she still rushed to try and save him even without his orders.

Before Tyler could even think of why his body had failed him. Zelda bent her one good leg and like a specialized pogo stick, she lunged forward. Her speed was barely half of what it was but she moved without hesitation.

Number 99 was startled but he quickly recovered and prepared to meet her blade. He moved swiftly, easily avoiding her swings and with his adamantine weighted ball. He sent a strike that sent her tumbling back on the ground.

However, she immediately tried to stand back up like she hadn't felt any pain. This made, No. 99 frowned as he felt unsettled by her strange movements and decided to use a skill that would completely annihilate everything in front of him.

Quickly getting her footing, Zelda was about to lung forward again when she suddenly felt a grip drag her back. Feeling puzzled, she turned around to see her master who immediately stretched out an arm and flicked her on her forehead.

Although Tyler hadn't put any strength into it, there was still enough force to jerk her head back. And although she felt no pain, the sudden strike had damaged her confidence and caused her to look at Tyler with tear-filled eyes, and a confused expression was plastered on her face.

”That's enough, I'll handle the rest.”

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