Chapter 165 - The Ark Of Li Ling (1/2)
”Why your hands?”
”Because I'm the best at hand-to-hand combat. I don't wield a weapon. I don't have to.”
”Funny, you never told me that.”
”I don't dare to tell anyone about my strength. It's not a gift, it's a curse.”
The next thing by the Umbra was a flurry of water attacks. They were utterly useless against the Viscountess.
”Use what you have. Those bound by frivolous rules are weak, unable to defy the odds. And those who do not use their pawns to the utmost are fools.”
”But are my pawns powerful enough to beat the opponent?”
”That's for you to decide. Your strategy. Your game. Don't let the game manipulate you. Manipulate the game. No point having a thousand weapons when you don't even know how to use a single one.”
Her reaction and moves were smooth, even if it was up against an otherwordly being. The Umbra used water blasts, spikes, and chains to secure the higher ground against the Viscountess. All of it, even trying to drown Ling with a water bubble around her head was futile.
”Why are you so intent to learn to snipe? None of us are doing it.”
”All of them know how to use a gun! Why can't I learn that?”
”Don't let your difference get a hold of you. Grab it and use it to your advantage. Not all have to learn to snipe or fence.”
She used her head to headbutt the Umbra, effectively destroying the Umbra's concentration. And all Ling had to do was punch or kick through the water. Even when the Umbra conjured up a water shield, the Viscountess merely passed through it, like it was nothing.
Another punch allowed the Viscountess to go upside down and lock the Umbra's neck using her legs.
”What the hell are you?!” asked the Umbra, shakily.
”A human who can use Pankration to its greatest,” replied the Viscountess.
As she caught the Umbra without a warning, she threw an earth-racking punch right at the Umbra's abdomen. The Viscountess's punch, once again, passed through the water barrier.
Not only the punch's shockwave could felt by everyone in the room, but it was also powerful enough to go right through the Umbra. Her fist was covered in blood.
”So what if you can't snipe? What if you aren't good at fencing? What if you can't do poison drinks? Or act like a proper lady?”
”But everyone can do those! So...Why am I forced to learn such an old technique?”