Chapter 48 (1/2)
I could see her hanging from a tree, tightly tied up, and I gritted my teeth. She was struggling and Cer, trapped in a cage next to her, was also struggling. Ironically, a fire was lit under them.
“Oof! Ooof!”
“Kwal! Kwal kwal!”
They were scared of falling down. Virtual reality didn’t have the same pain as reality but some pain still existed. I looked at Supreme Fire Dragon in front of me. This bastard dared...
[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ hates sweet potato-like situations.]
“What do you want?”
“Hah~ aren’t your words good? What do we want?”
I saw his lips curling up as he spoke and my blood boiled. However, I endured it as much as I could. It would be good if we could solve this through talking. “Is it my death?”
“It is too easy to just kill you~ how much did we suffer because of you? You guys, what are you doing?”
His men started to surround me. They seemed to be his elites and there were twice as many as before. I would have to use Rising Sun. I carefully started the footwork of the sun. I tried to use Rising Sun but a voice was heard clearly from the distance.
“Wait!” It was a voice that caught my ears. It was Supreme Fire Dragon. He stood at the tree where Sujeong were tied up and positioned his sword over the rope. “You better not use that fire kick unless you want to see this woman burning.”
...Cowardly bastard. I didn’t know how many times I gritted my teeth today. Perhaps I would need another implant.
“Oof! Ooof!”
“Grrrr!”
I looked at the shivering Sujeong and bit my lip. Cer was growling in a vigilant manner.
Supreme Fire Dragon said, “Just try to live. What are you jerks doing? Attack!”
“Aaaaaaah!”
Dammit...
They all rushed at me at once. It was a huge number. Even so, I believed in my basic skills. I could beat these guys even if I wasn’t using Rising Sun.
[You have suffered 26 damage.]
“...!”
Fast. These guys were completely different from before. The thing that made me even more fl.u.s.tered was ‘Four Fires’, who cut at me. “Old man, did you level up? The damage is only up to here?”
At the same time, dozens of blades struck at me. I started to concentrate to avoid it as much as possible. Then paaat! I could see the world slowing down for 0.1 seconds. This? It was like being in a different world alone. I knew exactly what this was and I didn’t want to miss it. Of course, it was possible because my ability backed it up.
“...?!!”
The faces of those holding their weapons were red and baffled. I was also perplexed. Super sensitivity...
I held the dagger in my hand and was thrilled by the different sensation.
[You have received the apostle’s buff.]
[All stats are increased by 20% for 30 minutes.]
I felt the explosive force and swung my dagger.
[The murderer ‘Thirty-One Fires’ has died.]
[Your fame has risen by 100.]
I started to freely move between them. Some were beaten, some dodged, and those in front of me were mercilessly cut. From the thigh to the ribs, I stabbed and cut without mercy. There was a succession of terrible sounds but the loudest thing was their screams.
“Kuaaack!”
“Ack! My leg!”
”Damn! Catch him!”
I dodged without looking at any messages. I just poked at the thighs in front of me and slashed at people again. I reflected on how I said that super sensitivity that lasted 0.1 seconds was a waste of time.
I could use this really well. It was an indispensable stat. I was grateful that I had it currently. It was a lifeline for me right now! I ruthlessly extended my dagger and killed people. My kicks also didn’t stop.
[The murderer ‘Forty-Seven Fires’ has died.]
[Your fame has risen by 100.]
[The murderer ‘Seven Fires’ has died.]
…
…
Supreme Fire Dragon’s voice could be heard in the distance. “Hey, you bastards! Is this the only thing you can do? Do it properly!”
Shit. They had entered the fray and that guy’s voice couldn’t be heard. I was probably the only one who could hear him. My hearing had risen considerably thanks to super sensitivity.
“Old man!” At this moment, Supreme Fire Dragon raised his voice. Once again, he was trying to cut the rope with his greatsword. Damn. I couldn’t do anything because of this guy.
“Don’t use that knife! Don’t use it! Shit! Can’t you hear me?”
“This bastard...” I had already gritted my teeth three times. The lid, which hadn’t opened for a long time, was completely shaking. I glared at Supreme Fire Dragon and placed the dagger on the ground.
“Just be caught obediently, old man.”
There was a smile on Four Fires’ face as he came near. However, they overlooked one thing. I had knocked them down with kicks in the past. How? Like this.
“...Keok?”
Four Fires fell and his face was covered with dirt. He opened his mouth but I had no intention of waiting. I started to beat them up by mixing punches and kicks. I didn’t forget to use Lion's Roar.
“Kuweeeeeoh!”
[The aura of Lion's Roar has threatened the target in front of you.]
“Damn! Why can’t I move my body?”
“Go and attack!”
“Kuaaack!”
[The murderer ‘Eighty-One Fires’ has died.]
[The murderer ‘Fifty-Two Fires’ has died.]
[The murderer ‘Sixty-Six Fires’ has died.]
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The Fire Dragon party had goosebumps. Despite not using a dagger, the momentum of the old man didn’t decrease at all. It was especially shocking to see the sharp kicks that seemed to be thoroughly trained.
‘What the hell is this old man? His skills aren’t ordinary...?’
Last time, they were fl.u.s.tered from dying in one blow and couldn’t confirm the strength of the old man. Now they realized the true ability of the old man in front of them