Chapter 107: Face-to-Face
Chapter 107: Face-to-Face
The cause of the aforementioned effect was none other than Rain's Roar Strike, which had been upgraded to level 2.
Although, from a sensory perspective, the six individuals felt as if they had experienced a prolonged period of deafness, dizziness, and disorientation before regaining consciousness.
However, in reality, all six were at least Third-Rank Knight Squires, so their bodies only stalled for about half a second.
But in a high-level duel, half a second is more than enough to determine the outcome.
"Swoosh!"
A silver arc of light flashed through the air, followed by a series of heavy thuds.
Four Chainmail Warriors, each armed with different weapons, were cut in half by Rain's strike.
But when they turned around, what they saw left Matteo and the elite Night Watchmen stunned.
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Due to their extraordinary vitality, far surpassing that of ordinary people, their screams continued for several minutes.
Even a minor injury was enough to push Rain's Knight-level body to its limits.
More importantly, the voice didn't belong to any of the familiar individuals.
"It must be a secret technique, probably due to my unique breathing technique," Rain thought to himself.
The Plate Armor Warrior holding a chain hammer was fortunate enough to have his head cleaved off by Rain's sword, which grazed the bottom edge of his helmet, sparing him the agony of screaming on the ground.
Rain noticed a stinging sensation in his arm, with several distinct charred areas on his skin that were gradually darkening.
Lord Hamilton's once-smooth steel shield was now riddled with dents, two of which were so deep they almost penetrated the shield.
After scraping off the charred parts, the stinging sensation subsided, and the blood flowing from the wound returned to a healthy red.
The loss of twenty 'materials' and the impending punishment from the High Priest weighed heavily on Mort's mind.
Seizing the opportunity, Lord Hamilton's eyes lit up. As Rain suddenly turned to look north, Lord Hamilton unleashed his Break Limit, charging towards Rain like an arrow released from a bowstring.
It seemed like a well-balanced extraordinary trait, boosting both strength and agility.
The Sword and Shield Plate Armor Warrior with the steel shield looked as pale as a ghost.
A sitting duck! Anyone witnessing their battle would have the same thought.
Rain realized that the flames must belong to the Black Flame Mage.
As Rain and Matteo's group hurried towards Sterwin Farm, Rain felt a sudden tightness in his chest, followed by the sound of an alarm blaring.
"Bang!"
By the time the Archer snapped out of his daze, he found himself surrounded by the group, his bow aimed at them.
The other Night Watchmen quickly rescued the abducted children from the two chariots.
"I'm not a full-fledged Knight yet," Rain said.
"Perhaps you should be called the Boar Knight!" Matteo exclaimed.
The Sword and Shield Warrior screamed hysterically, "Knight!"
His steel shield was almost pierced in one blow.
Rain had just used the skill 'Power Surge' for three seconds, and the previous enhancement had minimal aftereffects.
The screaming voice was unmistakably human.
Without hesitation, Mort quickly retreated towards the safer northern area.
Now he understood how his boss had met his end.
Rain thought for a moment, feeling that the warriors' screams were a bit too scary for the young ones.
Mort's abdominal wound seemed to be scorched by high temperatures, emitting wisps of black smoke. The skin was undergoing some bizarre transformation.
Tiny black flames were burning on the wound, emitting a loud corrosive sound.
His left hand's steel shield shattered into four pieces, and his plate gauntlets and arm guards were charred and damaged.
Rain, now back to his normal physique, shook his head as he saw the astonished expressions of the group.
Lord Hamilton's face turned grim as he brandished his Knight Sword to tend to the charred wounds.
"Pfft!"
Mort desperately dodged and hurled two Black Flames at Lord Hamilton.
But instead of a response, Rain unleashed a powerful Leap Strike.
Indeed, why were the minions so inferior to their boss?
Why didn't they charge forward? Because, at that distance, Lord Hamilton could still dodge, but getting closer would increase the accuracy of the Black Flames.
It seemed like Rain was telling the truth.
"You must be a full-fledged Knight!" Lord Hamilton exclaimed.
But before the opponent could land, Rain thrust his Greatsword, piercing through the Plate Armor gap at the knight's waist, finishing him off.
The Black Flame Mage didn't wield any weapons, his hands enveloped in Black Flames. He relentlessly attacked Lord Hamilton with alternating Black Flames, forcing him to jump and dodge, unable to withstand the powerful Black Flames.
Indeed!
"Ahhhh!"
Mort didn't want to end up like the warriors still screaming on the ground.
"Sizzle!"
Rain shook his head as he looked at the heavy purses in his hand.
Lord Hamilton roared, and his Knight Sword seemed to transcend the limitations of time and space, suddenly appearing before the Black Flame Mage. Mort was both shocked and furious, caught off guard by the sudden turn of events.
Because the direction of the escape was the same as the direction in which Rain and the other Night Watchmen were pursuing, Rain rushed over to the group and swiftly delivered a powerful blow, taking the opportunity to search the bodies.
Hamilton, however, didn't even have time to join the pursuit.
Upon hearing this, the group nodded woodenly.
As they gazed at the knight sword in Hamilton's hand, which was now emitting a faint white glow, they exclaimed in surprise, "A Radiant Stone weapon?"
Rain leaped forward and executed a Leap Strike towards the Swordsman, who barely had time to block with his knight sword. With a loud "clang," the sword snapped, and the man was sent flying by the powerful strike.
This allowed Rain to breathe a sigh of relief, but when he looked up and saw the Black Robe Practitioner disappearing, he muttered to himself, "Damn!"
Suddenly, Rain looked intently towards the south.
Judging from the faint explosion in the distance, the battle between the Black Flame Mage and Hamilton seemed intense.
It seemed that this black flame had an additional special damaging effect on the flesh.
Mort quickly got up, clutching his abdomen, but the next second, his expression changed drastically!
"Looking for death!"
"This..."
Mort, the Black Flame Mage, attacked while taunting, "Is this the so-called Empire Knight? The Sheriff who guards the safety of a small town?"
Having no other choice, he had to put down his weapon and surrender with his hands raised.
"Rain, have you become a full-fledged knight?" asked a Night Watchman who had a good relationship with Rain, hesitantly.
However, after a loud human roar came from the north, Mort's expression suddenly changed, and he cursed, "A bunch of useless fools, they actually couldn't handle the opponent."
It was clear that the enemy had made the commotion!
In the distance, at the direction of Sterwin Farm, the two-story farmhouse was now engulfed in roaring flames. The inner flame of this fire was not the usual red or pale yellow, but a pale black color.
After a brief moment of thought, Rain spoke in a deep voice, "Matteo, leave a few people to look after the children. We'll go support the Lord first!" Hamilton was clearly at a disadvantage in his battle against the Black Flame Mage.
"Blitz!!"
At this moment, his Eagle Shield had been split in half, with one half falling to the ground and the other still in his hand.
He was busy removing the Arm Guard and Glove from his left arm.
Rain had just unleashed his 'Power Surge' and 'Great Bear Roar lv2' with full force, and with the newly forged 'Radiant Greatsword,' he had swiftly cleared the area in just three seconds! This not only shocked his fellow Night Watchmen colleagues but also scared the Archer who was guarding the two chariots, almost to the point of stupefaction.
Since he had maintained his vigilance from the start and did not attack with full force, instead keeping a certain distance, he was the only one among the six who survived.
They knew that Rain was a powerful fighter, but whether it was during the previous fish-man extermination or the mountain stone beast slaying, he had never displayed such formidable combat prowess! This physical transformation resembled that of a knight who had broken their limits, which explained why the others believed Rain to be a knight.
First, Mort's abdomen was pierced by Hamilton's knight sword, and after dodging one Black Flame attack, Hamilton couldn't dodge the next one and was sent flying.
The attacking power of the Black Flame was terrifying, and the accompanying powerful corrosive effect was even stronger than that of the Black Flame Mage he had briefly encountered before.
Thanks to his agility and the high-quality steel shield, he had become the opponent's living target.
Rain's previous roar, which sounded like thunder, had startled the elite Night Watchmen who were about to rescue the children, causing them all to turn around and check the situation.
The opponent's attack was completely beyond the capabilities of their level.
Some were waist-sliced, some were diagonally slashed due to their weapon-wielding posture, and some were split open from the chest starting from the elbow, but without exception, they were all divided into two sections.
Since being cut in half did not result in immediate death, the four were screaming in pain on the ground.
The reason for this was evident in their willingness to learn.
"You dare not face my attacks head-on but only dare to roll around like a wild boar on the ground. How disappointing!"
Mort's muscles were swollen, but not as exaggerated as Rain's. Interestingly, Hamilton's movement speed had also increased to a certain extent.
If they were in his shoes, they would have thought the same.
Unfortunately, no other combat technique outlines were contributed.
These two dents were the result of Hamilton initially taking the Black Flame attacks head-on! So, after enduring two consecutive blows, Hamilton dared not take them head-on again.
The danger perception of level 2 had never triggered such a strong alarm!
Just as Rain was about to remind everyone, a slightly staggering black figure suddenly appeared in front of them!
"It's that Black Flame Mage!" Rain's pupils contracted sharply. They had collided head-on with the injured Black Flame Mage!
Upon seeing the Black Flame Mage, the Night Watchmen's faces turned pale, and they immediately took up their bows, aiming at the opponent.
Mort, the Black Flame Mage, was seething with anger, and upon seeing the sudden appearance of the Night Watchmen, a proud and cruel smile appeared on his lips. "Perfect! Just what I need to vent my anger!"
(End of Chapter)
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