Chapter 143: The Trick to Defeating the Enemy

Chapter 143: The Trick to Defeating the Enemy



As Ryan was stunned by the attacker, who turned out to be a metal maiden doll, the eerie doll seemed to immediately notice Ryan standing nearby.

"Gagaga!"

The doll's wheels at its feet started spinning rapidly, adjusting its body's direction, aiming its pair of rapidly spinning spiked wheels directly at Ryan.

Ryan's expression turned stern, readying himself for the impending attack. Suddenly, a sharp whistling sound rang out! This heavy metal puppet accelerated in an instant to a jaw-dropping speed and charged towards Ryan.

Ryan's heart raced with alarm, and he instinctively rolled to the side, dodging the puppet's swift strike.

"Boom!!"

The tall metal puppet crashed into a civilian house on the other side of the street, effortlessly smashing a hole in the wall of the house across from Ryan's home.

"Hmm..." Ryan pondered for a moment, unsure of how to explain the 'resonance' issue to Hamilton.

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"Well... I'm not sure what you mean by frequency, but it does seem extraordinary!"

Could it be that Ryan was concerned about damaging his beloved greatsword?

But he never expected this day to come so soon, and the enemy wasn't even a typical living being; it was a metal maiden doll.

Ryan's heart sank as he immediately shouted, "Lagra, get back inside!"

"Clang!!"

A team of three night watchmen arrived at the scene of the battle between Ryan and the iron maiden doll.

"It's Sir Ryan!"

"Bang!"

It seemed as though both Ryan and the iron maiden doll were immersed in a surreal world.

Sparks flew!

That night, Hamilton and the night watchmen hardly got any rest. The events that transpired needed to be reported to the county city as soon as possible, and the frightened citizens required reassurance.

Ryan was known for his expertise in greatswords. Why did he suddenly switch to a warhammer when facing a formidable opponent?

"So, I'm curious too, Ryan. How did you manage to break through the incredibly sturdy shell of that doll?" Lagra's beautiful eyes fixed on Ryan, filled with curiosity.

On the ground, there was a puddle of mud-like flesh and blood, and the night watchman's skin had been completely peeled off.

Hmm? Did he unlock a new secret hammer technique?

How much progress could he have made in just a few days? She was well aware of the vast difference between Ryan's swordsmanship and hammer techniques.

The incredibly durable iron maiden doll had been mysteriously shattered by Ryan!

"It seems that the opponent has exhausted their strength and automatically released their state!"

But seeing Ryan's serious expression, Hamilton knew he wasn't being deceived.

"Every object has a predetermined frequency. If you can grasp that frequency, you can use it to destroy the object." Ryan carefully chose his words as he explained.

After some thought, Ryan said to Hamilton, "Sir, I'll keep a portion of the iron maiden doll's shell to forge a warhammer. As for the remaining framework and excess parts, I'd like to exchange them for merit points."

Seconds later, from the cylindrical bottom of the metal maiden doll, a 'Pfft!' sound escaped, followed by a large lump of red flesh being excreted.

"Boom!!"

Although he had anticipated this day would come eventually.

Sparks flew!

Suddenly, a warm current surged from his heart and quickly spread throughout his body.

Additionally, the 'Rising Dragon Hammer' unleashed rotational force, while the 'Earthsplitter' delivered a striking force, seemingly more representative of hammer-type weapons. After some thought, Ryan decided to forge the new warhammer with Lagra the next morning.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

In other words, Ryan's strength enhancement had reached 103%, increasing his strength from 15 points to 30 points.

Under the dim moonlight, Ryan soon spotted a shocked Hamilton and the night watchmen.

Indeed, the benefits of a secondary profession were evident.

Ryan realized that he had been referring to the doll as an iron maiden doll, which was inaccurate. It should be called an iron doll.

"Well... I'm not exactly sure, but what I saw was Ryan using his hammer to shatter the iron doll." The Black Flame Adept spread his hands and explained.

At that moment, the door of Anna's house next door suddenly opened, and Lagra, holding a large shield, dashed out with agility, seemingly intending to assist Ryan in defeating the iron maiden doll.

"Seems... not enough!" Ryan also reacted instantly.

"Swish!"

Ryan quickly grabbed Lagra and pulled her behind him, shielding her from the iron maiden doll's high-speed spiked wheels. "Hiss!"

For some reason, the Black Flame Adept's heartbeat seemed to quicken involuntarily, following Ryan's rapid strikes.

Fortunately, the bronze warhammer hadn't been damaged in the previous battle.

Suddenly, a crack appeared on the iron maiden doll's exquisite metal face, followed by a series of 'cracking' sounds as its entire body started to fall apart.

Additionally, there was the 'cooperation' from the Crowley family's two knights.

Could it be that this blindfolded girl was a virgin?

"Creak!"

Anna, who had been watching the battle through the window from inside her house, looked on in astonishment as Ryan took out his large hammer from behind.

Who on earth would create such an evil thing!

He couldn't understand why the iron doll was malfunctioning, standing still as if broken, allowing Ryan to hammer it like a target without any retaliation! This didn't make sense! "Crack!"

The iron maiden doll's arms swung its one-meter-wide spiked wheels, charging towards Ryan and the others with a fierce sprint.

He had never encountered an enemy that even his radiant greatsword, infused with starlight and bloodstone, couldn't cut through.

Indeed, the facts were as they appeared. However, the Black Flame Adept knew better than to say it aloud.

This was because Ryan considered the two secret techniques of Tokkar Hammer Technique, which required an extremely high level of strength. It was unlikely that the Giant Bear Breath Technique alone could meet the requirements in a short time.

Rain once again explained the concept of resonance to Lagra.

On the metal inner wall of the doll, there were numerous pieces of human skin collected, and horrifyingly, there was indeed a young girl with her eyes gouged out.

He gradually found it! He found the most crucial thing to defeat the opponent—'resonance frequency'! But the power he was currently exerting was not enough! "Gigantic Strength!"

Lagra's doll immediately charged towards her.

"Hmm?" Rain turned his head in confusion, looking at Lagra.

After dodging the opponent's ultra-fast charge twice, Rain noticed that when adjusting direction, the speed would slow down relatively.

At this moment, more Night Watch members surrounded them, and Hamilton rushed over from the administrative hall in the town center. Seeing this scene, he was shocked and exclaimed, "It's an Iron Doll!"

Fortunately, due to the oak shield's protection, Lagra didn't suffer any injuries.

Although the knocking sound became heavier, it was evident that no damage had been inflicted on the Iron Maiden Doll.

Being together would increase safety and also make it easier for Rain to protect them.

Rain muttered, "How is this possible? How is this possible?"

Brother, you didn't study physics in junior high school, so I can't explain it to you either.

As the black flame apostle spoke, the awkward pale black mist in Shiny Gold Town gradually began to dissipate.

"Do you know how many precious materials are needed to make an Iron Doll? How could it be shattered by a knight? Even a Peak Knight couldn't do that!"

A scream came from inside a house, causing Rain's pupils to shrink suddenly. Such a fast charge?

In the lower right corner of the icon, there was a line of text: Earthsplitter Hammer lv1 (Secret Technique) Effect: Use a special way of exerting force to swing a heavy hammer from top to bottom, striking the ground and delivering a shockwave-infused blow.

The importance of a good weapon was clearly demonstrated at this moment! "Rain, I didn't expect you to defeat the Iron Doll," Hamilton said, coming over and patting Rain's shoulder comfortingly.

"Hehe, Rain is done for!"

The icon also depicted a burly man, but with a different action.

"Hmm? How is that possible? Did someone else interfere? Was it the Shiny Gold Town Sheriff, Hamilton?" the tall and thin knight asked, hearing the news of the mission's failure from the Black Flame Apostle.

Rain, who had activated 'Break Limit', flickered and leaped high, aiming at the relatively slender neck of the Iron Maiden Doll and delivering a heavy sword strike.

The resonance frequency of the Iron Maiden Doll's shell was even higher than Rain had anticipated.

Immediately, Rain, delighted, saw a new icon on the Knight (Extraordinary) panel, positioned above 'Tokkar Hammer Technique' and almost parallel to 'Dragon Ascension Hammer'.

This shock caused Rain to almost lose his grip on the sword!

The number of perplexed people increased by one!

Thus, in a battle, there could be a simultaneous improvement in two combat techniques.

Lagra picked up a piece of metal fragment and said, "Rain, perhaps you can use this to forge a warhammer."

But there was no time.

It was unknown what metal the doll's shell was made of, even if it was a micro-light greatsword with star iron, it still emitted a mournful sound, seemingly unable to withstand the intense counterforce.

"You're skilled in hammer techniques? So what? Don't tell me that Rain shattered the Iron Doll with a hammer!" The tall, thin knight looked at the Black Flame Apostle as if he were looking at a fool.

With just one strike, the thick oak shield in Lagra's hand was instantly shattered by the rapidly spinning spiked wheel, and at the same time, she was knocked back four or five meters.

As Rain struck with the bronze warhammer, its metal handle visibly bent like a taut bowstring, and the Iron Maiden Doll violently vibrated, coming to a sudden stop.

This speed was even faster than the acceleration of a supercar in his previous life!

Soon, the Black Flame Apostle seemed to have thought of something and instantly came up with a reasonable explanation.

Additionally, when he thought of the Iron Doll's formidable defense, his expression became more composed.

Of course, he didn't come away from the brief confrontation empty-handed.

However, there was no time to think; strike first, then ask questions!

Rain activated 'Break Limit', 'Gigantic Strength', and a 50% 'Power Surge'! Rain entered the 'Three-Tiered State'! "Clang!"

The person in the middle was suddenly bound by a black, thin chain and dragged towards the Iron Maiden Doll.

Seeing the Night Watch member's tragic death, Rain's heart trembled with anger, but his quick movements suddenly stumbled, slowing him down.

At this moment, Lagra realized that the enemy Rain was facing had an abnormally powerful attack.

The Black Flame Apostle who had returned from Shiny Gold Town was reporting to a tall knight over two meters tall.

Recalling that scene, it was indeed as if Rain had casually smashed a vase, easily shattering the Iron Doll.

A harsh sound of metal clashing rang out, like striking a large bell.

In a luxurious mansion's room.

"This... Rain is not only skilled in swordsmanship but also in hammer techniques!" the Black Flame Apostle explained after pondering for a while.

He had been thinking about how to clearly explain what he had witnessed.

This was truly terrifying!

The black-robed man, witnessing this scene, was also confused. Logically, Rain wasn't a fool.

"Lamar! Do you think your reason just now holds up? How am I supposed to explain this to the High Priest?"

The Black Flame Apostle in the distance twitched his face, realizing at this moment that the mission had failed! An almost impossible mission had failed!

The Black Flame Apostle responsible for placing the Iron Doll spoke confidently.

"Hahaha, don't joke around! The church specifically tested it, and even a Peak Knight couldn't break the Iron Doll!" The distant Black Flame Apostle, seeing this scene, couldn't help but laugh.

This is the battlefield of a senior Knight, and Lady Lagra's skills as a Squire are truly weak.

Rain shook his head slightly.

"By the way, Rain, what do you plan to do with this Iron Doll?"

The cylindrical skirt of the Iron Maiden Doll suddenly opened, revealing two iron doors that dragged the Night Watch Captain inside.

The body of the Iron Maiden Doll began to shake and stiffen strangely, leaving it completely unable to retaliate against Rain's attack! The next moment, Rain sheathed his hammer and watched as the Iron Maiden Doll continued to buzz and hum.

Rain's Radiant Greatsword had two small notches, which made Rain's heart ache.

"Your sword skills are good, but what's the use if they can't break through the Iron Doll's defense?"

This forced Rain's brain to start racing.

The next second, he finally came to his senses and immediately turned around, leaving without a backward glance.

However, Rain didn't expect that after destroying the Iron Doll, he would gain such an unexpected reward! He had acquired a material even better than Bloodstained Steel for forging, which was indeed a pleasant surprise.

The next second, Rain's eyes lit up. "Perhaps I can try this method."

"According to the investigation, Rain is also a Blacksmith, but can he really deal with the Iron Doll with just a hammer? That's a joke!" The Flame Black Adept glanced at Rain disdainfully as he took out the Bronze Warhammer.

"Those fools, Achim and Andrews, only know how to use brute force." The Flame Black Adept shook his head slightly, thinking of the colleagues who had died under Rain's sword.

Apparently, the commotion from Rain's battle with the opponent had woken up Anna and Lagra.

The observing Flame Black Adept's face immediately showed an expression that suggested he had expected this outcome.

At this moment, Rain approached calmly and gently struck another blow with his hammer. "Clang!"

This caused Rain's expression to change once again.

The Flame Black Adept's eyes widened as he watched this scene, and he couldn't help but exclaim:

"Perhaps, Rain, you will receive a substantial merit reward this time!" Hamilton said with a smile.

"If I'm not mistaken, the outer shell of this doll is made of rare Tempered Golden Ingots, which have excellent toughness and strength, surpassing your Bloodstained Steel and making it more suitable for crafting warhammers."

The two women in the house were shocked by the scene before them, and after a moment of staring at each other, Anna couldn't help but inch closer to Lagra.

The three-meter-tall Iron Maiden Doll, like a large vase, had its originally hard outer shell shatter in an instant, revealing its true form.

"Clang!"

"Is it useful to rely on Extraordinary Traits?"

[Your Tokkar Hammer Technique has improved, gaining 219 experience points.]



The three of them immediately rushed over to help, but Rain noticed and shouted a warning.

"Don't come over! This thing is strange. It has appeared a few times within the Myester County area, causing heavy casualties each time before leaving calmly."

"Slashing Strike!"

After returning to his room, Rain began to examine his profession panel and the system: [Congratulations, you have unlocked the exclusive secret technique of Tokkar Hammer Technique: Earth-Splitting Hammer!]



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So, amidst the Flame Black Adept's puzzled gaze, Rain sheathed his greatsword and took out the metal warhammer from his back.

It seemed that the intense battle had destroyed the newly forged Bronze Warhammer.

Rain glanced at his Knight (Extraordinary) profession panel, which showed his Tokkar Hammer Technique at level 3 (365/500), and he fell into deep thought.

During the previous battle, he had switched weapons from the Radiant Greatsword to the Bronze Warhammer.

At this moment, Rain's Knight (Extraordinary) profession level had reached level 3 (389/500).

He held a large two-handed hammer high and struck it down forcefully, causing the ground to shatter in a fan shape, resembling the Stone Golem's signature move 'Boulder Stomp' in its sheer might.

The battle had caused significant damage to Rain's house, and Anna's house, being adjacent to Rain's, had also suffered collateral damage, with its structure partially compromised.

At this time, the nearby Night Watch members had come forward and collected the fragments of the Iron Doll.

Two of them were struck in the face by the spiked wheel, piercing their bodies from head to hip with a row of bloody holes, leaving them beyond saving.

(Note: Earth-Splitting Hammer is a secret technique and cannot be directly improved through skill points. To unlock Earth-Splitting Hammer level 2, the following conditions must be met: 1. Tokkar Hammer Technique level 6 or higher (Hammer specialization can offset part of the level requirement); 2. Strength of 20 points or more, Constitution of 16 points or more, and Agility of 14 points or more.) Rain looked at the description of 'Dragon Ascension Hammer' and compared the two hammer secret techniques.

"When your stamina is exhausted, it will be the end of you."

With the activation of the Extraordinary Trait 'Gigantic Strength level 2', his strength increased by 60%. Rain's original Breaking Limit had already increased his strength by 43%.

The Tempered Golden Alloy Smelting Chrome Iron Plate Armor Set that covered his entire body was also squeezed by Rain's enhanced strength, making creaking noises.

Rain's greatsword continuously slashed at the Iron Maiden Doll's possible weak points, but to no avail.

"Damn it! But this must be some kind of secret technique... It's just slowing down your journey to death."

Generally speaking, the duration of a Knight's physical Breaking Limit is not very long, especially when Extraordinary Traits are also in effect.

The loud hammering sounds also attracted the attention of the patrolling Night Watch members, who quickly rushed through the thick fog towards the source of the noise.

He thought about it, but couldn't come up with a suitable explanation, so he attributed it to Rain's exceptional hammer technique.

[You have experienced a battle, gaining 97 Knight (Extraordinary) experience points.]



As the resonance frequency was found, Rain controlled his strength and rained down hammer blows like hail upon the Iron Maiden Doll. "Clang, clang, clang!"

The reason for his rapid improvement was not only the experience gained from the recent battle but also the sparring sessions with the knights Lloyd and Perez at the Habsburg Estate.

"A reasonable arrangement! The Empire's Mystery Research Institute will definitely be interested in this doll."

Meanwhile, Lagra, Anna, and Rain's parents came out of the house.

Even now, he couldn't quite understand what was happening.

He was determined to get to the bottom of this.

The hammering became more intense.

It seemed that after he allocated points to strength, he successfully unlocked a new ability.

"This..." The tall and thin knight, named Lamar, a Black Flame Adept, was at a loss for words when questioned by Rain, unsure how to respond.

Damn it! But why did it fail?

Rain wondered.

What was going on? However, Rain's eyes shone brighter.

"Clang!"

A deafening hammer blow rang out. With 30 points of strength, Rain struck the Iron Maiden Doll, causing it to stagger backward, but its unyielding structure quickly restored its balance.

Three Night Watch members cried out as they were knocked into the air.

As Rain activated his core skill, 'Power Surge', his body transformed into a prehistoric beast, awakening with immense strength.

Perhaps the girl, in her current state, didn't even know what she was attacking. This scene reminded Rain of his past life as a gamer, wearing 3D glasses and immersed in the virtual world, a sight eerily similar to what he was witnessing now.

Lagra's face turned anxious.

The intense battle dissipated the thick mist surrounding them, allowing the trio to clearly see the combatants. On one side was the familiar Deputy Sheriff, Rain, and on the other, a strange and eerie Metal Maiden Doll.

Rain's defense gave Lagra an opportunity to return to Anna's house and hide.

He felt that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite pinpoint the problem. 51%... 52%... Rain gradually increased the level of his core skill, 'Power Surge'.

"This guy should be exhausted! How can he be so energetic all of a sudden? It's impossible!"

Lagra was even more perplexed, remembering how Rain had practiced hammer techniques with her just a few days ago.

Until this moment, the Black Flame Adept's face still held a hint of shock, seemingly still affected by Rain's destruction of the Iron Maiden Doll.

Anna was also confused.

At that moment, Rain's bronze war hammer head suddenly fell to the ground.

Instantly, Rain's entire body was free from muscle soreness and fatigue. As for why he allocated points to strength?

Rain couldn't quite understand the mechanism behind the Iron Maiden Doll.

Rain let his sister Mint sleep with their parents, while Anna and Lagra rested in his room on the second floor.

After hearing the other party's explanation, the tall knight's tone became more assertive, clearly filled with anger. "Am I supposed to tell the High Priest that Rain is a Grand Knight?"

The Black Flame Adept, who had been observing quietly from the side, couldn't help but smile at this scene.

With the remaining attribute points reduced from 2 to 1, Rain's strength increased from 15 to 16.

The entire body of the Iron Maiden Doll was pierced by a black iron rod, and its body was enveloped in eerie black energy. It seemed that the doll was in a state of frenzy, acting unconsciously.

The Black Flame Adept, standing at a distance, stared at the scene before him.

"Huh? What's going on?" The Iron Maiden Doll's heavy body and high wind resistance made it impossible for it to sprint so quickly. It didn't make sense.

In Maestor County City.

Rain, that idiot, could have his sword reforged. Life is precious! Lagra wanted to remind him, but as she watched Rain circle the Iron Maiden Doll, pounding it with hammer blows, she held back.

"It's mainly because this doll's exterior is abnormally tough, making it a challenging opponent. Rain, how did you manage to do this?" Hamilton asked, puzzled.

"I can understand. When a man is in front of his beloved, he can't admit defeat, even if he knows he's at a disadvantage. He has to fight like a cornered beast."

Perhaps he could ask Hamilton about this later.

Rain noticed that the 'Earthsplitter Hammer' required more strength, while the 'Dragon Ascension Hammer' emphasized agility.

"Hmm? Frequency?" Hamilton looked bewildered.

Even this explanation didn't sound very convincing to him.

The previous greatsword had caused sparks to fly from the Iron Maiden Doll's tough exterior, even leaving some scratches.

Rain quickly glanced at his skill panel and, without hesitation, allocated an attribute point to strength.

He found it! Rain's eyes lit up. With 52% 'Power Surge', combined with 'Break Limit' and 'Gigantic Strength', his strikes could trigger the maximum vibration of the Iron Maiden Doll!

[Your skill, Bear Sword Technique, has improved. Experience gained: +137]



Otherwise, how could this be possible?

As for the Mutagen Potion's creation, it would have to be postponed.

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