Chapter 200: Unleash the Power! (Part II)

Chapter 200: Unleash the Power! (Part II)



Dennis felt his left leg, transformed into sharp claws, lightly tap the ground, and with that, he surged forward with incredible speed.

He was certain that this speed far surpassed that of an ordinary knight. Even compared to his father's speed when he broke through to the Great Knight level, it didn't seem much slower.

At that moment, Dennis took the 'Mutation Potion,' transforming into a non-human state, and his mood improved significantly.

As he moved, he resembled a fast-moving transparent mist. After leaping over a high wall, he looked around.

Being in the Aristocratic Quarter of the County City, he was surrounded by villas of various sizes belonging to the nobility. Even at night, he could see the guards of each household training back and forth.

This immediately sparked an idea in Dennis's mind.

Ren nodded and said, "Take care of the body."

"Thank you, Baron!" The Night Watch Captain was thrilled to hear Ren's words and bowed slightly.

"Don't be stupid! Whitey, you don't know how high the mortality rate is after taking this potion. This guy is already lucky!" The leader of the group scolded his companion and grabbed his head, exasperated.

"Baron Ren, several noble manors have been attacked by a certain monster. Witnesses only saw a transparent shadow flash by, leaving death and injury in its wake. But one thing we're certain of is that the attacker uses claws," reported the guard.

Their observation mission might not be as simple as they thought!

With just one claw, the guard's skull was torn open! The skull is one of the hardest parts of the human body, and the guard was no weakling, possessing the strength of a Level 1 Knight's attendant. Yet, against this non-full-power strike, he had no chance to retaliate.

Ren wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead and thought to himself, 'It's a good thing Jennifer placed a bet during the Bloody Duel, earning a substantial profit! Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the financial means to use rare minerals as if they were common, nor would I have to worry about selling these Ice Iron Shoulder Guards later.'

Dennis carefully observed Ren in the front yard, and he was practicing martial arts.

Ren firmly caught the incoming claw attack.

Ren also stopped and observed Dennis, whose entire body was trembling, with scales and claws falling off. Witnessing this bizarre scene, Ren chose not to continue the attack.

Dennis grew more agitated and impatient as the fight progressed.

After a brief inquiry, Ren immediately returned to the manor.

Ren nodded and said, "Viscount, you can go about your business. Given the current situation, the likelihood of another attack is low. Moreover, I'll remain at the manor."

"Yes, but the attacks we received were not as severe." The guard thought for a moment and reported.

A warm current surged from his heart and quickly spread throughout his body.

Ren then turned to the lady and said, "You and Jane can stay here tonight. It'll be safer with me around."

"The lady was unharmed. She was in the wine cellar when the attack occurred."

"And you're absolutely right about the potion. The Eagle Federation's potions are truly amazing!" Late into the night, Ren continued to work tirelessly in the blacksmith shop, crafting Ice Iron Shoulder Guards. In just four to five hours since dinner, Ren had already accumulated 1839 out of 3000 experience points for Armorer Level 6.

"In that case, Dennis's body will be more valuable. It's best if we can retrieve it."

How did he become like this?

No matter how hard the guards tried to focus, they couldn't clearly see the specific movements of the two combatants.

They witnessed white steam rising from Dennis's body, and his face was visible through the faint green scales.

From another perspective, despite the influence of the Shadow Lizard Mutation Potion, Dennis had managed to hold out for so long without charging forward, indicating the depth of the psychological shadow Ren cast over him.

"Is Ren practicing martial arts? Without even carrying a weapon?"

The next second, Ren heard the monster speak.

"Damn, this potion is so potent! How did this kid's speed increase so much?"

As he approached Ren, he said,

The reason for this transformation remained unclear to him.

"This potion is incredible! I wonder if it can restore a human body. If it can, I'd like to request a bottle for myself," the burly man beside him exclaimed enviously.

"He does seem like a wild beast!"

It would be a waste not to thoroughly fleece him.

Ren's Water Membrane Steel Chestplate took a few claw strikes, but with the protection of the sturdy Water Membrane Steel Armor and the Beyond Normal 'Iron Skin Level 3,' such attacks were of little concern to Ren.

The guard in chainmail had just turned the corner of the corridor when he felt a gust of wind brush past his face. Before he could react, he heard a 'crack' and stood there, stunned.

Hearing the report, Viscount Hamadi's expression changed.

A thought immediately crossed his mind.

More importantly, the monster's stamina was astonishingly high.

After a few more exchanges, Dennis couldn't contain himself and asked, "How is this possible! Your stamina should be nearly depleted by now!"

Dennis grew more excited as the fight continued, sensing victory within reach. His previous two claw strikes had landed on Ren's arm.

But soon, Ren realized it didn't matter.

The second reason was that he had encountered Dennis, an excellent subject for mutation potions, and now this subject had surprised him once again.

Facing the rapidly approaching Dennis, Ren suddenly remembered something.

"Alright, Baron." The lady nodded and immediately sent someone to bring Jane over as well. — County City.

The ground would suddenly erupt, creating a small pit, and the grass would be cut down like mowing.

"Hmm, we need to retrieve it quickly and then freeze it immediately, otherwise, it will affect the detection."

Before Ren could finish his thoughts, a sudden knock on the door interrupted him.

Without a weapon in hand, Ren's strength had decreased significantly! As expected, he only got the name wrong, not the nickname!

Ren's pupils constricted, and he immediately opened the door and asked, "How is the situation now?"

This surprised Ren greatly.

The feeling of superiority in battle was even more exhilarating than when he had Tina pinned down and helpless beneath him. This made Dennis feel the urge to vent his frustration, and he was determined to taunt Ren.

It wasn't that Ren was being cruel; he just wanted to squeeze every last bit of energy out of Dennis.

The two of them rushed along, but as a formal knight, Ren couldn't catch up.

This also meant that he could gain more experience from the opponent! Although his strength had decreased, it was just right, as he had just entered the formal wizard level, which required a spirit of 30 points or more, and he currently had just enough.

"Hmm? A beast?"

Before Ren could open the door, the guard outside anxiously shouted, "Baron, the manor has just been attacked!"

"It seems I have to make a trip." Ren made some arrangements in the manor and then rechecked the bodies of several of the manor's guards.

Secondly, the divine ritual 'Detect Evil' in the first-floor room of the villa had not been triggered, indicating that it was not an evil creature or an evil spirit.

"In that case, I will increase the intensity and frequency of patrols."

This was, of course, intentionally done by Ren. From the opponent's combat traces, Ren had deduced that the opponent's strength was not actually strong, and he could possibly use the opponent as a 'martial arts training partner'.

'A good test subject.'

With his heightened spirit, Ren sensed the opponent's vitality, which seemed to have been almost completely depleted, and even their breathing was barely audible.

As Ren's understanding of Kadar Martial Arts deepened and became more refined, he found himself fighting more smoothly. Additionally, since Dennis was using claws, Ren was able to compare punches and claws, which seemed to have some benefits for learning the secret technique 'Hundred-Rend Strike' later on.

Upon seeing Ren's arrival, Cookie looked at Ren and whimpered a few times.

It seemed that it had fallen during the guards' siege.

The guards beside him had already received Ren's instructions to stand by and protect the family, without the need to engage in combat.

In an instant, Dennis leaped, and he instantly disappeared from his original position.

"Hiss, Ren, you're dead today!" Dennis said as he panted heavily.

Additionally, the opponent's attack power was quite impressive, but their defense didn't seem very strong. Just now, beside a guard's corpse, he had spotted a pale green scale the size of a fingernail.

But wishes were always beautiful.

"Clang!"

"Ding! Ding! Clang!"

And so, the two of them fought again.

Just now, Ren seemed to be running out of energy, and he was about to win, but now, this Ren suddenly seemed full of energy again.

At that moment, Dennis's confidence soared, and he unleashed all his strength towards Ren.

Therefore, although Ren's expression remained calm, and his martial arts moves showed no change, his heart was gradually filled with joy.

Although he still felt something was amiss, at this moment, his body seemed to possess an extremely violent power that needed to be released.

"Who was the attacker?"

Ren kept provoking Dennis with his words.

The experience gained from the knight (Beyond Normal) was not much, but the prolonged battle duration and the use of martial arts allowed Ren to directly raise his Kadar Martial Arts from lv4 (77/1000) to lv5 (54/2000)! Seeing that the monster had finally transformed into a human form surprised the guards of the manor, and they surrounded him cautiously. After a careful examination, they reported, "Baron, the opponent is dead!"

So, without much hesitation, Ren added a point to his spirit attribute.

"The opponent is fast, right?"

It was just a bit of a pity that such a good 'experience grinding target' was gone.

"But with such a huge increase in strength, it's quite rare to even surpass a peak knight."

Water Film Steel Gauntlets with sparks flying.

The next moment, his entire body trembled like a sieve, and in the next second, he slowly collapsed to the ground.

Dennis could tell that Ren was teasing him, and his vertical pupils narrowed as he unleashed all his strength in an attack.

The two of them maintained their high-speed exchange while answering each other's questions.

Captain Parix glanced at the two of them and nodded.

And he might have directly killed Ren! This thought made Dennis very excited! After all, his father had become a Great Knight, but he had still lost to Ren!

"I didn't expect it to be a human!"

"What!"

He had left both weapons in the front yard. Half an hour later, a transparent figure quietly ran back.

The next second, Dennis's nearly transparent figure disappeared into the wall.

With a single strike, Ren quickly judged that the monster's speed was extremely fast, but its strength was not very powerful.

"Hehe, I have more endurance, and it's normal for you not to know that." Ren replied casually.

"After all, knight armor is best sold as a set. Selling individual pieces would be awkward, especially for rare armor like the Ice Iron Ingot set, which is a rare mineral."

Ren's exhaustion suddenly vanished, leaving him feeling refreshed and energized.

"Sir, we can guarantee that we didn't mistake the identity!" The two burly men reported with certainty.

Upon hearing his subordinate's report about Dennis, Parix's eyebrows furrowed in surprise. "You're sure? Has his strength really improved this much?"

Ren fell into deep thought, remaining silent.

He wanted to test his skills, and as he scanned the surroundings, he noticed a guard from the nearby manor who had left the patrol team, presumably heading to the restroom. This sight brought a chilling smile to Dennis' scaly face.

"Wow!"

Soon, Dennis' transparent figure began to fade, possibly due to exhaustion from the physical strain. He was gradually returning to his original state, his body once again covered in light green scales.

Along the way, Ren intermittently questioned the manor guards.

This greatly boosted Dennis' confidence! He felt his body's power growing stronger by the moment, like a surging, overwhelming wave. It was intoxicating! "Ren! I'm coming for you!" Dennis muttered to himself, looking at his mutated claw-like hands.

His vertical pupils gleamed with excitement, and he hadn't expected his attack power to reach such a level.

One of the reasons for his sudden attack was the news he received from the county city—Count Habsburg was not in the city, which meant he only had to be cautious of the strong members of the Goddess of Wind and Sea Church.

"Have there been attacks on other noble manors?"

"Remember, the one who killed you is Dennis!"

[You have experienced a battle, Knight (Beyond Normal) +89 Experience Points]



However, due to the effects of the potion, Dennis remained in a state of heightened excitement, several times more intense than usual. He felt his body was constantly filled with strength, ready for continuous combat.

This prompted them to search frantically, and after a while, they spotted a nearly transparent figure. It appeared briefly at a distant manor, then disappeared again.

Even if it was a ferocious mutated beast, it was highly unlikely for it to venture into a human city, especially to attack the noble quarter just for food. It didn't make sense.

No matter! Even if he couldn't win, he could still rely on his speed to escape. Dennis licked his lips, thinking to himself.

Just as the opponent arrived, a messenger came to report.

"Put some effort into it, Dennis!"

Finally, the opponent had arrived!

With the remaining attributes dropping from 6 to 5 and Spiritual Energy increasing from 27 to 28 points, the battle raged on.

After a long fight, both parties should have been exhausted.

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'Even if I die, my skills are solid and well-earned,' Ren thought to himself.

He recalled the physician's words about the potion, "Normally, if a Squire doesn't die immediately after taking it, their combat power will increase to the level of a Knight, or slightly higher."

"Oh? Who are you?"

Soon, he arrived near his own manor, where he saw familiar black-armored Night Watch members and numerous City Guards running back and forth, tightening security.

The two Resistance Fighters, equipped with single-tube telescopes, were startled as Dennis suddenly disappeared from their sight.

"Hmm?"

Upon engaging in combat, Dennis was delighted.

At that moment, his mother Emma, father Senior Ren, and the beautiful lady emerged from the villa.

"This is different from what the captain described!" The leader of the Resistance Fighters spat, "White Skin, go and report to the captain! This speed is even faster than a Knight's!"

Could the opponent have some connection with the bandit gang?

Ren recalled the face of Dennis, whom he had met before, now transformed into this ghastly appearance.

Viscount Hamadi, the county city's peacekeeper, arrived.

With the combined effects of the two potions, Dennis felt a sense of urgency.

"Me? I'm someone you'd never expect."

"Good, thank you! I was once a Night Watch member too. If you encounter such a creature while on patrol, run to my manor." Ren patted the other's shoulder, reassuring him.

Perhaps the opponent's current state was just a temporary transformation, and after it ended, they could have a proper fight.

"Why did the attacker retreat?"

"Four guards were killed, but the patrol team responded quickly. The attacker fled, Baron. Your parents and sister are safe, just a little shaken."

In an inconspicuous residence.

Additionally, the attacker voluntarily retreated under the siege of the Night Watch, further supporting this theory.

As Dennis moved at high speed, he suddenly stumbled, his face turning pale with shock! "Damn!" Dennis felt something inside him burst, and his power began to rapidly drain. It was as if his body was a punctured balloon, leaking something at an alarming rate.

Not only was Dennis' body mutated, but his personality had also undergone some degree of transformation.

The clashing sounds of combat echoed unpleasantly.

After Viscount Hamadi left, Ren's unease grew stronger.

The next moment, Dennis transformed into a transparent mist and rushed towards Ren.

Ironically, Ren almost wished for the opponent to recover immediately.

Hearing Ren's constant taunts and jests, Dennis' eyes turned red with anger, his mind affected by the ongoing mutation. He mustered all his strength for the attack.

In the quiet of the night, Ren, the Iron Hammer Baron, was deep in his thoughts, feeling a tinge of regret. He suspected that the attackers had reached their limits, pushing themselves to the brink.

"Yes, Baron Ren," the messenger replied. "The town of Shiny Gold has been raided by a bandit gang. Some wealthy merchants' mansions in the northern part of the city have also been attacked. I must quickly organize support."

Ren knew that the attackers' desperate moves would only bring them greater benefits.

Suddenly, a 'plop' sound echoed as Dennis collapsed to the ground. His body twitched uncontrollably, and a minute later, a frail, white-haired figure appeared before Ren. It was Dennis, but he looked aged and emaciated, a stark contrast to his previous appearance.

'According to the current progress, if we work hard for one more day tomorrow, it should be almost done,' Ren thought to himself.

The truth was that the 'Shadow Lizard Mutation Potion' contained a special substance extracted from Shadow Lizard egg nests, which had a strong assimilating effect on the human body.

First, the wounds on the dead guard were indeed claw marks, but the timing of the bandits' attack was too coincidental.

"By the way, ensure that the families of the fallen guards receive proper compensation. If they face any difficulties, do what you can to help them," Ren added.

Ren couldn't help but wonder how the bandits would react upon learning of this situation.

"It seems like a ferocious wild beast," the mansion guard hesitated and replied.

In fact, when Dennis arrived, Ren's Level 3 'Danger Sense' had already given him a subtle warning.

After the attack, the entire county city's defenses were mobilized.

Ren, on the other hand, took a moment to catch his breath.

"Smash!"

"Swish! Swish! Clang!"

Ren's mind raced with thoughts.

Upon Ren's return, his sister Mint rushed into his arms, sobbing, "Brother, Cookie is badly hurt!"

After that, they couldn't find any trace of the attacker. It was then that they realized the Dennis before them was no longer the same as before.

The 'Heavy Hammer Baron,' without his heavy hammer, was fighting on par with this new Dennis.

The next second, Dennis launched a furious assault.

At this moment, a system prompt appeared: 【Your Tokadal Punch Art has improved, +977 Experience Points】

If this guy hadn't been wearing that incredibly tough Iron Lump armor, he would have been injured earlier.

As they fought, it became evident that this was indeed a valuable 'experience object.'

The corpse on the ground had its head entirely dug open, and half of its white brain matter was scooped out.

Ren and Mint now stared at the center of the front yard, where a bright silver and a transparent blurry figure were engaged in an incredibly fast battle.

Additionally, Ren felt a strong desire to kill the person before him.

This made Dennis even more smug.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

"Where is Baroness Crowley?" Ren asked, knowing that the lady had been staying at his mansion these days, serving as his mansion's housekeeper.

Dennis, at this moment, was playing with a skull covered in blood and brain matter, using his right claw.

The family members were merely frightened, which was a relief.

"Faster! Faster, and you might hurt me!"

The attacker wanted to get angry, but upon seeing Ren, he shuddered. This was the 'Iron Hammer Baron'!

Ren raised an eyebrow and quickly made his way to the mansion's entrance. There, he found Lhasa Apso Cookie with four deep claw marks on his back, the wounds severe enough to render him immobile.

"Because we fired signal rockets, the bandits saw them and broke through our encirclement, fleeing directly in that direction," the Night Watch Captain explained, pointing towards the distant city wall.

The two quickly engaged in combat.

"Don't be afraid, I'll heal you," Ren said, stroking Lhasa Apso Cookie's head reassuringly.

Ren nodded, relieved. However, he quickly donned his newly acquired Water Film Steel Armor and hurried back to his mansion.

Late at night, Ren didn't rest. Instead, he put on his Water Film Steel Armor and went to the front yard, not carrying his two weapons but practicing Kadar Martial Arts.

Therefore, if it were truly a wild beast, it must be a beast controlled by someone! Ren concluded.

"What's the situation now?" Ren asked, stopping a man dressed as a Night Watch Captain.

The Night Watch Captain immediately wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and replied, "The bandits are extremely cunning. They used the signal rockets we fired to break through our encirclement and escape. The guards who pursued them were all killed. The bandits' strength is indeed formidable. They even managed to kill a Level 3 Wizard Apprentice."

This caused Ren to pause momentarily.

Without brass knuckles, but with Water Film Steel Gauntlets, Ren found no significant difference except for the inability to use the secret technique 'Hundred-Rend Strike,' which required a blade.

This corpse might hold great research value; Ren wondered if turning it in to the Empire would earn him a substantial reward in merit points.

At Level 5 in Punch Art, this was an unexpected joy. Just five more points, and he'd reach Level 10. Ren turned around, retrieved his two weapons, and planned to return to his room for a brief rest.

Suddenly, he halted in his tracks.

Instantly, he spun around, gazing at a spot in the night-shrouded street. The mansion guards, who had been cleaning up the battlefield, seemed to sense the shift in the atmosphere and looked up towards the direction Ren was staring at.

A pair of gleaming Plate Mail Boots appeared at the street corner under the lamplight.

(End of Chapter)

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