Chapter 358: The Legendary Siege

Chapter 358: The Legendary Siege



A sense of fear, as if instinctual, arose from the depths of every member of the Frostclaw Bear Mercenary Corps.

It was as if a mouse had encountered a cat, facing its natural predator, and disaster was imminent.

Especially for the young woman, Georgia, who had just been singled out by the Deep Sea Giant, her body stiffened, and she trembled under the giant's gaze.

Among those present, only Reyn remained calm, even examining the approaching Deep Sea Giant.

The giant wore a simple outfit, with a necklace made of shells and skulls hanging around his neck. His blue skin was covered in fine scales.

The only covered part of his body was his loins, where he wore a pair of shorts made from some kind of green seaweed or kelp.

The most striking feature was the giant anchor he held in his hand, polished to resemble a heavy hammer, which he carried on his shoulder, along with a rugged face and yellow sideburns, giving him an exceptionally formidable appearance.

"Not bad strength, seems like you can even compare to Primordial Dragon Kolrax," Reyn observed, showing no fear and instead feeling excited by the challenge.

Initially, Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn's gaze was fixed on the only woman present, Georgia, but now, he was naturally drawn to Reyn, who stood at the forefront with a calm demeanor.

Seeing that Reyn showed no fear, Commander Dunn became furious.

Since his arrival in Howling Bay from the deep sea just a month ago, every human he had encountered trembled in fear under his might, pleading for their lives.

But this human's gaze made him feel very uncomfortable.

"Human, I dislike your gaze. So, the great Giant Commander Dunn has decided not to eat you but to smash you into a meat patty, screaming in agony! Haha!"

Dunn laughed loudly as he lifted the nearly one-ton anchor.

"Sir Reyn, get out of the way!"

"That weapon's too powerful, move!"

"Sir Reyn, dodge it! No defense spell can withstand that impact!" Vandar, seeing this, joined the others in shouting with concern for Reyn.

He worried that Reyn might misjudge the situation, thinking he could withstand the attack with a defensive spell.

But Vandar knew that even a Tier 2 Liquidation Wizard's defense spell wouldn't be able to block a one-ton weapon.

A Tier 3 Crystal Mage might have a chance, but it was highly unlikely.

However, Reyn remained calm, quickly removing his white wizard robe and handing it to the young woman Georgia beside him without turning back. "Hold this for me."

In the next moment, to everyone's astonishment, Reyn charged straight towards the Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn!

No way!

What the?!

Sir Reyn, you're supposed to dodge, not charge!

Are you, a wizard, planning to engage in hand-to-hand combat with a Deep Sea Giant?!

Has Sir Reyn gone mad?

Georgia, stunned, held the wizard robe given to her by Reyn in one hand and covered her mouth with the other, feeling hesitant to witness Reyn's fate.

But the next moment left her completely dumbfounded.

With each step Reyn took, his body underwent astonishing transformations.

First, his muscles swelled.

Second, he arched his back and puffed out his chest.

Third, horns sprouted from his head.

Fourth, blocky scales appeared on his skin.

After seven steps, a humanoid monster, slightly shorter than the approaching Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn, emerged before everyone's eyes.

Every member of the Frostclaw Bear Mercenary Corps had their eyes wide open, mouths agape, and expressions of shock as they watched the transformation unfold.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, one of the members spoke up.

"Oh my! What...what...what kind of spell is this?"

"Is Sir Reyn even human?"

"How did he suddenly transform like this?"

For a moment, everyone struggled to find the right words to describe the transformed Reyn.

Many doubted whether Reyn was even human.

Vandar furrowed his brows slightly, deep in thought. He seemed to recall seeing Reyn's current appearance in a recent news report!

Even Commander Dunn was left staring in bewilderment.

The anchor in his hand, which he had been about to swing, now hung motionless in mid-air.

When he snapped out of his daze, Reyn, transformed into a Dragonborn General, was already in front of him.

"Die, monster!" Dunn swung the metal anchor at Reyn with force.

"Bang!"

But as soon as he swung at a slight angle, the anchor was firmly grasped by a dragon claw the size of a millstone.

As Dunn prepared to exert more force, he was surprised to find that the metal anchor in his hand was rapidly becoming lighter and transforming at high speed.

It turned out that Reyn, who had grasped the metal anchor, was using his innate spell—Metal Morph.

In fact, any other Metal School Wizard, if they hadn't set Metal Morph as their innate spell, would not have been able to do what Reyn was currently doing.

Ren transformed a one-ton metal ship anchor into a two-handed greatsword in just one second, while Dunn, the Deep Sea Giant, was left holding only the anchor's handle!

"Hiss~" The members of the Frostclaw Bear Mercenary Corps exclaimed in shock.

"What just happened?"

"The ship anchor instantly turned into a greatsword in Lord Reyn's hands? Is this sorcery? This is practically a miracle!"

"Georgia, is there a spell like that?" Vandar couldn't help but ask his sister, a Tier 2 Wizard Apprentice.

"Uh, there seems to be one called Metal Morphing, but it's absolutely impossible to do it as quickly as Lord Reyn just did, and the ship anchor weighs nearly a ton."

"To reach Lord Reyn's current level, even a formal Wizard would have to be measured in minutes," Georgia pondered for a moment before explaining.

For a moment, everyone was at a loss for words.

Just as Ren was about to strike the giant Dunn with the greatsword, Dunn's reaction was incredibly swift. He immediately discarded the anchor handle and, with a waist-level hug, slammed Ren to the ground.

At such close range, the greatsword, transformed from the ship anchor, became more of a hindrance, and Ren immediately discarded it as well.

The two immediately grappled together.

Thus, two beings that were giants compared to ordinary humans, now fought like street thugs, exchanging punches.

Of course, the intensity was much greater, with dirt flying and dust rising!

Several Thickshell Lobstermen, unable to dodge in time, were instantly turned into shrimp paste by the two combatants.

Dunn's heavy punch landed on Ren's waist and abdomen, but the force was absorbed by muscle and defended by dragon scales, causing Ren to feel only a slight pain.

Ren's swift claw strike, however, caught Dunn's densely scaled blue skin, but was strongly resisted by some kind of pale blueenergy on the surface, leaving only five thin lines of blood on Dunn's chest.

"Chh!"

"Bang! Bang!"

Close-quarters combat was extremely draining, and within two minutes, Dunn was already panting. Ren, however, had recovered to his peak with his third skill point, maintaining his Dragonborn general form and continuing his fierce assault.

Now, he sat on Dunn's massive head, occasionally unleashing top-tier abilities like 'Heavy punch combo,' forcing Dunn to defend with his arms.

"Human, you—"

"Bang!" A punch landed on Dunn's eye socket.

"You have angered—" Dunn grew more agitated.

"Bang!" Ren's punch hit Dunn's chin, interrupting him again.

"Angered, bang! Great, bang! Dunn, bang!"

Ren's consecutive punches prevented Dunn from uttering even a complete sentence.

"Human, bang! You, bang!"

With Ren's heavy blows, Dunn's defensive arms loosened, exposing vulnerabilities.

Ren then landed a punch on Dunn's temple, causing his eyes to see stars.

"Ahh!" Dunn finally couldn't take it anymore and began to scream in agony.

"Stop, bang! Stop, bang!"

Dunn's attitude did a 180-degree turn.

You want me to stop? How embarrassing is that?

At least I need to give you two more punches first.

This really frightened Dunn and made him anxious.

He felt that if this continued, he would be beaten to death by this guy!

"I yield, bang! I yield!" Dunn quickly begged for mercy.

When Ren stopped, Dunn, whose head was now swollen like a pig's, actually shed tears of relief!

He had survived.

It was so hard.

This scene naturally stunned the onlookers.

Vandar swore he had never seen such a satisfying fight in his life.

Beating a ten-meter-tall, thick-skinned giant into submission with fists? Even the tales of bards wouldn't dare to write such a story.

Even in his dreams, he hadn't imagined such a scene!

He had already decided that perhaps he could spread the word of Lord Reyn's brutal beating of the Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn. Soon, traveling bards would sing about it in the Howling Bay area.

Before long, it would spread throughout the Frostwind Tundra—

Meanwhile.

The intense ground vibrations and Dunn's whimpers caused Hafrs, Erythra, and Diam to change expressions drastically!

"That's Dunn's voice! Who could make Dunn beg like that?" The Slitherblade Naga High Priestess Erythra's beautiful face showed no smile, only unprecedented gravity.

Though Dunn, the Deep Sea Giant Commander, was brutishly ruthless, his strength was undeniable. Even Erythra admitted she wasn't his match.

But now, from the sound, Dunn was clearly at a disadvantage, even begging his enemy.

At this moment, what Harfes and Erythra thought was almost identical.

Who was the enemy?

Who could force the Deep Sea giant commander Dunn to such an extent?

A group of people hurriedly rushed forward, and soon, two enormous figures appeared before everyone's eyes!

Just ten minutes ago, the once-confident Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn was now beaten to a pulp, his face swollen like a pig's head. And on top of him sat a massive Dragonborn, pummeling Dunn mercilessly.

As soon as Diam saw this figure, his eyes widened in shock, his expression resembling that of someone who had seen a ghost. He muttered, "Isn't that Reyn?"

"Damn! How did he get to Howling Bay?"

The person before them was none other than Reyn.

It was because of this Dragonborn form that Reyn had left such a deep impression on Diam. It was an experience he would never forget, even if he turned to ashes.

At that time, the Primordial Dragon Kolrax was brutally beaten in this form.

And now, the formidable presence of this individual had brought an end to the dominance of Diam's church.

"Reyn? Diam, is this the Reyn you were just talking about?" Harfus asked, his face grave, upon hearing Diam's words.

"Yes, Harfus, this Dragonborn is Reyn's transformed state, and he's incredibly powerful!" Diam nodded emphatically, his body instinctively leaning back.

Harfus now began to understand why Diam had always looked uneasy when mentioning Reyn.

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Indeed, it was the first time Diam had seen someone physically overpower the Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn in a brawl.

Dunn's position as the leader of the Deep Sea Giants was due to his exceptional hand-to-hand combat skills, which were the strongest among the hundreds of Deep Sea Giants in the clan. Otherwise, the leadership position would have long been taken by another Deep Sea Giant.

Moreover, Dunn had once witnessed a battle in the sea where a twenty-meter-long fish dragon was defeated.

This was why Harfus held Dunn in such high regard.

But the scene before him now was so shocking that it made him doubt his eyes.

"You two should probably support Dunn right away; otherwise, I fear..." At this moment, Diam, having regained his composure, hurriedly reminded them.

After all, the Sea God Cult was not just Dunn; there were also Harfus and Eshura, the Slasherblade Naga High Priestess, present. The outcome was far from certain!

On the other side of the battlefield, the Frostclaw Bear Mercenary Corps also noticed the newcomers.

"Be careful, Lord Reyn! 'Shadow Heartburner' Harfus and Slasherblade Naga High Priestess Eshura, the first and second on the Howling Bay bounty list, have arrived!" Vandar shouted.

Although he and the Frostclaw Bear Mercenary Corps couldn't intervene in a battle of this caliber, they could at least provide verbal warnings.

"What?" Hearing their leader's words, the mercenaries' faces changed dramatically.

"That means the first and second on the bounty list are here, along with a Deep Sea Giant who's no less formidable than the two of them. Oh my!"

"Brother, can Lord Reyn withstand them?" Georgia asked anxiously, looking at her brother Vandar.

"It's difficult! Too difficult!"

"Harfus, the 'Shadow Heartburner,' is a Tier 3 Crystal Mage, a legendary-tier powerhouse. In the short time he's been in Howling Bay, he's already killed two Imperial Brigadiers."

"He's called the 'Heartburner' because his signature spell is 'Mind Blast,' an extremely rare Tier 3 Shadow spell with a high learning curve."

"Being able to directly attack someone's mind, if one can withstand it, it's fine. But if one's mind is not strong enough, then under the 'Mind Blast,' no matter how strong one's external defenses are, instant death is certain."

"That terrifying?"

"Yes! That's why Harfus is called the 'Heartburner.'" Vandar nodded solemnly.

"Moreover, even if Lord Reyn can withstand Harfus's 'Mind Blast,' in this three-on-one situation, it's still extremely dangerous."

"Because even if Lord Reyn's mind is strong enough to withstand Harfus's 'Mind Blast,' there will still be a few seconds of mental haze, two or three seconds at the least."

"That's a huge weakness in the midst of intense, ever-changing combat. If others seize the opportunity to launch a coordinated attack, Lord Reyn might not be able to withstand it."

Although Vandar didn't continue, the implications were clear.

However, the Frostclaw Bear Mercenary Corps could only hope that Reyn would win. Otherwise, they might face a fate worse than death.

Reyn, of course, noticed the large group of Sea God Cultists and Slasherblade Nagas.

The Slasherblade Nagas resembled the ancient Bloodcurse Nagas in appearance, but their physiques were quite different. The males were only about two meters and twenty-three centimeters tall, while the females were even more slender.

Moreover, judging from the appearance of the six-armed Naga, it seemed that the females were in charge.

However, Reyn's attention was focused on the black-robed figure at the forefront.

The aura emanating from this person was incredibly strong, likely that of a Tier 3 Crystal Mage.

In other words, the person in front of them was most likely the one known as 'Shadow Heartburner' Harfus, a formidable figure within the Sea God Cult in Howling Bay.

"Attack!"

At Harfus' command, the Sea God Cult's disciples began chanting and casting spells.

Although the Slasher Nagas were intimidated by Ren's formidable presence, they charged forward without hesitation.

In an instant, a colorful array of spells rained down like a meteor shower towards Ren, who was in his Dragonborn General Form.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The spells were dense and powerful, but Ren's defense, especially against magic, was nearly at the level of a Tier 1 Magic Immunity, according to the System Panel.

Therefore, attacks from Tier 1 Wizards or evil spells would not inflict any significant damage to him in his current form.

Occasionally, some exceptionally talented individuals could only make him feel a slight tingling sensation.

In response to the Sea God Cult's offensive, Ren immediately counterattacked! He grabbed the nearby anchor sword that he had discarded earlier and charged towards the enemy formation.

"Advanced Water Healing!"

The alluring Slasher Naga High Priestess Eshura swiftly completed her incantation, extending her fingers towards the heavily injured Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn.

A crystal-clear stream of water, shimmering with Arcane Aura, coiled around Dunn like a transparent python, rapidly healing his wounds.

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"Sir Harfus, Ren's speed is exceptional. We need to find a way to slow him down," Diam said, addressing the approaching Ren with a mix of panic and urgency.

"Rest assured, Sir Diam," Harfus replied.

"Eshura, prepare to attack his legs," Harfus instructed the Slasher Naga High Priestess beside him.

Like the Ancient Blood Curse Nagas, Slasher Nagas are adept in close combat and water-based magic, making them excellent combat partners.

"As you command, Lord Harfus," Eshura responded, swiftly drawing two slender knight swords.

"Mind Blast!"

As Harfus unleashed his signature spell, a dense black mist enveloped Ren in the blink of an eye, seeping into his Dragonborn body.

Ren, who was scanning the Slasher Nagas' movements, suddenly froze. Eshura, on the other hand, moved with serpentine agility, creating a series of afterimages as she swiftly attacked Ren's left knee.

But before it was over, as if to ensure a double insurance, Harfus roared, "Quick, Dunn! He's stunned by my Mind Blast, at least for a few seconds. Take this chance to kill him!"

Dunn, having just been healed by Eshura's Advanced Water Healing, needed only a moment's thought before his face hardened with determination. He quickly stood up, grabbed a large rock, and charged towards Ren.

Damn it! He was going to avenge the humiliation of his recent plea for mercy.

The sight of three legendary powerhouses besieging Ren was enough to make the onlookers, including Vandar, jumpy and nervous. Their hearts skipped a beat, and they couldn't help but worry. Sir Ren had to hold his ground!

At that moment, Ren's consciousness seemed to enter a strange space, surrounded by countless ghosts and vengeful spirits. These entities, in their ethereal forms, swarmed towards him, tearing at his soul-like body.

To his surprise, Ren found that due to his strong willpower, the attacks from these ghosts and spirits only caused a tingling sensation, akin to mosquito bites.

This made the situation much simpler!

"Roar!"

With a mighty dragon's roar, ripples of energy burst forth from Ren, spreading through the air.

Wherever the ripples passed, countless ghosts and spirits dissipated like smoke, vanishing into thin air.

A series of intense white flashes engulfed Ren's vision, and his consciousness returned to his Dragonborn General Form body.

Ren felt a sharp pain in his thigh as he saw Slasher Naga High Priestess Eshura, wielding two slender knight swords, piercing through his dragon scales and steel-like defense, inflicting a wound.

Additionally, he noticed Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn, who was preparing to launch a giant rock attack towards him.

When Eshura saw Ren's eyes clearing, she immediately released her swords and retreated swiftly.

As Ren swiftly turned, Dunn, holding the giant rock, froze, cursing Harfus under his breath.

What the hell? Just a few seconds ago, he was stunned.

In just one second, he had recovered.

What kind of bullshit ultimate move was this? Dunn's face, now puffed up like a pig, forced a strained smile towards Ren.

But Ren, sensing Dunn's intention to take advantage of his momentary stun, acted swiftly.

"If that's the case, then I'll have to keep you here," Ren said.

"Pfft!"

With a flash of silver light from Ren's double-handed sword, enhanced with an improved version of 'Sharpness Spell', he thrust it into Deep Sea Giant Commander Dunn.

"Sizzle!"

As Ren withdrew his sword, a fountain of blood gushed from the gaping hole in Dunn's heart.

Dunn's lantern-sized eyes widened in shock as he stumbled and fell to the ground with a loud thud.

"The first one!"

(End of Chapter)

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