The Author's POV

The area went completely still when it was revealed that I managed to stop the attack with one of my fingers.

"You…"

When Silug and the others turned to look at me, I could feel their shock. Everyone in the room was obviously astonished by how I was able to stop his attack with just a single finger—I would have also been astounded if I had been in their shoes.

It had to be noted that...it wasn't as 'effortless' as it seemed to be on the outside.

'I think I broke my finger.'

My body was strong.

Extremely strong at this point. Especially after I had been training in the martial body art that Han Yufei had given me.

The durability of my body was still considered inferior to that of an orc, which was much more resilient than my body could possibly be.

The only reason I was able to stop him was because I had cheated.

Sort of.

'…and just when I promised myself to no use mana.'

In the end, I was forced to use it. Silug's strength was far more terrifying than I had expected.

I was even starting to think that his strength was on par with that of Liam.

Well, that was at least what I managed to make out from this short exchange.

"Alright, let's go again."

Moving my finger away from his fist I took a couple of steps back.

'It hurts.'

I gestured for Silug to come my way with my other hand without showing any signs of pain on my face. In reality, I knew...I knew that my finger was definitely fucked.

Without saying anything, he nodded his head. Straightening his back and taking a deep breath, he extended his hand in the direction of the other orcs.

"Bring me my axe."

His loud voice causes the surroundings to shake.

His body was emitting an erratic, dark green color. I was astonished to see a crimson tint mixed within the green hue when I took a closer look at him. Taking note of this particular aspect, my eyes flinched wide a little.

'He's different from before.'

The aura around him…

How could it explain it? It was a lot different from before.

'Bloodlust.'

The cause of the change in demeanor became clear to me quickly. In the end, it came down to the fact that Silug's body was emitting a strong bloodlust.

It made me realize that he was finally taking this seriously.

'No, rather than being serious. He's betting his life on this.'

The way he was staring at me…

It gave me the impression that he saw me as one of his biggest foes, one with whom he intended to contend all the way until the end of his life.

'Interesting.'

began stretching my legs and

a lot more difficult than I had originally

I don't use

story would be a lot different if I could use my mana. After all, with the aid

"Here you go, Chief."

and handed him an item that was wrapped

arms, Silug brought it

with each unwrap

he continued to unwrap

going to take out

"Weapon?"

stared at

there at the

moment, I

I'm good

was here to test the limits of my body, not my skill with

"Are you sure?"

Silug questioned.

nodded

"Yes, I'm confident."

"Okay."

appear to be anything noteworthy at first sight. However, as soon as the final piece of cloth was taken

a whiff of the smell,

'It smells like blood.'

sort of smell...It must've killed countless

Krr….

stopped and rested

pressure slowly started to come out

"Are you ready, human?"

asked while deeply gazing

a deep breath and

[Body Hardening]

[Mind and Spirit connection]

I felt what felt like an electric current going through

but just then, I noticed that my body's muscles were pulsing oddly. And if it wasn't odd enough, my body also

This one…

hard to explain, however, it felt as though I could control every single muscle

body were one. I didn't even need to think before my muscles moved in the

describe the sensation that I was feeling. It wasn't something that could be explained

be more noticeable during

"Alright, I'm ready."

my breath as I

he was able to move at such speeds with such a big physique as his entire body

'Swing to my left.'

read his movement as I took a step

Boom—!

to the side, Silug appeared in the same spot I was in before. He

assault, as one

that anyone within a couple of kilometers could hear

others, however. I was currently in a state where everything around

in Monarch Indifference, but

didn't bother me in the least bit as Silug was the only thing that was in

step to the right,

by me. I felt a little sting in my head when I dodged, but it wasn't

which was running

and use your left

of my mind, I raised my left hand

Smack.

on my hand,