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.'

thought while I began stretching my legs and

lot more difficult than I had originally

for as long as I don't use

all, with the aid of [Eyes of Chronos], I didn't fear getting hit by

"Here you go, Chief."

Silug and handed him

arms, Silug brought it up

air stirred with each unwrap of

a question while he continued to unwrap

to take out your

"Weapon?"

at my waist

wasn't there at the

for a moment, I shook my

I'm good for

was here to test the limits of

"Are you sure?"

Silug questioned.

confidently nodded my

"Yes, I'm confident."

"Okay."

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

of the

'It smells like blood.'

weapon to have this sort of smell...It must've killed countless

Krr….

the ground; sparks flew in the air until Silug stopped and rested

oppressive and authoritative pressure slowly started to come

"Are you ready, human?"

asked while deeply gazing my

deep breath

[Body Hardening]

[Mind and Spirit connection]

an electric

that my body's muscles were pulsing oddly. And

This one…

however, it felt as though I could control every single muscle inside of my body with just

of my body were one. I didn't even need to

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

effect would be more noticeable during battle…which I was about

"Alright, I'm ready."

muttered under my breath

was able to

'Swing to my left.'

his speed, I was able to easily read his movement as I took

Boom—!

the side, Silug appeared in the same spot I

crumbled beneath the orcs' full-scale assault, as one

within a couple of

however. I was currently in a state where

Monarch Indifference, but with my own body in

me in the least bit as Silug was the only thing that was in

a step to the

vertical swing, which was once again easily avoided by me. I felt a little sting

was running

right again and use your left hand to

steps inside of my mind, I raised my left hand and blindly smacked the

Smack.

hand, Silug's axe came hurtling toward