Not A Hero
Eps. 24 - Invasion [ll]
Escal took off his grasp when Zhale pulled his hand. It was quite a coincidence that the two of them met under almost the same circumstances.
“He's really strong!”
Zhale secretly praised Escal for his excellent skill and reflexes, moreover he had no trouble dispelling the punches and kicks from him.
“It so happens that once we meet, how about-?!”
“Urus is your own business, we part.”
Without listening to Zhale's pleasantries and actually wanting to continue on his path with Escal, the cold man had already interrupted and then left without having a chance to act.
Zhale opened his mouth and made some silly moves without making a sound. How upset he was with Escal, inviting the enemy troops was simply not necessary.
“This he, I think if I fell off a cliff he would just look at it without helping. Nevermind! Focus on your mission Zhale,”
Zhale encouraged himself, then moved back in the opposite direction to Escal in search of information and clues on the sidelines of the fierce fight between the two sides.
Using Speed Up, Escal did not take long to check some of the rooms inside the fort.
"Cabit! Swosh!"
Something happened when Escal stomped on the floor connected to the trap, an arrow darting rapidly almost piercing through his head. Fortunately, he quickly dodged so that only his cheeks were slightly scratched.
“Trap, means this is the right direction.”
Escal scanned the floor for a moment, then sighed and focused all of his senses.
Escal began to tread carefully, but also quickly onto some floors that he thought were not connected to the trap.
To his surprise, everything he incised was very precise except the first. Escal managed to pass from the trap-filled floor, and resumed his path.
Escal stopped his steps in front of a passageway that had little illumination. It wasn't for fear of the dark, but the system notification of someone watching him made him stop.
“I think it's High Human before.”
Escal observed for a while, before setting his gaze on one of the dark sides.
“You till when are you going to hide like a coward?” Escal uses a technique of provocation.
For a moment, nothing happened. But a clap was heard afterwards, accompanied by a man dressed in all black with a cloth covering the bottom of his face, Veron.
His Emerald Eyes lit up like a Snake finding prey, a faint smile etched on his lips without anyone knowing it.
“Impressive for someone who hasn't evolved to have this kind of instinct and strength, is it as strong as it looks?”
Escal immediately shot towards Veron, answering his words with a powerful punch for not wanting to show his sword.
"BOMBS!"
The shock wind blew when Escal's punch was resisted by Veron, the strength of High Human indeed could not be underestimated. While his hand was held, Escal twisted his body to perform a side kick.
Veron was pushed a few steps and let go of Escal's hand, but it wasn't enough to hurt him. He flicked his hand that had been used to fend off.
“Wah, then I won't mess around.”
The shadows of the two flickered on the spot, and appeared suddenly with a fierce shockwave when the weapons of the two met. Both pushed back, but Escal knew he was worse.
Once again, Escal and Veron darted out and attacked each other. The two continued to defend, fend off, and attack within the narrow passageway.
Surely Escal was exhausted first, he had some scratches on his body and his appearance was quite bad.
Drinking back the Mana and Stamina Potion, Escal clucked for a moment before returning to attack Veron.
This time he paid more attention to the direction of the attack, and minimized the losses he would get.
"Dash!"
A vertical slash hit Veron's chest, red blood coming out of the wound deep enough. Veron seemed still calm, even inexplicably the wound on his chest looked like it was closing again.
Escal could not hide his surprise, but he immediately changed his expression and increased his focus.
“Shocked? This was the power of a High Human with a Holy Beast combined. My nickname is, Regenerating Poison Snake.”
Escal ignored Veron's words, he attacked again. This time he really had to focus and exert everything he could, including some of his Knight Skills and Ice Elements.
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...[.Concentration and Focus are at a high level! Passive New Skill Triggered!]...
...[.Future Shadows]...
...It is only active when the user is in an unbalanced fight and the enemy powers over the user....
^^^Effect: - Raise Strength by 10 %^^^
...- Can see simulation of opponent's moves...
...- The chances of avoiding an attack the better [Auto Reflex]...
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The system screen suddenly appeared in front of him, immediately he omitted the notification. But Veron had already aimed his dagger covered in deadly poison in front of Escal.
"Shhhh!"
Skilfully Escal dodged backwards and gave a counterattack with the sword in his hand.
His feelings were completely out of his control. He also felt his strength to be greater though insignificant. Escal smiled faintly with his eyes glistening coldly.
“In this way, it will end faster.”
Escal started darting back towards Veron who was also advancing with the Dagger ready in both hands. The fight is not over yet.
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