Arthfael: The Grinding Hero

Chapter 6. Arthfael VS Ogreking

Arthfael stomped his foot on the ground and then jumped into the air, his hand already clenched since earlier, hitting Ogreking's jaw hard enough to make him turn his face to the right.

BOOOM!!

"Ugh!" Ogreking groaned as he felt the strong blow to his jaw.

Seeing his monster being hit for the second time and even Arthfael managing to dodge Ogreking's wooden stick, King Galen stood up and watched Arthfael carefully.

"Why do his punches always succeed, and he can dodge Ogru's throws so well? Is he also a magic expert?" Galen asked.

His aide, Magnus, standing beside King Galen, then placed his hands in front of his thighs and looked at Arthfael for a moment before bowing his head again in front of Galen.

"It seems not, Your Majesty. That man doesn't seem to have any magic powers. Judging from his strength, he is just an ordinary man with a level below 100." Magnus replied.

Galen nodded several times, "Interesting. He doesn't seem to have any magic powers, but he can fight Ogru so well," Galen said before turning back and walking slowly towards his seat.

"If that man wins, bring him to the Esteria Palace." Galen ordered.

Magnus nodded his head and immediately went to the arena, waiting until the end of the match to bring Arthfael to Galen if he succeeded in defeating Ogru.

Meanwhile, in the middle of the arena, Arthfael fought again with Ogreking who tried to attack him again and again, but he always managed to dodge them, making the level S monster exhausted.

"Why? Are you tired already?" Arthfael asked while continuing to dodge Ogreking's attacks.

"I will kill you!" Ogreking exclaimed and attacked Arthfael repeatedly.

Arthfael's strength actually increased, and the total went from just 5000 to 125,000 because of his two successful punches on Ogreking.

Arthfael said, "I'll try the attack I learned while playing video games." then he dodged once again and jumped into the air, his left fist punching Ogreking's right jaw hard enough to make the monster turn its face to the right, and its eyes turned completely white. From that punch, Arthfael, who was still in the air, spun 180 degrees and kicked the same spot with his right foot until Ogreking finally fell to the ground motionless.

Arthfael had just won the match with only three punches and one kick without being injured by Ogreking in the slightest.

"Woooaahhh!" all the spectators exclaimed as Arthfael succeeded in defeating Ogreking who had been attacking him continuously.

Arthfael smiled proudly and raised both hands in the air as a projector screen once again highlighted his unscratched face. Arthfael's fighting ability and endurance level increased, and his level, which was initially at level 40, now reached level 50.

The women who came to pick up Arthfael as a prize for his victory appeared again like goddesses. Now, not only three women, but ten women dressed in minimal clothing, with beautiful faces and tempting body curves.

Arthfael immediately turned to look at the women and smiled happily. Flowers seemed to bloom around him as he saw the women walking towards him with big smiles on their faces.

"Should I sleep with them tonight too?" murmured Arthfael in his mind while imagining how he would sleep with those beautiful women tonight. Just as Arthfael felt like he was experiencing heaven on earth for the second time, especially with his mind already floating towards the seventh heaven, suddenly the appearance of Magnus with his bald head reflecting the light of the spotlight, approached Arthfael and passed through the women who were about to approach him.

"Excuse me, Sir Arthfael. I am Magnus, the aide of King Galen who is here to pick you up," said Magnus.

Arthfael's expectation shattered instantly upon hearing Magnus' words.

"Me? But why? Where are we going?" asked Arthfael.

"To take you to the Esteria Palace, Sir," replied Magnus.

Arthfael immediately turned to King Galen who was sitting in a special room lined with glass in the audience chair, who seemed to be staring in his direction. However, Arthfael's gaze was fixed on the Princess who was beside him and still looking in his direction.

"Can I meet the Princess too?" asked Arthfael while pointing to the woman next to Galen.

Magnus turned his gaze towards the direction Arthfael pointed and then looked back at him. "Of course, my Lord, if King Galen allows it," Magnus replied.

After some consideration, Arthfael agreed to accompany Magnus to the Palace of Esteria. He left behind the ten women who were to serve him as a reward for his victory and moved away from the place.

Valentina, who saw Arthfael leaving, finally caught up with him and quickly flew towards him. "Hey! Where are you going?" Valentina asked, confused by Arthfael's departure.

Magnus, realizing that Valentina seemed close to Arthfael, walked a little faster but did not leave Arthfael behind as he was talking with Valentina, to maintain privacy between the two creatures.

"King Galen summoned me," replied Arthfael.

"WHAT?! King Galen? Is this because you killed his pet monster?" Valentina asked.

"I don't think so. When I looked at him from the arena earlier, his face showed admiration towards me. Could it be because of my success in defeating his monster?" Arthfael replied, wondering in his mind why Galen wanted to meet him.

Galen and the Princess had left first by horse-drawn carriage. Arthfael followed with Magnus in another carriage. The old man, who looked like a headmaster from the magic school video game played by Arthfael, was seen standing outside, bowing his head to bid farewell to the departing troops of the Kingdom of Esteria.

Arthfael, who was seeing the surrounding area for the first time, was amazed by the many trees that grew lushly with various colors along the way.

"How many hours will it take for us to arrive at the Esteria Castle?" asked Arthfael, looking at the scenery before turning his gaze to Magnus, who sat across from him.

"Two days." Magnus answered.

His eyes widened instantly upon hearing it. "Two days?!"

"How fast do you think we could go? We're traveling by horse-drawn carriage!" retorted Valentina with her shrill voice, and appeared to scold Arthfael.

"It seems like you can use magic. Can't you make a gate for teleportation directly to the castle?" Arthfael asked.

Magnus snorted, "My level is only 200. Only a wizard with level 500 can make a teleportation gate." Magnus replied.

Arthfael felt frustrated upon hearing that. It meant that for two days, he would spend his time in the middle of the forest, which would lead him to Esteria Castle.

"I should have spent last night with those women first!!" Arthfael shouted in frustration, and his voice could be heard from the carriage, making the birds perched on the trees fly away in surprise by Arthfael's outburst.