The formerly tranquil night's atmosphere suddenly became chaotic as Lexi's piercing screams mingled with the flapping of wings from the birds perched in the forest trees, causing a cacophony that painfully assaulted Ethan's ears.Dony, his hair partially obscuring his face, raised his hand. Immediately, the grass around him began to move and shift, seeming almost alive as it quickly stretched and spread, covering Ethan's body in an instant and imprisoning him in a tight embrace.Ethan found it hard to get his bearings and comprehend the situation he was in, but he was still quick enough to sense the giant axe that was headed for his neck.With great effort, he managed to heave himself up and twist his body to the side just as the gigantic axe was in front of him. Time seemed to stand still, and Ethan opened his mouth and attempted to catch the axe blade in his teeth, but it vanished in a flash, along with the wielder.Ethan felt a powerful slash on his back, and, trying to turn around
Ethan realized that everyone who had been planning to attack was now gone. He quickly recalled Olivia and sprinted to her house, scaling the fence and entering the main room. He opened the door and tiptoed inside, "Olivia?" he called out.Ethan inched closer to Olivia, who was peacefully dozing away, and his worries soon faded as he saw she was still slumbering.Ethan wiped the sweat off his forehead and, heaving a sigh, he walked over and leaned against the sofa, his back now to Olivia.Ethan drooped his head, completely drained of energy. It wasn't just the fight that had taken its toll but all the turmoil that had been churning in his heart and mind."Someone coerced them, and tragically, one of them didn't make it."Ethan had risked his life multiple times in order to save humanity, "What a joke! I have to find out who is responsible for all of this mess!"For no apparent reason, several people had come to attack Ethan, resulting in the loss of several lives. ‘I never meant to cau
[Olivia Lvl. 12 (Party Leader) HP: 1000/1000] [Ethan Lvl. 17 HP: 1600/1600] Several hours before the attack. Olivia descended from her room, wearing a dress similar to the one she had before, but this time it was more sophisticated with flounces and some additional decorations, making her appear as if she was heading to a celebration, not a battle. She released her hair from the bun she had fixed it into and only used bobby pins for decoration. This time, there was no need to wear masks - everyone knew exactly who they were. She was still dressed in her signature style: black high heels, long stockings, and a short skirt. She had also added a new item to her ensemble, a pair of black gloves, which Ethan recognized as her new weapon. Ethan was astounded by Olivia's look and clapped his hands in amazement. "That's amazing. It's like we're going to a party, isn't it?" Olivia stepped up to Ethan and playfully kicked the tip of his leg. "Sure, a monster killing party," she said with
A man in his forties was standing before Ethan, a sinister smile creeping across his face. He was wearing a fur coat, and it was obvious that he was part of a group not far from Ethan's position."What brings you here, little one?" the man asked, narrowing his eyes as he looked down at Ethan, who was much shorter than him."Hello, I'm Ethan," he said. "I'm here at Commander Teddy's invitation."Ethan jerked back his hand with a sharp "Tch!" as the man in front of him spat indignantly.Ethan smiled at the man's hostile behavior, for he had predicted it, just as Olivia had informed him. He was surprised at how many mindless individuals there were in the world and thought he needed to teach them manners. "It looks like it will be some pre-battle entertainment after this," he said."Hey, hey, hey, Andreas!" exclaimed one of them, "Isn't this the kid that went viral lately?""Wow!" replied Andreas, surprised. "But where's your baby-sitter?" The two other men, who looked similar to Andreas
In several places, dozens of people wearing jackets adorned with light fur encircled Ethan, hemming him in. Andreas and the other two who had previously tried to attack him were at the front of the group. Andreas, twirling his right hand as he walked, occasionally spat while he glanced at Ethan. "What do you think?" he asked. Ethan shrugged casually. "I think playing with all of you is so much fun. You're even too nice to bring your other friends along. I'm sure tonight's entertainment will be even more enjoyable," he replied. "Ethan Oppa, may I please help you? They are becoming more aggressive and I'm afraid something might happen to you," Olivia said, her voice laced with concern. "No, no. I can handle it, Olivia. You don't need to worry," Ethan replied in a relaxed manner. "Olivia, give me five minutes," Ethan said reassuringly. The people he had encountered before were certainly daunting, yet he knew they were still people, and he couldn't be sure of their intentions, as oth
The woman, who had fallen beside Ethan, then got up. She was wearing a pair of high-heeled combat boots with a mix of metal and leather, making her almost the same tall as Ethan. In her hand was a bright purple longsword, and she pointed it at Andreas. Ethan glanced at the woman. Her expression was vacant, her features soft and muted. She had a glazed look in her eyes that were like gold in the moonlight. The girl truly presented a sight to behold, a solid softness blended with the strength of sword and armor enveloping her body beneath her white-hued dress. She looked truly captivating with her wavy, wind-tousled hair. "Iris! Swords and Shields!" Andreas said immediately, still on alert. He continued, "I thought you didn't want to get involved in our business?" "Swords and Shields is the name of one of the alliances that are partaking in the night's attack," said Olivia. "The guild possessed enough strength to be reckoned with. Thus, it could pose a considerable problem for Andrea
Two minutes before the attack, a feeling of dread settled over the area. Everyone tensed up, anticipating the worst. "It's almost time," one soldier said, glancing at his watch. "Prepare yourselves," another replied grimly.[Ethan Lvl 17][HP: 1600/1600][MP: 10/10][Energy: 240/240][Willpower: 1600/1600][Weight: 2080/3360]Ethan checked his overall status once again. With his new status, he was able to stay in battle for a longer duration. The total Willpower he had enabled him to fight longer. Even though his Energy was still quite limited, he could conserve it with the Skills he had, which would not be a problem.Ethan stood a short distance away from the massive portal hovering in the air. He was fully equipped in his armor and held a hefty hammer.Ethan took a deep breath and exhaled heavily, trying to dissipate the tension that had built up from his conflict with the BeastMaster."Olivia?" Ethan called out her name through the small device attached to his ear."Ethan Oppa, don
The ground shook with a thunderous roar as the dragon descended from the sky, spewing fire and smoke billowing out of its wide nostrils. The players on the ground scrambled to take cover as the flames scorched past them, and the dragon continued to descend. The players on the ground had no time to prepare. They scattered, screaming in terror as the dragon spewed a stream of fire at them. "We need to get out of here!" shouted one of the players. "There's nowhere to run!" screamed another as the dragon circled around them, its long wings blocking out the sun. The dragon let out a menacing roar and opened its mouth, unleashing a stream of fire toward the players. They dove for cover as the flames engulfed their surroundings. Ethan quickly ran away, desperately trying to elude the massive, blazing flame that was rapidly approaching him. The dragon roared as it flew low, its flames engulfing the players in a sea of heat and destruction. The fire burned everything in its path, leaving