While provoking Nina with vicious remarks about her dead companions and the betrayal of Fred, Ben finally noticed her behavior turning wild like a beast with each passing clash between them. Gradually, after observing her patterns, he smirked excitedly when he found an opening between those attacks.Ben took his time to confirm his observation while Tejasv had already noted such changes a few moments ago. When Ben found those regular patterns, he knew his opportunity had arrived at his door to destroy Nina with a single conclusive strike at the right place. He grinned, and now it was the time for him to attack with everything he got.Nina, on the other hand, repeatedly struck Ben with her knives as swiftly and abruptly as she could. She kept growling and roaring while attacking Ben. Her anger rose to the peak of her potential and she lost control over her mental state at that moment.Ben noticed the timing and fended Nina's strikes aside. He raised his maul high and struck vertically w
Tejasv and Ben were taken aback by that sudden change in Nina's behavior. She chortled as she struck Ben with her knives. Until now, her eyes were filled with a wild rage that seeped with each of her attacks; however, that rage has now subsided and turned into hysteria.Her expression changed to absurdity and madness. She slithered her tongue around her face and roared in hysterical laughter. It was hard to distinguish who was more sunken in bloodthirst, Nina or Ben. In the battle up to now, it was Ben who advertised his crazy attitude. However, that behavior transformed into a lingering fear after watching Nina with her turned-out personality.Ben stammered as he threw Nina back while mustering some strength in his muscles, "How did you escape my attack and suddenly stealthy attack from behind? Was that your skill, or did you have some comrade hidden around to help?"His voice stutters while speaking to Nina. The threat that he felt just now with the last clash was still jumbled in hi
Nina simply revealed her skill details to everyone in the area, with her opponents being the only ones who noticed every single word. Those were none other than Tejasv and Ben.Both of them smirked as they heard Nina elaborating her best hand out in the open. She had no idea how her blunder would affect this fight and also her. She didn't even notice how Ben raised her self-esteem to a level much greater than her emotions could handle. Due to such fleeting emotions wrapped around in overconfidence, she forced herself to blurt a lot.Fred had always ordered her around and never elaborated on his orders. These actions of Fred never allowed Nina to learn schemes and mind games, nor did Fred ever want his subordinates to be wiser than him. He wanted them strong and dull enough to order and then discarded them.Nina fell for Ben's trick even after strengthening her personality because her mind was never sharp enough to face the games of schemers and cunning. Nina thought she had almost won
Both Tejasv and Nina had no idea why Ben grinned and chuckled when he was in a terrible predicament. Even though his statement was bizarre enough not to ignore in the middle of this fight, either he lost his head completely or he had something up his sleeve to counter Nina. But what was it he had? Nobody knew his hidden agenda or strategy for the fight.Suddenly, Tejasv's eyes widened with some enlightenment for this reason. He had an inkling as to why or what Ben hid behind his creepy giggle. He pondered each and every corner to predict the next action of Ben. Through this contemplation and assumptions, Tejasv arrived at his conclusion, which was somewhat right on the mark, he assumed.Nina scowled her brow as she heard Ben giggling and mocking her. He taunted her even when Nina just advertised her skill. This change in attitude towards Nina enraged her as she frowned and grunted. She thought her win was almost certain. However, now Ben was behaving differently than when he didn't kno
Tejasv pondered, "Even if I acknowledge that he has a superior skill to counter Nina, I still need to figure out the details or usage of his skill. From the action I saw just now, his skill can either target the foe on its own or it can at least heighten the instinct. But the impact was great. At least it didn't have the power Daemon displayed with his punch. Maybe the skill won't empower the dark fist but only help in finding the target. Ben must've had to throw the punch with his internal strength rather than the skill-enhancing him."While Tejasv contemplated the possibilities of Ben's skill, Nina stood again while holding her stomach writhing with intense pain. For a girl, the impact was more sturdy and clashed with her to disrupt her innards into a chaotic, bloody mess. She scrunched her eyes and moaned in pain while composing herself to endure the suffering.She swallowed and yelled in a loud voice, "What was that? How the hell did you escape from my attack and even hit me back?
Whatever Ben assumed about Nina retreating due to fear or being overly cautious did not happen. She stood before Ben with her eyes raging with red wildfire and grumbling while grinding her teeth. Ben’s taunt filled with provocations and warnings had no effect on her frightened senses or, more likely, she feigned ignorance by her own disposition.She scowled while listening to Ben's blabber and grumbled. She kept glaring at Ben and fell into her reverie. Maybe she was contemplating what next step to take in order to face Ben again. However, her mulled expressions took Ben off guard since he imagined her retreating or escaping the scene with her tail between her legs.Nina stated boldly, "If you think I’m going to back out after learning your skill, then you’re deeply mistaken. I'll keep coming back for you. Even if I fall, I'll stand again. Even if I bleed, I'll strike again until my revenge is fulfilled. Even if I die, I’ll take one of you down with me!"Nina giggles hysterically after
Ben and Nina glared at each other, prepared to strike any time. They took a deep breath and exhaled heavily. They panted from some lingering exhaustion and concentrated on the fight. Ben focused on how to force Nina to accept her defeat while Nina pioneered a way to thrash Ben around.Both have their vendetta in this fight, however, they expect a similar outcome for them, that’s their win and others' defeat. Although both wanted to destroy the enemy and ultimately kill them. Nevertheless Ben suddenly changed his strategy to force Nina into submission or retreat rather than killing her.Ben still wanted to fulfill his previous desires however he understood this fight may turn into a predicament the longer it continues. He also knew the gravity of the skills Nina displayed against him and the situation could change if he slipped even a bit while fighting. Hence he planned to drive Nina away or let her admit defeat out of her own violation to save him trouble.Nonetheless, his strategy we
Ben stood again before Nina and grasped his maul firmly. He needed to think of a way to counter Nina now that his opponents had noticed the gap between his skills and weapon. For the first time, he regretted not having proper training in some specific techniques, especially in hand-to-hand combat.If he ever had proper training in hand-to-hand combat, then he could somehow use his skill to its full potential. However, even when he considered that possibility, he still needed a weapon to defend against Nina’s stealthy strike if she began using her skill. Now that he understood his situation and that sprinting back to the past to reform himself into a better fighter wasn't possible, he concentrated on the present to face Nina with whatever he had right now.He peered at Nina and once again tightly clenched his maul while breathing heavily. For a while, he focused on planning his strategy before striking in haste and losing his life. However, his foe, namely Nina, didn't want him to brood
Tejasv and Daemon both had aloof and nonchalant expressions on their faces as if nothing of concern happened in those few fractions of seconds when some arrows took out those fearsome monsters with ease.Noticing the piercing gazes of the robed duo, Tejasv waved his hands to them smoothly with a soft yet incomprehensible smile. He steps forward towards the duo with his arms relaxed, to drop the tensions in the ambience.The robed duo unaware of the situation cautiously took a stance and firmly fixed their weapons to strike back if necessary to which Tejasv didn't respond either positively or rebelled. He knew his team may seem suspicious to an outsider in such a bloody and ruthless world.On the other hand, Tejasv considered the behaviour and comeback of the duo normal and even better than some blinded people, who would regard others as a saviour after only first glance. To be prepared and counter, these are the basics to survive in most circumstances.Tejasv reigned his steps a few
The robed duo kept an eye on Tejasv to see which direction he was pointing at the snipers. They had their eyes widening at Tejasv’s figure, who was standing still and peering at the robed duo themselves.His eyes weren’t wavering or watching somewhere else, as if his men were around everywhere, prepared to trample them at any moment. The robed duo were shocked by what was happening in front of them.When the robed duo couldn't notice any changes in the area and no one came out from anywhere, they began to be perplexed, and their inner turmoil heightened even more as the seconds passed.Suddenly, when the robed duo rolled their eyes to scrutinise their surroundings, they noticed two silhouettes walking toward them from afar. For starters, they mistook those two for members of another party rather than Tejasv and Daemon's snipers.The only reason for that could be the number of people approaching them and the distance they were from them. It was difficult for the robed duo to imagine th
Tejasv, after a momentary contemplation in his head, blurted out while scrutinising the robed duo. He said, "What is it, now, about that strange behaviour of the spider?"The robed duo stood silently and shook their heads without any word from their mouth. The one with the manly voice stepped up and conversed, "Not here!" He hinted about the surroundings and resumed, "This place is too open for us to talk about anything!"Tejasv’s eyes widen, and a taunting smirk gradually creeps onto his face. He realised the robed duo were wary of the snipers, whom they presumed to be guarding the safety of Tejasv and Daemon from somewhere hidden around the area.Tejasv, on the other hand, remained silent and only glanced at Daemon; both of them understood the robed duo's intentions and concerns. Because Tejasv and Daemon might kill both of the robed men once they have the information they require, they wanted to relocate to a safe and well-known location.Aside from these concerns, Tejasv also saw t
In the end, Daemon finally ended the misery of the spider with his wild and broad muscles. He gradually stood back on his feet and relaxed his breathing while calming his drained state from this sudden, extensive labour.Then he looked to the front and saw Tejasv standing there with a slight distance and a wide gaze fixed on him. Tejasv was peering at him, while the former responded similarly and paused in those moments.Tejasv even had his eyes slightly wet from the last state he remembered Daemon lying before him. He appeared to be dying at any moment because the spider was about to go into a complete frenzy to eliminate him.However, his friend appeared in front of him after counter-eliminating the monster in a frenzy for him. Daemon also had similar feelings leaking from his eyes because he knew what he experienced, and Tejasv just saved him in the nick of time.Both had enough to say, but not even a word was coming out of their mouths. Tejasv and Daemon both nod and step towards
As the battle between Tejasv and the spider continued with Salina’s backing of arrows, the pressure on the monster intensified from the number game played by Team Tejasv with their vigorous strength.Gradually, Tejasv and Salina’s attacks withered the exoskeleton of the spider. It even fell to the floor with no chance to retaliate against those two. When the spider realises it has no choice but to overthrow this situation, it lashes out in a frenzy.The spider swings the rest of its limbs with ferocity and abruptness while thrashing them all over. Its intentions were clear: to land some heavy blows on Tejasv since it had no other plan but to dash away from this situation.Another cause behind such trancelike behaviour could be defending itself from the incoming barrage of arrows. The spider must have thought that by moving around in unpredictable ways, it could avoid the arrows and prevent the archer from marking the spider.However, the spider had no clue about the skill of the arche
Tejasv and Salina had a short conversation when Salina enhanced her skill to a better one, which was able to use the features of both [search] and [chaser strike].That was the moment to mechanise the way Salina may use the skill, which should handle the use of this skill more appropriately and better than Sally. As a result, Tejasv and Salina talked things out, and Tejasv then suggested a method to her, which elevated her talent as a sniper to new heights.Tejasv suggested to Salina that she may aim for a target and mark him with her skills. Then he asked her to act differently than Sally. Tejasv instructed her to strike her arrow in a different direction rather than releasing it to the target she had targeted with her skills.Because her ability would direct and hover the arrow on its own, it will take a curve and strike the target with a different path after releasing the arrow. Even if someone tried to find the location of Salina, these events would lead to a different origin poin
As the spider began to repeatedly attack Tejasv, Catherine and Salina were rather a in relief since Daemon was now out of danger for a few moments, but when they realised Tejasv had no weapons in his arms, they were frightened.Whether the spider was in his straight head or not, its attacks were enough to paste a human with a single blow on the right mark. Tejasv was in definite danger because he had nothing to fend off the strikes of the spider.Not only that the spider was somewhat in a hurry to end Tejasv, and because of these reasons, it used every ounce of strength within him to stomp him on the floor when facing no resistance from him.The spider gradually realised that Tejasv had nothing with him that could threaten or halt its aggression toward him; therefore, the spider was now on a killing spree for Tejasv. It cackled in rage and resumed attacking Tejasv.However here, Catherine, and Salina, along with the robed men, could see Tejasv wisely moving in Daemon's opposite direct
Salina, when she got a permit from Catherine, aimed for the spider’s front legs since its head and the rest of its body was covered by a tough armoured exoskeleton. She intended to put an end to the spider's frenzy of pursuing Daemon.She shot another arrow for the next limb of the spider as soon as she marked it and invoked her skill while releasing the arrow to definitely stop it in that position and give Tejasv more time in that strenuous task.When those arrows struck the spider, it became stuck in that position because two of its limbs, which had previously allowed it to crawl toward the Daemon, were rendered useless by the arrows, which appeared out of nowhere and attached to the floor.Tejasv sighed with relief and smirked slightly. He was drenched in sweat from the intense and laborious task he had taken over. He had to pull a monster whose mouth had been salivating over a certain target.Tejasv tensed every muscle in his body in an attempt to stop the spider from moving any f
The agitated and perplexed ones were not only team Tejasv but also the robed duo. Though they had no dismay for the spider’s strange actions, they had more concern for Tejasv and his companion, Daemon, who was in a hopeless state.When Dameon fell and faced a sudden attack from the spider, they lost all hope of him surviving, regardless of whether Tejasv intervened or someone else struck the spider, because the monster was intent on eating Daemon whether anyone approached him or not.When they least expected it, Tejasv not only disturbed the spider’s balance but also leapt before it to rescue his friend from the spider’s clutches. Tejasv threw Daemon back and stood in his position in these circumstances.Anyone with such a trained body and mind could assess the situation and its severity. The robed duo agreed that the spider's fangs on Daemon would inevitably bite Tejasv instead and that Tejasv could've known about it before jumbling into the fray.Even then, Tejasv leapt to rescue hi