Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Alaric was moved, but this was no time for bravado.

“If you want to help me, then don’t let the small fries interfere. I’ll deal with the goblin chieftain on my own.” He muttered.

They would only hinder him if they joined the battle.

The Knight Apprentices understood this so they nodded with serious faces.

“Be careful, my lord!”

At this moment, the goblin chieftain finally made a move.

It rushed at them with quick and heavy strides. Each step left a deep footprint in the ground, a clear testament to its weight and strength.

After gaining momentum, it lifted its weapon, a huge spiked club that screamed danger.

With a wide swing, it brandished the spiked club, causing a violent blast of wind.

“Stay back!” Alaric shouted at his subordinates.

He then channeled his mana to strengthen his arms.

Subsequently, he made a quick dash forward, forcing the goblin chieftain to change the direction of its attack.

Graahh!!

Alaric had already anticipated this. He took an abrupt turn, skillfully avoiding the club.

Bang!

The ground trembled after it was struck by the goblin chieftain’s club.

Alaric immediately took the chance to attack after it missed him. He waved his swords, leaving ghost-like afterimages in the air.

Ksshhhkk! Kssshhkk!!

Multiple cuts appeared on the monster’s body, but they were too shallow to cause substantial damage.

What a thick skin! Did it cover itself with mana? No way!

Alaric was stunned. He used every force in his body to land those hits, but they only left minor cuts on the goblin chieftain’s body.

The wound inflicted upon its body enraged the goblin chieftain. It raised its head and let out a furious roar that reverberated through the forest.

Graaakkkk!!!

It then glared at Alaric, the human warrior who had wounded it. Its beastly eyes were burning with fury.

Suddenly, it pounced at him and released a barrage of attacks.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Alaric adroitly avoided the club.

If I get hit once, I’m done for.

He thought to himself. He knew it as soon as he felt the power behind those strikes.

The area around them had already been pulverized by the enraged goblin chieftain.

I’m faster, but my stamina will run out soon. I must do something!

Thinking about this, Alaric no longer passively defended. Every time there was a chance, he would swing his sword and stab the monster’s body.

More and more cuts appeared on the goblin chieftain’s body which served to enrage it even further.

Graaakk!!

Mana started to take form around its body, making Alaric feel a heavy, intense pressure.

Aura manifestation!

Alaric’s eyes flashed with shock when he saw this.

An Elite Knight was capable of drawing out their mana and using it to form a protective shield that covered every inch of their body. Furthermore, this also doubles their strength for a short duration. This method of using mana was called ‘aura manifestation’.

Elite Knights rarely use this technique since it consumes a lot of mana and it might even drain them with prolonged usage.

Alaric didn’t expect to see a goblin chieftain use this technique against him.

This only means that this particular monster was close to advancing to the next level!

To think that this guy is almost at the Disaster-grade…

A monster at the Fatal-grade was equivalent to a Knight, with some even as powerful as an Elite Knight. Above them were even more dangerous creatures which were classified as Disaster-grade monsters.

Monsters at this level were capable of destroying an entire village on their own. They were living disasters and forces of nature that no one would ever dare to face!

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Mission: Destroy the Goblin Tribe II

Difficulty: Normal

Defeat the Goblin Chieftain and destroy the goblin settlement!

Rewards: 500 Battle Points, 100 EXP, 10 Stat Points, and Equipment Upgrade Card x1

Penalty for failure: -800 Battle Points

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A mission! This is just a ‘normal’ difficulty? Nonsense!

Alaric was speechless.

However, he had no time to be surprised.

The goblin chieftain lunged at him and wildly swung its giant spiked club.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Soon, Alaric was forced into a corner with no room to escape.

Left with no choice, he used his swords to block the goblin chieftain’s club only to be flung away by its tremendous force.

Ugh!

Alaric grimaced as he twisted his body in midair. He landed awkwardly while trying to balance his weight.

So powerful!

It was only at the peak of the Fatal-grade, but the power of the goblin chieftain was already far beyond his imagination.

“My lord!”

A voice suddenly drifted into his ears while he was warily looking at the goblin chieftain.

He turned his head and saw Arthur rushing towards him with an urgent look.

The former mercenary was covered in blood.

Seeing his state, Alaric couldn’t begin to think what he had gone through before coming here.

Not far from him, Alaric also noticed the old Knight, Henry, who was similarly covered in blood.

The two Knights must have killed their way in just to find him.

Alaric felt a bit relieved to see them. With the help of these two, they might be able to take down this monstrous creature.

The goblin chieftain frowned when it sensed the presence of the two Knights.

“My apologies for being late, my lord. We had to deal with two hobgoblins on our way here.” Arthur muttered as he walked towards Alaric.

“It’s fine. I’m glad to see you two here.” He nodded at the two Knights.

“Let’s save the chitchat later. We still have to deal with that monster.” He tilted his head.

The two Knights moved their gazes at the towering goblin chieftain. They could sense its overwhelming presence from where they stood. It was incomparable to the hobgoblins they fought earlier.

“Aura manifestation!” Henry was stunned when he saw the visible energy that covered the monster’s body.

Arthur’s face turned cold when he heard this.

Lord Alaric was fighting a monster at this level on his own?

The former mercenary was relieved that they had arrived at the right time.