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Thud, thwack!

Thud!

“Kwaaaa!”

“Yongwooah!”

It was a fierce battle.

The swung its arms wildly, screaming like a madman, without any strategy, just relying on brute force.

But with the enhanced physical abilities from the A-grade chin-up and the vast mana supplied by the demon stone, even that reckless behavior alone granted tremendous power.

Crack! The sound of a tree being hit by the troll’s arm, shattering like it was torn apart effortlessly and flying backwards.

Clear signs of destruction left on the tree corner.

Watching, Junayong let out a sigh, “Yonghaeet…”

“Even I would struggle if hit directly.”

Junayong’s movements were cautious and calm.

Although she was always hot-headed, the extreme situation where she could die at any moment made her think that there would eventually be a gap to exploit, leading her to remain cool and composed.

Thud, boom!

Dodging the troll’s reckless attacks, Junayong ran towards the soon-to-be exposed gap.

Bending her body, she exerted strength in both hands.

Infusing mana into [Burning Flame] to increase firepower, she relentlessly inserted [Combo] without pause.

The skyrocketing [Combo] displayed flashes like a machine gun, but that was it.

“Krrrr!”

“Not yet!”

It’s not over yet!

Junayong put strength into her legs.

After inserting [Combo], she immediately inserted [Explosive Punch] into the same spot.

In fact, it was the best move Junayong could show.

“[Explosive Punch]!”

“Krrrk?!”

Boom!

With a sound like a cannonball exploding, the body of the staggered backward.

But despair filled Junayong’s eyes.

The wound that clearly hit but quickly healed.

With a frustrated face, she cursed, “…Damn.”

“Kwaaa!”

With the enhanced [Regeneration] much stronger, the troll rushed forward.

Approaching with relentless attacks as if nothing could stop it, Junayong was about to reach her limit.

“Crack!”

“Kwa!”

A dull fist hit her side.

Junayong barely managed to roll with the blow.

The red dragon scales covering her side shattered and fell off.

She was sure in this moment.

“…If it wasn’t for [Dragon’s Eye]…”

She would have vomited her organs and died from that blow.

“…Huk, huk.”

Blood flowing down her torn forehead obstructed her vision.

Mana was running out on the verge of collapse.

In the dire situation, Junayong’s brain spun fiercely to find a way out.

Soon, she reached one conclusion.

“…No matter how much I think about it.”

That was the only way.

It was almost like gambling, with a higher chance of failure, but she had no choice but to bet on it.

“Come on!”

“Kwaaaa!”

Provoking the troll, Junayong narrowly avoided its swinging arms.

She grabbed its arms with both hands and pulled it towards her.

Naturally, the distance between her and the troll shortened, creating the optimal distance to deliver the final blow.

Gathering all the remaining mana with a determined heart, she concentrated it around the heart.

Thump thump! The roaring flames inside began to rise, symbolizing the technique representing the , a symbol of fear, and a skill known as one’s ultimate power.

It was none other than [Dragon’s Breath].

Even among the clan members, no one except her mother had mastered this technique.

Even the ‘cousin sister’ who was praised as a genius for sprouting wings in her childhood couldn’t unleash this breath.

Until now, Juna-yong, who had practiced countless times, had never succeeded in using Dragon’s Breath even once.

This was evidence that, like her wings, she had not been granted the qualification.

It was also proof that she did not possess the power of the level that was not allowed.

“But I guess that’s okay!”

Even in perfect condition, it would be difficult.

Juna-yong had consumed most of her stamina coming this far.

Naturally, she couldn’t imagine fighting against the evolved creature .

In reality, she had no room for error.

Therefore, the only option for a comeback was this.

“Please, I beg you!”

Just for a moment, please manifest it!

Juna-yong opened her mouth wide.

“[Dragon’s Breath]!”

A burst of light.

…But reality was harsh.

All that came out of her mouth was black smoke, indicating a failed attempt.

“…Ah.”

“Krrrr!”

The enraged troll raised its hand.

Sensing imminent death from the approaching blow, Juna-yong tightly closed her eyes.

And then.

The sound of something cutting through the air echoed.

Juna-yong belatedly realized that the sound mixed with someone running towards her.

Finally, a clear voice rang out with certainty.

“Juna-yong, bow your head!”

“…!”

She quickly bowed her head.

Immediately after, a straight sword strike resounded, and the troll’s scream filled the air.

Enhanced with a red light, [Ryucham-强] completely severed the troll’s right forearm.

“Juna-yong! Are you okay?”

“Huh? Uh…”

The one who saved her was Yuseha.

He rushed over, sweating profusely, holding the [Jara’s Longsword] in both hands.

“Meow!”

“Yeah!”

In response to the call, Mahana rushed forward, holding up her shield.

“[Shield Bash-强]!”

Bang!

But it didn’t end there.

“[Icicle]!”

The wand gun of Moonbora spun around, firing a magic-infused projectile.

The twin-headed troll fell with a scream as it was hit by the exploding ice chunks.

“You, you guys…”

Juna-yong choked up with gratitude.

After looking at Juna-yong for about 2 seconds, Yuseha quickly made a decision.

Juna-yong couldn’t fight.

And the same was true for Moonbora next to her.

“Moonbora, don’t be reckless. Just tell me, how much mana do you have left?”

“…That was the last of it.”

“Got it, take Juna-yong and leave first.”

“…”

“Hurry! There’s no room for debate with the opponent, and you, being smart, know that best!”

“…Understood.”

Without a word of complaint, Moonbora pulled Juna-yong’s arm and wrapped it around her shoulders.

Before she could say anything, he ran off.

“Just wait a moment! I-I’m going to fight too!”

“Don’t say foolish things. I know your ribs are shattered. With your current condition, you’ll just be a burden to those two.”

“…But!”

“Trust me.”

“…Huh?”

Moonbora glanced back briefly.

Yuseha and Mahana.

Although it had only been a few months, the depth of the connection between the two seemed as if they had been breathing together for a long time.

“As far as I know…”

I’ve never seen a tank and a dealer complement each other as well as those two.

* * *

Thud, thud!

The scene of indiscriminate violence spread throughout the entire .

The owner of the scene was, of course, the .

Whether he was angry about the slow regeneration of his severed arm from [Ryucham] or not, he was rampaging with his remaining arm and the severed forearm.

However, no matter how powerful the attack, it was no problem if it didn’t hit.

The attacks that missed, like blind attacks, did not reach the two.

“Meow!”

Mahana pondered while spinning around her side.

“He’s targeting Seha.”

Of course.

Since he dealt the highest damage, his aggro value must have skyrocketed.

The movement of Twin Head was focused on Yuseha, not on himself.

“That’s why I can make it.”

He wasn’t paying attention to himself right now.

This was the perfect opportunity for Seha to deliver the decisive blow!

In a fleeting moment, Mahana witnessed Twin Head turning towards Yuseha.

Seeing his exposed back, she rushed forward without hesitation.

Thanks to her, she was able to reach within the range of the skill .

“Meow! [Provocative Roar]!”

“Roar?!”

Feeling the sensation of being grabbed by the scruff of his neck and forcibly pulled, Twin Head’s body turned around.

Against his will, he began to strike Mahana’s shield.

Clang, thud, clang!

One hit, two hits.

With each hit, the shield became more resilient.

The power of the Rune of the Earth was accumulating.

At the same time, the crimson light in Twin Head’s eyes began to dim.

It was a sign that the duration of the provocation was ending faster than expected.

“Indeed, a boss is a boss.”

The itself had a high resistance to abnormal conditions, but through a sudden evolution, its resistance had increased even more.

However, Mahana remained calm.

Counting silently in her mind, she perfectly calculated the duration of the provocation.

“Crunch!”

And just before it ended, she dodged his attack and struck inward.

Naturally, aiming for a vital spot!

“[Shield Bash – Strong]!”

Boom!

It hit Twin Head’s head accurately.

“Seha!”

“Huh!”

Responding as if she had been waiting for the call, Yuseha answered.

While diverting his attention with the provocation, she continued to attack with normal strikes.

She was maintaining the maximum power of her black skill, [Rage of the Earth].

“[Burning Flames]!”

Applying a flame skill with increased power and reduced regeneration to her blade.

“[Dragon Strike – Strong]!”

Followed by a fierce strike.

It was the maximum power she could unleash at the moment.

Yuseha’s sword, like lightning, slashed Twin Head’s neck without hesitation.

“Meow!”

Mahana clenched her fists.

In the distance, Yuseha was catching her breath on the ground.

Seeing her rummage through her belongings, it seemed she was consuming a ‘potion’ she had prepared before entering this place.

“I… I need to buy a little more time!”

Mahana wanted to help Yuseha a little more.

Although she was not enough to deliver the decisive blow.

If she could unleash another [Shield Bash], she could create enough breathing room.

With determination, Mahana ran towards the kneeling Twin Head.

Seeing her approach, Yuseha’s eyes widened.

“Meow, meow! No! That creature has two heads, so it can react!”

“Meow?!”

Despite his urgent cry, it was already too late.

As if waiting for this moment, the left head of Twin Head, which had been cut halfway, stared at Mahana.

Boom! Thud!

“Crunch!”

“Meow!”

Followed by a back kick.

It was just a simple kick, but for Mahana, who was caught off guard, it was a devastating blow.

“Crunch!”

Hit by the back kick, Mahana gasped for breath and struggled.

It seemed that a bone or two had been broken, and tears streamed down her face from the pain.

In front of her, the approached with heavy steps.

The remaining eye flickered with malice.

He clenched his hands into fists.

His thick arm muscles swelled, hardening like a club.

Covered with scales like stone fragments, they increased his power even more.

A derived skill from [Crack in Rough Rock], [Rock Fist].

Originally only possible up to the wrist, but through the Devil’s Stone, the evolution had resulted in this outcome.

“Roar!”

The raised his fist.

He was determined to crush the tiny creature in his palm.

However.

Pause!

“…Roar?!”

Maha stops abruptly just before the fist reaches her.

No, it would be more accurate to say that she came to a sudden halt.

Kugugu―!

Behind the , an unbelievably vast presence surges.

It digs into the skin.

An energy that seems to penetrate every cell in the body.

Undoubtedly, it was an extreme surge of ‘life force’.

“Cr… crack…… kwook!”

Spittle drips from the mouth of the due to difficulty in breathing.

Even the regenerated head shivers as if in disbelief.

It is an occurrence that defies logic.

Even if Yusehaga recently underwent rapid growth, the is a boss equivalent to an A-rank threat.

Yet, the is now immobilized by fear.

That golden three seconds pass by like a dream.

Yusehaga’s abnormal life force continues to pour towards the .