Chapter 338: Chapter 338 - That’s Even Less Believable!
Chapter 338: Chapter 338 - That’s Even Less Believable!
Chapter 338: - That’s Even Less Believable!
Broken smirked, seeing the shock etched on Archer's face. He was just about to land the blow, a strike that would certainly deal heavy damage to an archer caught off guard in close range, especially without any support to protect him.
"Enough!" a commanding voice rang out from across the room. It was Marlene.
But Broken showed no intention of stopping his attack. Just as he was about to strike, a swift shadow, the wolf, darted across the room, engulfing Archer and dragging him into the floor. The archer vanished in an instant, leaving Broken with his pickaxe halted mid-swing.
"The fight is over," Marlene declared, her voice cutting through the tension.
Broken quickly deactivated the Water Domain, the torrents of water retracting in a swift, fluid motion back into his cape. The room returned to normal, but everyone was still in shock, stunned by how quickly everything had unfolded.
From the other side of the room, a magic circle appeared on the floor. Moments later, a massive Demon Beast wolf emerged, depositing Archer back onto the ground. The archer knelt there, trembling, his face pale with fear and disbelief.
The room remained silent for a few tense moments as everyone waited to see what would happen next. Broken walked slowly toward Archer, who was still kneeling on the floor, his face pale.
"Marlene interrupted our fight," Broken said coldly, standing over Archer. "Are you still not satisfied with the result?"
Archer looked up at him, his face twisted in a mix of anger and fear. "Damn you... fuck you!" he spat, his voice shaking as he scooted backward on the ground, trembling with frustration.
Subaru stepped forward, trying to break the tense atmosphere with an awkward laugh. "Hey, guys, maybe it's time we head out, huh?" he said, glancing between Broken and Archer. "We've got a schedule to stick to, right?"
Everyone seemed to get the message. Slowly, they began moving, some helping Archer to his feet. The group quickly filed out of the room, leaving the inn behind. The sudden battle had shaken them, and now, after witnessing Broken's capabilities, some of the complaints about him had noticeably quieted down.
Broken took his place at the back of the formation, acting as a semi-tanker to guard the rear, while Subaru walked beside him.
The group made their way through the city in silence. No one spoke, their minds still replaying the events from earlier. Archer, in particular, looked shaken as he stumbled along, occasionally bumping into demons on the street. A few of them shoved him aside roughly. "Get out of my way, asshole!" one demon snarled, pushing Archer down.
Eventually, they left the bustling town behind and found themselves on the dry, dusty road leading to the forest. The pace picked up as the path became clearer, free from the congestion of the demon-filled city.
"Hahaha, Broken... I'm really curious about how many cool items you've got," Subaru said with a grin, loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Not as many as you'd think," Broken replied quietly.
"Really? But that cape you were wearing earlier was amazing!" Subaru continued, referencing the Flowing Tide Cape, which was no longer visible since Broken had reverted to his normal appearance.
explosion.
Without hesitation, Broken leaped again, bringing the pickaxe down with another crushing
blow.
[Quake Strike (Active Skill) Lv. 1]
The ground shattered under his strike, launching the monsters into the air and stunning them. Broken moved swiftly, picking them off one by one with precise hits from his pickaxe. In mere seconds, all five monsters disintegrated into pixels, obliterated before the others had even
managed to kill a single one.
The rest of the team stood in disbelief, their mouths agape. One thought echoed in their minds: What kind of pickaxe deals that kind of damage?
Once the monsters were dealt with, they resumed their journey. Subaru, unable to contain his excitement, became even more curious. "Broken, please tell me the grade... hahaha, I'm dying
to know."
Hearing this, everyone subtly focused their attention, eager to hear his answer.
"If I told you it's Legendary-grade, would you believe me?"
"No way! Who would go through the trouble of crafting a Legendary-grade pickaxe?" Subaru
laughed awkwardly.
"Alright, then, it's Common-grade."
"That's even less believable!" Subaru retorted, and the others silently agreed.
Their journey through the forest grew increasingly troublesome as the monsters appearing were progressively higher in level. The group began to run low on stamina. Their energy drained faster than expected. By the time the sun reached its peak, they decided to rest for a
while.
During the break, Marlene approached Broken and mentioned that they were getting close to their destination. "We're nearly there," she said. "The cave ahead should be the perfect place for you to hatch the egg."
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