armyinform Chapter 202 Shiina Mahiru Showcases Her Abilities
Chapter 202 Shiina Mahiru Showcases Her Abilities
Chapter 202 Shiina Mahiru Showcases Her Abilities
"You all step back!" Xia Sheng drew his katana, gripped it tightly, and solemnly instructed without turning his head.
Magic is ineffective against orcs, so close combat is the only option.
He was afraid that the weapons would be useless.
For the first time, fear gripped his heart, and the joy of gaining magic and becoming stronger vanished in an instant.
The intruders are getting stronger with each layer, and their strength increases exponentially.
This is only the third floor.
His previous worries were indeed justified; something that left him helpless appeared so quickly.
"Be careful..." Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but remind her.
"Natsuki, don't fight it, or you'll regret it!" Shiina Mahiru commanded sternly.
"Okay." Xia Sheng turned around and smiled at them.
When he turned back to look at the orc, his expression was now extremely solemn.
The orc finally made its move. It calmly looked at Xia Sheng, took a step, and clearly walked towards him.
It remained silent and made no sound, appearing very calm, like the composure of a strong person.
It didn't take Xia Sheng seriously, just like a player would treat an NPC.
Xia Sheng wasn't annoyed at all; on the contrary, he was very happy. The orc that could ignore his magic was probably thick-skinned and tough, and he couldn't hurt it at all.
Only by not taking such a powerful invader seriously can he have a chance to defeat it.
The two closed the distance to less than five meters. Xia Sheng was unsure of its speed and decided to strike first.
When he closed the distance by another meter, he drew his katana directly, without gathering his strength, and quickly slashed horizontally, brushing past it.
The katana sliced across its waist, but the sound wasn't of skin tearing apart; instead, it was like the clash of metal.
It doesn't wear leather around its waist.
They're really tough and thick-skinned!
Xia Sheng glanced at his katana; thankfully, nothing was wrong.
If the katana was more fragile than an orc's skin, then he really wouldn't know how to deal with it.
The orc didn't care, turned to look at Xia Sheng, and continued to walk slowly towards him.
Xia Sheng stepped back, examining its entire body, trying to find its weakness.
In that instant of contact, it was clear that the orc was slower than him, so he could use hit-and-run tactics against it.
But if you can't break through its defenses, then all your hard work will be in vain.
Except for the leather covering their chest and lower body, the orc's entire exposed skin was black, like a suit of armor forged through countless trials.
From head to toe, Xia Sheng only saw one weakness in it: its eyes.
The only way he could possibly solve it was by looking from the eye socket all the way to the brain.
But you can only have one chance.
The orc was too calm, but it was by no means a mindless invader; it just didn't take him seriously.
If his attack fails, it will definitely take precautions.
Xia Sheng didn't dare to approach it easily. Its tall and strong body could easily crush him if it caught him, as easily as destroying a toy.
We must seize the right opportunity.
Every move he made created an opening, so Xia Sheng could only retreat, circling the terrain to create distance between himself and the orc.
But the third floor was only so big, and as he kept retreating, he soon found himself not far away, leaning against the wall.
It was too dangerous here. Xia Sheng didn't hesitate. He activated his body enhancement magic, drew his sword, and slashed past the orc once again.
The clang was like the sound of metal clashing, but as expected, it left no damage.
It's not much different from gua sha.
This time, the orc didn't take it lightly. It looked down at its waist, then looked up at Xia Sheng, its big eyes flickering, and continued walking towards him.
Xia Sheng, with his back turned, didn't notice. He turned around and continued to keep his distance from it.
But this time he dared not retreat any further; behind him were Yukino Yukinoshita and the others.
Once he reached the middle, Xia Sheng stopped retreating. He once again assumed the posture of drawing his sword, preparing to switch sides and restrain Xia Sheng.
As the orc drew closer, Xia Sheng did not hesitate, drew his sword, and slashed through the orc.
However, when he stopped and turned around, he was startled.
The orc did not stop, but continued walking, and found that it was Yukino Yukinoshita and the others.
It changed its target!
Xia Sheng was anxious, so he gripped his katana tightly and charged directly at the orc, leaping up behind it and slashing with his sword.
But at that moment, the orc turned around, gently raised his hand, and grabbed the blade of the katana.
Xia Sheng froze in mid-air, gripping the hilt of his katana, unable to slash, while the orc's hand remained completely unharmed.
Xia Sheng didn't want to give up the katana and run away. He mobilized the magic power in his body and attached it to the katana. The blade shone with a bright white light, but it was still useless. The katana could not cause any damage to the orc's skin.
Xia Sheng had already guessed this would happen. The katana didn't need magic to enhance it; it couldn't cause damage on its own. Even if it were imbued with magic, it wouldn't work.
The orc seemed to be waiting for Xia Sheng to finish his countermeasures before launching an attack. It simply used its other free hand to make a fist and swing it at him.
The punch was slow and unremarkable; Xia Sheng didn't feel any power at all.
But just in case, he loosened his grip on the katana, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and parried.
But the next second.
Bang!
Xia Sheng's body flew backward like a cannonball.
One!
In the blink of an eye, he crashed into the stone wall and slowly slid to the ground.
"Natsuo!" Shiina Mahiru shouted worriedly, her expression panicked, and she was about to rush over.
"Don't go over there!" Yukino Yukinoshita quickly hugged her to stop her.
"Let me go! Natsuo is in danger!" Shiina Mahiru struggled, dragging Yukino Yukinoshita along.
"You can't go, it's too dangerous!" Yukino Yukinoshita still tried to stop her.
"Natsuo is in danger!" Shiina Mahiru emphasized.
"I know! But if we do nothing, we'll only cause more trouble!" Yukino Yukinoshita scolded.
"No, I can do it." Shiina Mahiru calmed down and looked back at her.
"What?" Yukino Yukinoshita looked at her in confusion.
"I'm sorry for keeping this from you, but I have to do something right now," Shiina Mahiru said, her long flaxen hair fluttering in the wind.
"Mahiru, you...:::::" Yukino Yukinoshita stared blankly at her.
Shiina Mahiru's appearance had changed; her tracksuit was now dyed jet black, and her long hair, starting from the top of her head, was grayish-white.
In an instant, her flaxen hair turned gray.
Not only her appearance, but Yukino Yukinoshita also sensed that Shiina Mahiru's temperament had changed, from gentle and sunny to dark and evil.
She smiled unconsciously, her expression quite flamboyant.
"Yukino, I've awakened too."
Shiina Mahiru gave a brief explanation and then turned and rushed towards Natsuo.
She is incredibly fast, far beyond what ordinary people can match, even athletes.
Yukino Yukinoshita stared blankly at Shiina Mahiru's rapidly departing figure, as if she understood something in her heart.
"Awakening?"
"Natsuo!"
With Natsuki's enhanced physique, Shiina Mahiru's motor skills are no longer those of an ordinary person.
She passed the inactive orcs and came to Natsumi's side, kneeling down to help him up. "Mahiru, what brings you here...?" Natsumi managed to say.
"How could I possibly stand by and watch you in this state?" Shiina Mahiru said with heartache as she looked at Natsuo's miserable condition.
Xia Sheng looked exhausted, as if he were sick, with a listless expression and blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
This is the second time.
At this moment, Shiina Mahiru didn't want to see Natsumi get hurt anymore. She felt incredibly heartbroken, even more so than if she herself had been injured.
She now possesses power and will no longer let Xia Sheng fight alone!
"I'm fine..." Xia Sheng reassured him in a weak voice.
He felt like his whole body was falling apart, perhaps this is what it feels like to be hit by a bus, but his arm was not broken, though he could feel it, it was just a little painful.
"You're already like this..."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine until we deal with it." Xia Sheng stood up and stared intently at the orc.
That's really impressive.
"Isn't it because we're helpless against it?" Shiina Mahiru pointed out.
"I still have a chance..."
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"Then I want to go with you!" Shiina Mahiru interrupted, looking at Natsuo with a determined gaze.
"Mahiru, you...:::" Natsuo looked at her, hesitant.
"I want to fight alongside you! Otherwise, what's the point of my awakening? Are you going to protect us forever? We don't want to be kept in a cage." Shiina Mahiru protested.
"But... magic has no effect on it, and you can't fight it in close combat..."
"Have you forgotten my awakening technique?" Shiina Mahiru asked with a smile.
"Then let's give it a try." Natsumi looked at Shiina Mahiru's determined eyes and stopped trying to stop her.
"That's more like it."
Shiina Mahiru acted decisively. She extended her left hand, palm up, and a jet-black, flame-like flower condensed and then floated lightly toward the orc.
The orc remained unconcerned until the flames landed on it and began to burn.
The orc roared in pain.