Chapter 67: Weak Spot Found

Chapter 67: Weak Spot Found

Fighting was never supposed to be fun. The awakening state had made it feel too much like a game. There was next to no pain, fatigue was slow, and wounds were reduced to a floating notification rectangle. And still the more rectangles piled up, the more scared Dallion became. He always knew that the chief wasnt only for showbeing able to keep every other awakened in check took some doing, however, even he didnt think things would be this bad.

The village chiefs skills were a match for Dallions. In addition, he also had Glorias level of acrobatics, and a variety of ways to combine them. Mixing acrobatics with swordsmanship was impressive enough. Adding buckler moves was astonishing.

Spin attacks, defense push jumps, corkscrew slashes Dallion had to defend against each of them, and not always successfully. When the amount of health reduced reached fifty, he started thinking of alternatives.

Escape was obviously out of the question, however running away in the realm itself was the only option. Deflecting the latest series of attacks, Dallion shot too bolts at the village chief, then dashed away through the fields. The new body level had done wonders on his speed, but just to be on the safe side, the boy took a few more shouts over his shoulder.

Dont look back, he told himself. Looking back was only going to slow him down; he had other senses to rely on that. From what he could make out, Aspion was way back, not engaging in the chase.

That, in itself, was both strange and alarming. If Dallion was in the chiefs place, hed take full advantage of the momentum swooping down after him like a hawk. Either that, or send the earth golem. Why hadnt he, though? Come to think of it, the golem had been a silent observer this entire time. Dallion was pretty convinced that the chief was telling the truth about him being in control of the realmas well as its guardian. It shouldnt have been an issue for the old man to bark a few orders and have this whole fight over with. After all, he himself had said that there was nothing fair in war. If provided with such an overwhelming advantage, why wasnt he using it?Alll latest novels at novelhall.com

You cant use it, can you? Dallion thought. Rather, the chief couldnt use the guardian against its will. Most likely he could use it to put up a show, or even for defense, but the guardian had a mind of its own and had decided not to take part in all of this. However, that didnt mean Dallion couldnt.

Feeling tired, old man? Dallion shouted, changing direction towards the lake. Better not strain yourself. Would be embarrassing to pull out your back at your age.

Youre one to talk. Dallion was breathing heavily. Even with a body level of five, fatigue had started to creep in. Seems to me like youre projecting.

You know nothing! Youre just like all the rest once they awaken! You get a bit of power and think everything is possible. Im here to show you that it isnt!

The village chief removed the buckler from his arm. The shield burst into dust and disappeared. An archway appeared behind him. There was no mystery about what had happenedthe chief linked to his own room. The unusual part came later as a new buckler appeared, this one with a sharp serrated edge. That wasnt good. Dallions own buckler had done considerable damage when used in battle. An improved version was likely to finish him in three hits or less.

I should try shooting his right foot again, Dallion considered frantically. Or maybe go for the left shoulder?

Either was an option, either seemed futile. Still, it was better than nothing. Before a second had passed, Dallion raised his dartbow and sent out a bolt.

CRITICAL SHOT

Weak spot found!

Dealt damage was increased by 150%

Dallion blinked. The village chief had raised his shield to protect his shoulder, while the bolt had hit his foot. Apparently, he was vulnerable, after all.