Chapter 52 Ch. 52: It Begins [5]



A/N:

Yesterday was a hectic day, I barely opened my eyes when I typed the previous chapter.

First, I want to apologize because I updated ch.51 without rereading it first, but now that I've reviewed it, I've edited several unclear paragraphs.

You can check it out if you are interested, and don't worry, I'll make sure this will not happen in the future.

Anyway, thanks, and enjoy!

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"Aaarrghh!!"

A wailing echoed throughout the forest and he glared at him with his bloodshot eyes. 

"What the fuck have you done?!"

Nathaniel couldn't help but smile as the man shouted furiously.

To him, the man's weeping sounded like a symphony.

Ah, he liked it.

The boy then tilted his head and shrugged nonchalantly, he also did not forget to put on an innocent face.

"I've done nothing, though?"

"Y–you!"

—Boom!

The ground burst, strewing dust and debris into the air.

The black-haired boy landed perfectly on the ground and spoke playfully.

"Whoa, what's with the mood swings?"

The liquid he used to coat his blade was a necrotizing venom.

The necrotizing venom contained enzymes that could break down the enemy's tissue, preventing him from healing.

It usually came from a variety of sources, such as venomous snakes, spiders, and plants with toxic properties. 

Also, it was a good thing that he prepared beforehand in case he encountered people from that crazy society.

But who knew that he would use it so soon?

"Shut up!"

The man shot forward and Nathaniel readied his weapon.

As the distance between them drew closer, he flung his fist.

Yet, instead of swinging his sword to parry his attack, the boy in front of him just smiled.

And the moment he realized what Nathaniel was up to, the man's eyes widened.

A magic circle formed beneath his feet and shot out a giant earth palisade hurtled to him.

—Boom!

The earth spear crumbled into dust, somehow he was able to smash it in the nick of time.

Unbeknownst to him, Nathaniel's sword was already drawn towards his neck.

Nevertheless, the man leaped backward, narrowly avoiding the blow by a hair's breadth.

"Tsk."

Nathaniel clucked his tongue in annoyance when the man escaped his attack.

While it was true that the venom disrupted his regeneration process, he still retained his speed and strength, which was a headache.

However—

If the venom could not decrease his speed, why not make one?

With renewed determination, Nathaniel charged toward the man who had just landed a few seconds ago.

Seeing the boy dashing at him, he immediately conjured three lightning bolts, but Nathaniel deftly zigzagged.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom! 

With a deafening roar, the ground erupted in a shower of debris and dust.

The man gritted his teeth and fired another shot, however, an earth barrier that suddenly appeared, blocked his attack.

—Boom!

Nathaniel leaped onto the top of the wall and sprang forward with his sword at the ready, poised to strike.

With lightning-fast reflexes, he lifted both arms to shield his face.

—Bang!

"Urg!"

The man furrowed his forehead after receiving that attack, something strange was going on!

Why was he suddenly feeling a numb sensation in his hands?

It wasn't like this before!

And before he could grasp the situation, the boy recovered his sword and launched other blows.

—Bang! —Bang! —Bang! 

The man's footing slid back a few centimeters as he relentlessly fended off his opponent.

He had no idea what was happening, but he could feel the boy's attack power increasing with each clash of their weapons.

Did the venom weaken him so much that he couldn't even defend himself against a child?

Annoyed, the man raised his knee and Nathaniel's smile stretched wide; he had expected this.

Waste no more time, he waved his sword whilst hopping backward.

"Aargh!"

The bear man roared when the tip of his blade grazed his thigh and seizing the opportunity, Nathaniel charged.

Undeterred, the man conjured more lightning bolts.

However, a split second before his attack struck the boy, Nathaniel suddenly disappeared, sending lightning crashing into an empty ground.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom! 

His ruby eyes scanned the surroundings, but Nathaniel was nowhere to be seen.

"!"

Sensing a presence, the man instantly veered around, only to find a blade mere millimeters from his face.

—Slash!

"Aargh!!"

The man stumbled backward, his hand covering his face.

Blood was seen dripping from his chin and without further ado, Nathaniel raised his sword once more.

—Slash! —Slash! —Slash!

Nathaniel relentlessly landed numerous cuts on the man's body, causing blood to splatter and drench the soil.

Unable to take it anymore, the man raised his fist and punched the ground with all his might.

—Boom!

The forest floor beneath him cracked and shattered, sending rubbles and clouds of dust into the atmosphere.

—Tap!

Nathaniel landed gracefully on a tree branch and below, he could see a crater created around the man.

Amidst the swirling ground, the man was visibly gasping his breath and Nathaniel couldn't help but smile at the scene.

There was nothing more exhilarating than fighting an opponent with a short temper.

Readying his sword, Nathaniel chanted a spell inwardly.

Right after the blade in his grasp glimmered and shook violently, he jumped down and sprinted toward the man.

Nathaniel was determined to end the fight as quickly as possible.

—Whack!

Suddenly, a searing agony engulfed his abdomen and he felt a metallic tang of blood flood his mouth before spewing it out in a violent coughing fit.

"Cough!"

All he knew was, something hard struck his stomach, and immediately he saw the world spinning.

"Urg!"

Nathaniel's back slammed into a tree trunk and another handful of blood spurted out of his mouth.

"Cough, cough!"

A deep red liquid flowed out incessantly, saturating the soil.

What was… happening?

Nathaniel lifted his gaze and through his bleary eyes, he caught a fleeting glimpse of a woman with fiery red hair.

The moment his vision cleared, Nathaniel's golden eyes widened in recognition as he beheld the woman before him.

'What? There's more of them?'