Betty’s aura gradually surged with vigor.
Though she had once slain a Level 19 Magma Demon with two strikes, that had been the result of Level 17 Dark Archbishop Cologne using Shapeshifting, while the form possessed great strength, it couldn't even unleash half the Magma Demon's combat power.
But Kap was different. This was the king of tens of thousands of beastmen troops, a true super boss born of iron and blood.
Even while Kap sat unmoving atop his Direwolf, he exuded an overwhelming sense of danger that pressed heavily on Betty.
This Level 18 Lionman King’s combat power was at least several times stronger than that transformed Level 19 Magma Demon.
They weren’t on the same tier.
This was true, complete Level 18 combat power.
Standing behind Kap, Grote’s expression was also extremely grim. As a newly-turned Vampire and Son of the North, he could feel a mortal threat.
This was an enemy powerful enough to end him at any moment.
Indescribable terror.
The battle erupted just seconds after the two sides met.
Ignited with fury, Kap didn’t waste a single word, commanding his Direwolf King to charge straight at the three hundred-plus casting Vampires.
In his hand, a massive three-bladed greatsword, each blade as wide as a palm, swung down fiercely.
Only blood could honor the fallen.
Whoosh whoosh~
The sound of wind slicing through the air echoed.
A wild-eyed figure, brimming with battle intent, gracefully blocked his path.
Faint light shimmered from Betty’s body, without a trace of hesitation, she activated her Northern Royal Bloodline.
Betty Smollett
Titles:
Northern Pearl (...)
Northern Valkyrie (The strongest female warrior of the North, possessing impeccable skills and a formidable bloodline; permanent weapon specialization; combat skills elevated to Legendary level.)
Age: 27
Level: 16
Class: Northern Warrior
Bloodline: Northern Royal Bloodline, possessing Transcendent Trait: Fearlessness.
During bloodline activation: Immune to pain, immune to mental spells, Transcendent Trait: Fearlessness is tripled, Strength increased by 100%, stamina recovery and health regeneration increased by 1000%, can channel bloodline power to heal bodily injuries, Duration: one Sun-hour.
Description:
Transcendent Trait - Fearlessness: All attacks by this brave and fearless warrior carry Extreme Will damage. The stronger the willpower, the higher the bonus damage.
The greatsword in Betty’s hand burst into dazzling light. Her sharp gaze locked onto the beastman king atop the Direwolf like a hawk targeting its prey.
Her muscles coiled like springs, compressing furiously, channeling her entire body’s strength into a single point, then exploded.
Her body left behind more than ten afterimages as the greatsword’s brilliance tore through the sky.
Atop his Direwolf, Kap’s killing intent surged. A faint golden radiance shimmered from him. Combined with the lion’s mane on his neck, his aura spiked dramatically once more.
Boom boom~
The Direwolf charged forward.
Betty leapt.
Greatsword and long blade clashed midair.
Clang
A massive shockwave erupted. Betty felt a terrifying force strike her, her expression changed. She had no time to react as the Beastman King’s overwhelming strength sent her flying.
Her slender form hurtled through the air over ten blades’ distance before crashing violently into a moss-covered gray boulder nearby. With a thunderous crack, the stone shattered under the impact. Dirt and fragments flew in every direction.
Kap didn’t come out unscathed either. Betty’s immense power caused his Direwolf to stagger, nearly collapsing. The Extreme Will-enhanced strike left the Beastman King with a heavy pressure in his chest.
Behind him, Grote wasted no time. The moment battle began, he had already activated the Fearless Bloodline he gained after becoming a Vampire.
Fearless Bloodline Effects:
During bloodline activation, immune to pain and mind-control spells.
Physical recovery speed and life regeneration increased by 500%.
Magic resistance increased by 200%.
Strength increased by 60%.
Increases body recovery speed by 1000% at night; able to channel bloodline power to heal physical injuries.
Duration: 30 minutes.
Before Kap could even catch his breath, a spine-chilling killing intent surged from behind, raising the fur on his mane.
The massive lion head turned. A flicker of cold light flashed in his eyes. Without hesitation, his long blade slashed out, the golden glow on the blade elegant yet deadly.
Clang~
Prepared for battle, Grote clashed head-on with the Beastman King. But to his surprise, even with his bloodline activated, he couldn’t withstand Kap’s terrifying strength. The massive rebound force nearly tore the greatsword from his grasp.
Kap’s Direwolf abruptly dropped its body low, leaving several deep imprints in the ground, proof that Grote’s attack had not been completely ineffective.
Bang~
As Grote was sent flying, Betty was already swinging her sword once more.
Their attacks did not relent.
The two Northern warriors coordinated seamlessly. With their combined strength, they forcibly halted Kap’s advance a mere three hundred blades from the casting Vampires.
“Damn Northern scum!! You court death!!”
Kap glared at the spellcasting Vampires in the distance, his heart full of unwilling rage. But he knew, if he didn’t deal with these two Northern warriors, he’d never be able to slaughter those Vampires.
“If it’s death you seek, I’ll grant it!!”
He stroked the grizzled mane on the back of his Direwolf’s neck and urged the beast to charge straight at Betty.
This Level 16 Northern warrior had placed immense pressure on him.
If he was going to kill, he’d kill the strongest first!
Murderous intent surged in his jet-black eyes.
The golden radiance on his body was majestic and dazzling. With the lion’s mane as adornment, he looked like a golden-lacquered Lion King descending upon the world.
Once Kap fought without holding back, the battle instantly entered an even more terrifying stage.
Level 16 Northern Valkyrie plus a Level 16 Northern Warrior VS a Level 18 Beastman King.
The towering trees around them fell like wheat beneath a scythe in the wake of their battle. Deafening booms echoed endlessly.
Dirt and boulders flew. The earth cracked and split.
Under Betty and Grote’s deliberate guidance, the battle intensified, but also moved farther away from the Vampire casting formation.