The spear and dagger clash.
The spear’s trajectory sharply aimed at Yena, but ‘parrying’ managed to deflect all those attacks.
Not just a simple defense, but one she understood and responded to on her own.
“Thinking about it, Myeosin was quite skilled too.”
Unlike other ancient beasts that suppressed with overwhelming strength and power, Myeosin was exceptionally skilled in combat.
Her animalistic senses and instincts sharpened her movements, allowing her to gain the upper hand against even the strongest opponents.
“Nyahhh!”
And Yena received teachings from that Myeosin.
With Myeosin’s exceptional techniques and the incredible power of parrying, Yena trained diligently.
The synergy between the two produced results more astonishing than expected and it was right in front of my eyes.
Swoosh!
“…!”
“Got it, nyah!”
[Oh]
[Insane]
[What the hell]
[W-W-W-What]
Yena’s dagger sent all my attacks flying and sliced my arm.
It seemed the Green Hermit’s ‘cutting’ effect was at work, but that weapon was mythical grade.
Merely a mythical level power couldn’t cut off my arm.
I had risen to a level now where mythical grades have no effect on me.
If there is one possibility, it’s that the attack gets stronger incrementally every successful defense.
‘Is it a stack format? If it increases as the number of parries or intensity rises…’
It didn’t seem permanent, and there would likely be a time limit to it.
If it could become permanent, then it wouldn’t be this weak.
I dodged her subsequent attacks while regenerating my arm.
“Heh heh heh… you won’t be able to block it eventually, nyah.”
“Is that so?”
“That’s right. You won’t be able to block this anymore…”
Ting…!
“?!”
The Green Hermit was pushed back significantly.
Yena seized the opportunity to unleash a powerful strike, using the layered trajectory of her daggers as bait.
However, the strike was blocked, and in the recoil, Yena’s arm was pushed back along with her dagger.
For a moment, her eyes widened as if they were about to burst, but I paid no mind and pivoted to grasp my spear.
“What… did you use, nyah?”
“The spear is a weapon that can exchange blows.”
Come at me again.
At my words, Yena ignited her fighting spirit and charged forward.
With Myeosin’s secret technique, she concealed all her presence, and the Green Hermit emitted intense light.
“Surely, you’ve gotten stronger.”
In the past, she would often charge in without even hiding her mana and get thwarted easily.
I couldn’t hide it and charged in, even though I often got stopped.
Now, I can completely hide myself, to the point where even opponents with strength equal to or greater than mine can’t detect me.
Yena doesn’t respond to my words, worried about being discovered, and keeps stabbing at me from all directions.
She moves her spear.
The spear that was blocking the attack from the left suddenly shifts as if teleporting to fend off another attack from the opposite side, then moves again to block an incoming strike from the front.
Ka, kagagaga-kang!!
In less than a second, the spear blocks all attacks before releasing a delayed sound.
Yena, briefly surprised, quickly regains her composure and uses her Myeosin technique, calling upon previous attacks.
There are so many “past” attacks scattered around that blocking them like before is impossible.
But soon, Yena couldn’t help but drop her jaw at the sight that unfolded.
The blade of the spear glides through the air, deflecting the attacks that appeared out of nowhere.
It’s not just blocking but “redirecting,” a technique Yena knows all too well.
“Parry…?”
The spear, moving over ten times faster than before, deflected all attacks and finally whirled around to accurately strike Yena’s abdomen.
“Kyaak!”
Crash!
Yena flew far away, rolling on the ground.
[?]
[Kyah]
[Big Lily]
[If you parry, it’s Lily, haha]
[Yena’s great failure!]
[Yena cut]
[Blocking everything from one spot is so cool]
[Lily can’t be beaten, yeah]
[Yena is so cute]
[Yena is doing well though, haha]
“Nyaa! Nyaa!”
“You really turned into a cat.”
“I didn’t!!”
Nyaaang!! Yena suddenly jumped up, panting and glaring at me.
Though she hit with the non-pointy side of the spear, she’d already put everything into the attack.
She didn’t consider the body’s defense relying on parrying, so the rebound was inevitable.
“W-How did you parry… Nya…”
“I used to use parrying all the time.”
Right now, I don’t feel the need to use it, but in the early days of my return, I often did.
Parrying can nullify an opponent’s attack with minimal effort, so there was no reason not to use it, and I learned a lot about it.
It’s the foundation of spear techniques.
It seemed Yena finally recalled her past memories, turning pale as she exclaimed.
“…This is unfair, Nya…”
“Still, it’s an amazing ability. It doesn’t just end at blocking; it gets stronger…”
From the opponent’s perspective, it must feel utterly maddening.
Of course, this time, Yena was the one feeling that madness.
“If you hone your skills, you’ll shine enough. Plus, you haven’t even gone all-out, right?”
“That’s not true, right?”
“……But it is, nya.”
“Come on. I know there are a few secret techniques you haven’t used yet.”
There are quite a few things I could do, like using a ‘Phantom Clone’ that has the same attack power as the main body, or enhancing with an extra life.
But Yena faced me fairly, trusting in her parrying and technique.
Yena shook her head with an expression of frustration.
“Wrong. All wrong, nya.”
“? Wrong?”
“First of all, a Phantom Clone is good, nya. One of the characteristics of parrying, ‘Counter Enhancement’, stacks on the clone too. However, there’s a problem since ‘Shadow Flight’ doesn’t apply to the clone, nya.”
“Aha.”
No wonder Yena’s trademark was that clone, but she wasn’t using it.
Still, I thought it would have been better if she had pressured me with the clone even without hiding.
‘After all, I could see all her attacks.’
“And second, I’ve already used up all my lives during training. I’m charging now, so if I use one, the resurrection cooldown kicks in, nya.”
“Well then, I understand.”
“…It’s unfair, nya. Do you know how hard I’ve tried to win…?”
“Don’t cry.”
“I don’t wanna, nya!!”
Yena burst into tears.
She was crying so much that I couldn’t help but feel a bit sorry for her, yet it was kind of funny to watch.
[LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL]
[Yena is having a storm of tears]
[Creating her own dark history…]
[Lily?]
[Why is Lily crying?]
[It’s all Yena’s fault.]
[ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ]
[Is Lily T now?]
[LOL LOL LOL LOL]
[Lily can’t win against Yena…]
[Leo is likely to win LOL]
[So funny LOL]
“Come on, why would I laugh? My friend, Miss Yena, is crying.”
“Sniff…”
“Miss Yena, don’t cry. It hurts my heart, you know?”
“Sniff Sniff…”
“Here. Little one, you’re so nice.”
I summoned a handkerchief and wiped Yena’s face.
Her eyes were puffy from crying, but being a Cat Beastman, she’s an absolute powerhouse among users without anyone daring to mess with her.
Except for a few tear stains, she looked perfectly fine.
Yena looked up at me with a dazed expression.
Her soul was completely gone.
“…Miss Lily, nya.”
“Yes?”
“I’m going to go eat that… when this is over, nya…”
“Oh, really? I actually have a few samples.”
[It hurts my heart, doesn’t it? LOL]
[Is Lily feeding her?]
[?]
[That?]
[???]
I’ve been trying to make Celestial Skewers at home whenever I get the chance.
Ever since I tasted it from Black Lily, I’ve been inspired to try making it, but it hasn’t been easy.
I think if I eat it a few more times, I’ll get the hang of it, but I’ve sealed it in the skewer box…
I think I might have a clue, but I’ve sealed it in the skewer box…
‘If I catch it, I just have to hit it once for real.’
It’s the same with Blodia’s situation; I really just want to smash it with a hammer.
“Come find me. I’ll give it to you.”
“…Hmph.”
“Done. Everything’s over.”
[What is that, Lily?]
[Where are you going?]
[Is this about real life?]
[Yena, what’s your aim? LOL]
[Yena is a baby.]
[Of course, the little one is Yena. LOLOLOL]
[What’s this about going to eat?]
“Oh. That’s a secret.”
Yena took out a few pills from her pocket and, as if her mind came back, exclaimed “Hot!” while turning her head and winking.
Even though she said she was broadcasting for recent training, Yena is actually a pro streamer with over 3 million subscribers on NewTube.
She’s so accustomed to incidents like this that the atmosphere felt naturally smooth.
The rumor about me and Yena meeting in real life has spread, but the fact that we live in the ‘same apartment’ is a secret.
Of course, there were still plenty of question marks in the chat window.
“Are you going to start streaming again now?”
“Of course… Ugh! I’m dying!”
“I’m glad you’re not actually dying. I thought you might die at least once.”
“…So why did you want to meet here? I thought we would meet in the arena.”
“Oh, I wanted to see Miss Yena’s master a bit.”
“Her master?”
“Yes.”
Yena had wanted to meet him from the start.
But today’s main goal is to make contact with Myeosin using Yena as the “variable.”
Even if a user receives benefits no matter how, Yena needs to have some connection to qualify for the system’s involvement with Myeosin.
Yena nodded and then pressed down on the air.
Now that her official training period is over, it seems she’s ready to start broadcasting.
“Oh. But how did you know about me? I put a lot of effort into hiding.”
“That?”
“Yeah. I didn’t even use a clone to come at you…”
“I could smell you.”
“…Huh?”
At that moment, Yena looked at me with a serious face.
Her face was somehow red, and it felt strangely enjoyable, like I was looking at Myeosin from the past.
“I’m just joking.”
“…Is that for real? It’s not really me, right?”
“Of course.”
Just a little.
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