Simultaneously, Superbia noticed the changes happening to Theodoreâs body.
Its senses exceeded a humanâs by dozens or perhaps hundreds of times, so it could catch even the slightest differences. The analysis was completed instantly, covering the amount of sweat, the speed of the pulse, the body temperature, and the expansion and contraction of pupils.
âOddly enough, the fear in the monkeyâs body has disappeared.â Superbia was puzzled.
-You⌠What type of trick are you playing?
Any creature had to be afraid of Superbia, since it was at the apex of the food chain. It didnât matter what the creatureâs individual strength was as they would be filled with an instinctive fear. Magicians and aura users were no exception, even for those beyond a certain level, and it was the same with monkeys. Unable to understand the phenomenon, Superbia felt uncomfortable.
Theodore slowly raised his body. He lifted his right hand, which was ridiculously small in comparison to Superbiaâs claws. ThenâŚ
Paang! A flash emerged from his index finger and broke into Superbiaâs skull.
ââŚAh?â Ellenoa, who wasnât breathing well, couldnât help opening her mouth. It was because the sight of the head being broken wasnât realistic. For a normal creature, it would be an instantaneous death blow.
Theodoreâno, Alfred looked down at the body with clear eyes after striking the blow.
He nodded and clenched his fingers. âWise. You realized that it was better to pick me.â
At the present time, there were only two authors Theo could summon with [Overwrite], Alfred and Lee Yoonsung. In the case of Myrdal, the option to use the Overwrite function with him never came up, so Theo only had one of two choices. Theo was torn between Lee Yoonsung and Alfred, but he eventually made his decision⌠and Magic Bulletâs Creator, the war hero Alfred Bellontes, was loaded.
GududukâŚgududukâŚ
However, a monster which had killed dozens of elite magicians couldnât fall to such degree of damage.
The flesh at the bottom of the head started growing back, and the bones rising from the neck were completed. The regeneration was almost like a reversal of time. There was a cold light in Alfredâs eyes as he watched the bizarre phenomenon in front of him.
âIt is more than a troll. This isnât regeneration but closer to immortality⌠It isnât an enemy I can win by killing.â
That was the mistake Herman and the other convoy magicians had made. In order to completely destroy the monster, a master level or someone with Veronicaâs or Blundellâs firepower was needed. If they had just focused on tying up its feet thoroughly, the magicians in the 1st and 3rd Cars wouldnât have been killed.
-You bastard. Monkey, youâŚ! A horrific low frequency scream emerged from Superbia, whose face was already half recovered.
The flesh the monster now had was different, but it still stared at him with six pairs of compound eyes. The fact that it had been attacked by a mere monkey scratched its pride. The will to kill was immediately reflected in its form.
It grew beyond three meters and was twice as wide, while the muscle fibres rose above the skin to cover the whole body. Red tendons and muscles tangled together like rope to create a form boiling with murderous impulses.
The incarnation of violence raised an arm which was thicker than a log.
-â â â â â â â!!
The monsterâs four fists struck the ground with a furious roar.
-ââââââââââ!!!
It was literally a great destruction! The earth cracked and shook in the places where Superbiaâs fists hit. The sound of the world crying out rang loudly as Alfred jumped up while holding Ellenoa. The shock wave was transmitted through the ground and would explode their insides if it hit them!
âEllenoa!â
âYes, yes!?!â Ellenoa replied involuntarily to the powerful voice.
âI will blow you away! Take care of your landing!â
There was no time for a reply. Alfred pulled out wind magic from Theoâs memories.
He used Gust Wind, a blast which could blow a person away like a leaf. Combining that with Superbiaâs shock wave, it wasnât difficult to fly a few hundred meters. He needed to use this interval to shift Ellenoa to a safe distance away.
So, Alfred blew Ellenoa away without any hesitation.
âKyaaak!â Ellenoa shrieked with an absurd expression as she was pushed and sent disappearing into the night sky. Â Alfred was anxious about the landing, but it wouldnât be a problem for a high elf who was loved by nature. He also kicked away from the epicenter of the destruction as he continued to think.
However, as soon as he landed on the groundâŚ
Huuung!
A huge fist emerged from the dust cloud. It was enough power to push away the dust using wind pressure alone!
This hit was three times more powerful than the first. If he were hit with this, he would disappear without a trace. So, Alfred gave up on attacking and concentrated all his strength on his chest. This was the body technique received from Lee Yoonsungâthe Iron Board technique.
A red pillar stretched up before his upper body at 90 degrees.
Pik!
He got a nosebleed as the huge fist hit him. However, he raised a hand to his nose while throwing himself to the right. It was overwhelming just being near the violence. As he attempted to open the gap, the monster stretched out the other three fists at the same time.
Aldred smiled coldly as he faced the wall of death. âFool.â
His body accelerated, momentarily appearing like a haze.
âBattle Song. Sonata of Speed. Vivace.â
Moving one beat faster meant he would die. Moving two beats faster also meant he would die. If that was the case, then he would move three or four beats faster.
Alfred dispersed the force of the three fists more precisely and accurately than the inexperienced Theodore would have done. He penetrated the gap, which was the size of a needle hole, without any error. Alfred moved like he was dancing and dug toward Superbiaâs chest.
Then his hand, which was sharp like a spear, pierced the monsterâs chest.
Puhwakak!
The four Magic Bullets, fired from every digit of the right hand, except for the thumb, cut through the muscles covering the monsterâs heart.
-â â â â â ââ!! Superbiaâs body started glowing from the terrible pain.
One attack from Superbia would break down the human body instantly. It would be over in one blow. Just a light scratch would cause a severe injury. Then the humanâs breath would be cut off in the following attack. On the other hand, Alfred had the battle penalty of not being able to kill his opponent.
Despite that, the hero was dancing like a storm in front of the monster.
-This rat bastard!
Neither of Superbiaâs attacks with its fists or feet worked. Alfred avoided the punches and kicks, and then brutally attacked any gaps which were exposed. It was the essence of a marksman to pierce the vital points. With simple attacks, Superbia was just Alfredâs prey.
Alfred sent Superbia a look of derision. âIf you canât die, Iâll just turn you into a living beehive.â
If it continued like this, Alfred would be able to endure for an hour or two. Every time a flash was fired from his fingers, the monster struggled while the hero firmly defended his superiority.
However, that thought was soon overturned.
* Â Â Â Â * Â Â Â Â *
Exactly five minutes laterâŚ
-âŚ.Indeed, I know your trashy trick now.
Its pride was more important than anything else, but Superbiaâs intelligence was absolutely not low. Just as Alfred observed it, Superbia was also watching Alfred. This was the type of prey which should be hunted.
As Superbia transitioned into another form, Alfred felt a chill run down his spine.
Crunch⌠crunchâŚ
Its front legs were like that of an octopus while the tail was like a blade. This was a shape which completely deviated from the human form.
Alfred was able to overwhelm Superbia because he had anticipated its behaviour. It wasnât difficult to know the timing by reading the movements of the muscles, joints, and cartilages since they resembled humans, no matter how strong they were.
However, he didnât know the characteristics of the monster. so his responses would be delayed.
-Die.
Shortly after that, the space was cut horizontally. It was Caracalosâ blade tail!
Alfred jumped backwards reflexively, but blood still sprang from a cut in his chest. He didnât receive a scar due to most of the power being blocked by the fabric, but if his response had been a bit late, his heart wouldâve been split in two.
This time, Theoâs knowledge had saved him. Caracalos was a dangerous A rank monster which inhabited the southern swamps. Its tail was small but contained mithril, so it was well known as a weapon which could slash through any metal or defense spell.
âDamn it, that is more than an aura user.â Alfred clicked his tongue as he came to know the information belatedly. He had lived in the north all his life, so heâd had no interest in the southern creatures. Moreover, he hadnât read books like Theodore.
If surprise attacks like this kept on happening, it would be difficult to hold out for 10 minutes, let alone an hour.
Therefore, Alfred talked to âhim,â who was watching. âBoy, can you hear me?â
-I can hear you. Speak. It was Theodore Miller, the owner of the body.
The two men, who were like the front and back of a coin, finally looked at each other.
Although Alfred was using Theodoreâs body, he couldnât fully utilize his abilities as the skills acquired by Memorize or the artifacts thoroughly belonged to Theodore Miller. Alfred Bellontes was a stranger in Theoâs body, so there were limitations.
âFrom now on, I will deeply connect to your consciousness. I need your consent to do that.â
-Sure, I agree.
âThat is a fast response. Is it okay to decide so quickly when you donât even know what side effects there will be? Connecting my consciousness to yours can be dangerous, even if I am inferior when it comes to magical knowledge.â The blonde man looking at Theo with an anxious face.
Alfredâs appearance remained unchanged in the world of their consciousness. He had the majesty of royalty and the dignity of a warrior who had been called a hero.
Theo felt strangely impressed as he slowly nodded. He was determined from the moment he decided to fight that monster.
ââŚI respect your will, Boy.â
There was no way to withdraw anyway. It had reached the point where Theo needed to rush to the end⌠at least until Ellenoaâs safety was guaranteed, or when Veronica arrived. Until then, he needed to protect himself from the death appearing before him. Gambling with the heroâs soul was better than having a worthless death.
Then at that momentâŚ
[Object name âAlfred Bellontesâ and the user âTheodore Millerâ have perfectly harmonized their consciousness. The Overwrite function has been stopped. The userâs self might become contaminated.]
[Hidden feature âTransmissionâ has been activated.]
[If Transmission is successful, the fragment of Alfred Bellontes will be completely restored. If you fail, you will lose all the skills you have acquired from the essences. The mental shock can also cause the self-destruction of your ego.]
[Are you sure you want to approve âTransmissionâ? â Y/N]
Theo didnât hesitate, even with the creepy advice.
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âTransmission!â As he answered, two flashes of light sprang from the dark mental world. One was the soul of the majestic and brilliant hero, while the other was the soul of a body not yet fully grown. The two lights danced erratically in the air before becoming one stream.
Kiiing!
It seemed like a lightning bolt struck Theodore Millerâs head.
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