Fear Breeds Strength

BOOM!!!

BOOM!!

Outside its body the one horned python began feeling uneasy almost as if it was about to get blown up.Sensing what the human was up to it decided to spit it out but alas it's decision to have swallowed the human was its down fall.

BOOM!!

A human sized hole was created from the continuous punching by Arthur who leaped upwards after getting the chance to escape from it's insides.

The python beast however wasn't getting it easy.Having had it's internal organs blown up it just couldn't feel at ease and was writhing in a strange way, almost like a child about to throw a tantrum.

This time around Arthur wasn't just going let this opportunity go to waste.His scales were hard as steel right?Then so was his fist.He began running at full speed neglecting the katana blade on the ground.

He leaped towards the python beast and landed straight on its head.He delivered a strong massive punch to its head.However after the fist had struck he could feel pain.

He grit his teeth through the pain and kept on smashing it's head continuously.Blood was also slowly seeping out of his fist sized hands,even then he still ignored the unbearable pain he felt and kept hitting it.

[-3]

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[-3]

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After having struck continuously Arthur could see he had created a dent in it's scales,it was all he needed.The python beast threw it's body into the air bringing it's head down towards the ground in attempt to crush Arthur.

[Dash activated]

Arthur's figure blurred from on top of the python beast landing beside his blade.He grabbed his blade and dashed towards the python beast performing a strange subtle movement and landing on top of its head once more.

"The head has always been their weakest point,that's why it's much more guarded than anything else".With this thought occupying his head he stabbed vertically downwards impaling the python beast.

"Now it's biggest strength".He let of of his grip on the hilt of his katana blade and with his full strength threw a strong punch at its horn.

BOOM!!

With the demise of its one horn the python beast felt it's whole body losing its power.

Arthur didn't just end there,he rushed over to his blade as the body of the giant python was falling down,griped it tightly and drew it out before slashing at the defensesless part of its head.

To others this may seem cruel but Arthur knew not to take any chances.Make sure the opponent is dead before you relax.He jumped down and dashed towards its mouth,stabbing throw it's lower jaw.

He leaped backwards and created a safe distance between him and the python beast.He sliced through the air getting rid of the green blood that it's blade has been soaked in.

[Quest progress]

[Defeat 20 beasts(2/20)]

[Quest progress:9%]

After confirming the death of the one horned python beast Arthur approached it's body in search of its core but found nothing.Until he's eyes wandered onto it's broken horn.

He walked towards the broken horn still attached to its head and found the core emitting a not so powerful greenish aura.He grabbed hold on it and turned to the direction he felt was safe absorbing away from the eyes of miss Jade.Shs couldn't know yet.

After having the system absorb the beast core Arthur called out to Miss Jade who after a while appeared beside at the battle scene."Good grief,with this progress you might even be able to take on a prime ranked beast as long as it's in its first stages"She voiced out after seeing the mess he had caused.

"Alright let's go onto our next beast".

"Miss Jade how are you able to know the exact location of the beasts".Arthur tilted his head on questioning Miss Jade."Quite simple,I just sense them.. you'll get there, eventually".

Arthur nodded and with that they vanished leaving the lifeless body of the one horned oh wait broken horned python to decay over time.

They once again appeared at a different location inside the outer regions.Infront of them was a silver furred giant ape, it's size was the same as that of the bear and its domineering aura was slightly higher than the black bear he fought against.

When staring at the silver ape one thing Arthur knew for sure was this was going to be one of his hardest match up.He griped the hilt of the katana tightly and assumed his stance.

MIss Jade nodded to Arthur's determined demeanor and disappeared once again,a gust of wind blew from where she had vanished making Arthur's hair dance around in the air.

"Her speed never ceases to amaze me,its even more thrilling that I can obtain that level of strength,that is if I can survive through this ordeal".

[Dash Activated]

His figure blurred and appeared Infront of the giant silver ape who stood motionless with it's magnificent body staring down at Arthur.Arthur found it strange that the beast hadn't attacked but nevertheless he could care less.

FWUUM!!

Arthur could hear the wind whistle in his ears,all his senses screaming at him to move aside.He leaped up and flipped through the air seeing the attack he had dodged crush into the ground creating a decent sized crater,debris floating in the air and falling back down.

"This is.... exhilarating".

Arthur was a very strange fellow.With many reasons to be referred as such.Others might have tried to run away seeing the exceptional speed and strength displayed by the silver ape but for him,he felt this was what he truly needed to break his limits once more.

The silver ape turned around with such speed even Arthur couldn't comprehend.It threw it's large fist towards Arthur who also threw his.Both fist collided and a thunderous sound reverberated on the battlefield,a dust was formed eventually.

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When the dust cleared Arthur could be seen rolling on the ground and crushing into a tree stopping his advance.He coughed up blood and revealed a wry smile,he was amused at the outcome of this.

The silver ape didn't just stand idle waiting for its prey to recover and appeared before his presence,it's shadow being cast upon the now amused human.

It launched another punch and Arthur knew for a fact if he got hit he would die.The only thing he could do now was use his flash step to evade the attack which he did,appearing behind the silver ape and taking a step back.

The silver ape once again appeared Infront of him throwing out a punch from the side.Arthur couldn't escape this and raised his hand to block it,even then he was sent flying through the air crushing into the ground really hard

[-30]

The silver ape once again appeared behind Arthur but he managed to manoeuvre into gaining his balance,barely dodging the next attack launched by the silver ape.The beast ape was just dominating him at this point.

"Is this fear"Arthur inwardly said taking a step back and hardly dodging another attack.He never thought he would feel fear again ever since he got his system.Although for someone who admitted to fear his expression wasn't one which said so.He had a full smile plastered on his face as he slid backwards.

[Blood Manipulation]

A crimson aura enveloped his whole body,his hair slightly spiked up.Only one thing was going through his mind.

What would happen it blood manipulation was used on me?.