Joel Junior: Puddle Of A Black Substance

Immediately, Arthur halted [Mana Step], reducing his continuous consumption of mana by almost half. His complexion reverted to its original state after a few minutes of battle, but the physical fatigue remained.

However, he was able to fare longer.

Endurance was key, and a requirement for a warrior. If one did not have sufficient endurance, one would not be able to progress smoothly. No matter the pain or struggle, one needed the ability to endure it and move further.

Plates of mana formed beneath Arthur's feet as he traversed across the soil at rapid speeds. The speed was much faster than [Mana Step], and the method was re-usable, so the consumption of mana was halved.

With a more efficient movement method, Arthur was able to turn the tides.

As he shot forward, the crimson-eyed man threw Skofnung like a boomerang towards Joel Junior. A shallow cut appeared on the black, gooey skin, after which the falchion returned to Arthur's hand.