Preparation before starting

As Eugene strolled along the beach, his eyes keenly observed every movement, searching for suspicious signs. Suddenly, his gaze fell upon a small shop nearby. He thought it could be a valuable source of information.

With measured steps, Eugene approached the bustling Yakisoba stall. He glanced around, looking for signs of a man who could give him clues. Eventually, his eyes caught sight of a middle-aged man busy serving orders.

"Excuse me, Sir," Eugene greeted politely as he approached the man. "I'm looking for information about some unusual occurrences around here. Do you happen to know anything that might be useful?"

The man turned to Eugene, his face showing interest. "Oh, there have been some strange incidents indeed," he replied solemnly. "A while ago, a group of young men went missing. They were last seen near that abandoned villa."

Eugene felt his heart racing. "Really? How do you know about that?" he asked, curious.

The middle-aged man nodded, wiping his hands with a cloth. "I've been working here for years. Many people come and go, so I hear a lot of stories. But of course, it's just rumors among us."

"Thank you very much, Sir," Eugene said sincerely, offering a smile. "This information is very helpful to me."

The man nodded, giving a small smile. "Good luck with your search. Take care."

With new information about the whereabouts of the missing group of young men near the villa, Eugene felt more determined to complete his mission. He gradually distanced himself until his presence was no longer there.

At the stall, the atmosphere suddenly changed mysteriously. Everyone around it suddenly stopped moving, as if hypnotized by an unseen presence. Blank stares filled the eyes of everyone there, giving off an eerie vibe.

A few moments later, the silence was broken by the arrival of a mysterious woman. She was clad in a black robe with a goat skull motif on the tip of her magic staff, adding to her menacing appearance.

"Um... Good job, my minions," the woman said with a calm yet authoritative voice, as if commanding the creatures around her.

"Anything for the master!" they replied in unison, displaying their excessive obedience.

The witch sat at one of the tables, contemplating Eugene's figure and the reasons why he was investigating the strange phenomena surrounding the villa.

Sitting at a table, she pondered Eugene's investigation. She observed closely, scrutinizing every move and expression of the young man.

"It seems we have an uninvited guest," she murmured, her voice echoing in the silent room.

With a chilling smile playing on her lips, the witch continued, "It's quite delightful to have someone daring to meddle in our affairs. It will be a pleasure for me to reunite with my former pupil."

The atmosphere in the stall grew increasingly eerie. Though filled with bustling people, when the witch smiled, a dark aura seemed to fill the room. The blank stares of the mesmerized patrons made the atmosphere even more tense. Everyone there smiled along, but their smiles did not reflect happiness; instead, they mirrored a frightening obedience.

...

As night fell, Eugene prepared to execute his plan. He donned all-black attire, with a black bear fur cloak from the Oxias forest, known for its high resistance to magic. The cloak was designed to withstand high-level magical absorption, and he carried his complete arsenal of magic inventory.

As Eugene stepped foot in front of the villa gate, a sense of unease washed over him. The aura emanating from the dilapidated building emitted a foul and unpleasant odor.

Entering through the creaking and rusty gate, Eugene stepped into the abandoned house, filled with dust and cobwebs. He sensed a nauseating aura growing stronger as he approached the kitchen.

As he was about to step into the hallway, the steel armor displayed along the corridor suddenly started moving on its own. This anomaly sent shivers down Eugene's spine, and he felt increasingly tense, realizing that his presence in the villa would not be as straightforward as he imagined.

Eugene halted his steps, eyeing the moving armors with keen attention. He sighed, knowing that this was the result of magical manipulation.

"Aiss... Classic moment like this, still exists until now. Dolia! You watch too many movies!" Eugene quipped mockingly.

Then, he assumed a boxing stance, facing the steel armor soldiers in front of him. Despite their numerous numbers, it did not intimidate Eugene. On the contrary, it fueled his excitement.

Without hesitation, Eugene took up his stance, facing the steel armor soldiers before him. Despite their large numbers, it didn't scare him. Instead, it aroused a sense of excitement within him.

He chose one of the armors and swiftly directed his attack. His powerful punch struck the armor, sending echoes reverberating throughout the room. However, he realized that physical attacks wouldn't be enough.

With nimble movements, he dodged the retaliatory strikes and observed the movement patterns of the armors. There was a certain pattern that occurred before the armor repaired itself. That was the weakness to be exploited.

Eugene continued his assault, this time focusing on the weak points he had discovered. He struck quickly and efficiently, seizing every opportunity available. Each time he managed to destroy a part of the armor, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

Then, the scattered iron armor pieces on the floor moved as if drawn to the center of gravity, forming a large armor in front of Eugene ready to fight.

"Ahahaha~... A good punching bag for me, Dolia!!" Eugene's laughter echoed in the room, reflecting his unwavering confidence.

The newly formed iron armor stood before him, facing Eugene with a challenging demeanor. However, Eugene remained undaunted. With determination, he stepped forward, ready to face this new challenge.

He stared sharply at the iron armor, predicting its next move. This time, he knew he had to be more careful. This armor was bigger and stronger than before, and he couldn't underestimate it.

With quick and agile movements, Eugene dodged the first attack from the iron armor. He tried to find a gap, a weak point that could be exploited to defeat his enemy.

Meanwhile, the iron armor launched a counterattack. Powerful blows struck Eugene, but he managed to evade them with quick reflexes. He couldn't afford to let his guard down for even a moment.

Eugene retaliated with his own counterattacks, unleashing a series of fast and accurate punches. Each time he managed to hit the iron armor, he felt a deeper sense of satisfaction.

Drawing his fist parallel to his waist, Eugene gathered energy within him, causing his hands to glow brightly. Waves of power formed around him, creating a small storm in the cramped room. With agility, he focused his energy, ready to unleash it in a deadly attack.

As Eugene prepared, the giant from the iron armor swung a massive axe at him. However, before the axe could cleave his body, Eugene opened his brightly glowing eyes.

Aura Release - Calamity Horn

Eugene moved swiftly, avoiding the axe's swing with precise movements. His body slid beneath the giant iron armor, and with all his strength, he punched towards its abdomen.

A martial arts technique exclusive to Eugene, based on aura control. This destructive move was lethal upon contact with the opponent, exploding their body from within.

As his fist struck, the pent-up energy exploded with tremendous force. Shockwaves hit the giant iron armor, shattering its defenses and blowing up its insides.

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