A sharp bone thrust was lodged deep between his ribs, causing a heart-wrenching pain each time he moved...
[But Rona is dead, so it doesn't matter. Shadow Step! Backhand spiral stab!]
The poison had gradually spread throughout his body, his reactions were becoming slower and slower, and his hand was somewhat soft...
[My hand may be soft, but it's not as weak as my legs were the first time I saw her. What does this matter? Tear open its wound! Let it bleed! Roar! Pain!]
He lost too much blood, dizzy and disoriented, he didn't dodge that recent swipe, it seemed like he had lost consciousness in his legs...
[Then let's do without it. Rona is dead, what does one leg matter? Let them pay the price! One last time to douse in poison, and one more cut! Even if only one cut...]
His body was thrown aside, falling beside Rona's long-cooled body...
Trembling, Coel reached out to touch the beloved girl's face, half of which was left. The wide-open eyes carried a strand of confusion and fear that had not completely faded.
And death, along with a sharp claw plummeting from the sky, was silently approaching!
[It ends here… It's a pity I couldn't confess to you earlier～]
The anticipated pain did not come. The two Redback beasts that had been roaring continuously since the beginning, for some reason, had quieted down. Struggling, Coel raised his head to look. He discovered a figure, shrouded in a black cloak, standing with its back to him in front of the two Giant Beasts, whispering something to themselves.
[Bewitchment]
Cunning faction's active skill
Requirement to master: Obtain Fraud job
Consumption/Limitation: 1 Agility Point, Language function must be normal
Effect: Bewitches a target, making them see you as a friendly unit. The success rate and duration depend on the target's mental state and the intelligence of both parties. Cooldown time 1 hour.
[Note: Don't shoot! Friendly fire!]
The Redback Beast, about to smash Coel's body with its claws, suddenly grumbled uncertainly. Its bright yellow eyes stared at Motan for a long time before it then stepped back and remained motionless.
The other Redback Beast, not far away, started to spin around in confusion...
[Confusion]
Cunning faction's active skill
Requirement to master: Obtain Fraud job
Consumption/Limitation: 60 Agility Points, Eye contact required
Effect: Confuse a target, significantly impair their judgment and self-awareness. During an attack, they cannot distinguish between friend or foe. The duration and success rate depend on the target's mental state and intelligence (effect is doubled on those with difficulty making decisions). Cooldown time 1 hour.
[Note: Behold my strange light! Ultrasonic wave! Bluff! Chatterbox! You are a mess, you bastard!]
Under these two Fraudèr's exclusive skills, the long-awaited Motan, relying on his own strength, managed to restrict two Redback beasts at the same time. He created a magnificent aura for himself, crafting an image of mystery and power in Coel's eyes.
"Don't ask anything... follow me," Motan glanced at Coel and said, "You have five seconds to make a decision."
Seeing that Coel was just staring blankly at the corpse in front of him, Motan pointed to Rona's lifeless body and added, "Take her with you."
Then he turned and jauntily strode in a random direction.
Coel's body violently shuddered, and after a brief moment of comprehension, he hurriedly picked up Rona's body and chased after Motan.
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Chapter Nine: End