On the way to the cave, Arthur found and fought two more groups of five stronger demons.
He didn't instantly kill the mages these times, so he was able to gain some basic experience of fighting against mages. All he needed to do was to be aware of the dangerous magic's spells conjured by mages, and to be able to dodge any unexpected spell any time, that was what Arthur learned in these fights.
A few minutes later, Arthur finally arrived at the cave's entrance.
There were two 'weak' demons guarding the entrance. Arthur didn't think too much about it and rushed over to kill the guards.
"!"
"!"
They seemed to alert whoever was inside the cave by speaking in an unknown language to him. Arthur didn't mind it as he easily killed the two demons and assimilated their hearts. Then he entered the cave and prepared himself to slaughter his way to where they keep their food!
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Kuzar was a Demon knight responsible for a hideout in the front lines. Although he was a powerful C-rank demon, at this moment, he was having headaches.
Since yesterday, many of the scout groups went missing. Although they were in war with the elves, he didn't receive any intelligence about the elves breaking through the defensive post ahead of him.
"Maybe the elves sent assassins to provoke havoc behind the principal defensive post. I already sent a messenger to inform the commander and sent stronger soldiers to verify the whereabouts of the missing scouts. Well, hopefully they won't find this place, it is well hidden after all and even if they find it I will just kill them all ...."
Just as Kuzar was starting to imagine himself crushing the elves' assassins with his halberd, he heard hurried steps coming from outside his room.
"CAPTAIN KUZAR WE HAVE INTRUDERS!"
"How many?!"(Kuzar)
Asked Kuzar as he left the room to meet his soldier.
"We don't know yet, captain. we only know that they can kill everyone who stands in their path with ease!"
Kuzar frowned as he heard this, but he still took his halberd and went towards the entrance.
"Let's see who dares to invade this hideout."
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[Demon's heart assimilated, talents acquired: Demonic Body, silent steps]
'They are too easy.'
Arthur thought as he killed the 20th demon. The difference in strength was just too great, even for him to take them as practice dummies.
As Arthur was thinking about food and water, he suddenly spotted a demon with a halberd coming towards him with firm steps.
"###### ### #### #### #### ### ####(Human? Did they also join the war? I need to w…)"(Kuzar)
Before he could finish speaking, he saw Arthur coming in his direction at incredible speed.
Clang!
Both dagger and halberd collided!
Kuzar frowned because he used two hands while Arthur used one, and yet Arthur only took a few steps back. Overall, he deduced that Arthur was a C-rank warrior! But he was a high C-rank. He had the advantage!
Arthur was also surprised. He didn't hold back in this attack, and yet, for the first time in a battle, he needed to step back!
"Finally I found a tough one, I can polish my dagger mastery with him."
Arthur said with a smile as he avoided the halberd, which was piercing towards his head!
Clang!
5 minutes later
Clang!
Arthur was suppressed by the refined halberd technique and strength of Kuzar.
15 minutes later
Clang!
Both were doing their best each to kill their opponent, this was a true intense life and death battle!
30 minutes later
Clang! Clang! Clang!
After 30 minutes of intense fighting in the not so wide cave, both Arthur and Kuzar had their blood boiling.
'My dagger mastery finally reached lv 3! He is, for sure, a tough opponent. Even with the new bonus that I gained, I can only match him instead of being suppressed as I was.'(Arthur)
'He is becoming stronger! It is best for me if I finish this battle the fastest possible, but I just can't. He is too tough. Looks like I will need to count on my racial advantage and fight till he gets tired first!'(Kuzar)
Clash!
Again, they collided as Arthur only took one step back!
Clang!
3 hours later…
As 3 hours passed, both parties' movements were slower than the beginning, and to the surprise of Kuzar, he now was at a disadvantage!
Clash!
'Does this human ever get tired? We've been fighting for hours, and he is still able to move at such speed! Is he a demon disguised?!'(Kuzar)
Clang! Clang! Clang!
2 more hours later…
Both parties were both tired and in a state of weakness. They fought for so long, and no winner was decided!
Just as they were about to clash their weapons again, a change happened.
Arthur, who was tired and weak, suddenly exploded with extreme speed. His eyes had a glimpse of red!
Berserker talent activated!
"Instantaneous stab!"
Arthur stabbed his dagger at Kuzar's neck!
If this was Kuzar at the peak of his strength, he would be able to defend against this attack, but the current him was too weakened to react against it.
Stab!
Blood splashed as a high-level C-rank demon died!
Without thinking, Arthur automatically approximated Kuzar's body and used his divine ability.
[Demon's heart assimilated, talents acquired: Demonic Body, Powerful Body]
Finally, the fight that took more than 5 hours ended! But the battle wasn't done. On the other side of the cave, there were many demons that were trembling in fear, waiting for Arthur to harvest their lives!
With bloodthirst in his eyes, Arthur rushed over them with the intention of killing them and assimilating each of their hearts!
Stab! Stab! Stab!
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After killing the last demon in the hideout, Arthur then started looking for where they stored the food.
Grrrrrrrrr
3 minutes after intense search, Arthur finally found the expected food supply!
It contained many dry meat and water barrels without ceremony. Arthur was finally having a meal after a period of time that appeared to be many days to Arthur!
"Eat is life!!!"
Gulp! Gulp!
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[Arthur Gold]
Class: Apprentice Assassin 71%
Body- 155
Soul- 5
Energy- 31
Talents:
Incomprehensive, Night Vision lv 9, Poison Resistance lv 9, Strong body lv 8, Enhanced Smell lv 9, Enhanced Agility lv 9, Iron Skin lv 4, Enhanced Vitality lv 8, Sharp Teeth lv 7, Enhanced Strength lv 8, loud voice lv 7, Conceal lv 8, Superior Regeneration lv 8, Demonic Body lv 7, Flame boost lv 2, Berserker lv 2, Superior Vitality lv 2, Superior Strength lv 2, Silent Steps lv 2, Powerful Body lv 1
Abilities:
Heart Assimilator, Dagger Mastery lv 3, Stab lv 2, instantaneous stab lv 2
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Silent Steps lv 2: Steps don't produce sound
Powerful Body lv 1: +4 Body stats, +25% body stats