The orc roared, swinging its axe, violently crashing into anything in its path.
The swings had a force strong enough to kill Gi Wan in one blow, and they were being launched one after the other.
"Dammit, I can't even close the distance, because my sword's broken and it's axe is so huge!", he murmured.
He still held his broken sword in his hand. Somehow, he felt a lot stronger than when he was in the battle against the hobgoblin.
「Persistent Bastard's Stamina reduction is in effect」
「Persistent Bastard's stat buff is in effect」
The SSS rank skill he got was helpful, as he managed to dodge the Orc's attacks easily. But damaging the orc seemed like an impossible task.
Gi Wan noticed that even though it has been around half an hour since the start of the battle with the orc, no other goblins were in sight. This made it a little easier for him, but also meant he had no means to get any more items for recharging his stamina.
Gi Wan decided to observe the orc's movements properly, even if it took time and stamina. He already decided to extend the battle for several hours so he could get another stack for 'Persistent Bastard'.
The orc was different from the goblins he faced till now. The goblins showed no signs of intelligence or instincts. They moved like the mobs in RPG games, so it was easy for Gi Wan who just so happened to be world rank #1 in the most trending mmorpg game on earth. However, the orc was getting used to the fighting style of Gi Wan. While he worked to observe the orc, the orc itself tried to observe Gi Wan's movements and change the direction of its swings, naturally switching between attacking and defending. And despite looking like it was attacking randomly, it always made sure to keep Gi Wan at a distance.
Several hours passed like that. Gi Wan had a determined expression on his face, as if he decided to do something important.
Gi Wan jumped towards the orc while yelling out loudly. The orc seemed to have understood that he was going to attack and was waiting for him in a stance that mimicked Judo, ready to swing its axe.
Gi Wan kicked the ground the moment he saw the orc swinging its axe and used the axe as a footing to jump towards the orc. He, then, stabbed the orc's eyes with his broken sword. The orc was now blind! He quickly sliced off its ears. He couldn't help but feel awful as he saw the orc and let out a disgusted groan.
The orc seemed to be in pain, it started to roar louder and swung its axe in random directions, no longer able to think straight. Gi Wan used the level of intelligence the orc had to outplay it and covered up his lack of stats. But now, since the orc has lost its sense of reasoning, Gi Wan kept his distance and waited for the orc to calm down. He noticed something rather strange.
The monstrous orc, which was trying to kill him, was crying while kneeling down on the ground. It swung its axe once again and stabbed it into the ground. The axe's handle separated from the blade. Gi Wan felt strange. The orc had minimal intelligence, but it still looked like it knew it was in pain. In general, beasts would go berserk due to wounds, but that was not the case here. He, then, came to a conclusion from the unfolding situation before him.
"So orcs are not beasts… they are just like us."
But then again, what should he do here? Would it be ok for him to kill it? Kill a being which was like a human? What about his own humanity in question?
He decided against this line of reasoning and lunged to stab at him.
Gi Wan kept on stabbing the orc. The orc showed no signs of resistance. He stabbed, stabbed and stabbed. However it could recover rather well and seemed to have unbelievably high vitality.
Finally after several minutes, he managed to kill the orc.
「A stack has been added to 'Persistent Bastard'」
「All your skill levels increased by 2」
「Congratulations! You passed the assessment test!」
「Seal on the title 'Apostle Of Nothing' is being released」
「Proved eligibility :- 20%」
「Please keep on working hard to increase your eligibility ^^」
「Apostle Of Nothing
Description :- Your soul nature has been recognized and you have been selected as the apostle of 'Nothing'. You will receive rewards according to your attribute. More rewards will be unlocked as you prove your eligibility.
Proof :- 20%
Effects :-
10% :- Authority - 'Authority over information
20% :- Authority - 'Authority over mana'
30% :- ???
40% :- ???
50% :- ???
60% :- ???
70% :- ???
80% :- ???
90% :- ???
100% :- ???」
「Name :- Gi Wan
Class :- None
Titles :-
'True Otaku'
'Apostle Of Nothing'
Stats :-
Str :- 60
Vit :- 65
Int :- ???
Dex :- 55
Agi :- 35
Skills :-
Passive :-
Fast Learner (lv 6) (S)
Rookie's Sword Mastery (lv 7) (E)
Persistent Bastard (Ascended) (SSS)
Active :-
Ultra Instinct (Ascended) (SS)
Authorities :-
Authority over information
Authority over mana」
「Rookie's Sword Mastery
Level :- 7
Rank :- E
Effect :- When equipped with sword, increases all your stats by 0.7%」
「Authority over information
Effects :- You are able to see others' status windows as long as you have higher Authority. You will be given information about the world the more your Authority increases.」
Gi Wan felt a sharp pain in his head. A lot of information entered his brain within seconds. He now fully understood what was happening, how he got into this situation, who were the ones responsible, and everything else going on in the wide universe. He felt like he could faint, but held onto consciousness, as he wanted to confirm something.
「The blocked stat points are being released」
「You gained 20 unspent stat points」
"Invest 20 stat points in agility."
「Agi :- 35 --> 55」
「Authority over mana
Effects :- You will understand the principles of mana. You will be able to interfere with quality of other's mana and your mana. The effects increases with higher authority.」
Gi Wan then went on to hold the broken handle of the orc's axe. He grinned weakly.
Gi Wan heaved, "Haah! Now then, I will show the world how strong a staff I-"
Gi Wan fell on the ground with a heavy thud.