"Oi, weird nickname! What are you doing? Get up and help me!"
"H-hold on. This ailment is draining my HP rapidly."
While Kiritwo already stands tall, BokuNoPic remains seated on the ground amidst the aftermath of the explosion. Several potion bottles lie scattered around, some emptied and some still standing. BokuNoPic consumes them in turn, replenishing his HP that has dipped into the yellow zone.
But quickly, within a single tick, the health bar diminishes drastically.
"Hmph, utterly useless. I wonder how he even got the beta test access."
Setting aside the weird nickname, Kiritwo decides to take matters into his own hands. Yeah, it was the best choice from the beginning. In their initial clash, he could gauge the intelligence of the vampire. In short, this was no ordinary enemy. Glancing at the title next to the vampire's name, Kiritwo's smile widens.
Three months, that was how long he spent exploring the world of The Last Fantasy. He couldn't bear to be lumped together with those lowly players who had just logged in.
The weird nickname was indeed slow, a result of his foolishness in choosing a greatsword despite his insufficient STR. Kiritwo had observed and evaluated how agile the vampire was, and it wasn't something impressive. The burden is just too heavy on BokuNoPic's side, so even normal speed would be enough to avoid his painfully sluggish motion.
If that's the case, Kiritwo, who focused on his AGI from the beginning, and thanks to the chance to play this game beforehand, has a damage bonus based on the amount of AGI he possesses. Therefore, in theory, he is not completely unable to deal damage.
"Isn't it the opposite, in fact?" He ponders. DPS stands for Damage Per Second, not just limited to dealing one big hit, but delivering damage periodically and consecutively. Isn't that the true role of a DPS?
He looks back at the enemy, that vampire doesn't immediately start assaulting them.
Could this be what is called the fear of monsters when they sense a stronger opponent? Isn't it for the same reason why the vampire hesitated to fight him directly but instead threw that geih nickname at him?
With courage, Kiritwo stares directly into the glowing eyes of Anubis, as if to say that he is initiating a frontal challenge. His preparations grow stronger, and he no longer feels the effects of the previous explosion. Now he can truly show his movement. The AGI stat also brings bonuses that increase evading and match the vampire's speed.
But most importantly, Kiritwo is a dual-wielder. "Haha," he laughs inwardly.
From wherever the spirit came from but the result is that his confidence increases dramatically, forming a slight smirk on his lips.
Yes, he doesn't have a special Dual Sword Skill Tree, but based on japanese anime and novels, the MC can perform dual-wield combo attacks even without that skill in particular.
The method is quite simple, just alternating the use of one-handed sword skills between the right hand and the left hand.
After killing Momonga, Anubis had already reached level 8, which may seem like a significant achievement in the eyes of many. But for himself, it only added to the questions and uncertainties of this world.
That being said, it is without a doubt that Anubis has risen in his weakest state.
He had already suspected it since he saw his floating status while still seated on the throne.
Then coming to this place, there are many types of monsters with higher levels than his, which is not an issue. The problem lies in the fact that it means there are humans out there whose levels and power far surpasses himself.
At level 1, he wouldn't be able to accomplish much. In fact, he has already tried a few things, but they didn't yield the results that should have been in his memory. The reality he is experiencing now seems to contradict the knowledge and beliefs that Anubis carried with him upon his awakening.
However, at least he will now be able to secure a few more levels, thanks to the contribution of these three incompetent adventurers.
With a little bit of concentration, someone can assess the HP of another person. That is exactly what Anubis is currently doing. He is quite curious as to why Kiritwo didn't consume any potions like the other one.
"Does he have some sort of HP regeneration skills?" Anubis thought.
Kiritwo began his assault in the next moment. Anubis casually jumps backward, but the distance he covers is far greater than that of a normal jump. As proven, it's evident Kiritwo was surprised by the action, but he immediately closed the gap.
Anubis's overall evaluation is quite accurate. He can predict the movement of the dual-wielder due to his careful assessment of them beforehand.
"Oi oi?! Is this all you've got? Just running and dodging?!" The sound of Kiritwo's mocking voice accompanies a sword swing that misses a bit.
He has lost count of the swings he has taken at Anubis, yet none have landed. Anubis effortlessly dodges every attack, seemingly aware of the slashes without even looking in their direction. However, this doesn't deter Kiritwo from executing his plan.
In a sudden moment, Kiritwo seizes a fleeting opportunity to increase his maneuverability. Whether his sword hits the enemy or not becomes inconsequential, because his primary objective is to lead Anubis into something.
The sword held in his right hand emits a hissing sound, followed by a brilliant green light. "「Quick Slash!」" Trails of sparks, resembling that of laser beams, flash right in front of Anubis's nose.
Just as Anubis is taken aback by the sudden accuracy displayed by his opponent, the tables are turned; Kiritwo takes the lead. "「Trigger Slash!」" His left hand swings, leaving an orange trail in the empty air as the sword narrowly misses its target by mere inches.
"Haha, gotcha!" Kiritwo swiftly pulls both swords back to his sides, forcefully swings them in a downward motion from above. "Starburstooo....Streeaaaam!"