Aster's raw stats far exceeded those of an average level 100 adventurer. With his passive skill Boost, which amplified his stats by an additional 50%, he was untouchable in one-on-one battles. Even in small skirmishes of up to six opponents, victory was a certainty.
But this wasn't a small skirmish.
"Ugh!"
Hundreds of enemies swarmed him, each one fighting with lethal intent. Even Aster couldn't avoid being pushed back repeatedly. He had to retreat to catch his breath, stepping back again and again, before pushing forward once more.
His sword swings were deadly, capable of taking dozens of lives in a single motion. Yet, for every monster he cut down, two more rushed forward to take its place, filling the gap as if nothing had happened.
"There's no end to them!" he groaned, forcing his labored breathing to steady.
