Chapter 26: The Death of Anderson
[Warrior: When facing a battle, you will not fear anything. Fueled by desire, you grow more courageous with every clash.]
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"Damn it! Since you want to die so badly, I'll grant your wish!" Anderson's eyes burned red as he let go of all reservations. No longer holding back, he prepared to go all out.
Until now, Anderson had been cautious. With so many pirates loitering outside the tavern, he feared a third party might exploit the chaos. So he had been saving his strength, avoiding a drawn-out battle.
But not anymore.
A burst of intense aura exploded from Anderson's body. He bared his blood-stained teeth and roared like a beast. His sharp claws gleamed coldly in the dim light. Stepping forward, the ground beneath him cracked like a spider web. Then—boom!—Anderson launched himself forward, appearing in front of Mio and throwing a heavy punch.
Mio brought his sword across his chest to block, but the sheer force drove him back several steps. His knuckles throbbed in pain, but instead of fear, a wild grin spread across his face.
"Hahaha! That's more like it. Come on, keep going!" Mio shouted excitedly.
With a swing of his sword, a powerful slash swept across the ground, slicing through it like butter. Anderson snorted coldly, clenched his claw into a fist, and smashed the attack apart. But that momentary pause was all Mio needed.
The instant the slash was deflected, Mio had already charged forward, sword raised high. With a merciless arc, the blade descended.
A flash of steel.