Chapter 37: Whirlwind Blades Domain
"Ok, let’s do it!"
The entire group understood their mission and nodded as they departed. Vlad headed toward the center of the town, and the soldiers moved toward the areas where Jormungandr had detected the most civilians.
Vlad’s eyes were sharp as he focused on the leather parchment strapped to his chest beneath his armor. The rune engraved in Jormungandr’s leather armor was the Smoke Veil Rune.
It was a simple Rank 1 Rune that granted the ability to create a small cloud of obscuring smoke. It might not seem much, but that was where the ingenuity came into effect. It could be useful for hiding in darkness, creating quick escapes, obstructing the view of snipers and archers, and signaling allies. It was a very useful rune, especially for a Mage with sharp reflexes like Jormungandr.
On the other hand, the rune Vlad engraved for himself was simpler. It was called the Abyssal Grit Rune, a simple Rank 1 Rune that enhanced the physical endurance of the bearer, allowing them to withstand harsh environments or endure physical exertion for more extended periods without fatigue.
Thanks to Vlad’s speed of thought and strength, he could fight dozens of bestial demons. However, even if his Depravita Racial Heritage granted him a stronger physical body and constitution, he was still a Level 1 Warrior and grew tired. That was where the Abyssal Grit Rune came into effect, as it could improve his stamina, allowing him to fight for a much longer time.
Vlad began to run faster and faster as the rune began to glow. His energy pool was not as massive as that of Jormungandr, but he fixed that by splitting the rune’s consumption between energy and vitality.
"¡AHHHHHHH!"
A roar drew the attention of the nearby demons, and the next second, they saw a young man in white armor marching into the town with two thin swords in his hands.