Chapter 18: The Lost World of the Corrupted (2)
“Krieeee!"
Time seemed to slow as the arrow streaked through the air toward Doppy, its trajectory visible to all. I despaired, thinking it was too late for me to react, yet somehow, before my train of thought could even finish, I instinctively swung my mace and deflected the arrow.
At the same time, Ha Hee-Jeong must have cast a spell, as a translucent shield materialized in front of Doppy. However, I had already shattered the arrow with my mace and its shards clattered pathetically to the ground.
Ah, right. I took the Physical Enhancement Potion earlier.
Since I hadn’t engaged in combat since the third floor, there had been no way for me to test how much my abilities had grown. Memories of the first floor flashed through my mind, where I had rolled on the ground to dodge arrows. I had indeed grown quite a bit.
While I silently admired my growth, Ha Hee-Jeong's urgent voice interrupted my thoughts.
“Stop! Stop!"
She was yelling at a Caucasian man poised with a bow, looking like he'd just stepped out of a barbershop with his tidy pomade-slicked blonde hair and chiseled Hollywood actor features. He wore a puzzled expression as he notched a second arrow.
“That goblin is on our side!" Ha Hee-Jeong shouted.