Chapter 48: The Tin Knight and The City of Clockwork (7)
“Has this doll gone mad?!”
Some members of the old man’s gang, enraged at the sight of their comrades being taken down, drew their weapons in a frenzy.
It seemed their boasts about being skilled weren’t entirely baseless, as the angle of their sword thrusts and their footwork were quite fierce.
Moreover, sword energy was even rippling on their blades.
Grasp.
You gripped your shield.
Perhaps thanks to your improved mana circuits, it felt like the mana consumption was significantly reduced compared to usual.
After completely enveloping the shield with mana, you lightly struck the side of a sword with your shield.
Clang!
The sword broke, and the man’s eyes widened.
The price for reaching out carelessly was a shin bone and a mild concussion, so it seemed appropriate to collect a stronger price from someone who openly swung a sword.