Book 5: Chapter 196: Challenge
What do the experts in storybooks do in a situation like this?
Erica wondered as she stood up.
Although Erica hadn’t taken any action, the burly man seemed startled by her action. He quickly retreated a few steps, his sinister face that could frighten any child to tears betraying nervousness. He gripped his nine-ringed machete tightly, as though it could offer him a shred of security.
“I-I’ll have you know… I’m not afraid of you! Come at me…!”
The burly man feigned indifference but kept his eyes fixed on Erica, alert to her every move.
Hmm?
Erica cocked her head, slightly puzzled. Despite the man’s loud proclamation, there was a hint of… fear in it?
Maybe… I should test him?
Erica puffed up her chest, mimicking the demeanor of the so-called masters from the storybooks she had read in her childhood. She took a deep breath then deliberately lowered her voice and said, “You want to challenge me…? You’re not even worthy!”