Four Split Personalities

Accompanied by a deafening explosion, a vast mushroom cloud tinged with dark red flames burst amidst the vanguard of the bandits, blasting a huge gap. The few robbers who had narrowly escaped the brunt were thrown high into the air, then fell to the ground, charred all over. Although the daredevils at the forefront were not all killed outright, and only a limited number were seriously injured, the recent berserk onslaught of the Two-headed Ogre still sent chills down their spines, leaving even West Gate Fire, who had rushed to the point of impact to rescue a few underlings, somewhat shaken and uncertain.

Although the seemingly magnificent Fireball didn’t take much of his Life, and its Burning effect posed no threat under his relatively balanced Attribute resistances, the ease with which the Two-headed Ogre could unleash such a powerful strike still warranted vigilance.

[Judging by its power, that Skill just now probably doesn’t count as high-level Magic, but the key issue is that the ogre casually tossed out that Fireball without even a chant. If that creature were to seriously cast a spell... Hmm, regardless, I must never let my guard down.]

West Gate Fire tightened his grip on the Fortress Guardian Greatsword and cast a glance over his dark-clad subordinates, commanding in a deep voice: "I’ll deal with that Ogre. You all hurry and break through their defensive line to support Fei Fan. Quick battle and quick decision!"

"Yes!"

With their formation shattered, the robbers didn’t bother regrouping. After shouting a response, they immediately formed numerous small groups of two to five people on the spot. They continued to close in on the Adventurers, who were equally stunned by Anthony Davis’s magic, launching a disjointed attack. However, with everyone fighting individually, the undisciplined attacks of the robbers temporarily posed little threat. At least until they closed the distance enough, they would struggle to breach the defensive line with their numerical advantage.

But that was just ’temporarily impossible’, ’cannot within a short time’. If left as is, the Adventurers and public officials, outnumbered either way, would sooner or later reach their limits.

[At least I need to cover their retreat to the central area, join more forces, and minimize the defensive line!]

Thinking so, Dabus didn’t hesitate to rush forward. Considering Anthony hadn’t started feeling hungry, Dabus’s body control rate at that moment was as high as 65%, making his reactions exceptionally fast. Meanwhile, Anthony, now contently controlling his left hand, didn’t seek to cause Dabus any trouble. Instead, he obediently awaited instructions.

Though their alignment was Chaotic Evil, a satiated Anthony was always a good child, and even Ya Ya could freely command him.

When fighting alongside Dabus, a well-fed Anthony easily triggered the [High Energy] effect from his Talents, granting Dabus’s Skills a positive boost. For instance, the [Grand Fireball revised] just then, without Anthony’s [High Energy] amplification, would only have produced three high-burning Fireballs, and it wasn’t even certain to trigger a minor Flame Wind storm or a surging Flame Explosion capable of disrupting the enemy’s pace in one fell swoop. Even though the technical level was already at the Middle Stage Peak, as an area Magic, the Skill didn’t cause much damage. Yet, affected by the [High Energy] Talent, the three Fireballs immediately multiplied into over ten, and it was particularly fortunate in triggering the very low probability of a potent high-burning Fireball. Other additional effects were almost fully triggered, leaving the robbers utterly floored.

This outcome was beyond even Dabus’s expectations, but his highly focused mind didn’t fail him at the critical moment. He had already planned his next moves as soon as the last potent high-burning Fireball floated out, and he charged forward the moment the explosion cleared, simultaneously with West Gate Fire instructing his men to advance. He brandished the Blacksmith Hammer, which looked disproportionately small compared to his body, and brought it down with a howl towards the shoulder of the most forward warrior robber!

"If your mom knew you became a bandit, she would be so heartbroken!"

Dabus bellowed.

"Don’t, block, my way!"

Anthony also roared.

Bang!

"Aaargh!!"

After a loud noise, the massive Ogre fell forward onto the ground, crashing the robber, who thought he was going to be thrown, underneath him. The robber felt his world spinning, and when he came to, he realized his face was pressed against a dirty, black lair. Then, instinctively taking a cold breath...

After that...

He fainted.

[Brutal Strike]

Active Skill

Mastering Requirements: Strength 35, Brutal Strength, ability to perform heavy strike

Consumption/Limit: 150 Physical Strength Value

Effect: Viciously smashes a unit within melee range, knocking the target back and causing minor physical damage. Inflicts an additional crushing effect equal to 300% of the base damage on targets less than 50% of the user’s height. Cooldown time 2 minutes.

High Energy: Anthony’s arm strength is astonishing, adding a punch after the smash, blowing away targets weighing 300KG, but the damage increases by an additional 50%.