Taking the Role of the Shield Hero

Chapter 02

= [Chapter 02] =

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~ Outskirts ~

The idea of getting a weapon proficiency in a training combat with Bow Brat was such a great idea to pass in my opinion. But after this!? I now think it's a very bad idea!

I had forgotten that these guys hate my gut!

Especially this guy!

His big and intimidating. Wearing a paladin like armor with an amulet of the Three Heroes Church. And his level 12.

"Huwaaah!!" Big dude with a spiked mallet shouted before dropping his arm at me!

There was a echoing 'kwang!' noise when I raised my [Melromarc Knight Shield] at his weapon.

"Oof!" Brrr! That hit made my bone vibrate!

My arms drop to my side with my shoulder hunch, my energy sapped just from blocking his attack.

But I didn't get a chance to rest as I had to quickly raise my shield to my left side to block a concentrated shot from Bow Brat.

Proficiency - 100!

(Fucking finally.) I thought before willing the shield to reset its proficiency.

Received 2000 mastery level energy points!

I took two steps back to steady myself then motioned for them to continue. To which prompt six flying daggers at me!

swoosh! swoosh! swoosh!

"Mmph!!"

Two had hit the shield while one had me at my shoulder! Though thankfully it will only leave a bruise at best since the attack was not enchanted.

(Oh, thank you defense status!) I would be bleeding right now if I didn't have such a blessing.

(Grinding proficiency is hard! Damnit!)

Blocking a sneak slash on my back I let out a roar while kicking the lady on her stomach. She was knock back but didn't receive any damage at all.

"No damage?" I said ridiculously. She also realized this, and smirk then charge again "Damnit!" I cursed again after rolling out of a mallet smash from my side, freak me out that the dude got there, then parrying the lady's blades.

This two are very persistent! Like they have a major grudge against me! Though they are really enjoying my torment right now...Wait! Where is the other one?!

Before I can even start surveying the area...

"—Obey my command, power of fire ignite! Faust Burn!"

Pwossh!

I felt pain and heat at my back! The magic spell also propelled me forward making me stumble on my steps.

"Uuu! Hot! Hot! Ssshh! Oooh!" Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!

High Magic Defense or not it is still freaking hot!

Thankfully after jumping up and down for a moment the heat and pain disappeared.

Note to self; fire and human body don't mix well, with defense or no defense.

"Hoouh..." I breath out then glared at the one who had casted it, who quickly look away.

Making the "I am watching you." Gesture I continued my grinding. Completely ignoring the snickering that had come from the others.

I swayed to my left to escape a kick from the big dude and then grab the lady's outstretched hand and throwing her at her buddy.

Though before I can even take a step away from them an arrow from above was shot behind me. Making me stop and look up.