lv 1 skeleton

chapter 29

"Holy Shield!"

I used the skill I had gained from Excalibur at the very last second. It was a defensive skill only available to warriors. I didn't know how effective it would be, but it was my only option so I hoped that it would at least repel the dark clouds sent by the Orc Shaman.

[Holy Shield has been activated. You may choose to release the skill in 30 seconds.]

Ting! Boong!

The black magic and enchanted axe were both easily repelled.

"What kind of OP skill is this?"

They continued to attack me but my shield would negate it all. Unfortunately I was also rendered immobile while it was in effect or else taking care of my enemies would be no different than chopping vegetables.

'Hm, the shield is nice, but there are some situations were being immobile for so long would be way too inconvenient!'

After the 30 seconds had passed, I was finally able to move my hands.

'I feel like I would be able to release the skill now....'

Outside the shield the Orcs were staring me down, still holding the female hostages.

'How should I handle them?'

For the moment I was safe inside my shield, but as soon as I released the skill, they were sure to rush me. It also seemed that they had adapted to my Multi-Slash skills after seeing countless of their comrades die before their eyes, and were now standing far apart. Not to mention that the Boss Shaman situated himself at the far back, in the safest location. I definitely had to form a proper plan before releasing the shield.

'If I go with Double Slash I can probably take out the two warriors, but I'll once again be at the mercy of the wizard and Shaman.'

The best course of action would be to head straight for the boss at the back, but it didn't seem feasible. I would suffer to much from their attacks and my HP was too low for me to be comfortable with taking the risk.

'Lorina had a sword skill to attack from a distance, I hope my Saints Slash skill works in a similar fashion. I guess I'll just have to give it a try.'

Calming my mind and sharpening my hearing, I timed it to when the four Orcs were breathing in and cancelled my skill.

"Holy Shield!"

[Holy Shield has been deactivated.]

I slashed through the air, aiming towards Brahin

"Saints slash!"

'Good, It works! It's extending!'

From the tip of Excalibur, a deep blue energy wave shot out towards the Shaman. However, the boss wasn't that easy to finish off. He had rolled to the side at the very last second, getting away with a deep gash on his shoulder.

Tung Tung

An axe struck my back, but the enchantment had already worn off. Of course I had already deduced its duration based on the Wizard's level and proficiency.

Ignoring the warriors, I rolled forward and with a thrust, I cast my skill.

"Double Slash!"

I had appeared before the Shaman, trying to finish him off first.

Kurue Kquck

He let out pig's squeal, but he was still a Boss that was on a different level from regular Orcs. He had once again just barely dodged my sword, tumbling to escape with a light scratch.