Hail the King Vol.1 - Edited Version

Chapter 11: The loss

A/N: It's been a long time, I know... I've been finding it hard to concentrate on this while also balancing my school work, so now that I'm on holiday and confined because of the Coronavirus, I'll have a lot more time.

Also, there's a cliffhanger at the end, just warning you... Don't blame me!

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Brook struggled against the black armoured enemy, who appeared similar to the one star rapier wielding enemy Fei killed earlier. Indeed, they both used the same fighting technique and weapon, a rapier, achieving an overwhelming speed in comparison to Brook's double-handed sword.

"I'll finish him, so go ahead with the soldiers and wipe out the remaining enemies on the defense wall." Fei commanded.

Fei raised his axe between the two, twisting his wrist as it meticulously collided with the tip of the rapier. This intervention forced the enemy's retreat and a re-evaluation of his strategy.

"Be careful warrior, this bastard is tricky to deal with!"

As second commander of the king's guards, Brook carried significant authority and influence over Chambord Castle. Yet, the heroic actions of this mysterious warrior, who entirely concealed his face with a metallic helmet, and his imperious demeanour, compelled him to obey his orders without hesitation.

"Strangely, I think I've seen this armour before..." However, there was no time to waste, so Brook immediately put aside this thought and ordered the Chambordian soldiers to the defence wall.

Fei, on the other hand, readied his battle stance.

"You're the one who killed [Twenty]?" Solemn, the enemy concentrated on the energy flowing in his body, bursting for release.

After witnessing [Twenty]'s defeat to a single of Fei's strikes, he trembled nervously, aware his comrade's strength had been superior to his. If he hoped to survive Fei's deadly advances, he would have to expend all his efforts towards his attacks.

"I can't fight him with pure strength!" The successful execution of his plan remained his only chance.

His rapier suddenly launched forward, more aggressively and in faster successions than during the previous fight against Brook. Because his build and weapon were lighter than Fei's, he furthered his speed and prepared to use a deadly strike as soon as Fei showed a single flaw in his defence.

Unfortunately, Fei soon discovered the strategy. "Hahaha..." His laughter rang ominously on the battlefield at the sight of this pathetic attempt.

This enemy resembled a 【Fallen Shaman】 in the Diablo world, a human like monster which carried a blade in one hand and a torch in the other. Shrewd and callous, the 【Fallen Shaman】 both advanced and withdrew with inconceivable speed and insight. When at a disadvantage, it would relentlessly attempt to flee from the fight.

After Fei leveled up to level 5, his strategy towards tricky monsters like these was disturbingly straightforward – one strike and done. Schemes were useless against brute and overwhelming power, and would be effortlessly crushed.

What was a barbarian? The god of close range combat.

Whether it involved strength or skill level, barbarians always ranked number one in the Diablo world. If such a strategy defeated a barbarian so easily, Fei would have already died thousands of times in the Diablo world.

"Clang!" Again, Fei had, in a single strike, damaged his enemy's internal organs, who swiftly retreated while puking blood.

The enemy's rapier lay on the rocky ground in shattered pieces, as others forcefully pierced his skin under the power of Fei's strike.