Chapter 73 - Hugo. (Patreon)

The explosion made me edit my Status unconsciously. My defense and strength were set to 100,000, and I immediately prepared for the attack.

The dust began to disappear, and I began to see the bodies of several monsters torn apart all around me. Fortunately, Kumoko avoided the direct hit and was already on her feet.

'What the hell happened?!!!' I heard her voice in my head. 'Eliot, what the hell is going on?! Who?!'

Kumoko finally managed to see who was standing there. I thought it was Ariel, but it's not. It's an unknown man who I don't remember seeing before. But I know one thing for sure: this guy is powerful!

Human LV54

Skill Points: 4,652

Ferdinand Ouvrora

HP 94,161

MP 81,061

SP 92,884

Average Offense Ability: 91,183

Average Defense Ability: 82,645

Average Magic Ability: 52,997

Average Resistance Ability: 65,987

Average Speed Ability: 101.974

'He's not as strong as I thought. False alarm. However, he has many abilities at a maximum level. He can also teleport like me. He can even fly.'

But indeed, the most eye-catching thing is the [Hero] title he has. Yes, this guy is a hero.

'Beware, this guy is a Hero. He was sent here to finish us off.'

'This guy's a hero? Oh, that's right, the title is in his Status. Do you know him?'

'I've never seen this guy before in my life.'

This guy doesn't exist in the original story. The first Hero I remember appearing in the original story was still a child. Besides, Kumoko found him by chance. I have no idea who Ferdinand is.

His name is too unique for me not to remember. Especially the surname "Ouvrora."

There isn't a noble family with that name in the world. It's a mess.

'Can you handle him?' Kumoko asked worriedly.

'To be honest, he's weaker than I thought. But I have to be careful with that sword of his. He also has excellent skills.'

He can use fire, wind, and teleportation and has sword skills at a master's level. If I'm not careful, I could end up dying.

Fortunately, my limit has gone up.

'120,000 on my strength, 120,000 on my defense.'

As long as I can hit him, it won't be a problem. But his speed is too high. His stats are much more balanced than mine. Fortunately, I have some skills that he doesn't have.

I used [ Jinx Evil Eye ] to do damage. He started taking damage. However, he made up for the damage with regeneration.

The man, with short blond hair and blue eyes, stared at me like an eagle. I was his prey, and he would not let me get away.

[ Inert Evil Eye ]

And then I used my other [ Evil Eye ]

Then, I used short-distance teleportation, appearing just above the Hero's head. Then.

Tlin~~

My claw collided with his neck.

No, it wasn't his neck.

My claw collided with his sword. He raised it and blocked my attack before I could hit him.

'Eliot, look out!

I teleported away, but the Hero soon appeared before me. With the stance of an experienced warrior, he swung his sword with all his might. I felt my life flash before my eyes.

But I trusted my defense.

I blocked his attack with my claw just like he did.

Tlin~~

Again, our weapons clashed. I blocked his attack as if it were no big deal and took no damage.

'I can rely on my defense and strength. I have to trick him somehow.'

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Change of POV

Hours ago.

In a luxurious room in an unknown castle, a young boy was sitting in a comfortable chair while looking at a blond man with blue eyes.

The boy, who was relatively young, perhaps 14 - 15 years old, had yellowish streaks in his hair and brown eyes.

"Mr. Hugo, we have received information that a huge army of monsters is near the Oths border. The army passed very close to Keren County, but there were no incidents."

"Ferdinand, have you received any more information about those idiots?"

"No, sir."

"So we didn't get the sword back?"

"No, sir."

Punch!

Hugo punched the table hard.

"I lent the sword to those assholes, but they made sure to lose it. What will happen if my father finds out about this?" Hugo was seething with hatred.

"Why did you lend them the sword, sir?"

"I received information about something interesting. I sent them to investigate. That idiot begged me for it, so I did it for him. But I didn't imagine they'd die in there."

"Something interesting? I didn't hear about it." Ferdinand tilted his head, confused.

"There's a spider in that labyrinth. A rather dangerous spider."

"Are you talking about the queen?"

"No, that's not it. Some men from our empire found some very resistant webs. They also saw a small spider fighting in quite a different way."

"But why were you curious about it?"

"This spider is much more intelligent than usual, so... No, forget it."

"..." Ferdinand stared at him, trying to figure out what was happening in the boy's head.

Meanwhile, Hugo kept thinking the same thing.

'He's one of my classmates. I'm sure of it.' A macabre smile appeared on Hugo's face.

He might not have been after that spider if it hadn't been for that strange dream.