Chapter 168 The cat and the hog
The sound of hissing cut through the air, sharp and sudden.
My head snapped towards the source, my sword still clutched tightly in my hand.
There, amidst the shadows, a long-tailed cat slunk towards me.
Its body was low to the ground, muscles coiled and ready to strike.
A low, warning growl rumbled in its throat, its tail twitching in agitation.
The cat inched closer, its gaze never leaving mine. I watched its every movement
I barely had time to react as the cat suddenly burst towards me.
I thrust my sword out, channeling the mana coursing through it and sent a six directional windslash at it.
The air shuddered, slicing into blades that tore through the space between us.
The cat was quick though, twisting and turning to avoid the onslaught.
"Not bad". I thought.
A glowing orb formed in its mouth, and in a flash of flame, it spat the fireball at me.
I rolled to the side, the scorching heat scorching the ground where I had stood moments ago.
The cat was fast, but i was definitely faster.
The cat's eyes burned with fury, its muscles tensing for another strike.
Like an arrow released from a bow, it launched a flurry of fireballs.
But I was a step ahead, I sent a one directional windslam, redirecting the fireballs away from me.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
However, i didn't stop there. gathering my magic, I pointed my sword at the cat and hastily sent a vortex at it.
The air around the cat became a whirling mass of wind, its fur whipping back as it struggled against the force.
The vortex swirled for a moment longer, then dissipated, leaving the cat dazed and disoriented.
I surged forward, the breeze at my back lending speed to my steps.
The cat was quick, but I was faster. I lunged, my sword slicing through the air in a deadly arc.
The cat tried to evade, its claws and teeth a blur of fiery rage.
But my blade found its mark, the steel sinking deep into its neck with a sickening crunch.
[1 kill, +10 mp]
The next attack came from a wild hog.
My gaze snapped to the side as I sensed movement in the underbrush.
And there, lumbering out of the foliage, was a wild hog, its tusks gleaming in the low light.
I didn't hesitate. I wanted this beast's attention, and I wanted it now.
I swung my sword in a wide arc, the glint of steel catching the hog's eye.
Its ears pricked, the hog's gaze snapped to me. For a moment, it seemed to hesitate, as if unsure of whether to charge or retreat.
The hog's hesitation evaporated, replaced by a thundering stampede.
Tearing through the grass, it bore down on me like a freight train, its tusks aimed at my midsection.
I stood my ground, my smirk widening. "So hasty to reach your doom," I muttered, the weight of my sword feeling reassuringly solid in my hand.
The blade connected with the hog's side, scoring a deep gash in its flesh.
The creature let out a squeal of pain, the sound reverberating through the air.
But its momentum carried it forward, the tusks coming perilously close to my chest.
I danced back, avoiding the deadly charge by a hair's breadth.
The hog wheeled around, the wound on its side bleeding profusely.
Its eyes were wild with pain and fury, the muscles in its back tensed for another strike.
"Not so fast," I taunted, spinning my sword in a wide circle.
The hog's eyes followed the blade's movement, its body coiling like a spring.
But I wouldn't give it the opportunity to strike.
I darted forward, my feet light and agile, the sound of my footsteps lost in the snort and grunt of the hog.
The creature turned, its tail lashing from side to side, its tusks flashing dangerously in the low light.
But I was already in motion, leaping into the air and bringing my sword down in a devastating arc
The blade connected with the hog's thick hide, sending a shower of sparks into the air.
The creature squealed in pain, its legs buckling under the force of the blow.
But still, it fought, its tusks slashing through the air as it tried to regain its balance.
I didn't give it the chance. I lunged forward, my sword singing as it sliced through the air, my aim true and deadly.
The hog dodged, its speed surprising given its bulk.
But I was faster.
I spun on my heel, my blade a silver blur in the moonlight.
The hog tried to retaliate, charging at me with its head lowered, tusks aimed at my stomach.
But I was already in motion, my sword glinting as it connected with the hog's tusk, the shock of the impact traveling up my arm.
The creature grunted, its charge faltering. Still, it wasn't ready to give up, the wildness in its eyes still burning bright.
I pressed my advantage, my sword flashing like lightning, a deadly dance of steel and flesh.
pressed forward, my sword striking again and again, each blow weakening the hog's defenses.
But it refused to go down, fighting back with a stubborn ferocity that was almost admirable.
I feinted left, then darted right, the blade lashing out like a viper's tongue.
The hog retaliated, its tusks gouging the ground, its muscles bunching as it prepared to charge. Enjoy exclusive content from empire
I was one step ahead. I slipped under its guard, my blade sliding between the creature's ribs with a sickening crunch
The hog stumbled back, its tusks lowering as it struggled to stay on its feet.
Its eyes were glazed with pain, the life slowly draining from its massive frame.
I moved in for the killing blow, my sword held high overhead.
The hog let out a final, agonized squeal, its muscles trembling as it fought to stay standing.
It's efforts were in vain however. My sword descended, swift and true, the blade piercing the hog's heart with a metallic thunk.
[1 kill, +10 mp]