Lucelle who had already consumed half of her magic power after killing the 8 goblins along with the human skeletons began doubting herself if she could defeat the chieftain, who had a 3rd-circle magic level and a heavy sword user.
Defending was okay because she had the blazing red cloak, however it would become ordinary if she would run out of magic power. Moreover, even though there was just one magic level apart between her and the chieftain, it was still undeniable that there was a big difference on the amount of magic power one could store in the magic heart.
Like, if a 1st-circle magic level had a bottle cap for storage of magic power and a bottle for 2nd-circle magic level, then a 3rd-circle magic level's storage could be a container. The stronger the magic spell used, the larger the magic power being consumed.
In a simpler term, one could attain victory in a fight depending on one's magic level and of course, including the experiences and the quality of techniques used.
On the other hand... when the Chieftain found out what happened, he went out of control with anger, "Human! Not only you dared to stop the awakening of our Lord Dominus, you also killed my brethren!" then he grasped the hilt of his heavy sword tightly as he imbued it with magic, "You shall not be forgiven. I will definitely kill you to appease my brethren's souls and offer your soul for our Lord Dominus' awakening!"
The Chieftain hastily ran toward Lucelle with the intention of slashing her into fragments. Lucelle, on the other hand, because of being surprised with the Chieftain's fast movement she unintentionally casted a fire shield in front of her with use of her left hand even though she already activated the blazing red cloak.
When the slashing of heavy sword and fire shield had undergo collision, an unpleasant sound to the hearing took place that enveloped the surroundings. Even the children inside the barrier made by Lucelle covered their ears with their own hands. It was totally deafening!
Lucelle's fire shield began cracking due to Chieftain's incredible magic power, slowly and slowly, till it completely shattered. Fortunately, her skin was ridged with the blazing red cloak's power so she remained unscathed when the axe had a direct contact with her skin. It was like there was a thick, invisible and strong layer on her skin, protecting her from possible danger.
Unforeseen, the Chieftain kicked Lucelle's abdomen with his right leg that made her flew away onto the withered tree. Whilst the withered tree was shatterpated due to the huge impact.
Lucelle vomited blood. I already lost too much magic power, so it's not strange that the blazing red cloak couldn't forbear the kick completely.
"And here I thought you are great since you managed to murder my brethren. But you are too weak, too fragile like the other human beings!" the Chieftain exclaimed in a loud voice as he walked onto Lucelle, step by step.
I'm already exhausted from the fighting earlier, if not... he wouldn't dared to say that. I can be his equal or even I can take advantage of him if only I'm in my peak state.
Lucelle still felt the pain in her abdomen as she stood up, then she used her right hand to wipe out the blood on her face.
The force of the Chieftain's kick was too strong as if he had been practicing his leg for many decades.
I need to come up with a strategy to subdue him no matter what it costs or else, not only will I die, the children too. And if the children will become sacrifices and it awakens the lord they worshipped, then it only time that matters before all the people in the village or even the neighboring places will be slaughtered. And... I can't bear to see that happens. I won't become useless anymore, I won't be me before that I was not able to protect my loved ones.
Whilst Lucelle was busy thinking of a strategy, she saw a rough terrain twenty meters away from them by chance. She promptly ran to the rough terrain when she noticed there was only two meters left before the Chieftain could reach her.
Then she shouted provokingly, "If you are that strong as a chieftain of the goblins, then you must have the ability to catch and kill me! Or else... I will treat you as a nobody goblin!"
The Chieftain became pissed off after hearing Lucelle's words, "Human, you totally angered me! And as a consequence for that, I will butcher your great body into thousand pieces and gift them to Lord Dominus and of course, including your blood and soul too!" then the Chieftain fasten his walks that seemed like he was running so that he could catch her.
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