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nZad cracked his neck as he bent them side by side, flexing his muscles and getting ready to fight. He gazed at the Imperial Knights and smiled.

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"I'll win

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nHe clenched his fist to activate his Relic, and suddenly the ten rings on his fingers began to glow.

nThe knights were taken aback by this development and became wary of their opponent.

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"What's wrong? Won't you attack?

" He asked them.

nThe remained silent and took their stance, staying on guard. Their eyes remained fixated on him, readying themselves to fight.

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"Ten Rings, activate

" He grinned.

nSuddenly energy surged from the rings, covering his entire body with intense aura. The power flowed throughout his body and around him. The ground on which he stood began to respond to this new surge of power, breaking down from the pressure alone.

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"What is that?

" The knights said, holding their ground in face of such great pressure.

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"Let's have some fun shall we

" He grinned wildly.

nBefore even the last words he spoke entirely registered in the knights, he vanished from their sights.

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"Wha-

" They let out.

nSuddenly, he appeared beside one of the knights and drove his fist into the stomach of the flustered knight.

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"Guackkk

" He spat blood.

nThe knight instantly fell down, his body throbbing in pain.

nHe tried to move his body, but only his hands were willing to obey him. As he stretched his hands weakly to reach the rest of his comrades, his vision dulled and his entire body felt hot from the blow.

nZad, upon seeing the struggle of the man, raised one of his legs up and smashed it on the skull of the knight. His skull shattered and brain splattered and his blood oozed around the plains, instantly killing him.

nThe Imperial Knights were surprised by the sudden appearance and attack of Zad. However he didn't even give them enough time to react on this emotion.

nHe disappeared again, leaving the bloodied corpse of the knight he crushed behind.

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"W-Where...?!

" The commander gritted his teeth.

nHe appeared once again in front of another Knight. He launched his ballistic fist at the man. The knight dodged it, only barely and had a look of fright, the fear for his life. Zad wasted no time and instead used his legs to kick the side of the knight.

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"Guarghhh

" He yelled, feeling his ribs crack all at once.

nHe fell on the ground, wiggling in pain.

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"Cheh, how noisy.

" Zad grunted, finishing him off as he did the former.

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"W-What is this guy?!

" The Knights said among themselves.

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"He's not even going to give us the chance to use our Relics?!

"

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"Is it teleportation?!

"

nThey were all flustered and dreaded who would be next.

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"Cheh, at this rate...

" The commander groaned.

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"Fall back everyone

" He ordered.

nThe Knights affirmed and made their way to retreat back to their positions.

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"Where do you think you're going?

" Zad smiled widely.

nHe vanished from sight and appeared behind a fleeing knight.

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"You're all going to die here

" He said, using his fist to drill a hole into the frightened knight.

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"Blurghh

" He let out before dying.

nPhobio and his soldiers all watched in horror as they witnessed the massacre which took place before their very eyes.

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"Who is that man? Is he a monster?

" His General said.

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"B-But... You can take him on, right General?

" Phobio asked, his voice trembled as he spoke.

nThe General could not utter a word... Because he knew what his answer would be.

nAt best he could manage to fight against two or three Imperial Knights, but this person was owning them and easily subduing them like child's play. Who wouldn't be frightened by the sight.

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"Young lord... Maybe we should retreat...

" The General advised Phobio.

nPhobio shot him a bad look which made him swallow and retract his words. He forgot about his fear of the Apostle and all his mind could think about was... How deadly the man who fought was.

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"After them, we are next

" He gulped.

nThe soldiers were shaking as well, the fear of such a one sided battle and knowing their turn would soon come.

nZad rampaged, killing Knight after knight before they could even react.

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"L-Lady Apostle... please save us

" One of the knights cried out.

nLauria merely gazed at them, refused to lift a finger as she watched calmly.

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"There's no need for me to save trash such as you heathens. Die and become useful even in your death

" She said.

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"Wha....?! Guakkkk

" The Knight let out as he was killed mercilessly.

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"And that makes 9

" He muttered, looking toward the remaining 3 survivors.

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"It's good I save the best for last. I can tell... You three are different from the rest of them, aren't you?

" He said to them with a grin.

nThe commander as well as the two members of the Terrible Trio were left. Though from the looks of things, they too weren't long for the world.

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"You beast

" Gerund said to him with a glare.

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"I can't die yet... I am yet to avenge sir Gwain and render justice upon his killer

" Eric, a Terrible said, clinging tightly to his blade

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"S-Strong... This man is strong. I can't wait. Hehehehe

" Pheobe, the other Terrible muttered to herself with a sick grin.

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"I'm so happy, I can't wait... Watch me big brother Gwain. I'm going to kill some more

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"And... After I'm done with you three, I'll head for my grand prize. The lil bitch over there. Apostle or whatever, it doesn't matter. You'll all die by my hands. It'll be fun killing all of you as you scream to my ears

" Zad smiled.

nAs he laughed heavily, he suddenly felt a chill behind him.

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"What did you just say?

" Lauria asked in a low foreboding tone.

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"What was that just now? Did I just get shivers?!

" Zad asked himself.

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"How dare a filthy heathen like you taint the name of Apostle... This I will not overlook

" She said, slowly walking forward.

nZad felt an aura coming from her which gave him a bad feeling. Cold beads of sweat began to form on his face.

nHis instincts told him...

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"That woman.... Is dangerous!

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