nChapter 55: Blade Techniques

nTranslator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation

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"What are you doing? Stop!

"

nJust as Marvin was worrying that that plague envoy would join in, Black Jack suddenly shouted,

"He is mine!

"

nDissatisfied, the plague envoy replied,

"I only wanted to help you…

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"Many thanks, but no need!

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nBlack Jack sneered,

"I can take care of him by myself!

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"You had better go take care of your group of followers!

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nThe plague envoy stomped his feet angrily. He then moved toward that group of youths.

n‘A chance appeared!’ Marvin felt lucky.

nEven if he wasn’t Black Jack’s opponent in a one on one, he should be able to flee.

nFacing the latter’s rain of attacks, Marvin began consciously dodging.

nHe would end up in a difficult situation at every move.

nIt looked like he would be cut down by that dagger each time, but he would always make a dangerous dodge!

nFurthermore, each dodge would reduce the distance to the exit.

nMarvin’s idea was quite simple: if you are no match then run. Even if his own dexterity was lower than Black Jack’s, in this kind of complex terrain, the difference wouldn’t amount to much.

nWithout the plague envoy’s obstruction, as long as he found an opportunity, he would be able to flee!

nHe might even be able to reverse the tides and kill this guy!

nMarvin possessed a Ring of Prayers.

nRainbow Jet was the strongest 1st-circle spell, and was one of Marvin’s trump cards. But it was very likely that Black Jack would dodge it thanks to his high dexterity if Marvin forcefully used it in front of him.

nSo Marvin had to find the perfect timing.

n...

nClang!

nA black curved dagger smashed onto the wooden floor, cutting a strand of Marvin’s hair on the way!

nThis was another close dodge!

nThe dark murderer displayed a sinister smile. He already seemed weary of this chase. Both of his shoulders slightly adjusted!

n‘Damn it, this guy actually mastered a kind of Blade Technique skill!’

n‘From his posture, it shouldn’t be Whirlwind Blade, it looks like Rushing Thunder Slash!’

nMarvin’s face became pale. This time he was really in trouble.

nHe could withstand normal attacks. But this blade technique, with his current abilities and that common curved dagger, he definitely wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

nHe clearly understood at that time.

nBlack Jack had already seen through his intentions!

nThis frightening guy, he knew that Marvin wanted to take advantage of the situation to flee, but he still pretended to be unaware.

nHe was playing with his prey!

nDestroying Marvin’s confidence in one move.

nAfter all, in front of that devastating skill, even if the escape passage was close, Marvin wouldn’t be able to make it!

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"Hopeless I presume, Masked Twin Blades.

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"After killing you, I’ll take off your mask and finally see what you look like!

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"Hahahah!

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nWhile the dark murderer was crazily laughing, a strange light appeared on his blade.

nThis was the sign of the use of the blade skill.

nEscaping was useless, blade techniques were special skills and usually had a quite large range. Especially used by a powerhouse like a dark murderer. If Marvin had the Flicker specialty, he would have been able to dodge it

nBut now, the dragon strength effect had already ended, so those temporary stats also faded away.

nMarvin already had nowhere to go. He could only meet it with force!

nThinking this far, he suddenly raised his curved dagger, pretending to block!

nBut in reality he had already begun chanting the incantation, the ring of prayers already aiming at the rushing dark murderer.

n...

nBlade Technique – Rushing Thunder Slash!

nThe dark murderer shouted out. His curved dagger was like a shadow, it’s tip aiming at Marvin!

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nRushing Thunder Slash had a total of six moves, each known for their speed.

nThis blade technique could increase someone’s attack speed three times.

nFor example, if Black Jack could normally attack five times in one second, after using it, he would be able to attack fifteen times in one second!

nMarvin couldn’t block this sort of abnormal attack speed because he wasn’t able to keep up.

nHe could only meet force with force!

nHe was hoping for rainbow jet’s Repel effect.

nThis was Marvin’s only chance to turn defeat into victory!

nThis guy didn’t even give Marvin time to drink medicine!

nHe deserved being called an elite hitman of the Shadow Spider.

n...

nThe blade tip was like a shadow, rushing to cut down Marvin. And Marvin’s rainbow jet was also about to be released.

nBut at this moment, the sound of the ground being leveled echoed!

nA huge hole surprisingly appeared above the two men’s head.

nCountless pieces of broken rocks fell and both of their skills were forcefully canceled!

nNot because of the falling rocks, but because of that roar!

nIn the corner, Marvin took the opportunity to hide and check his battle log.

nHis skill was interrupted by a skill called Divine Grace – Mind Blast!

nSomeone used this Mind Blast skill through the whole basement. This was an intimidation type skill with large area of effect range, able to interrupt most skills.

n‘Who is it?’

nIn the corner, Marvin saw the silhouette of a tall person jumping down the hole!

nThat person was blonde and looked upright. He was carrying a sharp sword and wore a silver badge on his abdomen!

nSilver Light!

n‘Turns out to be the silver light knight!’

n‘Knight? Hold on, hold on.. They previously talked about a knight, could it be him?’

nMarvin recognized him. This guy was one of the most famous knights in River Shore City. As one of the Silver Church’s guardians, he would often appear in public.

nBecause Silver Church and River Shore City had reached some agreements, they had to dispatch some guardian knights to join River Shore City’s patrols.

nThis Gordian guy was one of them.

nHe was in charge of the wealthy district patrol.

nThe day Marvin wanted to kill Miller, he sent the patrol away. It included Gordian, this powerful 2nd rank silver light knight.

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"Plague God’s follower, die for me!

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nGordian stood above the ruins, coldly looking at the scene in the basement.

nBut everything had disappeared from the surroundings, leaving no one behind, aside from those few lost youths.

nThe dark murderer and plague envoy seemed to have disappeared.

nMarvin’s heart tightened; he smelled a hint of conspiracy.

nAfter all, based on the earlier conversation between that dark murderer and plague envoy, they were aware that this silver knight was coming.

n‘However, it seems that the silver church is also not easy to deal with. They profited from the plague god followers by charging high rent while also sending their own knights to catch them… Just not too greedy,’ Marvin guessed.

nAfterwards, a few men following Gordian took those youths away.

nYet Gordian was still standing there, his eyes sweeping the surroundings. He suddenly took a step forward.

nThe area was empty.

nBut Marvin knew that a class like Guardian Knight also had some detection type spells.

nFinding traces of the plague envoy shouldn’t be too hard.

nAs expected, Gordian sneered,

"Want to escape me? Dream on!

"

nHe rushed into the darkness, alone.

nThere was actually a hidden passage in that spot!

nThe destination was unknown, but it should definitely lead somewhere in this city.

n...

n‘I got it!’

nMarvin, hidden in the corner, was massaging a place that had gotten hit by a falling stone, suddenly enlightened.

nThis was a trap. The aim was precisely to lure Gordian into chasing that plague envoy alone.

nThis Silver Light Knight had probably caught a lot of plague god followers recently, making the plague envoy very angry.

nThus, he simply invited the shadow spider assassin to set up a trap. With both of them acting together, they would kill Gordian.

nBut the plague envoy and the assassin hadn’t expected to meet this Masked Twin Blades halfway through the operation.

n‘Truly interesting.’

nMarvin smiled.

n‘You just forced me into a miserable state. I won’t let go of the opportunity this time. I’m very sorry, Black jack.’

n‘But I have to be careful this time, as even if the silver light knight clearly hates the plague envoy, I also have an arrest warrant.’

n‘Anyway, time to follow and take a look.’

nMarvin quietly used Stealth and remained far behind Gordian.

nTwo men, one in front and one behind went through the passage, finally reaching another basement.

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