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Dressed in a black robe, wielding dual swords; these were the new type of "Skullbreakers." Enyama's guess was spot-on; they indeed executed a second-stage ambush. 271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMmx0GtbaAy
At this moment, Ching had also become vigilant, preparing to handle another new type of "Skullbreaker" that might appear at any moment.
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As Enyama prepared to rush toward Yurin's side, he realized that one of the Skullbreakers had targeted him. He instantly weaponized his fist to block the attack.
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"Swish!" In the brief moment when Enyama was momentarily distracted, a small hole appeared on Yurin's forehead. She collapsed. No one had expected a third-stage ambush!
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"Allowed Voyeur" could only observe a target's viewpoint. The other Skullbreaker had drawn a gun only after Aoino had lost consciousness. Nobody knew that they would use firearms, so long-range ambushes hadn't been considered.
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Although their protection mission had failed, Enyama didn't give up. They still aimed to capture these new "Skullbreakers" alive, with the worst-case scenario being their immediate execution to prevent further casualties. But this way, they might vanish without a trace.
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A flurry of green gauntlet punches struck, forcing the Skullbreaker with the dual swords to retreat hastily. Enyama was a skilled martial artist, and with Weapower enhancing his fists, they were as sharp as blades, earning him the title "Blade Fist."
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The other Skullbreaker in the tree, holding a gun, leaped away in the opposite direction of Grandecy. Ching wasted no time and immediately gave chase. As he and Enyama locked eyes for an instant, their brief exchange spoke volumes.
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"If the new type of Skullbreaker escapes, you pursue alone. I have faith in your abilities. If it's one-on-one, you'll be fine, but if not, escape and prioritize your safety," Enyama had told Ching before their protection mission, which was the first mission to be conducted after the appearance of these new type of Skullbreakers.
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Ching, now left to battle the Skullbreakers alongside other Huntectors while Enyama and Yurin faced the Skullbreaker ambush, pursued the escaping enemy. His gaze never left the Skullbreaker moving through the treetops.
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He held a limited production Firebird Rifle Mk. IV. The plan was to shoot it down, but the target kept moving, making it hard to aim.
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Continuing like this would surely result in losing the enemy. He needed to find a way to bring it down quickly. However, it was strange. The Skullbreaker wasn't fleeing into the easily escapable forest but rather remained leaping between the large trees on the path, as if waiting to be shot, deliberately.
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After pondering for a few seconds, he took a deep breath and suddenly accelerated. To conserve energy, he only maintained this speed for a few seconds. Although he couldn't catch the Skullbreaker in the trees, he could close the gap. He abruptly halted, raised his gun, aimed upward, and fired. 271Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMy2Ghv2IoM
The Skullbreaker dropped, flipping in mid-air and landing firmly on the ground. A sinister smile peeked out from under the hood that covered its head.
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There were no signs of damage on the Skullbreaker because Ching hadn't aimed at it. He had aimed at the branch it was about to land on. Since it was difficult to target a moving object, he aimed at something stationary.
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The fact that he could think of this method in a matter of seconds and then execute it proved that Ching's dynamic vision was indeed a notch above other vice-commanders. Although marksmanship wasn't his strong suit, he still had this level of skill, as attested by Enyama's earlier statement.
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But now was just the beginning.
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Ching aimed his gun at the Skullbreaker and fired. The Skullbreaker slightly sidestepped, avoiding the bullets with ease and closing the distance without counterattacking. It moved backward a few steps, creating more space between them.
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"You underestimated me," Ching said, grabbing a handful of chips from the bag beside him. He ate them, then moved forward, converting his fists to palms to attack the Skullbreaker. This time, his attacks were much faster than before, and he almost grazed the Skullbreaker several times, tearing its black robe.
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Then, he suddenly sped up. His increased speed was due to the increase in his energy, activating his body's functions. The source was Ching's Selfalter talent, "Equivalence Foodie."
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