LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 294.2
Chapter 294.2. The Hunter
Despite its body being heavily damaged, the Lion used healing magic to recover, dodged the beam, and lunged at Sakimori’s side, aiming to sink its fangs in.
“Recovering so quickly? That’s cheap, don’t you think, Queen?”
But Sakimori raised their right hand to block the fangs. The Lion tore through Sakimori’s right hand and passed by, but—
[Core Dark Lance]
“Guh!”
In that instant, a dark spear struck the Lion. Its body was torn apart, and as the darkness began to encroach, the Lion groaned and used magic again.
[Sun’s Protection]
[Refresh]
[Flame]
The Lion leaped back, creating distance from Sakimori. It couldn’t hide its surprise as Sakimori, now missing a hand, used flames to cauterize the wound and stop the bleeding.
“Are you really human?!”
“You should be able to see it with your skills, right? I’m human.”
“No human could calmly burn their wound to stop the bleeding! What kind of nerves do you have?!”
“Just an ordinary mind. It hurts so much I could cry.”
Sakimori answered with a calm expression, though sweat dripped from their face, and they looked pained. But their movements were steady. The Lion, intimidated by their unyielding spirit, felt a growing fear.
“I have no choice… I’ll defeat you with sheer force.”
“Mind if I ask why you didn’t do that earlier? Were you saving mana for later battles?”
“Exactly!”
[Invincibility]
[Adamantine Form]
[Awakening]
The Lion’s body glowed golden as it transformed into an invincible form. All its abilities were greatly enhanced, its skin became as hard as adamantine, and its invincibility raised all resistances to their limits.
“I’ll carve you up in this form!”
“Scary. Guess I’ll just stall until your skills wear off.”
Sakimori smirked as they clashed with the roaring Lion.
Sakimori and the Lion clashed fiercely. But unlike before, neither used powerful combat skills or magic. The Lion attacked with simple claws and fangs, while Sakimori used beginner-level spells to deflect and dodge.
It was clear both were running low on mana. Sakimori and the Lion were nearly out of mana, forced to rely on their basic abilities.
Sakimori’s body, however, couldn’t fully block the Lion’s attacks, and they were slowly being worn down. Flesh was torn, blood flowed, and claw marks covered their body, but their movements remained steady, showing no signs of despair.
Titania watched this scene, barely containing her trembling body. When she had entered the [Naraka], she had been protected by fairy and divine machines, filled with vast amounts of mana. She had thought Sakimori was just a man who had gathered potions to boost his stats.
She had thought he was a commander who led fairy and divine machines from a safe position, someone who had come only for achievements.
She had thought he was like the old military men who sent their comrades on dangerous, life-threatening missions. Surely, he was forcing them to work using administrator privileges.
If that was the case, then killing the commander would end it all. The other fairy and divine machines would be freed and would likely leave to seek freedom elsewhere.
But what was this? Sakimori, who she had thought would be easily defeated, was fighting with both hands missing, a faint smile on his face, enjoying the battle. It was unbelievable. Normally, the pain and fear of losing one’s life would lead to despair or reckless, sloppy attacks. But Sakimori remained calm and composed.
He was a monster. Not like any human or demon she had ever met. It wasn’t his physical or magical power that made him a monster—it was his spirit.
But it was over now, she reassured herself. Sakimori, unaware, was being lured to a specific location.
Titania held her breath, concealing her mana, waiting for the right moment.
Sakimori finally arrived at the designated spot.
Right in front of Titania. With his back turned, fighting the Lion, he was wide open.
[Lion’s Fang]
Using a simple yet ultimate skill, Titania emerged as if seeping out of space. Her fangs, glowing red with combat energy, aimed to pierce Sakimori’s head. She assumed he had no mana left to block such a fatal attack.
Titania, a lioness without a mane, a master hunter, was about to deliver the killing blow.
The illusionary land of Tir na Nog, Titania’s creation. At first glance, it appeared to be an open plain with short grass, but it was a mirage. The true Tir na Nog was a trap-filled illusionary space designed to ensnare enemies. There were many hidden spots within this deceptive space.
If the decoy Lion could defeat Sakimori, good. If not, Titania would deliver the surprise attack. It was a flawless strategy that had never failed.
Confident of victory, just as her fangs were about to pierce Sakimori’s head—
Crunch
They were blocked and grabbed by pitch-black arms that had sprouted from Sakimori’s back. Sinister arms, unmistakably born from the Naraka, arms that brought death.
“I’ve been waiting. I couldn’t figure out where you were. A queen with a mane? That’s weird. Lionesses are the ones who hunt, after all.”
[Dark Mode]
[Dark God’s Arms]
Sakimori’s body turned pitch-black, his power overwhelming Titania. As the dark arms gripped her head, she felt her life being drained away.
“From the beginning… this was your plan!”
“Yep. See you later. Goodbye.”
Realizing it had all been a trap from the start, Titania’s body was crushed with a sickening squelch.