Lyle swung his magic greatsword with one hand, making a downward cleaving motion.
A visible magic slash was released from the magic greatsword, colliding with the fireball in mid-air and splitting it in two.
Boom!
The scattered fireball exploded in mid-air, while the magic slash continued towards the Naga Demon Serpent.
Seeing the magic slash flying out of the exploding flames, the Naga Demon Serpent's expression changed in surprise. He grabbed the Ghost Bear's fur and pulled hard, causing the Ghost Bear to immediately dodge to one side.
Thump!
The magic slash struck the spot where the Naga Demon Serpent had just been standing, leaving a three-meter-long cut on the ground.
"This—this isn't magic!"
The Naga Demon Serpent's gaze fell upon the slash mark on the ground, his pupils contracting. As a magic caster, he could naturally distinguish whether it was magic or not.
Was that human not only a magic caster but also a warrior who commanded long-range attacks?
The Naga Demon Serpent quickly analyzed internally.
"I just wanted to say hello and perhaps cooperate."
Lyle stood up from the wooden stake, his magic greatsword resting on his shoulder with one hand, and tilted his head slightly to look at the Naga Demon Serpent in the distance:
"Though he's smarter than a Ogre, his discriminatory attitude seems even more severe."
He remembered that in the anime, from the very beginning, when facing the Bone King, the Naga Demon Serpent showed a look of awe, and even surrendered directly after only a brief resistance.
There was no trace of the arrogant demeanor he displayed at this moment.
In the eyes of the various races of this other world, the human race, synonymous with "weakness," was indeed deeply ingrained.
At this moment!
The Naga Demon Serpent had also realized that this calm-faced human before him was not simple.
However!
As one of the three rulers of the Tob Forest, how could he flee in front of a human? Moreover, that fool Gu was controlled by this human, which might cause some trouble.
"Vine Entanglement!"
The Naga Demon Serpent waved his two withered arms.
The already numerous weeds on the ground quickly grew at a visible speed, then several thick vines extended from within, coiling towards Lyle in unison.
Faith-based magic?
Lyle pulled out the "Forest Passage" magic item, held it in his hand, and shone it forward.
The numerous attacking vines immediately bypassed Lyle, scattering in other directions.
!
Lyle pushed off the ground, raising his magic greatsword and charging towards the Naga Demon Serpent, a sneer sounding: "I hope your strength matches your attitude; don't disappoint me so much."
"Bastard! Die for this old man!"
Upon hearing this, the Naga Demon Serpent's face showed an angry expression. He swung his tail and fiercely struck the ground:
"Rock Scatter!"
The section of ground that was struck immediately split into countless tiny gravel, like bullets, assailing Lyle as he charged.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Lyle quickly wielded the magic greatsword in his hand, easily shattering all the flying stones, without even reducing his speed.
The Naga Demon Serpent hurriedly rolled off the Ghost Bear, his ancient voice roaring: "Beast Control!"
"Roar!"
The Ghost Bear's eyes immediately turned crimson, and he let out a frantic roar, directly crashing into the charging Lyle. At the same time, his massive body also indirectly blocked the Naga Demon Serpent!
"Hmph!"
Lyle snorted coldly, reversing his grip on the magic greatsword and swinging it with an upward slash.
Pfft!
The Ghost Bear, which looked strong and thick-skinned, was split in half with one blow. Its thick fur and the earthy yellow glow on its body did not hinder the power of this sword in the slightest!
The damage caused by the combination of the passive buffs "Aura of Courage" and "Weapon Extra Specialization" almost doubled the power of this seemingly ordinary sword strike!
[Gained Experience: 1511]
Lyle looked forward, realizing that the Naga Demon Serpent's figure had vanished.
"Little Black!" Lyle called.
"Roar!"
The little Evil Spirit Hound, who had long been observing the battlefield, pounced in, his sharp eyes fixed on an empty spot.
Clatter!
Black chains swept up from the little Evil Spirit Hound's body, lashing fiercely at that empty spot.
Chain Whirlwind!
"Damn Evil Spirit Hound!"
The Naga Demon Serpent was struck, emerging from his invisible state, his wrinkled face contorted with anger: "I should have dealt with you from the start!"
Although he wasn't seriously injured, he was extremely annoyed!
But soon, the Naga Demon Serpent noticed Lyle charging at him again, his face changing drastically, and he quickly chanted loudly:
"Forest Mist!"
"Invisibility!"
A thick white mist rapidly spread out from the Naga Demon Serpent as its center, and combined with the "Invisibility" ability, the Naga Demon Serpent's figure once again disappeared.
This time, it became even more secretive and difficult to observe.
"Indeed, pure warriors are much easier to deal with." Lyle looked around at the dense fog that completely obscured his vision, a frown on his brow.
However!
Lyle only felt his body tighten, as if something had quickly wrapped around him.
The next moment!
The Naga Demon Serpent, who had originally disappeared, was now binding him with his thick serpentine tail, shouting with a hint of excitement in his voice: "Human, die for me!"
The fine, oily white scales were very smooth, which also caused the tightening speed to be very fast, making it impossible to break free quickly.
"Get off me!"
Lyle glared: "Unholy Impact Shield!"
Boom!
A black energy instantly erupted from Lyle's body, forming an all-directional shockwave that not only blasted the Naga Demon Serpent, who was binding him, away in an instant, but also cleared away the surrounding white mist in one go!
Skill: Unholy Impact Shield. Cost: 2/day. Description: Generates a pure energy shockwave centered on oneself, with a knockback effect, and also possesses the ability to dispel and eliminate the opponent's magic.
This was a professional skill gained after the Valkyrie leveled up to 3.
Previously, after slaughtering a large number of high-level magical beasts and wild beasts, as well as over 200 Ogres in the entire Eastern region, the experience value in the experience slot had exceeded 140,000.
Lyle naturally didn't save it, adding it all to the Valkyrie in one go.
Now the Valkyrie (4Lv) had reached level four.
[Experience Slot: 26933 / 60000]
Bang!
Lyle's figure flashed, and he had already arrived in front of the blasted-away Naga Demon Serpent. He grabbed the opponent's tail and lifted him, smashing him hard onto the ground, emitting a loud crash.
"It seems he's not as strong as he claims."
Lyle continued to swing the opponent by his tail, repeatedly smashing him against the ground.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Heavy thuds and screams instantly echoed through the air.
"This old man surrenders!"
"This old man surrenders!"
"This old man is willing to submit!"
The Naga Demon Serpent cried out in agony.
Boom!
Another loud crash.
The Naga Demon Serpent was covered in blood, his two withered arms broken, and he lay twisted on the ground.
"Very good, you're much smarter than an Ogre." Lyle walked up to the miserable Naga Demon Serpent, planting his magic greatsword to one side.
He flipped his palm, and an iron sword appeared in Lyle's hand, its blade imbued with dark curse power.
Lyle, with a cold gaze, took the iron sword and directly plunged it into the Naga Demon Serpent's heart, but not deeply.
"Ah!!!"
The Naga Demon Serpent let out another painful shriek.
As the iron sword was pulled out and a spray of blood gushed forth, the Naga Demon Serpent's body began to twitch uncontrollably.
"What is this—."
"So painful!"
The Naga Demon Serpent writhed on the ground, trembling and twisting incessantly, his already somewhat pale face turning ghastly white.
He felt the arrival of death, as if he could die at any moment.
"Save me, I am willing to submit—human—do not kill me—"
The Naga Demon Serpent twisted his body and crawled to Lyle's feet, wailing.
If his previous pleas for mercy and submission were merely to make Lyle stop attacking, then at this moment, with pure death approaching, the Naga Demon Serpent had no other thoughts!