Naturally, the Holy Sword wasn’t something to be used casually in public.
It was fine in front of trustworthy people, and in unavoidable life-or-death situations, Shien wouldn’t hesitate to unleash the Holy Sword’s power and use it openly. But in the current situation, Shien didn’t feel he was pushed to that point.
Moreover, Katarine’s replica Holy Sword would unlock its inherent limitations when encountering the true Holy Sword, and even absorb the Holy Sword’s power to achieve the true form a Holy Sword should possess. If Shien unleashed the Holy Sword here, Katarine would similarly become stronger.
Shien didn’t want to engage in this kind of act of aiding his opponent and making them more powerful.
Thinking of this, Shien suddenly smiled.
“I still have more power I haven’t shown. Why resort to my trump card?”
That was right.
Although Katarine had indeed become much stronger after using her Unique Skill, Shien had also become much stronger.
During the month he spent diligently studying in the royal capital, Shien not only significantly increased his level due to growth but also gained new power.
Therefore…
“Come on.”
Shien once again beckoned Katarine.
“Let me show you my current full power.”
Full power in his normal state, without unleashing the Holy Sword.
Katarine seemed to understand something, her eyes sharpening.
“Bang!”
In the next moment, Katarine, without a word, vigorously flapped her white wings, creating a sonic boom as she transformed into a flash of light, launching a high-speed assault.
“Boom!”
However, almost at the same time, spectacular magic power surged from Shien’s body.
Magic power coursed through his entire being, making the space around Shien seem as if a storm had descended, swirling up dust and gravel, creating a terrifying spectacle.
In this instant, Shien brought forth everything he had.
[Enemy Detection] and [Magic Perception] told Shien the opponent’s location and speed.
[God of War] allowed Shien to instantly grasp the battle situation, judging all combat changes from the movements of every plant and tree, and even predict a series of subsequent battle conditions. ɽaNọBĘš
Each move of [Two-Handed Sword] replayed rapidly in Shien’s mind, allowing him to find the sword skills most suitable for dealing with the opponent before him.
A series of skills, including [Evasion], [Penetration], [Limit Evolution], and all resistance skills, were fully operational, steadily increasing Shien’s chances of victory bit by bit.
Indeed, Shien’s Unique Skill didn’t directly enhance his combat abilities, but the improvement it brought him had already accumulated steadily in his daily life.
How could ordinary people so easily learn so many skills?
How could others’ skill levels reach Shien’s height?
Coupled with the maximum growth in all aspects during level-ups, Shien’s Unique Skill had allowed him to transform from a powerless person from another world into a true hero in just a few months. It was also the fundamental reason why he could challenge so many strong opponents in this world with a level of only fifty-five, despite the significant level difference.
Therefore, if it came to using Unique Skills, Shien had actually already used his.
Otherwise, how could he overcome such a large level gap, surpass so many others’ advantages, and then challenge them?
Now, Shien unleashed all the power his Unique Skill had granted him.
“Swish!”
The instant Katarine’s replica Holy Sword, shining with the brilliance of [Demon Sword], came crashing down, Shien suddenly vanished, using [Instant Movement] to appear beside Katarine.
Katarine sensed it.
However, by the time she wanted to launch an attack, Shien had already begun to move.
“[Bestow: Slow]”
Shien cast his magic on Katarine.
“This is…!?”
Katarine’s expression changed slightly.
Because she clearly felt that her speed, which had been like lightning, suddenly decreased significantly, becoming unhurried.
“Abnormal status type Bestowal Magic…!?”
While increasing the magic power within her body to resist the abnormal status affecting her, Katarine slashed at Shien using the [Flashing Sword] technique.
But at this moment, Shien vanished again, appearing on Katarine’s other side.
“[Bestow: Gravity]”
Shien placed his hand on the wings behind Katarine and cast new Bestowal Magic, causing magic power to surge.
“Ugh…!?”
Katarine’s figure suddenly became extremely unstable. The light wings behind her suddenly became incredibly heavy, almost causing her to fall to the ground.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Shien unhesitatingly cast negative status type Bestowal Magic one after another.
“[Bestow: Stiffness]”