I wasn't sure where the car was heading, but I didn't have the luxury to care. I could only be thankful to the driver who seemed to start avoiding colliding with other vehicles after I jumped into the help.
This made the car a bit more stable and safer to fight on.
As for the enemy, he seemed invincible until I used my [Berserk] talent. In this mode, my stats were around 13 points, capable of hurting the enemy, though not very effectively. This made me believe this orc's stats were somewhere around 15 points.
My gaze lingered toward the corner where my stats were tucked away.
[Health Points:] 76/90 + 30 per 3 seconds
[Energy Points:] 6/20
[Time left:] 2:57
Berserk Mode only replenished my health and not my energy points, so my situation was just slightly better than before. But then again, if I and Ûtá could use [Berserk] talent, then nothing was stopping this orc from doing the same.
So my situation wasn't that much better. In fact, the enemy only smiled and didn't even consider me much of a threat.
'My goal shouldn't be to win but to knock him off this vehicle or trap him in my pocket dimension.' I concluded, as my eyes steeled with resolve.
It wouldn't be easy, especially with the limited time I had, but it was possible.
"COME!" I growled, and the Orc made his move!
BAM!
As if responding to my word, the Orc charged forward with a murderous glint in his eyes. In just a few long strides, the distance between us vanished, and the Orc hacked ruthlessly with the battle-ax in his right hand.
For this, I sidestepped to the left, catching a glimpse of his left hand swinging toward my exposed neck.
Swoosh!
With graceful footwork perfected over centuries of use, I performed a 360° spin while ducking under his swing!
Rai'ki!
Swoosh!
My weapon spiraled through the wind and shot into my hands. In one vicious swing, I tore the orc's body open, starting from his abdomen and up to his chest.
Blood squirted out of the wounds, spraying in all directions—but the amused smile on the orc's face only widened into a crazed grin.
My eyes dilated with shock at the sight, only noticing he had already raised his weapon!
"Fuck!" I cursed, attempting to retreat, but I was a tad too late.
Pfft!
I jerked back, my hair and jacket whipping against the wind as blood squirted out of a deep gash left behind by the orc's attack!
[-30 HP]
[Health Points:] 46/90 + 30 per 3 seconds
[Energy Points:] 6/20
[Time left:] 2:55
Ding!
[+30 HP]
[Health Points:] 76/90 + 30 per 3 seconds
[Energy Points:] 6/20
[Time left:] 2:54
I gritted my teeth while trying to keep a straight face. I had been shot before, stabbed, beaten with fists and weapons, but never had I endured the pain of having something tear through my skin, starting from the chest to the abdomen.
Thud!
I staggered back a few steps, my narrowed gaze fixated on my skin stitching itself back together at a rate visible to the eyes.
My gaze shifted to the Orc who had a wide grin on his face. I wanted to be sure if he was polite enough to wait for my wounds to heal completely, or maybe he just didn't want his plaything to die so quickly.
My instincts made me believe the latter was the answer.
"Bastard." I chuckled as a piercing crimson light shone bright within the darkness that covered my eyes.
Never had I felt so insulted by an enemy. I grabbed the collar of my jacket and ripped it off my body, tossing it into the wind. However, my actions were only met with more excitement from the Orc.
"I'll wipe that cocky smile off your face!"
Swoosh!
I threw Rai'ki at the Orc and chased after it. As expected, he stepped back while deflecting Rai'ki with his battle-ax, temporarily distracting him.
Thud!
Stomping the ground, I jumped up and drove my fist into the orc's face.
Bam!
He staggered back while swinging at me with his ax, but I stuck close and raised my right hand to block his arm while driving my left fist into his face!
Bam!
Simultaneously, the space behind him tore open as he staggered again—but this time dropping his battle axes.
Ding!
[Door skill activated]
My plan was perfect!
My form was perfect as I spun to gather momentum before driving my feet into his exposed chest in hopes of kicking him into my pocket dimension.
But nothing goes as planned.
Bam!
The orc instantly recovered and caught my feet before they reached his abdomen. He quickly pulled me in and grabbed me by the neck. Before I could resist, I found myself airborne—and the next moment, I had been chokeslammed into the van, causing the metal ground to cave in, bearing my body shape.
My vision blurred and static sounds bombarded my ears, but in the background, I could hear the terrified cries of women and children!
Only then did I realize this was one of the evacuation vans meant to get civilians out of the chaos.
The orc leaned in, his grip tightening even though I resisted with both hands—but to no avail. His face was inches away from mine and even his tusk brushed against my cheek.
"Hum-ans, weak!" The orc's awful breath made me dizzy.
I could easily tell this bastard hadn't brushed since the day he was born. They were animals that lived for combat alone!
Skrrrrr!
Suddenly, the van made a sharp turn left. The abrupt turn pushed the orc off my body, leaving him tumbling down the van roof. He was thrown off—but managed to grab onto the edge with his hand.
Cough! Cough!
I coughed loudly, holding my sore throat with both hands while my gaze shifted toward the cabin. There was a periscope sticking out of one of the side windows, keeping an eye on us.
Bam!
Still nursing my sore throat, I turned—only to see the orc was already dragging himself up the roof.
"Come on, die already!" I cursed as I rose to my feet with great effort.
Stretching out my hand, I approached the orc and Rai'ki flew into my hand a few seconds later.
Once I reached the edge, I made eye contact with the orc, who had a furious glare in his eyes—but all that meant nothing to me.
I crouched low and showed the disgust I felt on my face before saying—
"The next time we meet... I'll make sure to take your life!"
With that, I ruthlessly slashed at his wrist, and the Orc willingly let go of the van.
Bam!
I watched his massive frame tumble on the ground a few times before he sprang back to his feet like it was nothing.
This time he didn't chase—he just glared at me with the same mocking smile he had at the beginning of the fight.
His lips moved, but I couldn't hear what he said as we moved farther away.
"I'll get you!" I swore.