For the last few minutes, Viktor kept on running and dodging the strikes from the powerful orc warchief.
With each swing of the two massive blades, powerful strikes wreck the land all around them. The more the battle raged on, the more the area around them turned into a wasteland filled with piles of Uruk corpses.
Right now, only several of the 100 berserkers have left, while the rest were already been chopped to pieces. Meanwhile, what remains of the horde from the gate chose to stay and watch from afar, afraid to join the fight.
On one hand, fewer orcs joining the fight means fewer opponents to bother them, but on the other hand, that means it had become much harder for Viktor to dodge the terrifying warchief's attacks as he has fewer orc bodies to become his shield.
Swwiishhhhhh!
Viktor dodged to the side, then he felt the sensation of something whizzing past his cheek at incredible speeds. That was definitely a close call, if he was only one second too slow, he would most likely have been badly hurt.
Then, like a beautiful melody in his mind, a notification came from the bracelets.
[You have 5 minutes left before the end of the mission]
[5 minutes left - (942/1000)]
After dodging and running for a while, the notification Viktor has been waiting for have finally appeared. With a renewed vigor, Viktor activated his divine skill.
[All Might]
[You have received 80 points in strength.]
[Duration: 5 minutes]
[Viktor Romanov]
[Strength - 46 (156)]
[Agility - 86 (111)]
[Endurance - 50 (75)]
[Battle Power - 62(114)]
When he saw the notification and felt the power coursing into him, of course, Viktor was surprised. 80 extra points in strength was definitely a new record. While his actual battle power was no more than 62, he then realized that 18 more points were added from his spirit power upgrade, which give all of his spell power had increased by 30%.
His divine skill's duration was 5 minutes, and its effects would end right as the challenge ended. Now that he has managed to achieve peak strength, it was finally time to stop running and actually try to hit back. It was a perfect chance for him too, as there were still several orcs standing around him, perfect as meat shields.
Spllaaatt!!!
When the orc warchief's fierce sword swing took another victim and reduced it into a pile of flesh on the ground, Viktor took the chance and put the added strength into his legs, pushing him to leap forward much faster than before.
He saw an opening and decided to take it, targetting the orc's legs. With a total of 156 points in strength, he swung the axe.
Spllaatt!!
His strike created a massive wound that instantly gushed rotten blood, but it wasn't deep enough to even reach the bone. Viktor was once again doubtful of his chances to win this fight.
Swiisshhh spllaattt
[4 minutes left - (961/1000)]
He took a glance at the increasing number of dead orcs, and he realized that his companions were also trying their best to complete the other objectives. The fire in his heart was stoked, and Viktor became more focused on doing his part to kill the warchief. He gritted his teeth and said through gasping breaths.
"One last try!"
This time, Viktor decided to use the strategy that has been brewing in his thoughts for a while. Just like before, he ran around and tried to bait the orc, but every few steps, he cast [Metal Chain] and made the longest and strongest possible chain he could. Then, he formed a solid ball of metal from the leftover swords around him, before attaching the ball at the end of his metal chain using [metal bending]
[3 minutes left - (974/1000)]
Then, he dashed closer to the massive warchief, dodged a few sword strikes, and threw the chain onto the warchief's massive legs. With his spell, the heavy metal ball started to move and spin bit by bit as he baited the orc to keep its attention on him.
In a few moments, the orc's feet were entangled, restricting its movements.
"Woo, and that is a success!" Viktor couldn't help but exclaim.
Now, only one thing remains. That is, to pull the chain and make the creature wobble under its own weight.
"Hah!"
Viktor gave the metal chain a hard yank, but in his plan, he forgot to account for the warchief's strength. Instead of being able to pull the orc down, it was the orc who started to pull him closer.
"Fuck, dammit!"
The creature yanked the chain, and Viktor was thrown forward onto the warchief as it swung both its heavy blades at him. Left with no choice, Viktor was unable to do anything other than raise his [Metal Shield] and swing his axe as hard as he can to lessen the attack.
Crraackkkk!!!
Viktor could feel a shudder down to his bones as the strikes were enough to break apart his shield and axe. With it, he was thrown back a dozen meters onto the ground near the wall. As his back collided with the ground, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Luckily, Viktor was still alive, but he felt as if his entire body had just been put through a meat grinder. The pain was so real, it was the strongest hit he had ever felt in his life.
"No, dammit– that was a lost cause, I really should've just ran!" Viktor leaned onto the wall, struggling to stand up.
However, suddenly a notification appeared in his mind.
[Congratulations. You have completed the objectives, half of the orc hordes have fallen]
The small victory brought him a joyful smile, and this makes him wanted to give the mission to take down the warchief one more chance.
He looked around, his mind running at a mile a minute, and grabbed the metal chain one more time. He pulled on it slightly, ensuring it was still strong enough, and said. "Djinn, help me!"
The Djinn read his thoughts, and a ball of blue smoke came out from the magic lamp. Then, the mist turned into large blue gorillas twice the size of man and helped to pull the chain.
"Hah!"
Growllllll!!
The attempt only made the creature even more annoyed, and it picked up the nearest chain, ready to snap it in half.
"Pull!"
Viktor shouted as he poured all his remaining strength. He just needed one powerful pull. Right as he wished for it, a moment of magic appeared in front of him.
A girl rushed in front of him, and from her hair Viktor recognized her as Eva. She stood in front of him and helped him to pull the chain.
"What the-?!"
Before Viktor could finish his question, Barry and Kosta joined in and helped pull the chain.
"What are you doing!?'
"Pull!" "Pull!'
This time, it was Jessie's voice from the back. She held the chain tight and pulled, while Boris and Torri also joined in.
Seeing everyone else was doing it, even Liza decided to also join in.
"We should do it together!"
"One, two… Pull!' Pull!!"
Doing such a thing looked weird, but they seemed not to care as they gave their all to pull the chain. At a moment like this, there was something within Viktor that feel touched. He seems barely ever felt a genuine togetherness before.
Finally, with such amazing teamwork, the warchief tumbled forward and fell with the chain wrapped tight around both of its legs. With its legs and feet being restrained, the warchief was unable to get up for a while.
The warchief tried to reach for its sword again, but Viktor was not going to let his chance go. He pointed at the orcs and shouted at the others. "Attack!"
Everyone dashed forward together and started to gang on the now restrained warchief. Magic, weapons, As for Viktor he took one of the large blades and use it to pierce the beaten up the orc chief. The eight of them went after the chance like feral beasts.
The moment the orc stopped moving, the area around them started to dissipate into light, the places all disappearing into a familiar darkness before a stage in the tower. Then, a notification came into their minds.
[The mission objective "Kill Raz Gulag has been completed.]
[Congratulations on completing all objectives.]
[The mission objective "Eliminate at least half of the orc horde" has been completed.]
[The mission objective "Stay alive for 7 days" has been completed.]
[Congratulations, you and your party have successfully completed the second challenge.]
[Congratulations on completing the mission with the minimum number of members.]
[The group battle rank result is A+.]
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