‘Mana Explosion!’ Han-Yeol activated his latest skill and simultaneously pulled the trigger of his M4A2-001’s grenade launcher. The grenade flew in an arc, speeding accurately toward the Orcs that were rushing at him.

‘It’s over,’ he thought confidently, expecting the Orcs to be destroyed by the grenade.

However…

“Ggueeeeeek!” The Orc in front let out a hideous howl before raising its shabby, tattered shield.

Booom!

The grenade connected with the Orc’s shield, unleashing a terrifying explosion that heated up the whole area.

“Ggueeeeeek!” the Orc roared. The shield it had been using had been blasted to pieces, but the Orc itself was perfectly fine, without a scratch.

‘H-Hey! Is this even legal?!’ Han-Yeol protested inwardly. He aimed his rifle at the Orcs and pulled the trigger.

Ratatatatata!

He fired a whole cartridge this time around, aiming directly at their heads. His bullets rained down on the Orcs, leaving them a bloody mess. Unfortunately, they did not seem to have been left tired or weak from the injuries they sustained.

‘Tsk!’ Han-Yeol clicked his tongue. He realized that attacking from a distance would no longer be of any help at this point, so he put his rifle on his back and stretched out the new chain he had wrapped around his left hand.

***

‘Heok…! I never knew the Orcs were going to be this strong!’ Han-Yeol thought, surprised. After all, the Orc Burrows were not highly-ranked among hunting grounds. ‘As expected, it must be because I’m weak.’

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