If focused against one adversary, Leonard’s Mount Tai Crushing Strike would kill or at the very least critically injure them. However, the three knights would share the impact and only suffer light internal injuries. 0

Just as Leonard was preparing his next move, there was an unexpected intervention. 0

“Graaaah!!” 0

With a roar, Hugo swung his greatsword upward from a low stance, daring to meet Leonard's Mount Tai Crushing Strike head-on. As he used his Dragon Blood traits to the limit, his muscles threatened to burst through his armor. 0

Upward swings were inherently weaker against downward swings, but Hugo didn’t hesitate at all. 0

Kaboom—!0

A shockwave erupted, sending all five combatants reeling back.0

“Gah!” 0

It was only Hugo that failed to remain on his feet, coughing up blood as he was flung several meters away. The Dragon Blood did not render him invincible, and the price for attempting to block an ultimate move like the Mount Tai Crushing Strike head-on was bound to be steep. If anything, it was a miracle he hadn’t sustained any damage to his bones or tendons.0

“Controlling multiple swords remotely...?”0

“Is he similar to Blue Dragon Commander Grace?”0

“No, it’s slightly different. Rather than transforming objects into swords, it looks like his technique allows him to handle multiple swords from the get-go.”0

Even though their comrade was down, the three knights remained focused on Leonard, exchanging...0