When the thieves suddenly showed themselves, Ryan instinctively wanted to say something. But after a glance at Ethan, he kept his mouth shut.
His teammate couldn't help blurting out, "Unbelievable—you can even do that!"
Ryan nodded. He hadn't expected Ethan to think of this either: pretend to be poisoned and lure the thieves into the open.
The fight broke out in an instant. Shane swung a heavy black iron hammer like a beast. Any thief it touched spat blood and hit the ground, not moving again.
Ryan and the three remaining soldiers were just as fierce. Every strike landed cleanly on a vital spot.
Ethan stuck close behind Shane. Each time Shane's hammer hit a thief, Ethan seized the moment and, before the target completely died, finished him off with the [Damaged Blood-Drinking Long Knife].
It felt amazing. After barely ten seconds, Ethan felt a warm rush flow from his watch into his body.
He knew that meant his level had gone up.
