Another: Memory of Another World

Ch. 5 Dances under the moon

(has been revised)

When the moon began to slip from its highest point, the sound of bells spread to the very end of the village of Astera. Everyone woke up lazily, and fear began to take over their minds. It does not rule out the possibility that some people will remain asleep regardless of the world, because of fatigue.

Although he was on duty at noon, Steve still woke up excitedly. He did not complain in the slightest, instead engraved on his face a wide grin like a wild beast. He yawned for a moment, then immediately came out while grabbing a large bow at the side of the room.

Things outside are very messy. Everyone rushed to evacuate. It is not impossible that this village will be destroyed overnight, so they bring enough supplies to get to the next village. Steve simply observed them with a slight click of the tongue to the men running in front of him. He did not care much for the weak villagers, as they were indeed weak. At best they would probably be useful for being a meat shield. However, that does not mean the men can just leave when danger approaches.

""Grandfather! thank goodness you're ready!" A guard in leather armor said in somewhat of a hurry. His face was pale from his breath, and blood stains were evident on his clothes.

"Oh, have I lost the child?" Steve said with a cheerful tone. To be honest, it was almost difficult to find the day that the child was having trouble. But the next sentence immediately made the grandfather's feelings freeze.

"Yes, he is facing 3 Goblin Warriors and one Barbarian Goblin in the northern post at the moment!"

"Yeah!! You joking?!"

The terrifying specter called the Goblin Warrior was not a foreign name to Steve. The fact that one of them appeared was already reason enough to ring the bell. In a one-on-one live battle, Steve was still confident of being able to defeat the Goblin Warrior.

And you're saying the kid's facing 3 at once? Given how Antares' personality was, he must have made himself a decoy! That scoundrel!

"Let's Go!" Exclaimed Steve while running towards the noisiest without looking back.

While his speed as a Ranger is able to make it cover a distance of 100 meters in 12 seconds. He still needed time to reach the northern post.

Barbarian Goblin? I feel like I've heard of it. If not mistaken it is one of the evolutionary paths of the Goblin Warrior. It was said that each of them was strong enough to fight against well-trained knights.it meant that they were at least rank 5 monsters, or maybe 6. It's bad! I hope you're alive, boy!

After a while, the group of people lined up neatly were finally seen. Goblin bodies were scattered around them, but strangely nothing else. It was as if the battle itself had been won. However, the illusion was quickly dispersed by the sound of roars and iron clashing together.

"What's going on, oi?" Steve pulled one of the guards at the very back.

"Oh, grandpa! You finally arrived! Thank goodness!"

"Stop crying and explain the situation to me!"

"Don't Eru say everything?"

"Explain again!" Steve cried with a slight glance to the side.

"You didn't hear it." The emotional guard's face immediately collapsed as flat as a wooden board. "Huu... It seems like a big wave like 2 years ago, only much bigger. We've driven out about 50 goblins, leaving their main army on the opposite side. Right now both sides are pulling troops, and Antares is doing a match with 3 Goblin Warriors up front. The overall total of the group is estimated to range from 300s goblins."

"The child is still alive?" Steve didn't believe the guard's explanation.

"I can defeat some rank 4 Goblin Warrior by myself, so gather all our strength when that time comes, that's how it says." said the guard

"Continue your work."

"Ready sir!"

Steve gave a strong nod to the guard in front of him. // If this is normal, they will definitely tremble in fear until the groin is wet. Especially when it comes to facing the mighty Barbarian Goblin. The boy has done his job well, although it still stinks. Perhaps this is what is called jealousy for talented people? Ah, how could the child still remain humble with such talent? Should I make him a little 'confident'?

*clang! klang! klang! bam......!*

His face hasn't changed? No, those eyes, Trance! At a time like this? That bastard! // without feeling the mouth of Steve has been interested in being a wide grin.

Steve was at a loss for his words. In the face of an enemy that was clearly known to be much stronger, one would usually panic and make many unnecessary mistakes. But that situation was inversely proportional to what he saw at the moment. Antares entered a state of focus, where his attention was only on every attack that came to him. At that moment, every sense in the body seemed to break through a new realm where everything around it slowed down. He would dodge the axe eye in front of him with minimal movement, then he instantly counterattacked with a diagonal movement from below. Of course it wasn't enough to take down the Goblin Warrior, as he directly jumped backwards.

The art of fighting is not much different from someone walking on a rope. Position, movement, balance, attack, defense, forward, and backward, all occur in a short time and simultaneously, where a slight error will reduce the power generated from a movement. Not to mention thinking about the right strategy and reading the opponent's strategy at one time will make the brain quail. Therefore, usually the fighters will divide the process into two. The first is the basic movement that is left to the subconscious and the reaction. And second, something that is processed directly and consciously. This state will be slightly different when a person enters a trance state, where the mind itself does not function and everything is moved by the subconscious. That way, a little distraction can make him fall.

Steve was not too surprised by Antares' performance that far exceeded his level. One could fight monsters of higher level within a certain range with sufficient prowess. Even his weaker self than an Iron-class adventurer could and was able to defeat a Goblin Warrior with martial techniques alone.

I don't have to worry about that little bastard, huh. Damn, motherfucker! //Steve couldn't help his smile. Then his expression immediately hardened. // The main problem, is he.

Steve's attention was drawn to the small Goblin with a large stature. Just wearing shorts or maybe just a lackey, and a sword bigger than him. Just looking at it had already made the old man creep in fear. The more he noticed it, the figure of the goblin seemed to become more and bigger until it reached a height of 5 meters.

No matter how much potential Antares can bring out after a trance, but Goblins are a very troublesome opponent! // Trance does provide a slight improvement in one's fighting performance, but the effect is not so great.

Little by little, the flow of the fight between Antares and the 3 Goblin Warrior began to change. Antares who were initially cornered is now starting to dominate.

Everything would be much lower if the kid could use all his cards. But Ren screwed up at a critical moment as usual. At the moment Antares can only reveal a card from Steve. But that was enough for Antares.

One would instantly die if fighting an opponent with a difference of 10 levels.so, Antares had a level 13 stat against 3 level 11-12 monsters. It could be said that this battle was balanced. However, the boy also gained what every single Ren servant could, the ability to bring out nearly 100% of his potential. No matter what happened, he would still be in his peak condition. Even though his muscles were torn apart, his organs were pierced, or his limbs were cut off even though.

After all, warriors did not fight with mana, but rather stamina. Nightwatchers absorb energy from the darkness of the night. In the other person's corner, it would look like the child was becoming stronger in battle.

Everyone could become stronger after going through a life and death battle, only that the development of the Antares was much more brilliant.

Everyone held their breaths for him, while his enemy smiled widely for him. Every reaction, every sensation, every emotion, as if forging his muscles and bones.as if every cell in his body shouted, 'I can do it!'

1 Hour passed, 1 Goblin finally fell. Incisions filled his body, making him lose too much blood and making his movements slow down. As a farewell, Antares punched his left chest with his sword.

Knowing that one of his comrades had fallen, the remaining two Goblins chose to retreat for a moment. They took a deep breath to relieve the fatigue in his body. Antares took the opportunity to widen the distance between them. Although he looked strong, his condition was not much better than the Goblins. He was lucky because [Variabell Collapse] made him not need to feel fatigue even though his HP and Stamina were on the verge of 30%. A lack of blood will not slow his movement, so Antares automatically gains an edge. Plus his strength that continued to grow throughout the battle, the Goblins had to fight in losses.

The two made eye contact with each other, then looked at Antares seriously.

"Krissa Rekresy criveuk!"

The two Goblins knew that the child in front of them did not understand their language, but that did not prevent them from giving praise to a formidable opponent. They also had no intention of retreating, believing that the Barbarian Goblin behind him would avenge their defeat. Death in battle is a great honor.

The goblin with the spear advanced first, thrusting his sword in a straight motion. Antares avoided it with one breath. The Goblin immediately pulled it, then swung its spear with a wide flow. Antares dodged with a wide jump, then he held the blade of the spear with his sword. The other goblins came from a different direction.

The Goblin jumped high into the air, then blew its axe to the ground with a centrifugal force thrust. This time Antares chose to take a step forward. Positioning himself in a dangerous position flanked by two enemies. The movement of the axe user slowed down a little because of the weight of the weapon. Taking the opportunity, Antares immediately kicked the Goblin right in the face until it bounced a few meters with a clear trace on the ground. Furthermore Antares reduced the distance with the spear user, but the Goblin had already attacked him first. Antares once again held the swing of the spear with his sword. This time the Goblin immediately pulled him back, then attacked with a piercing motion in a long series.

Antares had to take a step back. Then he did a backflip to avoid the axe being swung from behind him. Axes and spears clashing against each other rang out loud on the ear for a moment. Then the three individuals fought each other attacks and stalks in a long series of tense.

Like that, the forward and backward battle lasted until one side fell. But one thing is certain, Antares is starting to get in the wind.

(Connected.).

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