2025-12-12 05:03:39Henry was just a few steps from the door when it creaked open, and he froze. Two figures emerged, towering, hulking. Not goblins, he was sure of that.
They had goblinoid features, but their muscles were bulkier, their limbs thicker. Their skin was green and oily, veins visible beneath the surface. Strips of dried leather were tied around their waists, and their bare torsos rippled with strength like trained fighters. Each wore an iron armour with heavy iron sword in one hand and a battered shield in the other. Wrestler-like brutes with the look of trained killers. Henry took a slow step back. "This isn't going to be funny," he muttered, tighten the grip on his bow. The creatures let out a low growl and stepped forward, and that familiar ding sounded in his head. [Inspect] [Name:////] [Race: Orc Warriors] [Level: 2] [HP: 20] [Strength: 10] [Agility: 3] [Defense: 11] [Skills: None] "Okay, I can work with this... if I fight smart." Henry shifted into a low stance and released a quick arrow at the first orc. *Clang!* The arrow bounced off the orc's raised shield. The second orc roared and rushed forward, sword swinging from above. Henry twisted sideways and leapt back, narrowly avoiding the slash. *Thud*. His feet hit the ground hard. Without hesitation, he pushed forward, sprang up again, and used the first orc's shoulder as a springboard. Mid-air, he fired another arrow point-blank into the back of the second orc. [-5 HP] The armour decreased the damage. Henry landed in a crouch, but before he could regain his balance, the orc he had shot turned around and drove a kick into his chest. He hit the ground with a grunt, wind knocked out of him. [-2 HP] [HP: 23] Notifications blinked across his screen. Both orcs were alive, and angry. And now, he was caught between them. He looked left, then right. Too close for arrows. ' I'm not wasting my shots, I would distract them a little then aim for their skull' he muttered inwardly. He dismissed the bow into his inventory and took a breath. The orcs growled and charged. But Henry moved first. He rushed the wounded one, ducking under a wild swing. He kicked at its sword hand. The blade clattered to the floor. It roared and hurled its shield at him but Henry sidestepped. They clashed. Fists against fists. Henry threw a punch aiming for his chest then his fist collided with the armour. "Ahh…shit, that was painful"Henry whispered while staring at the armour. The orc swung its fist. Henry blocked, but the force hurled him backward. [-5HP] [HP: 18] He rolled, coughing dust, and pulled his bow from his inventory. His fingers tightened around the grip as he pushed to his feet. "Time to aim" He ran forward, ignoring the other orc. One tried to grab him, he slipped past and pulled the string. *Whew* The arrow flew and landed squarely between the orc's eyes. [You've killed an Orc!] [+10 XP] Henry smiled weakly. "One more to go." Then, his smile vanished. The last orc fell to its knees. Convulsing, Its roar echoed as its body twisted unnaturally. Henry didn't move. He only watched. The orc's muscles expanded. Its skin turned dark red, like dried blood. Its eyes burned with a crimson glow. [Inspect] [Name: ////] [Race: Orc Warrior (Mutated)] [Status: Mutation Complete] [HP: 25] [Strength: 15] [Agility: 8] [Defense: 16] [Skill: None] "Shit…" Henry took a shaky step back. "All its stats just jumped." The creature didn't wait, It charged, and Henry ran. *BOOM!* He slammed into the wall. [-4 HP] [HP: 14] "Argh!" He felt pain in his ribs as he tried to rise. Heavy footsteps echoed behind him. *Thud* *Thud* *Thud* *BOOM!* He rolled just in time to dodge another blow. Gritting his teeth, he tried to nock an arrow but the orc lunged with a barrage of wild punches. Henry ducked one, sidestepped another. They were slower, almost sluggish. He rolled then felt himself yanked off the floor. The orc had his leg. "Ahhh!" Henry screamed as it began to crush him. [-1 HP] [-1HP] [-1HP] His health ticked down fast. "Is this it? My second life... gone?" Blood dripped from his nose. His breath hitched. "I don't want to die…" he choked. With fading strength, he reached for the bow and aimed. *Whew.* The arrow pierced the orc's toe. [-3 HP] The orc bellowed in agony and hurled Henry like a ragdoll. [-1HP] [HP:10] Henry hit the wall hard and everything blurred. *Ding* [Weapon Cooldown: 17 Seconds]140 / 200
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
Chapter 189 Can't Let Go
The moment Henry and Vorden stepped into the first training ground, the lively atmosphere changed so suddenly that it almost felt unnatural. Henry instinctively slowed his pace after noticing the unusual silence surrounding them. He glanced from one side of the arena to the other, only to find countless students staring in their direction with expressions ranging from curiosity to annoyance. Feeling the strange pressure of so many gazes focused on him at once, he leaned slightly toward Vorden before whispering, "Shit... why is everyone looking at us?" His voice remained calm, but even he couldn't hide his growing confusion.Vorden awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck while scanning the training ground for anything that might explain the strange reaction. Every student seemed to be watching them as though they had walked into somewhere forbidden, yet neither of them remembered breaking any rules since entering the academy. "I honestly don't know," he admitted quietly. "But all these
Chapter 188 Upper Class
"Why did they leave?" Henry asked, unable to shake the question from his mind. Emma, Silver, and even Jaxon had suddenly disappeared without saying a word. The entire situation felt strange, especially since they had all entered the library together only a short while earlier.Vorden scratched the side of his cheek while thinking carefully about how to answer. Truthfully, he wasn't completely certain either, but based on everything he had witnessed inside the library, he believed he had a fairly good idea of what had happened."I don't really know for sure," Vorden admitted honestly. "But I think the girls are crushing on you. The moment Lucy hugged you... and then kissed you... they looked jealous before walking away."Henry blinked in complete disbelief."Crushing on me?"The words sounded so absurd that he couldn't immediately process them. He slowed his pace slightly while replaying everything that had happened since arriving at the academy. Emma had certainly acted differently la
Chapter 187 Let Her Know
"What's the good news, Vorden?" Henry asked curiously, folding his arms across his chest while keeping his voice low enough not to disturb the peaceful silence of the library. Judging by the excitement shining in Vorden's eyes, this wasn't something ordinary. It was the kind of expression Vorden only wore whenever he stumbled upon a secret or discovered information that could change everything they thought they knew.Vorden opened his mouth with an eager smile, clearly unable to contain himself any longer. "Well, you see..." he began enthusiastically, leaning closer so nobody else would overhear the conversation. Before another word could leave his mouth, however, a calm feminine voice suddenly whispered directly into his ear."Are you two here to read... or here to gossip?""Ah!" Vorden yelped in surprise, nearly jumping several steps backward. Every hair on his body stood upright as he spun around so quickly that he almost lost his balance. His eyes darted wildly around the nearby b
Chapter 186 The Good News
Just as the girl called Henry's name, everyone in the library froze in surprise. Jaxon, Emma, Silver, and Vorden all turned toward the young woman standing near one of the bookshelves. Henry himself blinked twice before recognition filled his face. Although several weeks had passed since they had last met, her appearance had barely changed. The familiar smile, the bright eyes, and the confident way she stood immediately brought back memories from the village he had once helped save."Lucy," Henry muttered with a wide smile spreading across his face. Seeing her here was the last thing he had expected. Lucy was the daughter of the village chief, the same village Henry had protected from the slime invasion during the early days of his journey. He had assumed they would never meet again after leaving the village, especially since they had been assigned to different Military Academy bases. Fate, however, clearly had other plans for them.The moment Lucy confirmed it was truly Henry standin
Chapter 185 Third Military Academy Library
"Good morning, Sir Louis," the guard standing beside the academy gate greeted respectfully the moment the group approached. He immediately straightened his posture before offering a crisp salute. His armor gleamed beneath the morning sunlight, and his expression carried both discipline and admiration. It was obvious from the confidence in his voice that he already knew exactly who Louis was long before the instructors reached the entrance."How are you doing, Issac?" Louis asked with a warm smile that surprised most of the students. His tone sounded less like an instructor speaking to a subordinate and more like an old mentor checking on someone he genuinely cared about. Tyler and Gareth exchanged knowing smiles, clearly familiar with the relationship between the two men."I'm doing well, sir," Issac replied proudly before stepping aside and opening the academy gate completely. "Please go right in. Most of the instructors arrived a few minutes before you did, so they're probably alrea
Chapter 184 Daemon Confirmation
The morning passed peacefully as the group gathered inside the inn's restaurant for breakfast. Warm meals had already been prepared by the workers before sunrise, filling the dining hall with the comforting aroma of fresh bread, roasted meat, and hot soup. After everything they had endured during the previous day, the simple meal felt almost luxurious. None of the students complained as they quietly enjoyed their food, each one recovering both physically and mentally from the exhausting journey through the cursed forest. Even Jaxon, who usually couldn't stop talking, focused entirely on eating, proving just how hungry he truly was.Louis finished the last bite of his breakfast before setting his spoon neatly on the table. His eyes slowly moved across the room, making sure every student had eaten properly before they continued traveling. Satisfied that everyone looked far more energetic than the previous night, he stood up from his chair and nodded toward Tyler and Gareth. The two inst
You may also like
I Turned Out To Be The King Behind The Scenes
doe19.5K viewsHeir of the Supreme Sky Throne
Evanscapenovel15.3K viewsWHIT
VKBoy22.1K viewsDao Masters Of Demonic Cultivation
Sweet savage20.4K viewsRise Of The Undead King
Joshpen127 viewsThe Relic of the Three Realms Ruler
Bang Regar21 viewsRise of the rejected tamer
Manuel 388 viewsThe Eternal Emperor: Reborn to Slaughter The Gods
Olamide353 views