Chapter 194: The Architect's Execution
The King Level Beast shrieked, a horrifying sound of grinding wood and demonic fury. It staggered back as Lucien's parry numbed its massive scythe, its exposed, ruined heart pulsing wildly.
It was wounded, but it was still a Phase Two calamity. It raised its remaining bladed limbs, preparing to crush the tiny humans who had dared to break its core.
Lucien did not retreat.
The elegant swordsman adjusted his silver cuffs. The ambient mana from the World Tree practically vibrated against his skin.
He had successfully sealed the Level 100 threshold, and the contained, explosive power of his Awakening was begging to be released.
"You ruined a perfectly good diplomatic uniform," Lucien noted politely, pointing his [Storm-Caller Rapier] at the colossal treant.
"The dry-cleaning bill is going to be astronomical."
CRACK!
Lucien simply ceased to exist in the physical plane. He did not teleport. He moved at the literal speed of lightning.
