My Skeleton Soldier Is Strange - Chapter 173

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Chapter 173
At the command of one of the Knights, a throng surged forward toward the Giant Scorpion like an arrow loosed from a bow. Beneath helmets clamped shut, faces gleamed with unwavering resolve. Driven by a singular purpose—to eliminate this mysterious creature—they charged forward with reckless abandon.
Yet what unfolded in the next instant defied all expectation.
I swept both arms in a grand arc, conjuring a crimson aura in the empty air. The sight resembled a volcano erupting—wondrous and terrifying in equal measure. Brilliant scarlet spheres erupted from my fingertips, launching forth with devastating force.
Boom, boom, boom!
Deafening explosions tore through the Plaza in succession. The moment the red spheres struck the ground, they detonated with catastrophic violence. Searing flames and blinding light consumed all directions, while fragments of earth scattered without mercy.
The Knights could not withstand the shockwave and collapsed. Caught in the violent blast, their helmets tumbled askew and their armor flew in all directions. Robbed of consciousness by the suffocating heat, they lay scattered across the ground like broken dolls. Their earlier swagger vanished entirely, leaving only pathetic, crumpled forms.
It was a shocking spectacle that unfolded in the blink of an eye. Faced with the overwhelming power that had subdued the Knights in a single stroke, everyone fell silent. Silence blanketed the Plaza.
My formidable magic proved as shocking and astounding as the Giant Scorpion itself. It was the power to repel the Knight Order’s assault in one devastating blow.
I walked slowly toward the fallen Knights. Shattered pieces of armor clattered beneath my feet, and pools of blood clung to my shoes. The sight of Knights writhing in agony entered my vision. They appeared to have fallen into critical condition from the attack.
“Ugh….”
One Knight released a faint groan and convulsed. I approached him and brought my face close. My ice-blue eyes gleamed with sharp intensity. A cold voice slipped between my lips.
“Why are you attacking me?”
As I posed the question, my hand reached behind my back. I grasped the steel staff protruding over my shoulder roughly. Its weighty presence transmitted through my palm. I drew it free and began rotating it slowly through the air. A rushing silver arc wrapped around the space.
“Please… spare me.”
The Knight’s terror-stricken voice barely escaped his lips. At those words, my mouth curled upward. A flicker of pleasure crossed my ice-cold blue eyes. Without hesitation, I raised the staff to strike him down.
Whoosh!
“Wait.”
Suddenly, a deep voice resonated across the Plaza. At the unfamiliar tone, my head snapped backward. There stood an imposing figure clad in gleaming golden armor. Refined dignity emanated from him unmistakably. He was the Knight Commander.
“Cease this commotion.”
The Knight Commander’s solemn voice cut across the Plaza.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
He walked slowly toward me. His heavy gait, his brilliant blue eyes—everything was perfect.
Between us, tension crackled and coiled. A suffocating silence fell. Neither of us dared speak first.
Whoooosh….
Wind scattered the water streaming from the fountain. Sunlight shattered against the Knight Commander’s armor. Golden hues painted the Plaza.
By now, countless players’ gazes had fixed upon the Plaza. They watched the two of us with bated breath.
Between me and the Knight Commander—two powerhouses locked in confrontation—the City was engulfed in breathless silence. Everyone’s hearts pounded as an unimaginable development seemed poised to unfold.
The Knight Commander advanced another step toward me, radiating oppressive presence. The air seemed to swell and stretch taut. His lips parted slowly within the heavy silence.
“I understand personal grievances, but this is the City’s Plaza. Violence is absolutely intolerable.”
My face darkened with displeasure. My blue eyes flashed with resolute light. A low voice emerged between my clenched lips. Each word was hard as steel.
“You attacked first.”
At that, the Knight Commander’s gaze shifted. The massive Giant Scorpion entered his field of vision. Its imposing frame stirred fear, and madness gleamed in its scarlet compound eyes. Its blade-sharp pincers seemed capable of severing anything. An eerie aura radiated from its entire body.
“I believed it a threatening monster.”
The Knight Commander’s voice was heavy. Yet I could not agree with those words.
“Tch.”
With a sharp click of my tongue, I moved the steel staff roughly. A heavy metallic ring sounded, and the solid weapon settled smoothly against my back. With the staff secured, my appearance seemed resolute.
I walked slowly forward. My steps led directly to where the Giant Scorpion stood. Upon reaching the massive creature, I extended my hand without hesitation. Beneath the enormous shadow that blotted out the sun, the Scorpion lowered its tail and bowed its head. The sight resembled submission before an absolute being.
My rough hand caressed the Scorpion’s shell. A hard, uneven texture registered at my fingertips. Sharp spines brushed against my skin, yet there was no pain.
I lifted my head and gazed at the Knight Commander. Cold, blue eyes met across the distance.
“He’s safe.”
The Knight Commander fell silent upon hearing my words. Complex emotions flickered across his contemplative face. After a moment, he nodded slowly and opened his mouth with deliberate care.
“I see.”
It was a brief sound, almost a sigh. Yet those few words carried immense weight. The Knight Commander fixed his gaze upon me and continued in a grave tone.
“Understood. I’ll apologize.”
His response bore the mark of firm resolve. Yet I found myself unsatisfied with his answer.
“Hmm…”
I exhaled a short exclamation tinged with subtle nuance, then slowly extended my hand behind my back. A heavy metallic ring accompanied the emergence of my steel staff. The brilliant crimson gleam of polished metal illuminated the surroundings with radiant intensity.
“Let’s test ourselves against each other.”
My tone was challenging. Flames danced within my azure eyes. The Knight Commander’s face twisted at this unexpected proposal. Hesitation painted his features. But after a moment’s consideration, he nodded with resolve.
“Very well.”
With a fierce affirmation, the Knight Commander charged toward me. The blade in his hand cut through the air like lightning. Brilliant flashes of light seared the void.
Clang!
A violent metallic resonance shook the surroundings. Where sword and staff collided, pure white sparks scattered in all directions—as though a small explosion had erupted. Scorching heat seared both our faces. Fine cracks spiderwebbed across the ground, and the air around us churned and convulsed violently.
My azure eyes burned with fierce intensity. Within them surged an unwavering determination never to yield. My muscles, infused with tremendous grip strength, remained taut with tension. Power rippled through every joint of my bones, and life’s pulse thundered through my meridians. My entire being erupted with colossal energy.
Yet the Knight Commander proved no easy opponent. He held his ground with steadfast resolve, exerting a terrifying counter-pressure. Sunlight shattered against his golden armor, radiating dazzling brilliance. Above it, the bulging muscles of his corded forearms stood prominently defined. Beads of sweat seeped from his brow. Ragged breathing escaped between his clenched lips.
Suddenly, brilliant crimson light erupted from my body. Scarlet energy coiled around my entire form, then surged skyward. The surrounding air grew scorching hot, and a sensation of burning flesh radiated outward.
The red light swirled through the void, beginning to condense. Intense energy converged into a single point, then formed dozens of brilliant crimson spheres. They writhed like living creatures, convulsing violently. Flashes of light flickered across their surfaces.
Suddenly, as the aura intensified, the Knight Commander’s gaze sharpened. He quickly turned his head to stare at the empty space. A breathtaking sight met his eyes. The scarlet spheres glared at him with malevolent intent.
“What!”
With a cry of shock, the Knight Commander hastily retreated. But in that instant, I hurled the crimson spheres at him. The sharp projectiles cut through the air like blades.
The Knight Commander instinctively swung his sword. With precise movement, he split a sphere in two. Liquid sprayed in all directions as crimson mist rose into the air. But relief lasted only a moment before countless spheres poured toward him like a tidal wave.
The scarlet spheres descended at tremendous speed, relentless and persistent. Innumerable beyond counting, they began to encircle the Knight Commander. He desperately swung his blade to deflect them, but they showed no sign of abating.
At some point, the Knight Commander’s movements froze. A crimson sphere had pierced his armor and burrowed into his flesh. He trembled, releasing a cry of agony.
Then suddenly, a catastrophic explosion erupted within him. The spheres detonated simultaneously. His massive body shattered into fragments as blood fountained skyward. Crimson mist shrouded the horrific scene, and flesh scattered in all directions.
“Gaaahhhhh!”
With a final, agonized wail, the Knight Commander’s body was torn asunder. His flesh was mangled beyond recognition in mere moments. Beneath the azure sky, crimson blood fell like dew, scattering across the earth.

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