Chapter 177: Hunt. (2)

Chapter 177: Hunt. (2)

The Great Tiger was cunning, possessing intellect beyond most humans. Therefore, an elaborate and unsophisticated plan was needed: that was why I made a grenade. In the case where the initial volley failed, I prepared this for a surprise attack…

…And now, wind whipping against my skin and time flowing through the world like cold molasses.

Grrrrrr…

The wild beast’s bright yellow eyes met my own. This was probably the first time a human had their arm in his mouth.

Craaaaaaack—!

He tried to rip it off, shredding muscle and sinew. However, Strong Will and Iron Man were persistent. In the first place, this method was impossible if not for my characteristics. Enduring, I grabbed his tongue. And then.

—!

The grenade inside his mouth exploded. The extreme heat licked at my arm, and fragments of black steel scattered inside him. But I wasn’t done. I used Psychokinesis on the metal fragments in unison with all nineteen wood steel to pierce the tiger’s flesh.

Whaaaaack—!

The Great Tiger swung his front legs, moving fast enough to break the sound barrier and sending out a shockwave. I prepared for his next blow. The damage would be massive…

“Humph!”

Something small flew in like a mosquito, taking the blow for me.

“Ugh!”

The mosquito named Lia was sent flying away. But that was enough. The Great Tiger put his paws around my neck once again—

—Clang!

This time, a sword blocked it.

“Phew! I’m not late~!”

Syrio’s exhilarated cry spread out. Arriving like a burst of wind, he flashed me a toothy grin.

“Are you okay, Deculein? …Ohh. You don’t look okay.”

Syrio looked at me from head to toe.

—Grr!

The Great Tiger shook off Syrio’s blade in that short moment and sprinted toward the forest.

“Oh wow! I can see the tiger’s back?! He’s running away?! This is such a rare scene! Hey you, where are you going?!”

Syrio yelled while chasing after the Great Tiger, and another knight arrived from a little farther away.

Step—!

The newcomer halted.

“…”