Chapter 156: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (20)

༺ Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (20) ༻

The wooden floor shattered, sending a cloud of dust into the air.

The thrust into my shoulder weighed on my body, and after throwing down Senior Neris with all my strength, I found myself stumbling backward.

Gripping the dagger lodged in my shoulder, I forcefully yanked it out and cast it away. Blood streamed out of the open wound as a groan escaped through my clenched teeth.

The anesthetic proved more potent than I had anticipated, spreading swiftly throughout my body.

My vision grew increasingly blurry, and although I wasn’t sure if it was just my imagination, my body also felt weaker and unresponsive.

Drawing ragged breaths, I picked up the hatchet that had fallen to the ground.

I had to end this quickly since Senior Neris probably wasn’t in any better state than I was.

However, to my surprise, she erupted in cheerful laughter.

“Ahahahaha! Pfft, hah, puh-hahaha!”

A chill coursed down my spine.

Even though she was still struggling to get up, the fact that she could laugh meant that she had regained her senses.

Moon Reversal’ was a technique designed to incapacitate the opponent by shocking every muscle in their body with incredible force. Typically, it was impossible for them to get back up on their feet afterwards.

However, she had managed to stagger back up on her feet.

Her emerald eyes gleamed with amusement, and although she coughed up blood, it was only a minuscule amount.

“I wonder how long it’s been… since I’ve been hit like this? Ahhh… my head is spinning! It’s quite refreshing, junior.”

I let out a hollow laugh. The fact that she had gotten up was proof that my technique hadn’t been fully effective.