OVERLORD: The Second Supreme Being

Zaryusu's eye was shot blind, but the skeletal archers didn't stop their relentless barrage.

With his Indestructible Flesh ability, Zenberu stepped in front of Zaryusu. The arrows flying toward him couldn't penetrate Zenberu's skin.

"Charge!" Zenberu roared as he led the charge toward the skeletal archers, with the remaining lizardman warriors following in his footsteps.

As the lizardmen advanced on the skeletal archers, a swarm of skeletal cavalry charged from the flank, trampling the unsuspecting lizardmen. At the front, Zenberu was impaled by the lance of a charging skeletal rider, the force of the impact piercing through his body.

Activating his martial arts skill, Steel Claws, Steel Skin, Zenberu, while still skewered, smashed the skeletal horse and its rider into pieces with a single punch.

However, just as Zenberu hit the ground, another skeletal rider rammed into him.

Thanks to the enhanced toughness from his skill, Zenberu's skin was unnaturally durable, and the charging skeletal horse shattered upon collision. Yet, Zenberu tumbled multiple times and collapsed to the ground. Blood poured from his chest, and his severe blood loss left him unable to stand.

Attempting to cast Mass Light Healing, Shasuryu began channeling magic to heal Zaryusu and Zenberu. However, halfway through the spell, a skeletal rider's bone lance pierced his chest.

Despite the attack, Shasuryu managed to counterkill the rider. Yet, overwhelmed by the onslaught of skeletal soldiers, his fate seemed sealed.

The lizardman forces suffered devastating losses during the skeletal cavalry's charge. The remaining lizardmen in the rear were surrounded by the undead army, which unleashed their brutal power, slaughtering the lizardmen mercilessly.

"For Crusch, I cannot fall here!" Zaryusu shouted as he continued slaying skeletal riders in front of him.

Insight Eye

ZaryusuLevel 34

Strength: 854 (754 + 100)

Agility: 672 (652 + 50)

Stamina Max: 545 (495 + 50), Current: 50

Other attributes were also significantly enhanced.

"This lizardman is drawing on an unexpected strength in this desperate situation. Interesting, but against such overwhelming numbers, it's futile," a voice mused.

Meanwhile, the skeletal archers had relocated, drawing fire from the lizardman slingers and priests. However, the skeletal archers, indifferent to death, continued targeting the advancing lizardmen.

Soon, only Zaryusu remained alive among the lizardmen. The skeletal archers were nearly wiped out, but their mission was accomplished—the outcome was decided.

Zaryusu had single-handedly killed hundreds of skeletal riders, but now he faced a remaining army of nearly 2,000 skeletal soldiers. Of the thousands of lizardmen, only he remained. Zenberu, Shasuryu, and the other tribal leaders were all dead.

"I won't let you pass!"

Amidst the horde of skeletal soldiers, Zaryusu roared furiously.

In his mind, only Crusch's image remained. He knew that if he died here, Crusch would perish too.

"I won't let you harm Crusch!"

Clap, clap, clap! Watching Zaryusu still standing defiantly, Peroroncino clapped, expressing a hint of admiration.

"Well done. I'll give you a chance," Peroroncino said, stepping forward.

"All troops, fall back!"

The undead army ceased their assault on Zaryusu and retreated in unison.

Approaching Zaryusu, Peroroncino spoke:

"If you can defeat me, I'll withdraw."

"Zaryusu!" From the rear, Crusch, who had been holding back, saw the undead retreat and noticed Zaryusu still standing in the center. She immediately ran toward him.

Crusch had repeatedly wanted to help Zaryusu but knew she would only be a burden, forcing him to protect her. Yet, seeing him bloodied and scarred, she could no longer suppress her emotions.

"You may have your ally heal your injuries. I don't mind," Peroroncino said to Zaryusu.

Currently, Peroroncino's humanoid form was at level 30, but its stats rivaled those of a normal level 35 entity. It had learned a vast array of low-tier spells, skills, and martial arts, with an average stat of around 800. Peroroncino was confident in his abilities.

Mid-Heal Mid-Heal... Crusch cast healing spells repeatedly, mending Zaryusu's battered body. At this point, Zaryusu was fighting purely on willpower, his body riddled with wounds.

Seeing Zaryusu's unstable mental state, Crusch cast Lionheart to strengthen his spirit.

"Crusch, go back," Zaryusu said.

"No, Zaryusu, I'll stay here. If you die, I don't want to live either. If we die, we'll die together."

"Then I can't afford to lose!"

"Enough stalling; my patience has its limits," Peroroncino interrupted.

"My name is Zaryusu."

"I'm Chino," Peroroncino replied.

"Your weapon seems unable to activate special abilities. Let me assist you," Peroroncino added.

Wearing an Amplification Ring, Peroroncino shot a beam of light that hit Zaryusu's Frost Pain Fang. Zaryusu immediately felt the weapon regain its ability to trigger three additional ice explosions.

"Let's begin!" Peroroncino declared, drawing a 1.3-meter golden katana.

"Don't say I'm bullying you—this is the only standard weapon I have."

End of chapter

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