Chapter 130 - Battle 2

The High Orc General bursts with magical energy gripping its mighty axe tightly before swinging it, sending a wave of slashes that cut through the ground. Everyone evades its attack where Justine took it more seriously using [ Koku Shundo] to appear and disappear to strike the High Orc General. 

She was hit and run tactic where it only annoyed the High Orc General as she shut him up by strike him in the chin then disappeared from the spot as Erza appeared behind the enemy where her spear pointed at behind him before channeling the magical energy creating a powerful lighting attack that send the High Orc General several meters. 

Before the High Orc General could do anything was when Light and darkness javelin appeared before him forcing the monster to deflect it with his weapon with only few able to cut him. 

{ Is this all you got! }

It roared only to be cut by both Cha Hae-in and Trese seemingly having perfect union with their power. The two women showcase their speed as Trese mutilated the High Orc General with her daggers while Cha Hae-In who was a bit slower managed to gradually keep up because the system allowed her to understand what she was lacking as if being guided by someone. 

'The Job System is truly a game changer. My speed shouldn't come close to this but here I am.'

Cha Hae-In thought because the job system doesn't just give bonuses in stats and power but also skill. She broke through her limits and learned to use her sword a lot better than before. 

'My master said that I lack something and now I understand.'

She started to grow and level up with her swordsmanship that had reached level 10 and growing closer as Cha Hae-In finally understood that she was using her swordsmanship in the wrong way. 

[ Swordsmanship awakened into Light Empress Swordsmanship ] 

While she was having her own swordsmanship awakened as Trese felt that she was into something. Her dagger grew sharper and more silent than before. She doesn't have a breathing style but knows how to utilize her breath in a fight as her daggers start to create strail from the speed that she was going. 

There's something that tells her to attack in a specific spot having learned from Ryuu on how to use his dagger technique and apply it to her own. 

'Shadow….I need to be faster…more silent…'

Her eyes shine in a reddish glow gripping her two daggers evading the enemies attack. The High Orc General despites it size and appearances was extremely quick and nimble that if they made a mistake for a split second then they would be in trouble.

[ Dagger Technique awakened into Shadow Empress Dagger Technique ]

The High Orc General was dumbfounded when Cha Hae-In sword glowed into a golden ray of light as her eyes showed a different atmosphere that perfectly contrasted Trese whose presence was absent even though his intent to kill completely vanished for a moment.

"Wow, it's like watching an anime where the protagonist gains new power!"

Justine whistled watching them develop their skill and awakening into a superior skill. In the world of Death mage, Superior skills are skills that have passed the limit of level 10, and have awakened into a new skill. For instance, a LV10 sword technique will awaken into Sword King Technique.

In other words reaching the skill's level cap, will grant the user access to the skill's superior version. Their bonuses, effects and the martial skills and spells they make possible are incomparably superior… or so it is widely considered.

They are generally awakened in those well-accomplished masters of combat or expert mages who have studied over a long period of time; there are no humans who innately possess a superior Skill.

The most common name change that Skills undergo is the word "King" being added to the original Skill's name. However, it is also possible to trigger such moments when someone faces a strong opponent pushing them to the limits.

"So this is Superior skill..."

Erza muttered watching the two women grow more skillful in utilizing their weapons as if they started to become one with it. The two were quick with Cha Hae-in move quick enough as if she was a beam of light while Trese moved like the shadow, silent and unpredictable. 

She had many techniques such as Shield, Armor, Sword and Spear techniques that Erza would have hard time awakening a single one. Fortunately, her sword technique was the highest and closest in becoming a superior skill. 

"I'm beat…well nothing a good ol' Ryuu-kun won't fix!"

Kanae couldn't help that much since she was already exhausted from using her Sunflower technique. However, She does send small pollen that weakens the enemy slowly but effectively. 

{ Dammit!! Dies already pest! }

The High Orc General roared as he couldn't fight back anymore and use the last of his power to push them. However the woman flipped in the air where Cha Hae-in landed on a piece of rubble to blitz her way towards the monster while Trese used [ Koku Shundo ] gifted by Ryuu and managed to slice the enemy's arms.

"Everyone!"

The two shadow feeling the fatigue kicks in letting Erza and Justine take their turns as the High Orc General saw wide smirk from Justine who cock her fist but this time rapidly increased her strength. 

"Fist Strike!"

Having the Unarmed Fighting Technique skill allowed her to execute techniques for the system. The High Orc General felt his inside explode as a mouthful of blood escaped her mouth before sending him flying before rolling into the ground several times but managed to plant its feet to the ground.  

He clutched his weapon over its head to strike but was too slow when Erza stumped her feet into the ground then sent her spear hurling straight into the monster causing a large explosion that finally got it out of commission. 

"Haa…ha…I can't…believe…I did it….haa…"

Cha Hae-in stabbed her sword into the ground, having the fatigue taking a toll from her sudden growth. 

"You'll….get use…ah…to it…"

She glanced at Alex who exhausted her mana and pushed herself along with The S Rank Huntress. 

"Are you two alright?"

Justine, Kanae and Erza came to see the two extremely tired from the fight. 

"Yeah….just need to…catch our breath…."

Alex responds by laying on the ground since she can't help but to rest letting her shadow do the rest since unlike Jin woo the first time using his power, Alex can still summon them as they are more like ghosts attached to her. It was unfortunate that Ryuu didn't have the Rank system for monsters since it could have helped them grow as well. 

"I wonder how the others are doing."

Kanae asked looking afar where a massive explosion could be seen and the earth rumbled as the fight was still far from over. 

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While the fight with Erza, Justine, Cha Hae-In, Trese and Kanae was happening. Shinobu, Rias, Kie, Nezuko and Mitsuri came to face the other High Orc General. It was far ahead where hordes of at least 300 High Orc roared at them. 

{ Humans, have you come and face death? }

It mockerly said looking at their weak and pathetic magical energy having confidence with his army overtaking every single one of them. A vein appeared in Shinobu's forehead upon hearing the monster looking at the monster. 

"Let's kill this thing."

She took out her Zanpakuto before blaring her Spiritual pressure causing the weaker monster to freeze up while Kie took out her and cast some spell.

"Greater Strength! Greater Stamina! Greater Speed! Greater Power! Nezuko, Rias, Misturi, it's now your turn."

The two nodded with Heiress sprouting her wings to fly before casting several Destruction javelin that shot towards the Orc that exploded upon contact killing a large number of monsters.

'I never knew what my power would increase with just two jobs.'

She thought to herself having her power of destruction close to becoming a superior skill with only a matter of time. 

"Huh! I can't let myself be overshadowed now! Blue, let's go!"

The Raptor roared as it dashed towards the enemy with Nezuko conjuring a massive wall of fire that incerated the High Orc.

"Me too! I want to get pampered later!"

Mitsuri didn't want to let out a leap to action, creating her own attack made of fairy dust by creating small powder that exploded upon being triggered, killing a number of High Orc in the process.

Meanwhile, Shinobu's perception slowed down as she started to feel more connected with her Zanpakuto than ever before.

"Do you wish to know my name?"