An Ability with Powerful Offensive Capabilities

But if an enhancer and an Awakener were to duel, and the Awakener happened to awaken an ability with powerful offensive capabilities, 

such as fire, wind, lightning, etc., then in a scenario where both sides hadn't undergone any special training, the enhancer would absolutely be no match for the Awakener.

Moreover, in Bruce Roberts's case, he was also a practitioner of both martial arts and magic?

"Damn it..."

Jesse Thompson gripped the fire axe, gritting his teeth as he held his left arm. "Bruce Roberts, you bastard, why did you attack me?"

"Why did I attack you? Don't you have any sense of danger in your heart??" Bruce Roberts held his sword and positioned Cynthia Sanchez behind him, speaking coldly.

 "You don't like me, do you? Well, I don't like you either."

Whether it was for the reward of taking out the protagonist, securing the treasure safely, or in response to Jesse Thompson's provocation earlier, Bruce Roberts was very displeased with Jesse Thompson!

This method of attack was also something Bruce Roberts had planned for a long time.

"How could this be?"

Jesse Thompson looked at the coldness in Bruce Roberts's eyes, finding it somewhat unbelievable.

In his mind, Bruce Roberts was just a clueless rich kid who relied on his awakened ability to gather followers. He put on a fake face for everyone, just like when he first entered the secret realm.

But now... why did this guy know to use Cynthia Sanchez to distract him and then attack?

It didn't make sense.

His earlier schemes shouldn't have been so deep, and there was no reason for him to be so guarded against Jesse Thompson.

Had he really been reborn into a parallel space?

Or was his attack just to snatch the treasure inside?

Or perhaps the words he had just said had triggered a butterfly effect, causing Bruce Roberts to no longer conceal his true feelings?

Jesse Thompson quickly shook his head, pushing these thoughts aside.

"Alright, since you want to fight, let's fight. Are you planning to come at me one by one, or are you both going to attack together?""I can handle you on my own!"

Cedric also became furious and stepped forward. "Damn it, do I need two people to deal with a little bastard like you?"

"Oh really?" Jesse Thompson narrowed his eyes, focusing on Bruce Roberts's sword.

Another familiar object!!

Of course, it was just familiar.

Because in his previous life, when he saw this sword, it emitted a golden light.

Completely different from the bronze sword he saw now!

"Cynthia Sanchez!" Bruce Roberts stared at Jesse Thompson intently, suddenly speaking up.

Although he still had many pieces on the board that he hadn't used yet.

But he just couldn't believe that with his current strength, plus Cedric and a black iron crystal nucleus, they couldn't defeat a half-injured Jesse Thompson?

"Hmm?"

"You go wait for me at the exit of the secret realm!"

"You... are you going to kill him?"

She didn't understand why Jesse Thompson was so angry when she was intimate with Bruce Roberts?

Nor did she understand why Bruce Roberts suddenly attacked Jesse Thompson?

But she also didn't understand why, whenever she thought about Bruce Roberts killing Jesse Thompson, she felt uncomfortable.

"Don't you want to see me kill him?"

Bruce Roberts didn't turn his head, but asked in response.

"I just don't want you to become a murderer."

Cynthia Sanchez bit her lip, summoning the courage to come up with an excuse.

Even though she knew this excuse might make Bruce Roberts angry.

"Oh?"

Bruce Roberts not only wasn't angry at her words, but instead, a smirk formed on his lips. "Are you worried that you'll be scared lying next to me at night?"

"I..."

Cynthia Sanchez was dumbfounded, completely unexpected Bruce Roberts would suddenly say this.

She wanted to say something, but Bruce Roberts interrupted her directly.

"Don't worry, I promise you, I'll try not to kill him...""Really... really?" Cynthia Sanchez was stunned.

Bruce Roberts said indifferently, "Of course, hurry up and go!"

"Okay!" Cynthia Sanchez nodded this time without hesitation and ran in the direction she came from.

Listening to the conversation between the two, Jesse Thompson's heart twitched again.

Lying next to him at night??

What the heck!

Jesse Thompson, who had already calmed down, became irritable once again.

Bruce Roberts ignored him and directly spoke up.

"Cedric, be careful!"

"Don't worry, leave it to me!" Facing the arrogant Jesse Thompson, Cedric was already impatient.

He tightened his grip on the fire axe and took two steps forward.

Bruce Roberts also gripped his long sword, ready to deliver a fatal blow to Jesse Thompson from the side.

Promising Cynthia Sanchez not to kill him?

How could he not kill him?

Promising Cynthia Sanchez was one thing, whether he could do it was another!

Bruce Roberts might try not to kill others, but Jesse Thompson must die...

Cedric was Bruce Roberts's bodyguard, skilled in combat.

Although there might be some gap between him and Jesse Thompson, with Bruce Roberts's assistance, he wouldn't lose too quickly.

Seeing the two preparing to attack, Jesse Thompson clenched his teeth.

Because he didn't have much stamina left.

Just now he was ambushed by Bruce Roberts... so when he said to let two people come at him, it was just bluffing.

Although he could still escape from Bruce Roberts without any problem, facing Bruce Roberts head-on with two against one??

He didn't think he had a chance of winning.

Did he really have to hand over the treasure that was almost within reach??

No, absolutely not!

Thinking this, Jesse Thompson prepared to use his fighting skills from his previous life to take down Cedric first.

But Bruce Roberts wouldn't give him the chance.While the two were exchanging blows with their axes, Bruce Roberts not only lurked nearby, waiting for an opportunity to strike, but also...

"Jesse Thompson, I didn't expect you to like Cynthia Sanchez too..." 

This sudden remark caught Jesse Thompson off guard.

Swish!

Cedric's axe swung fiercely, almost splitting his head open.

Jesse Thompson was startled and quickly regained his focus.

Bruce Roberts continued, "Are you jealous of me because of Cynthia Sanchez? I understand, men..."

Jesse Thompson: "..."

Bruce Roberts: "By the way, Cynthia Sanchez's lips are sweet, did you know that?"

Jesse Thompson: "..."

Bruce Roberts: "She also has a great figure, a slim waist like a willow, especially when she's lying next to me at night..."

Jesse Thompson roared, "Bruce Roberts, damn it..." 

It had to be said that Jesse Thompson had honed formidable skills over his ten years of experience in the apocalypse. 

Plus, he had been fighting ever since the apocalypse began. So his current attributes were not inferior to Bruce Roberts'.

In other words, in a melee fight between them at full strength, even with Cedric on Bruce Roberts' side, they wouldn't stand a chance against him. 

After all, combat skills were crucial besides weapon strength and personal enhancement level. It wasn't just about who was stronger physically.

However, Jesse Thompson had depleted much of his stamina helping James deal with the monsters earlier. 

Despite some recovery while sitting there, he was still in a much worse state than Bruce Roberts and Cedric. 

Moreover, Bruce Roberts' sneak attack had left a large gash on his arm, with blood continuously dripping down.

In such a situation, the longer the fight dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for Jesse Thompson.

Of course, Jesse Thompson was well aware of this.

So he needed to finish this fight quickly.

But who knew Bruce Roberts seemed to pinpoint his weaknesses as if he could see them.