Against Metis

The Metis race's illusions were impressive, but like all illusions, they had their limitations. "These sneaky bastards are such cowards," Asher muttered under his breath, his disdain clear. Emily glanced at him briefly but remained focused, knowing this was no time for distraction.

The Metis were by far shorter in stature than humans, and when compared to giants or beastmen, they seemed almost frail. However, their overinflated egos often made them underestimate their opponents—a mistake Asher planned to exploit.

"You arrogant bastards," he growled as one illusion dissolved, revealing six actual Metis soldiers. These were lower-ranked individuals, likely E or D-rank warriors. This was typical for an outermost outpost like this one. The real challenge lay in the deeper Myrian Outpost, known for housing higher-ranked Metis soldiers and their elite forces.