Chapter 79: Attack On Orc Lord (4)

As I was observing the fight, I saw it, the opening we needed.

Beth's bullets weren't piercing the orc lord's defenses anymore, but they were forcing him to focus.

Every time she fired, he had to deflect, his attention momentarily locked on her movement.

It wasn't much, but for me?

It was enough.

I instantly made my move.

The world blurred around me as I dashed forward, my steps silent against the bloodstained ground.

My heart pounded in rhythm with Beth's gunfire, each shot masking my approach.

Faster.

The moment his club swung again, knocking away another round, I was already behind him.

I reached out—

My fingers brushed against the cold, jagged surface of his armor.

And then, I drained.

I could have done this from afar, but I felt like it would be more faster doing it closely.

Suddenly a surge of raw energy rushed into me, like a floodgate bursting open.