Chapter 27 27. Swamp Witch
The appearance of the water ghost and the swamp witch is quite different, and it seems that they should have reproductive isolation.
But St. Hyre of Dresden recorded his speculation that the swamp witch was the wife of multiple water ghosts.
It is rumored that the swamp witch will disguise herself as an old lady to lure travelers into her lair, but in Lan En’s opinion, only drunkards who are so drunk that they can’t control their hands and feet will fall into this trap.
After all, even a blind man can smell the stench of a swamp witch.
Lan En's eyes were serious.
Because it is even more impossible for Bernie and I to retreat quietly now.
Because water ghosts live in water all year round, their eyesight has deteriorated to a level similar to cataracts.
But while the swamp witch possesses combat power that is superior to that of the water ghost, she does not suffer from even this shortcoming.
Its perception range and strength far exceed those of water ghosts.
The young man completed his observation in the blink of an eye, and Mentos' computing power was enough to complete the situation analysis at a glance.
Lan En bent down again and walked back to Bernie.
Facing the old hunter's hopeful look, Lan En calmly explained the situation to him.
“Don’t even think about retreating quietly. There are only seven of these water ghosts nearby, not many in number, but there is a swamp witch inside. We take a wrong step. If it screams, there will be no one around. The water ghost will chase us like a mad dog."
"We will definitely fight this time, but I need your help this time. Only by working together can we have a chance to get out of the woods alive."
It should have been a desperate statement, but under Lan En's calm tone, Bernie himself didn't know that he could be so calm.
“Say.”
Bernie swallowed, tightened the rope on his long leather gloves, and took off the bow from his back.
Lan En’s explanation was not slow, but methodical and clear.
"I will be responsible for charging and melee combat in a while. You can show up after you hear the cry of the water ghost."
"After you emerge, you will see a conspicuous target. It is human-shaped, larger than a water ghost, and covered with wrinkles and warts. That is the swamp witch. You have to shoot at it, but don't shoot in a hurry. Wait for it to bend down and follow the target. When it picks up something on the ground, shoot an arrow to interrupt it."
"Shoot the torso, don't shoot the vitals. It reacts quickly and the skin is very strong. Your arrow is not made of silver, so don't. If you think about hurting it, just help me contain it."
Rapid speaking speed can make people's brains work quickly and even forget about fear.
Detailed information can give people confidence and courage. At least Bernie feels that his hand with the bow is more stable.
“Got it!”
Lan En nodded, moved sideways lightly, slightly away from Bernie, and then made a stroke with his left hand in the air.
Golden magic light flashed on the surface of the body.
Going to Quen before the war is a training of the Bear School.
Exhale the last breath of air from your chest and take a deep breath again.
“Suck~bang!”
At the moment when the lungs are filled with fresh oxygen, the muscles and bones work together and the soles of the feet touch the ground!
The center of gravity was suddenly shifted to the upper body by the skills of [Bear School Swordsmanship].
Almost in an instant, the combined weight and armor of more than one hundred kilograms reached the top speed!
This reaction force is really huge and abrupt.
So much so that the buckles on the boots, which are responsible for fixing the armor and leather, even made a mournful scream in Lan En's ears as the metal and leather were tightened!
Like a cheetah, the charging posture with its center of gravity leaning forward can even disturb the branches two meters away with the wind!
"Uh-huh?"
A water ghost turned its head in confusion, but before it turned halfway, a silver sword tip with cold light pierced its throat directly.
Bernie could see clearly from a distance that even in the process of charging forward, the long sword in Lan En's hand was as steady as "gliding" in the air!
The sound of more than a hundred kilograms of objects violently hitting the ground completely covered up the sound of the sword blade entering flesh.
But blood still spurted out.
Having rushed into the attack range of the water ghosts, Lan En's eyes were calm and determined.
The water ghosts immediately entered an attack posture after the first victim appeared. The two water ghosts standing relatively close to each other immediately rushed toward the Lan En monster, screaming!
Leaping into the air, the shadow of the water ghost enveloped Lan En.
But now, the long sword in the young man's hand was piercing the middle of the water ghost's neck, and the monster's body, which was twitching before death, became a burden that hindered the action.
But the charge has not stopped yet!
The young man flew towards the two water ghosts without even slowing down!
Passing past the water ghost whose throat was stabbed, the silver sword was still fighting against the cervical vertebrae behind the water ghost's throat.
The hands holding the sword and the silver sword itself naturally lag behind the charging body.
Does he have to rely on physical collision to face the monster's claws?
No, of course not!
Arms behind the back - part of the energy storage!
“Ha!”
Shout loudly! The muscles and blood vessels of the two arms holding the hilt of the sword were congested and swollen in an instant!
The extent of the muscle bulge cannot even be covered by the bloated and thick cotton armor!
The leather and cloth made a squeaking sound as they were stretched.
The center of gravity began to shift, and the sword's momentum changed from "thrusting" to "slashing".
The silver sword, with its different cervical vertebrae, was swung directly by Lan En!
The dying monster was forcibly lifted half a foot high by the force of the silver sword!
The cervical vertebrae play the role of drawing the sword and hitting the scabbard, and the friction between it and the blade accelerates the completion of the energy accumulation.
The water ghost who was stabbed through the throat had an irregular bulge on its back and neck.
Then when the speed of Lan En's sword reached its maximum, "Pfft!"
The "cervical vertebrae" that served as the scabbard was cut directly and the body broke out!
The silver sword that had completed its acceleration, carrying frightening silver light and the dirty blood brought out by the blade, passed straight past the bodies of the two water ghosts in mid-air!
The speed was so fast that there was no time to make the sound of penetration.
A water ghost was cut open in the thin line of silver light, its arm connected to half of its shoulder and head.
The other one jumped so high that its entire white belly was opened sideways.
Cervical vertebrae Iaihe!
There are only four left of seven!
Because Lan En's attack was so fast and fierce that the blood of the three monsters was spurted out of the body at almost the same time.
The thick fishy smell filled the entire puddle in the forest in an instant.
Even the water ghosts who are fond of fishy food were temporarily stunned by the smell of their own blood.
The dirty blood did not touch Lan En's body because it was blocked by a thin layer of golden magical aura.
But in the next moment, Lan En's cat eyes shrank sharply.
With a sound of "Boom!", the golden magic aura first shook and shone like ripples on the water, and then suddenly shattered!
An impact that could not be resisted came from behind the left shoulder.
The force was so fierce that even the remnant after it was offset by Kun En's seal caused Lan En's upper body to twist around half a circle!
“Wow wow wow!”
That was different from the cry of the water ghost, just like the mockery of an old woman.
Swamp witches are good at throwing. On the tidal flats near the water, they usually throw mud pellets to obscure people's vision, and then use their terrifying claws to tear their prey into pieces.
But in this forest, it can easily pick up rocks that are much more threatening than Niwan!
The rotation of the center of gravity was broken by external forces, and Lan En simply gave up his standing posture.
A forward roll with an extremely relaxed posture, leaping more than two meters, temporarily widening the distance from the enemies.
But the first thing the young man thought of at this time was not himself, but his companions.
"Bernie. Why didn't you shoot it?"
Standing back, his eyes did not dare to leave the swamp witch who was smiling strangely. Lan En could only tell Mentos to use the corner of his eye to observe his companions.
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