Chapter 78: Let Me Do It

From a rational perspective, Li Ge's most appropriate course of action at this moment, without a doubt, was to step forward and confront Udaeus.

Even though Udaeus was a Floor Master classified at Level 6, with Li Ge's current strength, which even surpassed Aiz, he had the capability to face him alone.

In the original story, Aiz defeated Udaeus alone, despite the battle being extremely perilous. Since Aiz ultimately won, there was no reason for Li Ge, who was now stronger than Aiz, to fear the Floor Master of the 37th floor.

At worst, he could easily retreat with Aiz and avoid the battle. He had the confidence to do so.

However, this was only from a rational standpoint.

From an emotional perspective, it was a different matter.

If Li Ge knew nothing about Aiz's wishes, or the deep desire within this young girl to obtain great power, he wouldn't need to consider so much and could act directly.

Unfortunately, Li Ge knew the original story and understood the profound sorrow and tragic wish hidden in the heart of the female swordsman, Aiz Wallenstein.

This made it impossible for Li Ge to make up his mind to intervene in the battle.

Of course, monsters wouldn't consider human emotions.

"Roarrrrrr—!"

Udaeus let out a cry like a wail and punched the ground.

This punch couldn't reach Aiz.

At this moment, Aiz had already put some distance between herself and Udaeus. Unless the Floor Master pulled his lower body out of the ground and pursued Aiz, his punch wouldn't reach her at this distance.

However, when Udaeus punched the ground, not only did Aiz's expression change, but Li Ge's face also slightly altered.

"Bang!"

As the ground shattered, sharp, stake-like projections broke through the soil.

These stakes resembled both rock spears and bone lances, entirely black, matching Udaeus's body color, and emerged from the ground, extending and piercing toward Aiz's direction.

"Here it comes!"

Seeing this, both Li Ge and Aiz's hearts tightened.

Those who had faced Udaeus or had information about him knew that the Floor Master of the 37th floor had two special abilities.

Some might wonder why this large Floor Master didn't pull his lower body out of the ground and always remained in that position.

They didn't know that Udaeus actually had no lower body.

He was like a tree with roots deeply embedded in the ground, with a massive upper body that could exert astonishing strength, while his lower body consisted of numerous skeletal parts extending from his pelvis.

These skeletal parts were scattered throughout the vast chamber, covering the entire area.

In other words, the chamber where Aiz was now was actually Udaeus's lower body.

The stakes, which resembled both rock spears and bone lances, were parts of Udaeus's body.

If he wished, he could make the parts buried underground break through the soil and attack the entire chamber, even blocking the entrances and exits to prevent any enemy from escaping.

This was one of Udaeus's special abilities, allowing him to summon stakes to attack enemies or use them as shields to defend against attacks, making him a formidable weapon both offensively and defensively.

Thanks to this ability, Udaeus could perform area attacks, which were rare among the four Floor Masters. Even facing a group of dozens of high-level adventurers, he showed no fear.

Moreover, Udaeus's other ability significantly reduced the advantage of numerical superiority.

"Roarrrrrr—!"

The giant skeletal monster roared, causing the surrounding ground to crack and shatter.

However, this time, what emerged from the ground were not stakes but small skeletal monsters.

They were like smaller versions of Udaeus, human-sized, and entirely white—Earthborns.

Earthborns were monsters that roamed the 37th floor, classified at Level 4.

Udaeus's other ability was to summon Earthborns, using them as soldiers to fight for him.

At this moment, both the stakes and the soldiers, under Udaeus's command, attacked Aiz.

"Ugh!"

Aiz tried to dodge and create distance, but the pain coursing through her body made it impossible for her to move quickly.

Just as Aiz was about to be hit by the stakes, Li Ge's voice rang out.

"['The relentless sun of the sky, all to escape from you.']"

"['Bloom, armor of the laurel.']"

"['Lamule!']"

With the incantation, a deep green light membrane appeared, enveloping Aiz.

Aiz's speed suddenly increased, and she swiftly dodged the stakes piercing toward her.

Before Aiz could react, Li Ge's voice sounded again.

"['Drops of healing, tears of light, eternal sanctuary, call the medicine here.']"

This was a new incantation, one Aiz had heard recently.

The difference was that previously, Aiz had heard the incantation from the "Battle Saint" of the Diagneate Family, who chanted it with a devout and solemn voice. This time, Aiz heard a man's voice.

"['The melody of 365, the calendar of healing will save all.']"

"['Then, come, dispel evil.']"

"['Bury the wounds, end the pain.']"

"['Send the curse to the other side, to the light's pivot.']"

"['In the name of the gods—let me heal.']"

"['Dia Fratell!']"

The highest-level healing magic was activated, and pure white light particles descended from the sky, emerging from a white magic circle and landing on Aiz.

At this moment, Aiz clearly felt the pain and soreness in her body rapidly easing.

Suddenly, Aiz turned her head, looking toward the entrance of the chamber.

There, Li Ge stood on a pure white magic circle, watching Aiz.

In Li Ge's eyes, Aiz saw a message.

"At least, let me provide this level of support."

Li Ge did not prepare to rush out but chose to support Aiz in his own way.

Feeling her condition gradually recovering, her injuries improving, and the soreness in her body easing, Aiz gripped her sword tightly.

"Thank you, Li Ge."

Aiz whispered softly, then raised her head, her eyes filled with intense fighting spirit.

Immediately, Aiz charged forward.

"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang—!"

The Earthborns rushing toward Aiz trembled and exploded collectively.

Aiz, enveloped in wind, charged into the group of monsters like a storm, her military sword slashing dozens of times in an instant, cutting through the Earthborns.

"Roarrrrrr—!"

Udaeus seemed enraged and immediately summoned stakes, black bone lances breaking through the ground and shooting toward Aiz.

Aiz, not daring to be careless, moved her steps and dodged the stakes with incredible speed, using her agile movements and positioning to avoid Udaeus's ranged attacks.

"Whoosh!"

Seeing Aiz approaching, the flames in Udaeus's eye sockets burned, and his thick bone arm swung with a powerful wind, aiming at Aiz.

Aiz tried to dodge but suddenly realized she had no place to go.

The stakes Udaeus shot, though varying in size and length, were part of his body and wouldn't disappear.

This time, Udaeus shot a large number of stakes. Even if they missed Aiz and all fell to the ground, they stood like a forest of spears, small ones like sharp spears and large ones like stone pillars, occupying a significant portion of the chamber.

Aiz had dodged the stakes, but their presence reduced her available space.

In other words, Aiz's movement area was compressed.

Under the pressure of the stake forest, Aiz had little room to dodge and couldn't avoid Udaeus's incoming arm strike.

"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang—!"

The thick bone arm, carrying a powerful wind, swept through, shattering the stake forest and the Earthborns before hitting Aiz.

The impact was far more powerful than any of Udaeus's previous strikes.

Aiz, relying on her intuition and experience, knew she couldn't withstand this attack.

Otherwise, even with the protection of "Wind Spirit Dash" and "Lamule," a direct hit would leave her severely injured or worse.

"Wind!"

In the crisis, Aiz increased the output of "Wind Spirit Dash."

A powerful wind enveloped Aiz's body, and with a step, she was sent into the air.

"Boom!"

Udaeus's powerful strike missed, hitting the ground and causing a massive spray of soil and rocks.

Aiz, riding the wind, hovered in mid-air, as if flying, and charged toward Udaeus.

The enhancement of "Wind Spirit Dash" was nearly comprehensive, providing aid in all aspects except for ranged attacks.

It not only increased attack power, protected the user's body, and boosted speed and weapon strength but also provided short-distance flight.

Aiz utilized this characteristic of "Wind Spirit Dash," charging at Udaeus with a whirlwind.

"Roarrrrrr—!"

The flames in Udaeus's eye sockets burned more fiercely, and he raised both bone arms to meet Aiz.

"Rumble"

The vast chamber began to shake and tremble.

With only one spectator, Aiz and her chosen strong enemy engaged in a true battle to the death.

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(End of Chapter)