Chapter 38 of 100

Chapter 38

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PS: Dizzy, I'll update twice when I get home from work, but it turns out that my first request for recommendations didn't get a single vote. How depressing...

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If only there was a camera, I wonder if I could bring it over. If I could film some of the battle scenes and post them online, it would definitely cause a sensation. Watching Bill charge forward, and the exciting battle between the Minotaur and the Diamond Man, Liu Siyi felt a bit dazed with anticipation.

Bill, relying on his speed, rushed to the front of the Diamond Man, leaped up, and swung his battle axe down. Of course, although Bill was belligerent, he knew that his master wanted to subdue these Diamond Men, so he didn't aim for the head, which was generally considered vulnerable, but instead aimed for the arm.

The Diamond Man's movements were slow, but he gave a steady impression. Raising his arm, he swung a punch, and the collision between the fist and the axe blade produced a loud "bang!" with sparks flying. Those with good eyesight could even see a white mark on the Diamond Man's fist.

Without weapons and with slow speed, it seemed the Diamond Man was destined to be hit. However, the Diamond Man acted contrary to expectations. Although it looked like the Minotaur had the upper hand, pressing the Diamond Man, in reality, the Diamond Man responded to each attack with a counter-punch, engaging in a full-on offensive.

The Diamond Man's attacks were very distinctive. If he couldn't hit your body, it would be a fist against the axe. If he could hit your body, he wouldn't defend at all, allowing your axe to strike his diamond-hard body, which would at most leave a white mark, showing no significant damage. But if the Minotaur received a punch from the Diamond Man, it would at least be a heavy blow, temporarily forcing him out of the attack sequence, and if it hit a bone, it could even cause a fracture.

The Minotaur's attacks were frenzied, especially when his brute strength kicked in, he would attack without hesitation. This naturally increased his attack power, but against the Diamond Man, it was incredibly frustrating.

Liu Siyi watched for a while. The Diamond Men didn't seem to suffer much damage, but several Minotaurs had fallen, fortunately, only injured, not dead.

Of course, Bill couldn't have missed this situation. He had just boasted to his master, but soon after, he was beaten back to his original form. The anger in his heart couldn't be vented, and the discomfort was unimaginable. He could only grit his teeth and attack even harder.

Are the Diamond Men really that strong?

Everyone knew that if it weren't for their slow speed, the Diamond Men's attack and defense capabilities could rank among the sixth-tier units, especially their extreme resistance to magic. But now, seeing them withstand the Minotaur's continuous attacks, weren't they clearly superior to other units of the same tier?

The difference between games and reality is that in games, everything is based on data, while in reality, various situations can occur.

The Diamond Men's attack and defense capabilities were indeed extremely powerful, comparable to sixth-tier units, but they weren't invincible.

Liu Siyi carefully observed the battle, especially Bill and the tallest Diamond Man.

The entire battle was unscientific. Bill's battle axe looked like a steel axe, at most with some alloy, but in the intense collision with the Diamond Man's fist, it didn't seem to be at a disadvantage. Of course, talking about science in this magical world felt quite amusing.

"Crack... crackle..." Suddenly, a series of crisp glass-breaking sounds. The Diamond Man finally couldn't withstand the increased force of the axe attack. The cracks on his fist quickly spread, and his entire arm shattered like glass.

The victory was certain, but Bill, still furious, didn't stop. He continued to attack with the same intensity. At this point, the Diamond Man with only one arm couldn't launch any threatening attacks. Soon, with the other arm also shattered, Bill stopped his attack. But he didn't stop there; he turned and charged toward the nearest Diamond Man.

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"Master, how was it? I told you that our Minotaurs are stronger than these puppet-like Diamond Men." After shattering all the Diamond Men's arms, Bill came to Liu Siyi, leaning on his large axe and said confidently.

"Oh? Is that so? But apart from you, the elite, it seems the other Minotaurs couldn't defeat the Diamond Men of the same tier." Liu Siyi said with a hint of sarcasm.

"This..." Although he was being mocked, it was the truth, and with Bill's Minotaur brain, he couldn't find a counter-argument.

"In my view, units of the same tier are equally strong, each with their own strengths. Your Minotaurs' strength lies in their bodies and power, the Diamond Men's strength lies in their diamond-hard defense, and the mages' strength lies in their knowledge of magic. The Thunderbirds' strength lies in their powerful bodies and flight ability. Whoever can fully utilize their advantages will find it easier to defeat their opponents." Liu Siyi's voice grew stronger as he lectured Bill: "But you? If each Minotaur could fully utilize their speed advantage and be more patient, winning without losses would not be impossible. This time, if it weren't for you, the elite, I dare say the Minotaurs wouldn't be a match for the Diamond Men. Because you are an elite, even without using battle aura, you are stronger than ordinary Diamond Men, which is why you could win. But what if next time, even you are not a match?"

Liu Siyi knew that ordinary Minotaurs couldn't use wisdom, but he still had to say it, at least Bill could understand, right?

"Master, it's not that we can't destroy them, it's just that we are restrained in battle..." Bill lowered his head, his voice growing softer.

"Oh? Are you saying you will perform better next time?" Liu Siyi smiled at Bill and asked.

"This... Yes, Master, you'll see, I will definitely perform better next time!" Although the Minotaur's brain was single-minded, it wasn't useless. Instantly, Bill regained his fighting spirit, which made the others feel a bit puzzled.

"Master, what should we do with these Diamond Men?"

Seeing Lina, who had finished treating the Minotaurs, looking at the group of Diamond Men in the center with glowing eyes, Liu Siyi felt a bit strange. Could the Diamond Men be used as experimental materials?

"How about it? Have you thought it through? You are..."

Before Liu Siyi could finish his sentence, he felt a mental link in his spiritual power being triggered. It was the mental link of the Thunder Eagle and the other two Thunderbirds.

Finally, he sensed the Thunder Eagle. They were flying in his direction, and as soon as they sensed each other, the Thunder Eagle immediately changed course and flew over.

He didn't know what they had discovered. At this moment, Liu Siyi felt a bit nervous and anxious.

"Master, what's wrong?" Linya, who was more observant, asked.

"The Thunder Eagle is back." Realizing he hadn't explained enough, Liu Siyi added: "The Thunder Eagle is also an elite. A few days ago, I sent him to the north for reconnaissance. He's just returned, and I don't know if he found anything."

"Master, now isn't the time to think about what the Thunder Eagle found. What should we do with these Diamond Men?" Lina, who didn't think too much, asked directly.

"Of course, we should subdue them." Liu Siyi replied, then straightened up and said to the Diamond Men surrounded by the Minotaurs: "Actually, I am a human alchemist. Following me will give you a great future. Besides, do you really want to stay in this place, guarding an abandoned blacksmith's shop?"

Not using wisdom doesn't mean they don't understand anything, but talking too much wouldn't help much. Liu Siyi had come to terms with it. He would just point things out, and if it worked, great; if not, he could only apologize.

"Powerful Mage, are you really an alchemist?" The tallest and strongest Diamond Man, who had always stood at the front, asked.

"Of course, you can ask my followers; they all know." There was a way. As long as they were willing to communicate, he wouldn't fear failing to convince them. Moreover, this leading Diamond Man, though not an elite, was clearly smarter than ordinary units.

'Ask us? How would we know~' Linya, Lina, and Bill all glanced at Liu Siyi cautiously, but not too obviously.

"Powerful Alchemist Hero, we are willing to unconditionally surrender to you, not only because of your strength but also because of your extensive knowledge." The Diamond Man's mechanical voice continued: "You understand the strengths and weaknesses of different units and can bring out the maximum potential of each unit. You don't consider failure as weakness, so please accept our surrender and submission."

"Agreed!" Liu Siyi immediately agreed. Instantly, twenty-one mental links appeared in his mind, indicating that he had finally subdued the Diamond Men. As for understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different units being called extensive knowledge, and not considering failure as weakness, he didn't need to think too much about it, although it still felt a bit strange.

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