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Suddenly, she exclaimed, "Strong Fist!"

The name of the technique was crude.

However—

Bang!

Vincent wasn't caught off guard, but he instinctively felt the need to defend with both arms. And just as he expected, the moment her fist collided with his guard, a powerful force surged through his arms, forcing him to take a single step back!

This surprised him.

His Force attribute was at 60 points!

A Tier 3 Origin Warrior was required to have that level of strength! Yet Barbara, a Tier 2 Barbarian, had actually managed to push him back?!

Instead of being frustrated, Vincent felt a grin stretch across his face.

His battle-hungry nature was flaring up again.

Without hesitation, he deactivated the Impervious Silver Armor's effect. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire

"You want a fight? I'll give you a fight."

Barbara didn't even notice the subtle shift in his expression. She simply roared and lunged at him with all her might.

"Kill! Kill!"

Seeing this, Vincent abandoned the thought of blocking. He adjusted his stance, raising his fists in a boxer's posture before throwing a punch to meet her incoming strike.

Bang!

Barbara let out a guttural growl of pain, but her frenzied mind didn't register it. She immediately launched another punch.

Vincent responded in kind.

Bang!

"Graaa!"

Their blows clashed, sending violent gusts rippling through the air. Every time their fists connected, shockwaves burst outward, stirring dust and rattling the spectators below.

"Barbara…" The onlookers could only whisper her name in worry.

She was the strongest among them. If even she couldn't hold her ground, what could they possibly do?

"What are we doing?! Why are we just standing here? Leader Aldo! We have to help Barbara! We can't just watch and do nothing!" Someone in the crowd shouted.

Aldo turned to the gathered warriors. Their faces, though filled with fear, also held a fierce determination. Even Four-Eyes Warren, nodded in agreement.

Aldo felt torn.

He had only taken this job because Lizno promised him good pay in exchange for leading a small group.

He wasn't paid to risk his life.

Yet, looking at his people—people who still dared to fight despite their fear—something stirred inside him.

Damn it.

He clenched his fists before finally cursing under his breath.

"Fine! We're helping Barbara! But listen up—once you die, you can't return to the Origin World!"

"Yes, Leader!"

"Alright! Warren, take those with ranged abilities and support from the back! The rest of you, with me! We're backing Barbara up!"

"Yes, Leader!"

Just as they were about to charge—

Thud, thud, thud—

The sound of rapid footsteps approached from behind.

A familiar voice rang out—

"What the hell is happening here?!"

Aldo and the others turned.

"Sir Lizno!"

Lizno had arrived, accompanied by a hooded figure and the hyena-faced subordinate who had reported to him earlier.

His eyes widened in shock at the chaotic scene before him.

Aldo immediately rushed to his side.

"Sir Lizno, you're here!"

Lizno's gaze remained fixed on the two figures battling in the sky.

"Aldo, what's going on?!"

"Sir, those people barged in and demanded that you welcome someone!"

Lizno's expression twisted in confusion.

"Welcome someone? Who?!"

Aldo shook his head. "That's what we've been wondering! He kept saying you should welcome him, but he never gave his name! Barbara got pissed and started fighting him!"

Lizno's furrowed brow shifted from curiosity to something more complex. Slowly, he lifted his gaze.

Two figures were still trading blows, but this time, Lizno recognized one of them.

His face drained of color.

"Oh, I'm fucked."

His heartbeat quickened. He had to stop her.

But before he could move—

"GRAAAH!"

Barbara's pained scream pierced the air as her body was violently blasted backward.

She crashed into the ground right in front of Lizno.

"Barbara!"

The crowd rushed toward her, their faces filled with concern.

"Barbara! Are you okay?!"

But Barbara could no longer answer.

She had lost consciousness.

The moment they realized it, anger surged within them. Their eyes snapped toward Vincent, who was still floating above them, looking down with an indifferent gaze.

"Bastard! Come down here so we can kill you!"

"Sir Lizno, let's kill that guy! Show him your strength! We have to avenge Barbara!"

However, Lizno's face had turned pale. Cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

Then—

A voice echoed from above, carrying an unmistakable weight of authority.

"Oh? You're going to kill me? Is that right, Lizno? Why don't you show me your strength? Come on."

Lizno's lips twitched.

His heart nearly stopped.

H-Haha… No, no. I wouldn't dare."

His response shocked Aldo and the others.

"What are you saying, Sir Lizno?! You're just going to let that bast—"

Thud!

Before the man could finish, Lizno appeared in front of him in a blur and delivered a swift chop to his neck, knocking him unconscious.

Everyone froze.

Then, to their absolute shock, Lizno took a step forward and half-knelt.

His voice was solemn, filled with respect.

"Forgive me for being late. Welcome back, Young Master."

…What?!

Young Master?!

The crowd stood frozen in disbelief.

They had been fighting Sir Lizno's Young Master?!

At that moment, Vincent and Clauny leaped down from the Crimson-Winged Condor, landing gracefully before Lizno.

Vincent observed Lizno for a moment before shifting his attention to the stunned crowd.

A subtle smile played on his lips.

Then, he returned his gaze to Lizno.

"Stand."

With just a single word, Lizno immediately obeyed.

As the two now stood eye to eye, Lizno swallowed hard.

He was worried.

He had just received word that Vincent was returning.

But he hadn't expected him to arrive this soon.

Seeing his apprehensive expression, Vincent smirked slightly and patted him on the shoulder.

"Relax. I was only gone for a few days, and you're already acting like a scaredy-cat?"

He squeezed Lizno's shoulder playfully. "Hmm. Nice. You look good in your armor."

Lizno straightened his posture. "It's all thanks to you, Young Master."

Vincent waved his hand dismissively. "Forget about that. Why don't you introduce me to the people behind you?"

Lizno turned around to face the still-stunned crowd.

"Young Master, these are…"