How did I turn my victim into a phoenix-like hero?

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As if sensing a will, the Maple Knights flashed two red phosphorescent flames and aimed at Sirocco.

Unlike the heavy armor that gave it a bulky impression, it deftly spun its long-handled sword, aiming it at the enemy.

"!!"

Sirocco charged forward.

The Maple Knight is probably the strongest monster on the first floor, aside from the wilderness boss and the gatekeeper boss.

Levels are generally between 10 and 12. They have unlimited stamina and heavy armor that seems to be afraid of fire, but in fact, they have amazing fire resistance. Their moves are varied and they can also learn the enemy's attack methods.

Its only weakness is the vines covering its body.

The way to kill it is to cut off all the vines on its body. You have to find each vine and cut it while enduring the fierce killing move. It's no less than snatching chestnuts from a fire.

Cut vines will slowly regenerate, so all vines must be cut off in a short period of time.

It places extremely high demands on the challenger's observation skills, speed, and reaction time.

As the saying goes, the higher the risk, the higher the reward.

The sharp and varied moves mean you can learn a lot of combat styles. High Lv, high damage, high health, and high experience points are guaranteed.

Sirocco arrived at the point where he was engaged in close combat with the Maple Court Knights.

Just as Sirocco's broadsword was about to strike the first vine.

The Maple Knight leaped up like a black monstrous bird, his body almost completely blocking Sirocco's view.

The knife missed its mark.

"You can dance too!"

Is this what a flexible fat person looks like?

Although he had anticipated this move, Sirocco didn't expect it to be the first one he used.

Quickly pull back the broadsword to prepare for defense.

It still couldn't avoid the inglorious ending of Sirocco's swift defeat less than two seconds after the start.

The only effect of the broadsword was to deflect the Maple Court Knight's attack by a few millimeters.

The Maple Knight unleashed a devastating meteorite strike, tearing a gaping wound from Sirocco's left shoulder to his abdomen, exposing his ripped internal organs to the sunlight.

"Well!"

Seeing that things were not going well, Kasla quickly returned to Sirocco.

The Maple Knights wouldn't let it go, taking a step and leaping to catch up quickly.

"!!!"

All Cass could do was desperately pull back.

Pfft!Pfft!

The force of the pull was too great, and Sirocco skipped two water skims before falling into the lake. The lake water emitted a bright light, which closed up his body, which looked like it had been cracked like putty.

"Pfft! Cough cough cough!!"

Sirocco choked hard and looked toward the position of the Maple Court Knight.

The Maple Knight was already in mid-air when he tumbled backward in the air and landed without getting wet at all.

Without any hesitation, it turned and walked towards the rune maple tree.

Sirocco rolled up his clothes and wiped his face.

As expected, the lake water served as a perfect spot for a campfire.

I was initially worried about whether the serious injury would be effective, but after trying it myself, I've confirmed that it works normally.

You could also let Cass go up and "die".

"Unbelievable, such severe injuries, and it really heals completely just by touching water..."

Cass couldn't hide his surprise either.

Although Sirocco had demonstrated it once, the fact that a serious injury that might take six months to heal in a hospital could be instantly cured simply by soaking in water without injections or medicine was simply too miraculous.

"Sirocco...where exactly is this place...?"

"Didn't I say that?" Sirocco stretched.

"There are many places where miracles remain, and many magical dungeons."

"I see, I see...."

Cass also glanced at the unharmed Maple Court Knight.

"Speaking of which, we were lucky. Cass, that guy was at least level 12, so he dropped a lot of experience points."

"Hmm, Sirocco... Now I understand why you leveled up so fast. No normal person would do something like that, which is so reckless."

Cass's expression turned solemn; he had already understood the meaning of the phrase "beyond death."

Life was like a game to him.

Since I won't die anyway, I'll just keep trying and making mistakes in the battle.

That's insane...

But...

Cass felt his heart heating up, boiling.

Sirocco is very powerful.

This person's words will definitely help me become stronger.

Cass himself was unaware of his excitement; a slight smile appeared on his lips, and his breathing became hot.

Sirocco tugged at the tear in his vest:

"Fighting with the Maple Knights will not only hone your close-combat reflexes, but also allow you to learn their fighting styles. If you lose, I'll bring you back; if you win, you'll gain experience points to level up. There's no better teacher than this monster."

"...Didn't you ever think that if I didn't poop fast enough, you might really die?"

Sirocco laughed.

"I trust you, that's why I'm putting my back to you. Pull hard, I don't like pain either."

"You guy..."

Cass gave a wry smile.

"I understand. Just leave it to me."

This sincere and straightforward trust made Cass's heart beat a little faster.

"Go ahead and fight with confidence! If you win once, I'll take your turn."

"Of course. But it will take a lot of time, after all, the difference in level is significant."

"Then we'll set a half-hour time limit, and regardless of whether you win or lose, you'll have to switch players."

"agree."

Sirocco splashed as he rushed ashore:

"Let the wooden figure obediently turn into experience points!"

He swung his sword at the vines of the Maple Court Knight.

Without turning his head, the Maple Knight blocked the attack by swinging his long-handled sword behind him. In an instant, he turned around and used the steel-hard wood to deliver an elbow strike, smashing Sirocco's face.

Damn, I guess I can't pull off a cool and stylish look after all...

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"You finally made up with Sirocco?"

"Cough cough!...Cough cough!..."

The sudden problem caused Brid to choke on her food, so she quickly drank a glass of water that her mother handed her.

Brid glared at her father, Thorner, who waved his hand to indicate his innocence.

Dinner, but because it was so late, it was closer to a late-night snack.

Brid was eating her third bowl of rice, mixing it with the sauce from the vegetables, when Thorna suddenly blurted out this nonsensical remark.

Taroline, the mother with a few gray hairs, chimed in:

“I’m also very curious. You haven’t been in contact with that girl for three years, but I’ve seen her looking for you every day recently.”

"Uh, this..."

Brid thought about how to explain it.

Speaking of which, Tarolin, Sirocco's mother, and Cohen, Sirocco's mother, were on the same community committee, so they should know about Sirocco's situation from their conversations.

"By the way, she greeted me when she saw me a few days ago, and I was wondering where she was doing sales."

Thorner nodded in agreement:

“I used to think she lacked energy, so I suggested she come to me to practice kendo, but she always ran away. Fortunately, she became much more energetic after she entered high school.”