Ligardel was somewhat annoyed by Whistling While Playing's retreat. He quickly gave chase, trying to catch him and settle the match head-on.
However, boosted by [Leave First] and consumables, Whistling While Playing was not only fast but as nimble as a mountain monkey. After dodging several of Ligardel's attacks, he swiftly widened the distance between them.
Seeing this, the fire in Ligardel's heart burned even hotter. Gritting his teeth, he once again used his psychic power on himself, abruptly raising his speed by a whole level before finally catching up with his opponent.
"Stop right there!"
Angered, Ligardel was already losing some of his reason. Once he got close enough, he clenched his hand into a fist, weaving psychic power together with Warfire as he prepared a Charged Strike.
However, Whistling While Playing, who had remained calm throughout, seized the opportunity.
"No skills allowed!"
The nimble Whistling While Playing suddenly turned around, pulled out a small hammer, and lightly swung it at Ligardel.
[Sticky Little Hammer +10 (Excellent)] [Type: Weapon] [Effect: Can extremely effectively disrupt an enemy's attack rhythm. Agility +10 while held.] [Description: A small hammer coated in mysterious viscous liquid, dropped from inside a corpse.]
With a squelch, the small hammer landed on Ligardel. Whistling While Playing took the chance to activate Warfire and yank himself hard backward.
Ligardel's charging motion was instantly interrupted. Startled, he instinctively defended himself against the attack he expected to follow.
Yet Whistling While Playing clearly had no intention of sticking around after landing that blow. He fled again, opening up another stretch of distance from Ligardel.
"Damn it!"
The anger in Ligardel's heart rose another notch.
He had never encountered this kind of fighting style before. There was only one way to describe it—despicable and shameless!
What followed was an