Soon, the dust settled, and a figure over two meters tall appeared in Andrew's sight. It was an incredibly muscular Lion Beastman with a mane of golden hair, looking exceptionally imposing.
The Lion Beastman immediately pounced on Andrew, clearly knowing who its target was. Its explosive power was terrifying. With a flash, it appeared before Andrew, its claws sweeping toward Andrew's head like five sharp blades.
"Beastmen? Looks like the owner of this chessboard really likes animals."
Andrew did not move at all. The Lion Beastman's claws swept through his head, and he vanished like ripples on water.
"Mirage?"
The Lion Beastman froze. At that moment, a Greatsword suddenly appeared and slammed down toward its back.
The Lion Beastman's expression changed. Golden light flared across its back, and the next second, it was sent flying, rolling repeatedly across the ground and even knocking down the Sky-Piercing Trees behind it.
"It didn't die?"
Andrew was somewhat surprised. That strike had carved a huge wound across the Lion Beastman's back, yet it had not been split in two. Clearly, this Beastman's defense was terrifyingly strong, though that golden light had something to do with it as well.
At the same time, Fake Optimus Prime slowly emerged. He had been hiding beside Andrew the whole time. Thanks to his Illusion ability, the Lion Beastman had failed to notice him.
The Lion Beastman climbed to its feet, let out a roar, and charged fiercely at Fake Optimus Prime. Midway there, golden light flared around its body, doubling its speed in an instant as it crashed toward Fake Optimus Prime like a golden arrow.
Then, the Lion Beastman passed straight through Fake Optimus Prime's body. It stared in disbelief. Another fake?
The next second, a giant sword descended from above and slammed into the Lion