Soon, the dust settled, and a figure over two meters tall appeared in Andrew's sight. It was an incredibly muscular Lion Tribe Beastman, its head covered in a golden mane, looking especially imposing.
The Lion Tribe Beastman pounced at Andrew the moment it saw him. It clearly knew who its target was. Its explosive speed was terrifying; with a blur, it appeared in front of Andrew, its claws slashing at Andrew's head like five sharp blades.
"Beastmen? Looks like the owner of this chessboard really likes animals."
Andrew did not move. The Lion Tribe Beastman's claws swept through his head, and he vanished like ripples on water.
"Mirage?"
The Lion Tribe Beastman froze. At that moment, a Greatsword suddenly appeared and chopped heavily toward its back.
The Lion Tribe Beastman's expression changed. Golden light lit up on its back, and the next second, it was sent flying, rolling nonstop across the ground and even knocking down the Sky-Piercing Trees behind it.
"It didn't die?"
Andrew was somewhat surprised. That strike had cut a huge wound across the Lion Tribe Beastman's back, yet it had not been split in two. Clearly, this Beastman's defense was terrifyingly strong, though that golden light had also played a part.
At the same time, Fake Optimus Prime slowly emerged. He had been hidden beside Andrew all along. Because of his Illusion ability, the Lion Tribe Beastman had failed to notice him.
The Lion Tribe Beastman climbed up from the ground, roared, and charged at Fake Optimus Prime with all its strength. Halfway there, golden light flared over its body, and its speed suddenly doubled as it crashed toward Fake Optimus Prime like a golden arrow.
Then, the Lion Tribe Beastman passed straight through Fake Optimus Prime's body. It stared in disbelief. Another fake?
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