Bloodied Heavy-Armored Mauler (Third Update)

Under the combined attack of Bai Xiaowen, Li Shuyi, and the summoned creatures, Massa, the agile boss, fell in less than a minute. This was without Bai Xiaowen summoning Rageclaw.

After killing Patrol Captain Massa, the Black Soul Stone's growth rate climbed to 2055/2000, and its Soul Essence reached 2090 points, fulfilling the requirements for unlocking the sixth-level Enhancement Blueprint. However, time was limited, and Bai Xiaowen did not unlock it for the time being.

"There should still be enough time."

Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi reached out and grabbed the treasure chest, rushing out of the Security Command. At this moment, the streets of Northshire were teeming with people, panicked civilians, soldiers with weapons raised, and overturned stalls and smashed doors and windows were everywhere, forming a picture of a war-torn city.

At this moment, Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi's identities had been exposed, and Imperial Army soldiers with weapons kept rushing over with shouts.

Fatty took the lead, carving a path through the crowd and heading straight for the military camp.

Two Imperial Army chainmail hammer warriors rushed forward. Just as Bai Xiaowen was about to summon Skeleton Sword-and-Shield Soldier to counterattack, a Han Empire with a thick beard suddenly charged up from the side, wielding a woodcutter's axe and slashing horizontally and vertically, actually managing to hold off the two Imperial Army hammer warriors.

Bai Xiaowen was slightly taken aback. He didn't recognize this burly Han Empire with a thick beard, and the main force of the Resistance Army should not have entered the city yet. The spies were also gathered near the city gate. Where did this Han Empire come from?

The next second, the Han Empire's roar cleared up Bai Xiaowen's doubts:

"For the glory of the Vikings, let these Imperial dogs die! The Northern Frontier belongs to the Vikings!"

Bai Xiaowen suddenly realized that this Han Empire was a volunteer soldier with "great righteousness in his heart." He had probably lived under the rule of the Imperial Army for a long time and was powerless to resist. Now that he saw the Resistance Army attacking, he simply rose up and responded with his axe.

There were more than one such Han Empire. These volunteer soldiers were also a significant factor in the unrest within Northshire City.

Bai Xiaowen came to a deeper understanding of how wise Usok's slogans such as "Vikings autonomy" and "the cause of liberating the Northern Frontier" were. It was no accident that Usok was able to stand against the vast Lionheart Empire from a medium-sized territory and grow into a powerful force that swept across the Northern Frontier.

The Lionheart Empire, which unified the Aaron Continent, was itself a multi-ethnic nation. There Vikings of the Northern Frontier, the Brownfolk of the Hanmo Province, the Barbarians of the Blade Mountains, the Wood Spirits of the Hite Forest, the Lizardfolk of the Poison Marsh...

Before being conquered by Emperor Tiberon and reorganized into imperial provinces, each region was essentially a nation with an independent ethnic group and a very strong sense of national identity.

These Vikings militia relieved a great deal of pressure on Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi, and the two quickly arrived near the military camp in Northshire City.

From afar, Bai Xiaowen spotted a burly man clad in crimson heavy armor, issuing commands. He knew immediately that this man must be Nazir, the city's defense commander.

Bai Xiaowen was the first to offer his Insight.

[Nazir McKay (Level 7 Boss Tier)]

[Race: Human Species / Human Race]

[Class: Bloodied Heavy-Armored Mauler]

[Attributes: Strength 72, Agility 38, Constitution 49, Spirit 19]

[Skill 1: Bloodbound Heavy Armor: Passive, Nazir's armor increases by 1% for every 1% decrease in Life Value. Actively activate Bloodbound Heavy Armor to Block the next three physical attacks or abilities.]

[Skill 2: Maul Sweep: Nazir swings his giant hammer in a spinning motion, dealing physical damage to all enemies within melee range and applying an Armor Break effect.]

[Skill 3: Savage Charge: Omitted.]

[Skill 4:???]

[Skill 5: Lionheart War Banner: Special Skill. Nazir carries the Lionheart Empire War Banner, granting allies within a large area a buff: attack power increased by 15%, damage taken reduced by 15%.]

[Skill 6: Lionheart Empire Oath LV2: Nazir gains an additional 400 Life Value and 40% increased tenacity.]

"Six skills? And this isn't even a lord?!" Li Shuyi exclaimed in surprise.

Bai Xiaowen said, "Judging from his attributes, he is Rare Boss Tier. Boss Tier who can entrust a city to someone after General Arinas leaves is certainly not as easy to deal with as Massa. As for his skills, he only has one more than a regular Advanced Boss, which should be a special skill granted by the Lionheart War Banner item."

When Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi saw Nazir, he also saw them. The Butcher's target was too conspicuous; it was hard not to notice him.

"The city guards have lowered the gates! The security department is clearing out spies, and someone has been sent to the North Palace to request the Grand Lord to send palace guards to participate in the battle..."

Nazir swung his giant hammer and gave the order. An Imperial Army auxiliary soldier retreated in fear and was smashed to a pulp on the head by Nazir.

"Listen up! The rebels Ambush with only a small force; they can be easily wiped out! Anyone who backs down in fear of battle will be punished according to military law!"

An Imperial Army soldier cried out in panic, "General Nazir, Commander Massa of the garrison has been killed by spies! Those two spies are very powerful; we can't hold them off..."

"They're all a bunch of good-for-nothings..."

Beneath his helmet, Nazir muttered something in a deep voice, then shouted sharply, "I'll deal with these two spies myself... Royal Guards, follow me!"

Bai Xiaowen secretly scoffed. He thought Nazir was going to take on both of them one-on-one, but it turned out he was bringing his personal guards to gang up on them...

With each thud, Nazir's every step seemed to shake the ground, unleashing a powerful aura.

Seemingly having gathered enough strength, when they were tens of meters apart, Nazir suddenly lowered his head and charged forward.

Combat Skill - Savage Charge!

The Butcher assumed a horse stance and exhaled sharply! A Roshan collided with a lump of iron without any fancy moves.

Although Nazir has high strength, Butcher has the advantage of large size, so they are evenly matched. With this collision, Butcher staggered back and his Life Value dropped, but Nazir's momentum was also stopped, and he was also briefly stunned.

"Beat!"

Bai Xiaowen fired a shot, Skeleton Champion and Skeleton Sword-and-Shield Soldier swarmed forward. Behind him, Shadow Assassin emerged and stabbed Nazir in the back.

The first shot undoubtedly dealt extremely high damage. Although Nazir had incredibly high armor, Bai Xiaowen's +7 Penetration Effect was his nemesis! Not to mention that this shot also triggered the effects of Blood Essence Stone and Critical Hit damage, taking away more than 200 points of Nazir's Life Value in one shot!

However, Nazir's Bloodbound Heavy Armor passive skill immediately triggered, and his armor suddenly increased by 27%! His base armor was already extremely high, and with the passive skill, his total armor value exceeded 100!

With Bai Xiaowen's side currently at level 6, physical attacks hitting Nazir are reduced by more than 60%! Including the damage reduction from the Lionheart War Banner, the overall physical damage reduction is close to 80%.

The worst off are the Skeleton Sword-and-Shield Soldier; a single strike only deals single-digit damage, a truly pitiful sight.