[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-64":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1620052,2087,"Chapter 64. Thunderstorm, blizzard","bear-school-astartes-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>The remaining magic potion from Bordeaux.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An enhanced level of [Thunder], and an enhanced level of [Blizzard].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former significantly strengthens physical power, thereby increasing attack power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter stimulates the nervous system when adrenaline is abundant, achieving a bullet time-like sense of hyper-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When drinking two bottles of magic potion simultaneously, even a Demon Hunter’s body cannot withstand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body starts taking continuous damage under intense toxicity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lann lowers his head, a drop of nosebleed drips from his nose, making a corrosive sound of \"sizzle\" on the sand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Female Warlock’s protective shield begins to flicker uncertainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy obviously notices this as well, and at the moment the magic defense collapses, no less than six crossbow arrows are fired towards Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three of them miss timing or collide with or graze the last remnants of the magic defense and are directly deflected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three more just barely scrape the edge of the collapsing shield and fly inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crossbowmen begin to smile in celebration as the arrows fly out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even prepare to high-five each other to commemorate this rare \"hunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kneeling, still with eyes closed. To ensure a hit, the three of them aimed their arrows at the largest area of the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this posture, there’s no way to dodge, no one can dodge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, their smiles froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And quickly turned into disbelief and astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow flashes in front of Lann, and he directly catches the three crossbow arrows in his hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of the wrist, the halted arrows are given new kinetic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man charging forward, ready to break the magic defense with a longsword and hammer, is directly hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s throwing strength naturally doesn’t match that of a bow or crossbow, but the ruffians charging forward wear no armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force needed to drive a crossbow arrow into the human body isn’t much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three screams, followed by the sound of bodies hitting the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this still isn’t the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did he go?! Did anyone see where he went?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crossbowmen cry out in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lost sight of the kneeling figure from just a second ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sand, there are only two impact footprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s figure is solid and heavy, yet his speed gives the impression he is merely a \"paper man\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thunder] enhances physical power, increasing attack power, and of course, the leg muscles are also affected, providing greater speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blizzard] makes Lann feel as if the world is playing in slow motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, the enemy’s coordination and combos seemed smooth, but now they appear full of flaws to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crossbowmen try to keep up with their perspective, but \"spit, spit,\" the crossbow arrows only strike the footprints Lann left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t... keep up... Why can’t we keep up?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of their bows and crossbows can’t match Lann’s movement speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ruffians responsible for close combat are all seasoned veterans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though their vision is narrower compared to the crossbowmen due to their proximity, the moment the laughter behind them abruptly stops, they immediately realize something is amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on camaraderie among ruffians is undoubtedly laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the swordsmen and the hammer-wielding men without shields instinctively try to move behind those with shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even attempt to snatch a shield from someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In cold weapon combat, a shield’s protection only comes second to reliable companions and armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the ruffians in leather jackets are desperately seeking a shield as if driven mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has seen the anomaly caused by Lann’s size and speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wants to face such a monster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is... Lann now wants to face them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of blood spraying from a throat sends chills down their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warrior holding a shield futilely clutches his throat, but the blood continues to pour through his fingers and mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield... is useless?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one fights for the shield anymore; the ruffians engaged in close combat, after widening their eyes for a moment, dare not even turn back for a second look!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They flee in panic, desperate to distance themselves from the mutant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something’s wrong, something’s very wrong... He’s not human! He’s a monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People shout thus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with a reality that shatters common sense, the once assured ruffians find their psyches breaking within a breath or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A skilled warrior with a shield, getting his throat slit while the shield remains intact... How do you explain that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defense of a shield is a \"plane,\" while a blade’s attack is a \"line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you face the enemy directly, the shield bearer need not care from which direction the sword is swung, whether it’s a real strike or a feint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just hold up the shield!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come and slash if you dare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield is fixed to the arm, and the enemy’s speed encircling you can’t surpass you moving your arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, in a one-on-one situation, the shield should protect you completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except in one kind of situation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"masters\" of combat in his hometown have a performance segment where they have trainees throw punches slowly, purportedly to let the audience see each move breakdown clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the masters themselves use normal, even accelerated speed to hit the trainees with combo moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the display, they say, \"That’s where our techniques shine, everyone could see it, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... With such a speed differential, could ordinary viewers on the spot think of dozens of ways to counterattack!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terror lies in using a sword to slit a shield bearer’s throat—somebody truly lives in a 1.5x speed world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can circle you faster than you can swing your arm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How do you have the nerve to stand before me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inhuman speed and reflexes undoubtedly terrify the enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All in all, since Lann entered the camp, he has stealthily killed ten people, and now directly took down another six or seven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This already accounts for a casualty rate of around 30%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent is alone, initially giving the thugs an immense psychological advantage, but a casualty rate of 30%... even Temeria’s professional army does not have such resilient battalions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a group of thugs brought together by the lure of crime, they remain indifferent to the casualty rate when they suppress Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sneak attack death can only be chalked up to an accident, hardly worth worrying over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were even laughing as they prepared to kill the young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once they discover their superiority in violence cannot be maintained, the casualty rate immediately becomes an unacceptable burden pressing down on their minds like a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out! Get out! Let me go! I want to go first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without close combatants in front, even though the crossbowmen are collectively of higher quality, panic grips them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The order among the armed thugs is collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A camp of over fifty armed warriors would be formidable force in most territories of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, a Demon Hunter has routed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his vantage point, the Head Eater squints and frowns at the increasingly chaotic camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he thought Lann’s head would be brought to him within three minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was just a little mouse sneaking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon after, Lann releases Igni, inflicting extensive burns on two people and demonstrating extraordinary physical prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Head Eater hefts his axes and begins moving toward the detention area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent’s combat ability rivals that of some famous knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knows full well the kind of folks under his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t care much about the extent of the casualties; however, these casualties could serve as a reason for the survivors to demand a larger share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he cannot accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he prefers to step in himself, wanting to end the battle quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after just twenty seconds, the Head Eater, holding his axes heads back to his large tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two black-skinned hunting dogs follow him, and upon entering the tent, the Head Eater first kicks the cooked human head off the table, which the dogs joyfully chew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always found proclaiming one’s ferocity by eating human meat utterly moronic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But alas, to make money, one has to compromise a little. So the human head must be delivered, but the dogs can eat it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ledgers, cargo receipts, invoices, letters, and gemstones... Hmm, all here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short, stout man slots the twin axes into his waistband, cutting the image of a standard Skellige warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he mutters to himself, bundles everything into a small package, and, with the package on his back, heads outside.\u003C\u002Fp>",1427,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.941Z",1,"novelbin.me","dbc6ec3d0cb1cf6eb054070a0b297a9842aa5b8ccc6e3c536bb649d907751570","bear-school-astartes-chapter-9","bear-school-astartes-chapter-63",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]