[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-911":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},1620691,2087,"Chapter 911 893: Parry","bear-school-astartes-chapter-911",911,"\u003Cp>After dealing with a group of mages casting long-range attacks outside the main battlefield, Lann returned to this battlefield ravaged by the Losric Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warriors capable of channeling soul power can generally execute unimaginable moves and destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, their heavy steps can easily crush the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann had no intention of experiencing the sensation of having his toes stepped on by these knights during battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Lann came back, the scales of victory had already tilted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorenzo was indeed a top-notch elite in the Knight Order, skilled enough to wield a Knight's Greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, the sword and shield, spear and shield combinations are safe equipment, even if they can't secure a victory, they won't be taken down easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knights who wield the Losric Knight's Greatsword defy such common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann witnessed Lorenzo's greatsword smashing against the tower shield of a Spear Shield Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spear Shield Knight could only withstand it three times, then it seemed his shield-bearing arm was completely numbed by Lorenzo's greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was uncontrollably knocked aside, unable to regain control for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the front unprotected by the tower shield, the greatsword came slashing down hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"pfft\" sound, the wide steel with yellow arcs plunged directly into the opponent's chest from the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood, accompanied by a subtle hissing sound, pooled like a stream and ran outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the armor on half of that Losric Spear Shield Knight's body was stained bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fiery red surcoat was soaked with blood, sticking messily to the armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann wasn't familiar with the Losric Knight Order; he didn't know which ideology these fighting knights adhered to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dividing by surcoat color was unreliable because both sides wore red and blue surcoats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They upheld their loyalty and faith, believing they were doing the right thing. Therefore, there was no need to change the symbolic surcoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they could recognize former comrades by face and build, and from there recall their leanings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ideological conflict between the two factions had surfaced years ago when the prince first delayed the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Lann was unfamiliar with them; as this group fought, he couldn't tell who were the prince's followers and who were the fire faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Lann could only assist those he could identify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A super-speed bullet propelled by Alder's Rune and Projector was shot towards Knight Captain Maruk, who was tangled with the Knight Captain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, warriors who control their soul power perform better against straightforward attacks than mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a blue surcoat, Knight Captain Maruk was originally confronting his captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were armed with Losric Straight Swords and Knight's Shields in a sword-and-shield combination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their confrontation, their swords and shields even sparked fiercely due to their immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even amidst such intense combat, Knight Captain Maruk's senses remained sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shield was blocking his opponent's sword, while suddenly his own sword struck fiercely at the air beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"clang,\" accompanied by sparks of metal collision, the sound of the projectile slicing through the air followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Knight Captain Maruk's sword hand was lifted due to the impact, undeniably, Lann's super-speed bullet didn't harm him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utilizing soul power makes warriors sharp and powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maruk's performance didn't surprise Lann, but the Losric Knight Captain...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann frowned, then unsheathed his blade to approach, deciding against using feeble ranged methods for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, the rune-propelled projectile had just temporarily knocked Maruk's hand aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knight Captain's combat abilities should be equivalent to elite knights like Maruk and Lorenzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he just let the enemy's error slip by without seizing the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering his level, it was simply inexplicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the two's battleground, it became clear to Lann that the Knight Captain hadn't wanted to let Maruk's mistake slip by; he genuinely couldn't seize the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely standing beside the Knight Captain, Lann could hear the muffled and rapid panting beneath his helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements were distorted, looking incredibly fatigued, occasionally accompanied by involuntary slight twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This appearance was undoubtedly concerning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning downward, Lann quickly spotted the clue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knight Captain had been injured during the battle with Maruk; the armor on his arm had been sliced open, and the distorted steel at the crack was lodged in the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the crack was not only human blood... but also traces of black, viscous liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid was as black as petroleum, as thick as tar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a moment, bystanders drew a conclusion. The Demon Hunter's large hand grabbed the Knight Captain's cape, pulling him backward forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by a different sound, a clashing of steel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann blocked Maruk's vertical slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful arching long blade and the straight Knight Sword created small shockwaves from their unique clash, which expanded into a circling explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do knights use poison too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver hair on Lann's forehead fell to the corner of his mouth, where a mocking smile now hung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite eye-opening, the Losric Knights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Maruk's stance was meticulous, but got disrupted by the [Iwami Style: Climbing Carp], leaving him slightly uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his mouth remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not poison, and... executing rebellion is justice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Righteous words!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann deflected Maruk's blade effortlessly, seamlessly transitioning to [Descending Carp] after [Climbing Carp].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade leapt like a carp flowing downstream from a waterfall, slashing toward Maruk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the 'witness' before him didn't use Soul Power, Maruk wouldn't take it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's seen knights hammered to death by enemies without Soul Power but possessing brute strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Power of Soul brought keen perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even clad in full plate armor, Maruk could still sense the enemy's movements, muscle force gathering...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Losric Knight's Shield slightly raised to his side, meeting Lann's blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in the astonished eyes of the Demon Hunter, the edge of the shield was controlled, lightly swiping toward the Demon Hunter's wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield's edge, in the perfect brief window, with perfect force and angle, struck Lann's wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after a long time, Lann tasted the feeling he had while learning swordsmanship under Iwami Yixin—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance was broken!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire body's muscle movement process was briefly out of control due to external force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hands wielding weapons spread wide apart, exposing vulnerable areas unguarded before the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the leg muscles were too stiff to move, let alone making emergency movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Block], a combat skill imprinted with Soul Power on the shield, has a name that's plain and simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this skill's effect is quite fitting for an experienced warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the [Iwami Style] technique, which focuses on tight, fast-paced offensives to accumulate advantages, weaken the enemy, and finally create an opportunity for a fatal blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Block]'s technical concept isn't flashy; it merely disrupts the enemy's muscle coordination in their attack using experience and eyesight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More immediate than the [Iwami Style], but simultaneously stricter in timing and harder to execute. It lacks system, just a single move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a single move is enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the stanceless Demon Hunter, Maruk took a step forward, ready to thrust the Losric Straight Sword into the enemy's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the confrontation with the Knight Captain earlier, even though he had used poison, he still wasn't ready to use [Block].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone was part of the same Knight Order, familiar with each other's moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using combat skills rashly is nothing but foolishness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet facing an outsider... the tactic hit easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maruk thought calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, as he gripped the sword hilt, thumb atop the sword guard, preparing to pierce the enemy's armor, he suddenly noticed something off in the enemy's expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a typical look of panic and helplessness after being broken, unable to move while the blade thrusts toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was merely astonished, similar to seeing something new!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With keen perception brought by Soul Power, Maruk noticed the enemy suddenly changed breathing frequency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon afterward, what's supposed to cause muscle loss for over a second through [Block], in Lann's case... Maruk took this single step forward, and he already reorganized his muscle movement mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Torso Breathing]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the advantage of systematic techniques; a system should not only have features, but also measures to counter those features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And evidently, despite the long history of the Losric Knights, they lack such perspective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maruk watched as Lann restored movement ability at a speed beyond his usual experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though shocked, he still aimed to seize the chance and simply stab the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Lann had just emerged from full muscle loss, without organizing his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his fingers were already nimble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos Magic Power within was mobilized, Magic Seal forming!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yakxi Rune]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cool white glow of magic power appeared before him from his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the Power of Soul, this simple magic method should have little effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lann didn't intend to simply change the enemy's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As before, he and Mentos chose the more effortless method.\u003C\u002Fp>",1473,"2026-06-06T10:40:28.141Z",1,"novelbin.me","e1c3218e64897f24738e47120dd40a538aaf49eb4a69b12351631d260728ff6c","bear-school-astartes-chapter-912","bear-school-astartes-chapter-910",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]