[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty":3,"chapter-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-67":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Knight: from Apprentice to the Almighty",{"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},1847981,2453,"Chapter 67 - 58: Giant","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>Before he could get a good look at the battlefield, a dull thud exploded by his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland whipped his head around to see a rickety wooden ladder propped against the edge of the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tattered rioter was scrambling up it. Under the moonlight, his rust-spotted Hand Axe glinted with a cold, sinister light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a burly Guard immediately drew his sword to engage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the rioter’s clumsy swings, the Guard smirked contemptuously, his Iron Sword held steady in a defensive stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In my experience,’ he thought, ’a brute-force chop like this can be easily parried, creating a perfect opportunity for a counter-kill.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CLANG!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jarring sound of metal striking metal pierced the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confidence on the Guard’s face instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force from the axe blade was far greater than he had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The webbing of his thumb went numb and a sharp pain shot through his wrist. The force had knocked his Iron Sword aside, leaving his chest wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could recover, the rioter’s second chop was already upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moonlight glinted off the axe blade, reflecting in the Guard’s wide, terrified eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Guard thought he was about to die, a cold glint of light suddenly cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CLANG!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Iron Sword precisely parried the axe blade, followed by a swift backhanded flick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SQUELCH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rioter’s head flew from his shoulders as blood gushed from the severed neck like a fountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, a bizarre scene unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headless corpse was still swinging its Hand Axe, wildly hacking at the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, twice, three times...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the fourth swing did its movements begin to stiffen. Finally, it collapsed to the ground with a thud, completely still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This horrifying sight left the surrounding Guards stunned. A chill ran up their spines to the napes of their necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t just stand there gawking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland shouted, then darted forward and kicked the wooden ladder off the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re not immortal! Remember! Back away immediately after a kill! Watch out for their final death throes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His roar snapped everyone back to their senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Guards stared at the corpse, which had finally stopped moving, and tightened their grips on their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their faintly trembling arms betrayed the unease in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, John’s calm commands rang out, quickly stabilizing their morale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion soon subsided, and the defensive line once again held firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming the situation was temporarily under control, Roland flicked the blood from his sword and reached out to pull up the shaken Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you all right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized this man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had sparred frequently with the Manor Guards on the training grounds while practicing his skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this burly, battle-hardened veteran had been one of the opponents he considered his toughest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before becoming a Warrior, Roland hadn’t been certain of victory without using Flowing Slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just now, this experienced Guard couldn’t even block a single blow from a rioter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where the hell did these bastards come from? Their strength is unnatural!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Guard used Roland’s hand to pull himself up, spat fiercely on the ground, and the fear in his eyes gradually gave way to a renewed will to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped Roland firmly on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, brother! I owe you one for this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Guard gripped his Iron Sword and returned to the defensive line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of dull thuds echoed as more and more wooden ladders slammed against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More rioters swarmed over the top of the wall like a tide, instantly plunging the entire manor into a vortex of bloody battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clang of metal, shouts, and screams mingled, echoing in the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Guards were all battle-hardened veterans, their defensive line was constantly being breached by the rioters’ human wave tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland’s figure darted between the firelight and moonlight like a black bolt of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever a Guard was in danger, his Iron Sword would always appear just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the glint of his sword flashed, a head would fly high, followed by a spray of crimson blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, the soldiers discovered that these seemingly terrifying rioters were not invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Roland’s figure appeared on a section of the wall, the Guards there would erupt in cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the once-faltering defensive line began to miraculously stabilize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scales of victory were silently tipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SQUELCH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his Iron Sword pierced the rioter’s heart, Roland followed up with a powerful front kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CRACK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the distinct sound of breaking bone, the rioter flew backward off the wall like a broken sack, smashing into the ladder below and shattering both it and the person climbing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on the easternmost section of the wall, Roland let out a soft breath as he watched the attack gradually thin out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The continuous fighting hadn’t drained much of his stamina, but the high tension had left him feeling somewhat exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he kicked over another ladder, he suddenly felt a tremor beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, Roland’s pupils constricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the moonlight, a behemoth as tall as the manor walls was charging toward them at an astonishing speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rioters who couldn’t get out of the way were crushed underfoot like ants. The crisp sound of shattering bones mixed with the wet thud of splattering flesh, leaving a trail of crimson footprints in its wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effects of the Sharp Eye Potion allowed Roland to see the monster’s terrifying appearance clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its face was twisted and ferocious, its skin an unnatural bluish-gray. Its murky, bloodshot eyes stared out from above a mouth that split open to its ears, revealing jagged fangs. Its hunched back was covered in pale blue Crystals, making it look like an upright hedgehog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled with every step it took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what startled and puzzled Roland was the faint sight of a black-robed figure in the direction the giant had come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moonlight outlined a slender silhouette, a pale chin barely visible beneath the hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Roland had no time for a closer look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in the blink of an eye, the giant was already upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warning had barely left his lips when the giant slammed into the main gate like a Siege Hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"BOOM!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst an earth-shattering crash, the heavy oak gate, already on the verge of collapse, was blown to smithereens. Splinters swept across the entire front courtyard like a torrential downpour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dammit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Roland hurriedly ran along the wall toward the manor gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough, cough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John shook his ringing head and struggled to push away the oaken debris weighing him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gasped for breath as the scene before him slowly came into focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the swirling dust, a behemoth as tall as the wall was wreaking havoc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The experienced and well-trained Manor Guards were utterly defenseless against this giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Guard had just raised his Shield when he was sent flying by a swat from its massive, fan-like palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His iron Shield crumpled like a piece of tin, and the Guard was flung backward, spraying a mist of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-help me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Guard was pinned to the ground by a foot overgrown with Crystals. The crisp crack of his spine was drowned out by the monster’s guttural growl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It suddenly bent down and grabbed the dying soldier, its barbed fingers easily digging into the gaps of his Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a horrifying tearing sound, the Guard was ripped in two. His entrails splattered like rain onto the faces of the other Guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few remaining Guards gritted their teeth and tried to surround it with their Long Spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the monster let out a laugh like grinding sandpaper and allowed the spear tips to pierce its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It deliberately turned slowly, skewering the soldiers holding the spears like a shish kebab, then swung the screaming chain of bodies and smashed them against an archery tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the roar of the collapsing wooden structure, it wasn’t just splinters that flew through the air, but also a viscous mixture of blood and flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pooled on the ground into a small stream that slowly flowed over John’s boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despair and Fear spread among the men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What in the world is this monster...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John, who had served for many years on the border, had seen countless Alien Races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elves swift as the wind, Dwarfs of immense strength, and savage, violent Beastmen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had never seen such a pure and savage killing machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That twisted body, that frenzied method of killing... it was like a Demon crawled straight out of a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You damn beast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, drew his sword, and charged with a roar at the giant that was slaughtering his men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t even get close before the shockwave of the battle sent him flying like a kite with its string cut. He crashed into a wooden hut, and shattered planks rained down on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough, cough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. A look of despair appeared in his eyes, and his consciousness began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his daze, the old soldier seemed to see a handsome, blond young man waving at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John coughed up a fleck of bloody foam, panting weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fosling... Now... I don’t owe you anymore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his vision was about to fade to Darkness, a figure suddenly superimposed itself over the Illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland... Roland? Roland!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Illusion vanished abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John’s eyes shot wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop the wall, the blood-soaked young man held his sword with both hands and leaped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight flowed along the blade, and the piercing whistle of it cutting through the air signaled the terrifying power contained in the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SWISH! SQUELCH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muffled sound of a blade sinking into flesh and the spray of blood erupted at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John’s jaw dropped in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing machine that had been unstoppable just moments ago was now pierced by an ordinary Iron Sword, right from the top of its head down to its abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a twist of Roland’s wrist, the blade sliced out diagonally through its ribs, sending a shower of blood into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THUD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a piercing, raspy wail, the giant’s body crashed to the ground like a felled oak tree, splashing up a wave of crimson-stained earth.\u003C\u002Fp>",1738,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.614Z",1,"novelbin.me","d6668bbf8f51bde2c3f5344f7e61beb59f91bf9067315b2f134f6ad4901bf280","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-68","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-66",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]