The Second Zone had become a graveyard.
Judas didn't rush to leave. He treated this area as a resource to be utterly consumed. The monsters here, mostly elite goblins and lower-tier Ogres, were no longer a threat to his group. They were simply moving targets for their practice.
His blade hummed, cutting through the stagnant air of the canyon.
Lightning Sword Slash.
The skill had reached Level 20. This milestone triggered its third evolution, unlocking a terrifying new property. It wasn't just raw damage anymore; it was a conceptual lock.
If he hit three enemies consecutively, his next three strikes were guaranteed to find their mark. It didn't matter if the target dodged, blocked, or fled a hundred meters away. The blade would bend reality to connect.
Usually, such buff effects were the domain of the Apprentice rank. To manipulate cause and effect required a denser soul foundation. Yet, Judas, with his Rare skill, had achieved this feat while still an Initiate.
