Chapter 169
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Episode 39 - Team Competition [5]
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Charlotte's sword came down from above just as Adel had sent Clementine flying with a single strike.
Although Adel could have blocked the attack, since his senses had detected Charlotte's movement from the very beginning.
He decided to test something.
'My stamina should be at the level of a Six Star, so in theory, I should be able to withstand an attack as long as it's weaker than that of a Five Star Awakened using their full strength.'
Without hesitation, he raised his hand and grabbed Charlotte's sword.
But then...
"....?"
The flesh of his hand was completely sliced open, and Charlotte's sword blade reached the bone in his hand.
Fortunately, it did not cut through the bone, but it did slice halfway into it, nearly severing his hand and part of his forearm.
'That was close.'
".....?"
