Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 342 Not a Warrior
"brush!"

The heavy greatsword rapidly magnified before Lu Ze's eyes, its blade wreathed in dazzling, bright light, like the dawn.

However, while the light of dawn was beautiful, its direct exposure was unbearable. Especially since this light was unusual, seemingly possessing a clear restraint over darkness and evil.

Lu Ze felt a sharp burning pain in his eyes, and his shadow swayed wildly in the light. Before he could dodge, his body was cleaved vertically by a greatsword wreathed in radiance.

"clang!"

A loud crash followed, and a magma sword burning with eerie blue flames appeared in front of Lu Ze, blocking the "Sword of Dawn" for him. The dark tomb passage was instantly illuminated by two different lights: one side led into the deep abyss of hell, while the other side was bathed in the glow of dawn.

Separated by two greatswords, Lu Ze coldly stared at the female warrior Kate opposite him.

The other party grinned and returned a fierce smile.

Her clothes were stained with fresh blood, which must have come from Zoroya, who had collapsed after being pierced through the back.

Without needing to ask any questions, Kate's actions already revealed her purpose—she wanted to kill the others and seize the treasures of Amon's Tomb for herself. It should be said that her ambush was highly successful; Best and Zoroah were both affected, and the remaining "vengeful spirit," Sharon, was clearly countered by her abilities.

Even so, Kate was too naive, because Luze, a fully equipped Shepherd, was also present. The priority should be eliminating Luze, launching a sneak attack while he was in a frenzy, rather than dealing with the others.

“Crack.”

After missing her first strike, Kate didn't withdraw her longsword; instead, she pressed down with even greater force. The Dawn Sword and the Magma Greatsword clashed, constantly sparking.

Based on her performance during the exploration, Kate is very likely an Extraordinary being of the "Warrior" pathway—a Sequence 5 "Guardian." Extraordinary beings of this pathway possess extremely strong combat talent, are proficient in various weapons, and have extremely high attack and defense capabilities.

Furthermore, upon reaching Sequence 6, Extraordinary Warriors will master the abilities of the "Sword of Dawn" and the "Armor of Dawn," greatly enhancing their attributes while the swords themselves will possess a purifying effect.

Simply put, it can both attack and withstand attacks, and is extremely powerful in close combat.

The extraordinary beings of this pathway mainly appear in Fursac in the north, given the singular faith in the god of war there. However, it's quite puzzling that Fursac and Rune, longtime enemies, could allow a Sequence 5 warrior to appear in Backlund.

These were all thoughts that flashed through Luzer's mind while he was at an impasse with Kate.

Just as Luze thought she was going to wrestle with him, Kate suddenly raised her right leg and slammed her knee into his abdomen!

"boom!"

However, the knee did not transmit any feedback of hitting the body. Kate's vision was engulfed by the burning flames, and the greatsword in her hand pressed down due to the loss of support, causing her to lose her balance.

"boom!"

At the same time, crimson flames also ignited behind her, and Lu Ze's figure appeared in the firelight as his magma sword slashed towards her back.

"Flame Leaps!"
As if she had eyes in the back of her head, Kate made an immediate adjustment without turning around. Using her greatsword as leverage, she twisted her body, adjusted her center of gravity, and while dodging the magma sword's slashes, successfully turned herself to face Luze in a new fighting stance!
Then she met Lu Ze's cold eyes.

"Go to hell."

He said this calmly to Kate.

"Aaaaaah!" Filthy, crazed language echoed through the hallway, a terrifying sound that struck straight to the heart. Blood gushed from Kate's eyes and nose simultaneously, her spirit instantly weakening, leaving her swaying precariously, even the morning glow on her greatsword diminishing considerably.

Luze seized the opportunity, raising his magma sword and thrusting it straight at Kate's chest!
In the critical moment, Kate desperately tried to protect herself amidst the chaos. Her greatsword emitted a glow, barely forming an invisible barrier in front of her. However, this barrier was hastily constructed and simply not thick enough.

"boom!"

Luze's magma sword broke through the defenses, and although its power was greatly reduced, it still slammed into Kate with tremendous force. Kate could only manage to parry with her greatsword, but she was sent flying along with her greatsword, crashing into the wall of the tomb passage.

"call--"

A dozen or so crimson fireballs formed around Luzer, shooting out in pursuit of Kate as she flew away. They struck Kate's fallen body, instantly engulfing her and igniting a massive firestorm!
Luzer raised his magma sword, about to thrust it at Kate again to ensure she was truly killed. But in the next instant, for some reason, he lowered the greatsword. He turned to look at Sharon, who was struggling greatly in her fight with Kate and hadn't even helped him just now.

"How are you doing?"

Only then did Luze have a moment to talk to Sharon. He looked at Kate as he asked her a question.

"Cough cough."

Sharon's ethereal figure gradually materialized beside him. She appeared unharmed, except for her extremely pale face. She clutched her neck and coughed with difficulty.

"Cough cough. Watch out! She's not a warrior!"

As if she had just regained her ability to speak, Sharon opened her mouth, her voice unusually hoarse. A flicker of emotion crossed her previously expressionless face, and she immediately warned Luze, appearing extremely anxious!
The news she brought really surprised Lu Ze.

Is Kate not a warrior?

So what is she?
She is. She is.

However, Sharon tried to open her mouth and think, but nothing came out. Confusion and anxiety gradually appeared on her face, as if a crucial memory had been stolen from her mind, and she couldn't recall it at all!
"I forgot."

After trying for a long time, she finally said.

forget?

How could you forget that?
Something is wrong!
I think I've forgotten something too!
Luze whirled his head and looked at Kate, who had been lying there. The place was now completely empty; not even a trace of fire remained on the wall.

Kate is no longer there!
Where has she gone?
Damn it, I should have just killed her. Strange, why didn't I do it? It's like the thought of finishing her off vanished in an instant!
Surprise and confusion washed over him simultaneously. Without hesitation, Lu Ze swiftly drew his ritual dagger and plunged it into his arm, drawing out blood. He intended to create a blood mist to make the hidden figure reappear.

Just then, someone patted him on the shoulder.

Lu Ze turned his head and saw a fair left hand fill his vision. The hand was facing his face, the five fingers slowly closing together, then the wrist pulled back and hooked sharply.

"!"

Lu Ze suddenly felt something inside his body being grabbed by an invisible force.

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