As a venomous snake, I evolved into a god through devouring.

After falling to the ground, Scarface quickly rolled over to prevent his vulnerable parts, which were not covered by armor, from being exposed, while simultaneously creating distance between himself and the wolf and snake. Then, he sprang to his feet.

Covered in mud and grass clippings, Scarface looked incredibly disheveled and wretched, but the fearful expression on his face had vanished, replaced by confidence.

He spat and then burst into laughter.

"You possess wisdom no less than that of humans, and are extremely cunning, but you have forgotten one crucial thing."

"That's a difference in strength, not something that can be bridged by trickery!"

The unknown is what evokes the most fear, but now the mastermind behind it all has revealed himself.

In the end, they were nothing more than two low-level animals that weren't even magical beasts.

Even when facing two opponents alone, he still holds a complete advantage.

Scarface's confidence came from the armor he wore.

They belong to the Third Cavalry Regiment of the Duchy under the Empire, and the standard armor they are issued is of a quality that can withstand a full-force attack from a low-level magical beast.

A mere, underdeveloped wolf cub and a snake less than half a meter long could not break through his defenses.

Although his joints and some areas were not covered by steel, he was no greenhorn. He had learned how to protect his vital organs thoroughly through years of training and combat, and had ingrained it into his body's instincts.

"They're just two beasts, putting on airs here."

Recalling his previous timid and hesitant demeanor, Scarface felt a surge of rage. As a soldier of the Empire, how could he have been so terrified of a wild beast?

This humiliation can only be washed away with the blood of the other party!

While Scarface was making his bold statement, Casper was also quickly assessing the relative strengths of his allies and enemies, as well as the probability of victory.

"As expected of soldiers of the Empire, their combat skills are far superior to those of low-level creatures like goblins."

His attack was incredibly fast, and he seized the moment when his opponent's center of gravity shifted and he was unable to adjust. Logically, this attack should have ended his opponent's life.

Unexpectedly, the scarred man's adaptability was so strong that he managed to escape a fatal fate.

Kasper flicked his tongue.

Escape was not part of his plan; if he let the other party leave, he and Simba would soon face annihilation.

We must keep them here forever.

The surprise attack failed, and the initiative was lost, but there is still an information gap.

The other party was unaware that their bodies, along with Simba's, had been enhanced, making them unlike ordinary beasts.

This could be the key to victory!

In that instant, Scarface made the first move!

He strode forward and swept his two greatswords across the area where Casper was!

The sharp slash tore through the air, severing the green grass at its roots.

However, this move failed to hit the small yellow snake.

It dodged the sweeping greatsword at an odd angle and charged directly at Scarface!

This time, however, the latter, who was prepared, did not let the greatsword control his body, but instead nimbly flipped his wrist.

The greatsword moved with the agility of a butterfly, tracing a smooth arc in the air before falling towards Caspar once more.

Previously rushed and chaotic, but now better prepared, Scarface finally has the opportunity to showcase his cavalry skills.

[Rapid response!]

The vertical slash of the greatsword is faster than the horizontal slash, but it is easier for Casper to dodge. Snakes are already fast, and the seemingly small 5% bonus allows him to do more risky things.

The greatsword narrowly dodged the attack, its speed undiminished, and continued to close in on Scarface!

If you go any further, the longsword will become a hindrance to the user because it is not flexible enough.

"Don't even think about it!"

Scarface took a step back, trying to maintain some distance again, but Simba on the side wouldn't give him the chance.

A few immature roars came from the side of the former, and a large mouth full of sharp teeth came toward his neck, forcing him to stop and turn his body.

The armor on my arm protected me from being bitten, but it couldn't stop the pressure.

Scarface hadn't expected the wolf cub's bite force to be so terrifying. One bite sent a sharp pain through his arm, making him feel as if he'd been run over by a car wheel!

Get out!

He suddenly swung his arm and slammed the still-confessing gray wolf heavily to the ground.

Scarface didn't have time to make any extra movements, because the venomous snake on the other side had already sprang up!

In that instant, the former's eyes widened in disbelief.

Because at this moment, the snake's body was completely off the ground!

Except for a few special types of snakes, most snakes can only support their upper bodies at most, and apart from large snakes, they are simply unable to leap and attack the face of a normal adult human.

But this little snake, which is less than half a meter long, did it!

He had no choice but to abandon the attempt to finish off the snake and instead held his longsword horizontally in front of him to block the snake's attack!

That one impact caused his upper body to lean back slightly.

In that brief moment, the gray wolves on the ground launched another attack.

Left with no other choice, Scarface kept brandishing his longsword.

The slashes and blocks formed an impenetrable defensive circle, but Scarface's stamina was rapidly depleting!

Scarface suddenly realized that he might have been oversimplifying things.

Whether it's a snake or a wolf, the power these two creatures possess far surpasses that of their kind of creatures of the same size.

This snake, in particular, is conservatively estimated to be three times stronger and faster than ordinary snakes!

Moreover, they cooperated seamlessly and their pick-and-roll timing was excellent.

Those few exchanges were all fraught with danger, and if this continues, they will find an opportunity sooner or later.

Thinking of this, the fire of revenge in Scarface's heart gradually died down, replaced by a rapidly growing desire to retreat.

withdraw!

The moment Scarface made up his mind, he swept his longsword horizontally, trying to force the wolf and snake back and create conditions for his escape.

What he didn't know was that his intentions had already been anticipated by Casper!

Kasper opened his mouth, and two thin streams of venom shot out from his fangs.

Scarface sensed something was wrong and held his arm across his face to prevent the venom from entering his eyes and causing blindness.

Taking advantage of this, Casper leaped again, wrapped his upper body around Scarface's arm, and swung his tail violently, making it swing like a pendulum and strike Scarface's jaw hard!

Kasper came up with this idea when he had nothing else to do.

The whip can inflict considerable damage, and its end can even briefly break the sound barrier, producing a loud bang.

His tail muscles and scales have become stronger, making him fully capable of withstanding this method of use. This strike once tore the bark of an ancient tree, so it's hard to imagine what the effect would be if it hit a person.

But now, Kasper will soon see results!