So, when the two strongest members of Red Wings and the three strongest members of Laughing Coffin started a fierce battle, what would the situation be like?
Logically speaking, it should be a one-sided battle, right?
And it should be in Laughing Coffin's favor.
The reason was simple.
Number one: Disadvantage in numbers.
Number two: Disadvantage in tactics.
The former was easy to explain. One side only had two members, while the other had three. Although the number was close, since they were all top-notch Players, the difference between the two was like heaven and earth.
The latter had already made it clear that one side was a group of players who only existed to clear the game, while the other side was a group of players who existed to kill players. Since the two sides were facing each other, the former naturally wouldn't have an advantage over the latter. In fact, they might even be suppressed.
Based on this consideration, no matter how you looked at it, Rozen and Kirito had no chance of winning. They would only be suppressed or even killed.
That was also the reason why Blake and XaXa were fearless.
Only PoH had a vague feeling that something was amiss.
Because based on PoH's understanding of Rozen, the man who was still a legend in command and leadership, there was no way he wouldn't be aware of this obvious disadvantage.
But he still entered the Forest of Disorientation alone, and only Kirito came to support him. It was definitely not as simple as putting himself in danger.
If that was the case, why did Rozen still take the initiative to attack them?
The answer was actually simpler.
Disadvantage in numbers?
No problem.
Disadvantage in tactics?
No problem.
As long as there was an absolute advantage in strength, none of that would be a problem.
In other people's eyes, Rozen and Kirito were strong, but PoH, Blake, and XaXa weren't weak either. Their strength could almost be said to be at the top of this world. Except for Heathcliff, whose strength was in another dimension, no one dared to say that they could defeat them.
In view of this, even if there was a gap in strength between the five of them, the gap could be said to be negligible.
As a result, Rozen and Kirito were at a disadvantage in terms of both numbers and tactics.
But this perception was wrong.
Moreover, he was ridiculously wrong.
Probably because in this world, Heathcliff was not the only one who possessed the power of another dimension.
If there was anyone in this world who could compare to Heathcliff, it would definitely be Rozen and Kirito.
Yes.
This pair of brothers also possessed strength from another dimension.
Clang!
When the loud sound of metal clashing resounded through the forest, the thick and heavy large short sword that was shaped like a kitchen knife was heavily bounced away, bringing up a strong gust of wind.
Faced with PoH's demonic sword, Rozen swung the weapon in his hand and deflected it.
"Xiu!"
The next moment, a dagger covered in poison flew out with the unique glow of a sword skill and headed straight for PoH who had been knocked away by his attack.
At the same time that PoH's weapon was deflected, Rozen released the throwing item that he had hidden behind his back.
Needless to say, the power of the Flying Sword Skill that he had fully mastered was unleashed. The sharp blade that was coated with Lv.5 paralyzing poison and Lv.5 damage poison flew towards PoH like an aurora.
"…!?"
PoH's pupils involuntarily contracted. He almost turned his head in the nick of time, allowing the dagger to graze his cheek.
"Shhh …!"
With a faint tearing sound, PoH's cheek was scratched, and an effect glow that represented blood appeared on it.
Although it was only a very light scratch, PoH's HP still dropped a little. Without hesitation, he took out a green antidote crystal from his waist pouch and crushed it, allowing the green glow to envelop his body.
If he did not do this, PoH would definitely die when the Level 5 paralysis poison and Level 5 damage poison took effect.
The former would render him unable to move, while the latter would continuously reduce his HP. These two effects were enough to determine the outcome of such a high-level battle.
However, what PoH didn't know was that his move was also predicted by Rozen.
"Shhnnnnn!"
Rozen suddenly rushed into PoH's chest, clenched his fist, and his fist glowed.
It was Taijutsu's Single Thrust Basic Technique — Flash Strike.
"You're full of openings, aren't you?"
Rozen's lazy voice with a hint of a smile entered PoH's ears, and PoH's expression immediately changed.
It was already too late for him to react.
With Eye of the Mind's ability, Rozen could see through PoH's weakness and determine the shortest, fastest, and strongest attack trajectory. With the strength of twisting his body, he concentrated his strength on his fist, and with the strength of his waist, he instantly increased the power of this Taijutsu Sword Skill to the maximum, and his fist landed on PoH's chest like a phantom.
"Bam!"
With a loud muffled sound, Rozen's full strength hit PoH's heart, successfully triggering Critical Strike.
"Guuu …!?"
PoH immediately let out a muffled groan, and his whole body was sent flying backward, hitting the trunk of a tree and sliding to the ground. His HP bar plummeted from green to yellow, and it only stopped when it was about to reach red.
"Suck …!"
Realizing this, PoH couldn't help but curse angrily.
The strongest killer didn't expect that he would be crushed by Rozen in the first exchange of blows, and he didn't even have the strength to fight back.
"Since when did he become so strong …!?"
PoH was infuriated.
It wasn't like PoH had never fought against Rozen in the past. Although Rozen was strong at that time, he wasn't this strong.
Compared to the past, Rozen's movements, techniques, footwork, and attacks had all improved by leaps and bounds.
Was this strength really something that a player could possess?
"Boss!"
Blake saw this scene and was about to rush over, but he was forced to stop.
"Guuu!"
"Woo!"
Saichou and Hanachou flew over like two rainbows and sprinkled their powder on Blake, causing him to curse and dodge in a hurry.
Saichou and Hanachou, on the other hand, were relentlessly entangled with him.
After almost a year, these two Tamed Monsters were no longer the same as before. Even without Rozen's command, they could still contend with top players, relying on the various movement patterns instilled by Rozen to gain sufficient combat power.
Needless to say, if one was sprinkled with the powder of these two beautiful Swallowtail Butterflies, they would definitely fall to the ground.
Therefore, even the manic Blake didn't dare to be careless. He could only keep dodging. Even if he wanted to attack, he couldn't. With the speed of Saichou and Hanachou, Blake could only stare at them. He couldn't do anything at all.
As for XaSa, he was naturally fighting against Kirito.
However, this supposedly powerful rapier user was now facing the same fate as PoH.
That was a one-sided crushing.
"Die …!"
XaSa roared in a low voice. The rapier in his hand was like a downpour, turning into countless sword shadows, shrouding Kirito.
In the face of this overwhelming attack, Kirito only made one move.
"Clang …"
The black sword in his right hand was like a shadow.
"Clang …"
The white sword in his left hand was like a ray of light.
At this moment, Kirito held both swords tightly and released a fierce crisscrossing slash forward.
"Clang!"
The rapier that turned into countless sword shadows was bounced off by the crisscrossing sword light.
Kirito chanted in a low voice.
"Double Slash — Double Fan Slash."
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