Chapter 109: It All Comes Full CircleWell damn. I could''ve sworn I didn''t see a skill like that in Vanport''s status before.

    ("|Analyze|.") [Solace]

    I tried to double check, but my Spirit Guide gave me a strange answer.

    "Alert: |Analyze| has been obstructed by the skill |Appraisal Resistance|." [Spirit Guide]

    ("What?!") [Solace]

    My surprise must have shown on my face since Vanport''s expression shifted.

    "You sneaky rat." [Vanport]

    I stepped to the side as he slashed at me, leaving my back against the wall.

    ("Uh-oh.") [Solace]

    I ducked down as Vanport struck the wall. He then tried to pull the sword out to no avail.

    ("It''s stuck!") [Solace] Sёar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    I gave him the good ''ol one-two to the chin, accompanied by a fancy one inch punch to the gut.

    "Argh!" [Vanport]

    Even through all that, Vanport still held onto the sword.

    "|Physical Boost|!" [Vanport]

    Hearing that, I saw him pull the sword out along with a chunk of wall still attached. How did I know there was still a chunk of wall there? It hit the back of my head.

    "Ow!" [Solace]

    Having a weird chunk that kind of looks like a rock at the end of his sword didn''t faze Vanport. He just decided to use it like a hammer.

    "Woah! Watch it!" [Solace]

    I could feel the wind pass by as Vanport swung the sword-hammer. At some point he managed to hit the ground when I dodged, which somehow destroyed the rock and freed the blade.

    ("The shrapnels!") [Solace]

    The rock broke apart, spraying bits and pieces everywhere. I raised my arms up to cover my eyes, which got me to notice my surroundings a bit.

    ("Maids?") [Solace]

    I saw people, which I assume were servants, staring at us with fear and anxiety.

    "All servants, alert the guards! An intruder has entered!" [Vanport]

    That was a problem. Seeing as he ordered the servants for reinforcements, I guess he also just noticed them.

    ("Damn! I need to escape!") [Solace]

    Having said that, what would be the quickest way for me to run? I could turn into a spirit, but I felt like it''d make me defenseless since I was smaller.

    ("Let''s make some distance first.") [Solace]

    Without thinking much, I leapt down the flight of stairs and booked it towards the door.

    "|Swift Step|!" [Vanport]

    I heard a flurry of footsteps rushing behind me. Soon, I saw Vanport rush past me before blocking my escape at the door.

    ("Son of a...!") [Solace]

    I quickly thought of other routes. Glancing around, I found a multitude of windows. Unfortunately, they were very high up.

    "There is no use trying to run. Face me." [Vanport]

    Raising his sword, he held it horizontally near his mouth.

    "|Flame Breath|." [Vanport]

    Fire spewed out of his mouth, cloaking his sword in flame.

    "Now that''s just not fair! I don''t have anything like that!" [Solace]

    Then I remembered that I could actually do something similar. I equipped Vermillion Eclipse and activated some skills in preparation.

    "|Reinforce|! |Enchant Flame|! |Enchant Lightning|!" [Solace]

    "You have acquired |Experience|. |Reinforce| has gained a level." [Spirit Guide]

    Vanport stared at me with mixed expressions.

    "Those gauntlets... I feel like I''ve seen them before." [Vanport]

    "Congrats. You''re not the first." [Solace]

    It was then that I was fully convinced that anyone who has met Master wants to kill him. Therefore, they would want to kill his disciple: Me.

    "There he is! Surround him!" [???]

    Armed men came running into the room. Within seconds, I was surrounded by speartips aimed at me.

    "Well this doesn''t look good." [Solace]

    "Indeed. It would be best for you to surrender quietly." [Vanport]

    Before replying, I quickly used |Analyze| on the armed men around me.

    ("There''s about ten to fifteen men here. Each one is about level 30 to 50. I think I can deal with this.") [Solace]

    Vanport seemed to be getting impatient from my silence, so I just shook my head.

    "I don''t think so." [Solace]

    After hearing my reply, Vanport waved his hand towards me.

    "Take him!" [Vanport]

    The guards stepped forward and thrust at me at the same time. Luckily, I did have a move for this.

    "|Revolving Shell Arts|." [Solace]

    Moving my hands in a circle, I spun and redirected the spears towards their allies.

    "You...!" [Vanport]

    Vanport realized what was happening before it even finished. My skill had forced his allies to pierce each other''s legs, leaving them immobile.

    "My men...!" [vanport]

    He seemed pretty angry from what I did. The guards all lay in a perfect circle that I created of them being connected by pointy sticks. Yes, I referred to spears as pointy sticks. Anyway, there was a lot of screaming and blood so I''m not even going to type out the gruesome scene.

    "How dare you put them in that state!" [Vanport]

    To be honest, I couldn''t care less. So, I shrugged.

    "I let them off without killing them. Aren''t I nice?" [Solace]