Chapter 179: That''s Why You Double Check!The large bandit burst out laughing.

    "You hear that, boys?! We''ve been graced by the mighty Hero''s presence!" [Large Bandit]

    The other joined in on laughing. It was the perfect opportunity to check what I was up against.

    ("|Analyze|.") [Solace]

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    Name: Holdren Cold

    Race: Human

    Class: Berserker

    Gender: Male

    Age: 42

    Level: 83

    Health: 8211/8700

    Mana: 2982/3132

    Strength: 1488

    Agility: 720

    Intelligence: 321

    Willpower: 2100

    Status: Bleeding

    Skills: |Heavy Arts: Rolling Boulder Lv. 9| |Heavy Arts: Iron Fist Lv. 9| |Heavy Arts: Overburdened Lv. 11| |Enrage Lv. 20| |Cleave Lv. 12| |Grappling Lv. 19|

    Unique Skill: |Soft Body Lv. 18|

    Titles: |Deserter| |Enduring Valor|

    True Titles: |Barehanded Combatant|

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    Surprisingly, this guy had a true title. I was a bit interested so I used |Analyze| on it as well.

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    Classification: |True Title|

    Name: |Barehanded Combatant|

    Description: Given to the one who faced a hundred men fearlessly. This title is granted by Zerv, the God of Wrath.

    Effects: Increases all stats by 30% if the user is unarmed.

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    I had a few things to say. First of all, Holdren is a pretty weird name for a bandit. Secondly, that |True Title| didn''t seem very fair.

    ("Oooookayy... His stats are similar to mine. Well, only when holding that ax.") [Solace]

    I also checked the rest of the bandits, albeit only briefly. I can say that they were around level 50-60 all around.

    "So, what will the mighty hero do?" [Holdren]

    "Take out the ads I guess." [Solace]

    "...Ads?" [Holdren]

    He obviously didn''t know the gaming terms of getting rid of the minions. That bought a little time where I charged up a |Liquid Barrage| and fired it out like a fan.

    "You-!" [Holdren]

    Caught by surprise, I managed to take out a good chunk of them.

    "You have gained |Experience|. |Experience| limit has been reached. You have gained a level." [Spirit Guide]

    I leveled up several times thanks to that.

    "K-Kill him! Avenge our brothers!" [Holdren] Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    I got rushed by a bunch of sweaty dudes. Can''t say I liked it very much so I was quick to remove them.

    "|Vortex Arts|." [Solace]

    Flexing my fingers, I passed through them while tearing their flesh apart. I gained a few levels from those I managed to cut in vital areas like the throat, but most were left injured on the ground.

    "|Cleave|!" [Holdren]

    Unable to bear his anger, Holdren stepped up. He brought down his massive ax on me, so I did what I usually did.

    "|Revolving Shell Arts|." [Solace]

    That move was my bread and butter. With just a touch, I deflected the ax. Unfortunately, I didn''t expect the strike to be so powerful. It struck the ground by my side, flinging dirt and random stuff into my eyes.

    "Agh!" [Solace]

    Within that small time frame, I suddenly felt a great force strike my side.

    "|Heavy Arts: Iron Fist|!" [Holdren]

    "Urgh!" [Solace]

    I grit my teeth as I felt my insides shake. I was able to bear the punch since I let myself go with the momentum a bit. Although... I probably would have died if not for my durable frame.

    "Warning: It has been detected that the spirit |Solace|, has lost 20% of their health within a short time frame. Consider re-evaluating options." [Spirit Guide]

    That was a first. It never did that when I almost got one shot by Jukhan. Maybe it learns as time passes?

    ("20 percent?!") [Solace]

    Taking direct hits like that was most definitely not optimal. I summoned up a little bit of water and wiped out the dirt in my eyes before Holdren could do anything else.

    "Damn bro, you almost killed me." [Solace]

    "...Most people would have gone down from that." [Holdren]

    "Thank the gods I''m not most people then." [Solace]

    Holdren nodded towards his men. Or rather, what remained. Turns out I got rid of most of them from just the |Liquid Barrage| and |Vortex Arts|. Either way, they began to surround me.

    ("Do they think I''m just going to let them do that?") [Solace]

    I charged at the bandit furthest away from Holdren, who practically yelped at the sight of me coming.

    "Stop!" [Holdren]

    Holdren chased after me, which was to be expected. I summoned up an |Earthen Shield| between us and kicked it with |Explosion Arts| to send shrapnel his way. It also helped boost me towards the other bandits.

    "|Vortex Arts|!" [Solace]

    The other bandits tried to fight back with swords and spears, but I ended up cutting the weapons apart as I came through. After that... I think you know the rest.

    "You have gained |Experience|. |Experience| limit reached. You have gained a level." [Spirit Guide]

    "No!" [Holdren]

    He cried out with a bit of sorrow in his voice. Though, it didn''t take long for any form of it to shift into rage.

    "It''s just you and me now." [Solace]

    I knew it was going to be a tough fight from here onwards. Still, I would bet on myself winning. I felt invigorated from gaining levels.

    "...You''re right. It''s just you and me." [Holdren]

    He then dropped his ax.

    "Warning: The use of a |True Title| has been detected. Warning: The skill |Enrage| has been detected. Total amplification is approximately 71.33 percent of all attributes." [Spirit Guide]

    I did not think to check what |Enrage| did. Silly me.

    ("Oh. That ain''t good.") [Solace]