Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 2009, 1981. Data Update
"I knew it, those dozen or so hands of yours weren't just for show."

The chaotic gusts of wind whipped up by the continuous attacks caused Lann's silver hair to fly wildly, but none of the attacks could actually harm the Witcher.

If a normal person, after long-term practice, can use weapons like dual swords to greatly increase their attack frequency, making their attacks almost impenetrable...

With over a dozen arms on his back, Ge Fuya's numerical advantage in limbs, gained through limb-splitting techniques, made his offensive like a torrential downpour!

"Clang! Bang!"

On the flowing lava ground, demigods from Nymgford and witchers fought endlessly.

A dozen twisted and bizarre arms, like wildly waving whips, lashed out at Lan En in a seemingly chaotic yet actually methodical manner.

Although the Witcher only had a longsword, it was enough to handle the situation.

Compared to Gefia's enormous, twisted body, Lan En seemed like a normal person.

In an instant, a series of violent sounds erupted between them!

The hardened arms, along with the weapons they held, and the longsword that resembled a flowing silver ribbon, erupted in a continuous burst of sparks and flashes.

However, these sparks were not very noticeable in the orange-red heat of the lava ground.

However, the Lake Maiden's sword couldn't block all the arms, making it seem as if a single blade was unable to compete with the attack frequency of a dozen or so arms.

However, those attacks that were 'not intercepted in time' by the Lake Maiden's sword often landed on the thickest and sturdiest parts of Smaug's armor.

Shoulder armor, breastplate, thigh armor, and leg armor...

A series of muffled thuds were produced, but they had little effect on Lan En.

Although the demigod Griffia's power was immense, the angles of his attacks were off. When Lan En received those attacks, his slight adjustments to his body would cause the attacks to glide diagonally across his armor instead of actually taking the hit head-on.

In this intense and deadly collision, data streams cascaded down the edges of the Witcher's retina like a waterfall.

'A body constructed from limbs… no wonder it's technology that can catch the eye of a demigod.' Lan En mentally scoffed at Mentos. 'On the surface, it's just a dozen or so limbs forcibly spliced ​​together, but its body structure actually possesses a highly efficient and feasible movement logic?'

By responding to each move and subtly enduring attacks, Lan En, through his own physical sensations and insight into force and technique, was constantly trying to understand Ge Fuya's physical condition.

Normally, with his martial arts skills, keen senses, insightful perception from [Spiritual Vision], and the real-time computing power support from Mentos, he would be able to achieve his goals.

After exchanging blows with someone a dozen or so times, he can basically see through their physical condition, movement habits, and even the core of their techniques.

After seeing through everything, defeating the enemy becomes as natural as solving a problem using a formula.

While exam question setters might at least try to manipulate the mindset with a few twists and turns in the questions, in the intense and fast-paced rhythm of battle, Lan En has truly encountered few opponents who, even after he has figured them out, can still surprise him with their on-the-spot adaptability.

Most people can perform at the level they normally train during combat, which already makes them rare talents who are adapted to the battlefield.

Not to mention performing beyond expectations.

"The data is updating steadily," Mentos reported methodically on the mission's progress. "We know too little about [limb extensions], and the technology itself is quite extraordinary, sir. But we'll get it done; it just takes time."

Lann agreed: 'Yes, we'll handle it.'

With each encounter, and with each movement Gougher made in front of Lann, the Witcher and the bio-engineered AI gained a deeper understanding of his body.

Moreover, because Gevya ruled Ningmgford and received most of the Storm King's legacy, he also possessed superb training results in Storm-type Battle Ash.

These comprehensive and profound battle foes were also seen by the Witcher's vertical pupils.

"I haven't even come looking for you yet, but you've come looking for me!"

The demigod's face was gloomy and angry. The dozen or so arms behind him waved in front of him in a blur, but it was precisely because he had so many arms that he was able to speak steadily while maintaining his intense offensive.

"You're the one who kidnapped my son! I know it perfectly well!"

As the blades grazed and sparks flew, Griffith's eyes remained fixed on the Witcher opposite him.

Despite his failed escape and capture, Grik still managed to deploy his troops outside the city in an orderly manner, maintain a facade of cooperation with Raccard, and welcome the arrival of other demigods.

They didn't seem anxious or impatient at all.

But Grek is his only son, and he is now vying for the rightful throne of the Golden Dynasty. How could he possibly not care?
It was just that they were holding back for the sake of the most pressing matter at hand. But now that the demigod alliance has collapsed and defeat is inevitable, why not simply take revenge and at least have a swift and satisfying end to it?
This is why, after being found by Lan En, he didn't say a word, showed no intention of backing down or dodging, and immediately charged up to start fighting!

Lann continued to handle Griffia's offensive with ease.

His breathing was steady; the scorching air from the lava did not harm his respiratory tract at all.

"Who brought you this message?" The Witcher even took the time to ask, "Those sons of ominous signs who escaped from Rodel and came to you? Or the bastards from the city?"

The reason why the Son of Ominous was able to stir up a short-term disturbance in Rodel City was mainly because the demigod alliance outside the city threw a lot of military equipment into the sewers where they were located, arming them.

Therefore, the Omen Children's assessment of the Demigod Alliance was far more reliable than that of Rodel, and many lucky Omen Children escaped from the city.

Gefuya, who had been stationed in the border region for many years, was much more lenient in his attitude and policies toward marginalized groups such as hybrids and demi-humans than he was in the heartland of the Golden Dynasty.

After all, the Golden Dynasty's power influence was weaker in the border regions, so it had to cooperate with local forces. Therefore, its attitude towards them was naturally much more amiable than that towards the center of the Golden Dynasty.

Therefore, Griffia has a good reputation among hybrids and demi-humans, making him a top contender among the worst.

As more demi-humans and hybrids were accepted, even though the filth represented by the Sons of Evil in the Golden Law was many times greater than theirs, the world was in chaos and people were in need of help. After calming people down, Griffith accepted some more Sons of Evil.

After all, these children of ominous signs are physically stronger than most regular knights due to their ancestral nature.

If they can suppress the criticism from the rest of the military, they will be a very useful fighting force.

These people, who went to Gavya, would naturally bring out information about the city.

However, this demigod clearly did not expect that a mere faded being would have the leisure to analyze his intelligence sources in the face of his offensive.

Instantly, Ge Fuya clenched his teeth involuntarily, and his mouth twitched.

This expression looked familiar to Lan En... He had seen the same expression when he fought with Grek before, after Grek's arrogant attitude was taken aback.

“A mere faded one,” Griffith’s menacing voice snarled through clenched teeth, “has quite the arrogance!”

Lan En glanced at him, his expression unreadable: "You and Grek... really are father and son."

That's what Greck said to him back then.

However, the Witcher's sentiments were clearly interpreted by Gough as sarcasm and provocation!

His masseter muscles bulged high on his face, and his twisted, deformed arms were flailing about!
Because of his dozen or so arms, Ge Fuya has quite a few weapons.

In his own original right hand, he held the same golden double-bladed axe as his son, made in homage to the First King.

The other dozen or so arms were equipped with a variety of weapons.

Most of them were well-made one-handed swords and half-swords. Most of the weapons used by Gavya could be found in his legions, and they were all standard-issue weapons.

The way he stretched out all his arms and limbs on the orange-red lava looked just like a thick, twisted centipede with each limb a sharp blade!

Now, all of the dozen or so sharp legs on the back of this 'giant centipede' have tensed up and arched powerfully!
Then, he spun around and rolled towards Lan En!

The jagged weapons, facing outwards and arranged in a circle at varying heights, become a giant blade wheel for scraping and slicing flesh when they roll!

As it rolled, Gefia's rotation generated fierce winds, these abnormally sharp winds whipping up large amounts of lava and hot air from the ground.

Almost the instant the wind picked up, with a whoosh, it instantly transformed into a fire tornado!

This not only causes the attack frequency to suddenly increase dramatically through rotation!

Only real weapons emphasize attack frequency; gales and flames can penetrate anywhere!
Just moments ago, the Witcher was able to parry and even become increasingly adept at the fight against Griffia. However, as the opponent began to roll and spin, the frequency of the clanging sounds between the Lake Maiden's Sword in his hand and the enemy's weapon suddenly increased significantly!
Sparks flew continuously from the blade, and Lann's Smaug armor was being hit more and more in its weaker spots.

For example, his hand armor, and the sides of his abdominal armor.

This seems to be because Griffin's increased offensive frequency caused Lann's control of the rhythm to become weak, even leading to signs of collapse.

Ge Fuya's gaze was sharp.

He was in a hurry. Although he resented the faded man who had kidnapped his son, he had to finish the fight quickly. That's why he used this seemingly dishonorable tactic immediately after the battle began.

(End of this chapter)