The wind bellowed with the howls.

And all sounds vanished as the ogre swung its axe to leave a fissure upon its wake.

“GURUuRUuuuA!”

“GOoouuOO!”

I bellowed back with my <>, but it was drowned out by the enemy’s own cries. Wielding Iron Second, I fended off the second swing of that rock-like axe. My hands went numb from that, but I continued to attack the ogre.

Aided by <>, my sword drew an arc in the air as it went for the ogre’s arm. In that same moment, I tried to use <>, but it failed.

Snapping my tongue, I cursed at the viciousness of the traps in this fortress.

“Annoying!”

And just when I thought my great sword would severe the ogre’s arm, it suddenly used those brutish muscles of it to forcefully push its arm until the base of my sword.

I managed to cut it off in the end, but I was sent flying in exchange. I slid on the ground and tumbled countless times before finally stopping. I desperately clung to keep awake and endure the pain.

The enemy isn’t some greenhorn who’d falter just from something like this!

As soon as I brought my head up, the ogre’s fist was there waiting for me. Enraged by the pain, that fist shot out toward me, aiming to kill me. I twisted my body in response, and received it with my blade.

The impact was horrifying. It was like getting hit by a truck, and I lost all feeling in my arms.

Blood gushed out of the ogre’s hands, but it raised its fist again without a hint of concern for itself.

–––Damn it! Are you numb of pain, Monster!!?

“Turn me into a blade!Enchant”

I tried to wrap my sword in flames, but it failed. I only wasted my breath.

–––Calm down! I haven’t lost yet!

I forced strength into my two numb arms. and gradually, I managed to get back feeling in this monstrous body of mine. Then I bolted off for the ogre’s chest.

Blood spurted, and the faint cries of the ogre fell upon my ears, but still, I ran for it. I clung on to that faint hope for victory only to be sent flying by the ogre’s knees.

<> activated, and my hands moved by itself to use my great sword as a shield. But the force was too great, and my sword was flicked away into a wall.

It’s not a pretty situation, but I’m still alive. Traces of blood could be seen on the floor where my body slid, but I yet breathe.

“Gu, ha…”

I tried to stand up, but the aftershock made me spew my guts.

Blood spurted out of my mouth, and my strength left me. Only my eyes could follow the ogre.

If that thing comes at me now, it won’t be pretty, but… The ogre isn’t looking any better itself. Both of its arms are hanging down, limp. It cries out to the heavens, but those arms won’t be coming back.

––––And my sword is…

With victory dangling right before me, I look for my sword. I see it half-buried into a wall.

I clench my fists.

–––If I don’t have a weapon, then I’ll just turn this body into one!

“GUuRUuUAUUAa!”

We’re both unarmed, the conditions have been met. <> activates. And because of the damage I’ve received <> stage 2 activates.