The Sanctity of Condemnation is a skill that ranks among the most powerful even when considering Invul.
If only the distance could be closed sufficiently, theoretically, it would be possible to force a one-on-one even against a Priestess or Priest.
It was possible to eliminate an enemy without any loss.
However, if it only had advantages, every team in the world would have made the Inquisitor a necessity.
Worldwide, the number of Players using the Inquisitor class wasn’t that high.
The Inquisitor is a class greatly hindered by its slow mobility.
Unless used to guard a Dealer, the probability of landing the Sanctity of Condemnation on an Assassin approaches 0%.
Even inside this sanctuary, tracking has its limits.
Furthermore, it’s not exactly a class with overwhelming combat power.
While it has the high weight typical of Knights, it doesn’t reach the exclusive level of the Lance Knight.
In short, it’s not that overwhelmingly strong in a one-on-one.
Additionally, because of the trait that skills used in the sanctuary have their cooldowns restored, it’s weak against skills like the Warrior’s ‘Ultimate Deviation.’
You still have the Priestess’s ‘Ritual: Spirits of Warrior Deities’ effect from before entering the sanctuary.
That’s the build that gave Cerebus a taste of his own medicine.
If an Inquisitor can handle me, then let them try.
“White?”
The Inquisitor’s pupils quivered.
I didn’t miss that quiver.
When the mind wavers, the thought process narrows. Just before my Dagger aimed for the forehead, the opponent didn’t consider the possibility of a feint.
From the start, I didn’t put much strength into it.
I altered the attack’s direction mid-way, and the shield coming up was kicked from below to boost its momentum.
The shield went higher than the enemy expected, thus naturally widening the gap below.
With that, I lowered my body while stomping on the toes.
As I drew my dagger instantly and slashed Achilles tendon, I disengaged.
[‘White Moon Contract’ effect strengthens critical spot targeting.]
[‘True Critical Spot Exploitation: Achilles Tendon’ effect activation successful.]
[The enemy’s movement speed decreases by 18%.]
[Applied ‘Bleeding Poison: Hemoxin’ effect to the enemy.]
With the Priestess’s buffs, the attack power isn’t just sufficient but overflowing.
Thus, a build focused on bleeding and poison to quickly cut off the breath is more rational.
Your flaw was reducing the shield too hastily.
Seems like you were expecting a speed comparable to a Reaper.
But from the start, he isn’t an Assassin whose strength lies in speed.
I won’t stop with one attack.
If the lower guard became more stringent, then the next move will aim higher. The reduction in shield’s area means—I can interfere with the shield control in return.
I beat aside the blade and sidestep with my Dagger.
While pressing down the lowered shield with my left hand, I jump.
After delivering a knee strike to the face inside the helmet, the reverse-gripped Dagger cuts the carotid artery under the jaw.
[‘True Critical Spot Exploitation: Carotid Artery’ effect activation successful.]
[The bleed damage inflicted on the enemy increases by 24%.]
[Applied ‘Bleeding Poison: Hemoxin’…]
The crimson blood splattered and stained the Inquisitor’s armor red.
The spilled blood also covered the floor and shield. No matter the Knight-tier class, such an extent of bleeding should have reduced their health bar by at least half.
So, it’s time to make my move.
As soon as it ends, I’ll do the finishing move and leave the sanctuary within 15 seconds.
“Faith is believing in something even while knowing it might not be true.”
The Inquisitor’s ‘Testimony,’ activated with a brief incantation.
A red effect overlays the armor, and the magical power wrapped around the blade extends to increase the attack range.
The nails scattered within the sanctuary flew towards me.
Now, entering won’t pierce through that armor.
It’s fine. The skill won’t last long anyway.
At most, 8 seconds. A period where there’s one-sided attacking, but this is everything the Inquisitor can do.
Even if the sword’s range has increased, the slow mobility remains unchanged.
Closing distance with me instantly is impossible.
While dodging the slashes and deflecting projectiles, I kicked away the Iron Maiden’s lid.
‘Three, two, one. Right now.’
Re-entered the Inquisitor while pushing off the wall.
As the magical power lost its force from its fierce swings, it couldn’t slice through me.
There’s a 1-second Forced Groggy left. I’ll close the distance within that.
[‘True Critical Spot Exploitation: Hepatic Artery’ effect…]
[‘True Critical Spot Exploitation: Subclavian Artery’…]
[‘True Critical Spot Exploitation: Abdominal Aorta’…]
Before recovering the posture, the first stab targets the hepatic artery.
While pushing aside the right-hand sword, the next targets the subclavian artery above the chest.
Finally, I threw the dagger to hit the lumbar artery.
Because I got greedy, I did take a hit from the shield, but, well.
This much is already a good handling.
The timing matched well before the Warrior Spirit Deity’s buff ended.
Seeing the forlorn face of the Inquisitor, a smirk escaped me.
“End.”
[Active: Massive Hemorrhage]
[Causes damage based on the number of successful Critical Spot Exploitations due to acute bleeding.]
[‘White Moon Contract’ effect deactivated.]
[‘Sigma Gawol’ has defeated ‘Q Prime Holy’.]
[The caster has been killed and exits the ‘Sanctity of Condemnation’.]
[Successfully eliminated the caster, skill’s cooldown will be reset.]
…
《Gawol has been pulled into the Sanctity of Condemnation. Sparrow is also on the move, hunting her prey.》
《It seems she’s targeting Hecate, doesn’t she?》
《Yes. ‘Dormant Storm’ is quite a dark battlefield. Though it’s good for an Assassin to hide, it’s the same for a Sniper.》
《Rather than obsessing over a difficult-to-find Outro, it seems like the intent is to cut down Hecate to block healing.》
《It’s also harder for a Sniper to aim in a dark battlefield.》
From the gaps between the shipwrecks, an Assassin scanned the battlefield.
The core Monster Hunter’s health has been reduced significantly, but it’s not to the point of immediate concern.
Luche will be locked down by the grappler.
The Assassin will eliminate the Priestess once her protector is gone, and in that time, the Monster Hunter will deal with Luche.
Even if one of our side falls to the Sniper, it’s a sacrifice worth making.
After all, a Sniper alone can’t overturn the game.
When the surviving close-range classes start their pursuit, they can capture the Sniper soon enough.
Besides, during the time the Assassin is unseen, they can’t recklessly fire their first shot.
Because if their position is revealed, they’ll die.
Ultimately, at least two, maybe even three survivors will be enough to finish off Gawol.
《Luche and Furek have identified each other. Muscle enhancement of the grappler. A rapid approach towards Luche.》
《I wonder what Sigma is thinking. After all, Sigma’s lineup didn’t need to engage in such a frontal clash.》
《What you mean is, Gawol just playing the observer and letting the Sniper wear them down would’ve been fine. But choosing to fight like this… it’s an incredible display of confidence.》
《Both teams, clash!》
The muscular man approached the Paladin.
Just as his crude hands were about to grab the shield, the shield skillfully retreated and struck the ground.
A slight distance was created by the shockwave.
The sharp sword aimed for the wrist, but the Grappler didn’t give in easily.
Further entry wasn’t possible. As soon as Luche hid behind the shield, the shotgun blast was deflected by the guard.
Luche seems tougher than last season.
The form of holding up against two enemies without easily being neutralized…
In the midst of the veering plan, Sparrow started to move.
[‘Blessing of the Steel Moon’ effect activated.]
[For up to 10 seconds, the caster can merge with any shadow within 10 meters of a player…]
[Cast by: Q Prime Sparrow]
A concealed blade emerged from the shadows aiming for the Priestess’s neck.
In the chaos, an ambush that can’t afford a second to relax.
Even for top-tier players, it’s hard to counter such an ambush.
Yeah, it’s hard to counter.
Which doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
Hecate turned her head with a soft murmur.
The sound of a shotgun fired by the Monster Hunter.
The clang of the Paladin’s shield.
And the slush of running footsteps through the rain.
“I heard it.”
The staff immediately struck the ground.
As talisman seals created by magic formed a protective barrier, the shield was destroyed by the assassin’s hidden blade, but the Priestess had gained enough time.
Some demon somewhere once said, there’s no need for a perfect defense against an Assassin’s ambush.
Prioritize knocking the primary weapon Dagger, protecting vital spots.
Achieving either can buy one moment until the ally’s protection.
The instant the staff hit the assassin’s arm.
A swift kick aimed at Hecate’s head.
The shock from being hit caused her vision to spin.
Before the encroaching shadows pierced various parts of her body, Hecate’s lips curled into a smirk.
Because the staff had just thwarted the dagger again.
“Ha, I did it. See? I’m not that bad, right? That guy’s weird!”
Had the battle not been ongoing, she might have bounced up and down with that energy.
But an unexpected voice reached her ears.
“What’s your problem with me?”
“Hiiiik!”
When did they get so close?
The silver-haired Assassin leaped toward Sparrow.
The situation was too abrupt, but in the corner of my vision, a new kill log appeared.
Even in shock, Hecate still rolled out the area-wide buffs.
It was mechanical in nature.
