The World Is Mine For The Taking

Chapter 963 - 147 - Battle On The Slave Market (5)

The ogre slammed her massive fists against her chest, each thud echoing like thunder, shaking dust loose from the ceiling. Then, with a primal roar that vibrated through my bones, she bent her knees and launched herself upward in a sudden burst of monstrous strength.

The ceiling cracked, chunks of debris raining down as if the whole place was about to collapse.

My eyes widened. "She can jump!?"

Before I could even blink, her gigantic frame came crashing down from above like a boulder hurled by a god. I rolled to the side just in time as the ground exploded beneath her, the impact rattling the walls. The shockwave alone nearly threw me off balance, and when the dust cleared, a massive crater spread beneath her feet. If anyone normal had been caught in that, they’d be nothing but paste right now.

I exhaled slowly, brushing my hair out of my face and raising Ayuru once again. "Alright... I think I’ve seen enough."

From behind, Han’s voice rang out, playful but steady. "Leon! Don’t tell me you were just toying with her this whole time?" Her tone wasn’t surprised—more like she had already expected it from me.

I let out a smirk, tapping the dust off my coat as if nothing happened. "Well, I had to see what she was capable of first. Would’ve been rude to end it too fast, don’t you think?"

The ogre let out a guttural snarl, her breath coming out in deep, furious bursts. Her crimson eyes blazed like molten iron, locking onto me with animalistic rage.

"Now then..." I whispered, tightening my grip around Ayuru’s hilt. Mana surged violently through the blade, lighting it up with a radiant, flickering glow. The air shimmered and cracked with energy, the ground beneath my feet humming like it was alive. "Let’s see if that thick skin of yours can handle the real thing."

Her roar this time was deafening—raw fury unleashed. The entire hall quaked as she charged straight toward me, the ground splintering under her monstrous feet.

But this time, I didn’t step back.

I moved forward.

I let my mana explode, pouring everything I had into Ayuru. The weapon pulsed like it was breathing, responding to my will. The world slowed down around me for a split second—her motion, her expression, everything blurred. Then I moved, faster than she could even comprehend.

The ogre’s head darted side to side, confusion written all over her face. Her eyes widened, realizing too late that I was no longer in front of her.

And then she saw something—my knee—filling her vision.

Before she could react, my knee collided with her face with bone-crunching force.

"Guaaaahhhh!"

Her roar turned into a pained scream as her body jerked back. She clutched her nose, groaning. There wasn’t any blood, but the pain alone was enough to make her stumble.

When she lifted her head again, I could see it—the anger in her eyes, burning hotter than before.

"Come now, big girl," I said with a smirk. "If you want to fuck me, then come and get me."

If she really wanted to fuck me, she’d have to work for it. No freebies.

"RAGHHHHHHHHHH!" she screamed, her whole body trembling with rage as she lunged forward again. She was fast, surprisingly fast for her size—like a mountain moving on legs.

But I was faster.

I leapt to the side, feeling the wind of her punch graze my coat. Her massive fist slammed into the ground, creating another crater where I had just stood. Dust exploded into the air, but when it cleared, I was already gone.

"Hrhhh?" she grunted, her eyes darting around in confusion.

I was behind her.

Her head twisted slowly as she realized it, and the look she gave me was priceless—a mix of disbelief and fear. It was like she had never faced someone who could actually outmatch her strength.

"Rggghhhhhhhh!"

She roared again and threw another punch, but I had already sidestepped, driving my fist hard into her ribs.

"Grrhhh..."

That one made her grunt in pain. Her body flinched, just slightly, but it was enough.

She swung back, her massive hand cutting through the air, but I dodged again, slipped behind her, and hit her once more—another clean punch to her side.

"Graaaa...!"

Her knees buckled. I could see the pain twisting her expression as she dropped to one knee.

I didn’t hesitate. Twisting my hips, I spun around and delivered a solid kick straight to the side of her head.

The impact was heavy—a dull thud followed by the sound of concrete shattering. She flew sideways, crashing headfirst into the floor. Cracks spiderwebbed beneath her as dust and debris filled the air.

When it finally settled, she wasn’t moving. Her mouth hung open, and her eyes were rolled completely white. She wasn’t dead—her body was too tough for that—but she was out cold.

Han let out a low whistle. "I wouldn’t have expected that to be easy. As expected, you’re pretty strong, Leon." Her lips curved into a teasing smile. "So... is she your type? You keeping her alive for a reason?"

I gave her a look. "Nah. And by the way, what makes you think I’ve got the gal to fuck her?"

Though, honestly... from this angle, I couldn’t help but notice—she did have a shape. Especially that ass. But still, she was way too big for me.

Han chuckled softly. "I don’t know. She’s cute too, though. Just... big."

I sighed, brushing a bit of dust from my shoulder. "Well, if you say so. But I’ll pass."

Turning toward the steel door at the far end of the room, I nodded. "Now then, we should move on to our target."

That was the door leading to the mermaid Han had mentioned. Time to see if she was telling the truth.

I raised Ayuru and swung it downward. The blade sliced through the metal door like it was butter, the sound sharp and clean. A heartbeat later, the heavy door collapsed in two, slamming onto the ground.

Water reflected dim light from inside the room.

And there she was.

"Well," I said, glancing at Han with a faint grin, "I guess you really were telling the truth."

Inside the large glass tub, surrounded by rippling water, was a mermaid and she was real and breathing.