“Hoarder!” Ivan was the first to react to Yeon-woo’s presence. The battlefield was filled with confusion from Balnanta’s sudden attack, and he was the only one who chased after Yeon-woo. However, Balnanta stretched its hand towards the door, as if it wouldn’t let anyone approach. It brought the blade of its palm down, dividing space.

Ivan activated his signature skill, Lion Mobilization. “Hup!” Ivan quickly turned from running to Yeon-woo and brought his sword down. There was a wild clang, and his body shook as it was pushed away. His sword trembled and it was nearly cracked into pieces.

Sweat dripped down his back. If he had moved just a fraction slower, his back would have broken. Balnanta was more proficient in Lion Mobilization than him. ‘How can a mere combat automaton…!’

From what he knew, combat automatons could only imitate movements and not their opponents’ proficiency and power. This was too much. Was this the secret weapon the Hoarder had prepared when he’d gone missing for a year? Or was it part...