There was a significant difference between fighting to subdue and fighting to kill. In the former case, one couldn't aim for vital points, and the range of attacks one could use was limited. At most, one could aim for the arms or legs and fight with restraint. But in the latter case…?0

Clash!0

In the latter case, one could overtly target vital points. That difference created a massive shift in the dynamics of battle.0

Caron sliced through the neck of an enemy blocking his path as a smirk tugged at the corners of his lips. The battle had just begun, but the enemy was already in disarray. The reason for that was simple: The battle was unfolding in a way they hadn't anticipated at all.0

"Damn it! No one told us our target would be someone like this!" one of the enemies cursed.0

"What kind of freak is this kid?" another shouted in frustration.0

The fight had quickly developed into a chaotic melee. The knights of the Oceanwolf Knight Order, who had formed a defensive formation around the train, were now following Caron's lead in carving a path through their enemies. Caron headed up the charge into the chaos.0

Boom!0

Caron's sword, Guillotine, unleashed waves of Azure Mana. Each wave split into dozens more that traveled toward the enemies' necks. This was Oceanwolf Sword Arts Form 4: Raging Waves. The uncontrollable force of a violent storm dragged the enemies into a vortex.0

"How the hell are we supposed to subdue a guy like this?" one of the enemies...0