Chapter 110: This is Called Fury Cutter?
When facing the oncoming sword light, Rhydon chose to protect its front with both arms, adopting a cross-block posture.
In the first instant, it didn't even think of using a skill to defend.
Because according to common rationality, the move "Fury Cutter" only excels in the speed of its consecutive cuts. When truly considering the force and power of the slash itself, the beginning is actually slightly weak.
This skill possesses the characteristic where its power stacks with consecutive hits, but the initial few cuts are often nothing to fear.
After all, this is just a basic Bug-type attack skill; many Pokémon know it naturally, and the difficulty of learning it isn't high.
However, that was only under normal circumstances.
Subsequently, the moment the two sides made contact, Rhydon immediately sensed that something was wrong.
Initially, when the blade cut into the armor plates on its arms, it failed to break through the defense even with the boost from skill energy, which did align with its expectations for "Fury Cutter."
But immediately following that, a terrifying force surged forth along the sword's body. Not only did it force Rhydon's advancing steps to a halt, but it soon even pressed him backwards, and the arms he held up in a block were almost instantly and violently forced out of position.
Rhydon was so shocked in that moment that the very tip of its tail stood straight up.
WTF!
Is this still that same weak little skill "Fury Cutter" only suitable for superficial scrapes?
I'd believe you if you told me this was "Sacred Sword"!
However, the very next moment, Rhydon quickly believed again that this was indeed "Fury Cutter."
Because in the gap of less than a single breath, the second sword strike, and then the third, followed, slashing over with incredible speed, as fast as light, as fast as electricity!
It made Rhydon's scalp tingle numbly for a moment!
During the first sword strike, its fighting stance had already been completely broken. Subsequently, the second sword strike fiercely slashed onto its chest plate, leaving behind a shocking, conspicuous sword mark!
By the third sword strike, Arthur even had to hold back slightly, not continuing to chop at the chest. Instead, he chopped vertically downwards, hard onto Rhydon's iron skull.
This Rhydon's ability was Rock Head; its head defense was stronger.
Otherwise, Arthur truly feared he might kill it with just three slashes...
But even taking the hit hard on its toughest skull, Rhydon still retreated repeatedly after receiving this blow, chopped dizzy and disoriented.
The terrifying force of this slash almost made it mistakenly believe that a Steelix's steel tail weighing several tons had just whipped across its forehead.
Is this still the "Fury Cutter" with its weak initial force that I know?
This is just damn ridiculous!
Regarding this, the Honedge who released the skill expressed that it would not take the blame.
The wielder's strength... what's that got to do with me, a mere sword?
I'm just a tool for the skill, that's all...
"Ao!"
Rhydon cried out in pain as it continued to retreat.
This scene also left its master stunned watching; for a moment, he almost thought his eyes were playing tricks on him.
But ultimately, he was an experienced ranger with strong mental fortitude, and he didn't remain dazed for too long because of this.
The battle was still ongoing; he immediately gave a command as well.
"Use Bulldoze!"
Rhydon, while retreating, suddenly stomped its foot forcefully onto the ground.
The spot where the sole of its foot hit the ground instantly erupted with an earth-yellow skill flash. Then, a ring-shaped shockwave burst out from beneath its feet, rushing rapidly across the ground as it spread outwards.
The Ground-type move: Bulldoze. Forcefully stomping the ground attacks all surrounding enemies. Simultaneously, enemies directly hit by the shockwave will also suffer a slowing effect.
The opponent's original intention was to use this move to block Arthur's pursuit, force him back first, and then slowly formulate a plan.
However, he hadn't expected that the moment Rhydon lifted its foot, Arthur had already reacted.
He quickly rushed forward and jumped!
Leaping a meter high, he managed to dodge the majority of the earth-yellow shockwave rushing swiftly across the ground below him.
Then, while still in mid-air, holding the hilt with both hands, he raised the sword vertically in front of his body, successfully blocking the residual shockwave that followed.
Honedge is styled after that old-fashioned two-handed broadsword; its blade body is sufficiently wide, making it very conducive for blocking.
"Buzz buzz!!"
Although the Honedge forced to take this hit might want to express some differing opinions about this...
But that was unimportant...
After landing, Arthur agilely crouched down, rolled sideways and forward in a circle to adjust his position, then quickly rose again. The entire sequence of movements flowed like clouds and water, without a single trace of sluggishness.
By the time he stood up again, dragging the sword behind him and once more adopting an attack stance, Rhydon hadn't even fully recovered its senses yet.
My skill just now... why did it feel like I stomped on nothingness?
This thought hadn't even fully dissipated from Rhydon's mind when, the next moment, it slightly turned its head and saw with horror that the human's sword body had once again ignited with the light and flame of a skill!
Arthur took a large stride forward on one leg, the ball of his front foot forcefully stepping onto the ground, his knee bent into a lunge stance. Holding the sword with both hands dragged to his side, power transmitted from the sole of his foot up to his waist, then, through the twisting of his waist, was entirely conveyed into both arms.
The broadsword began its swing from behind him, tracing a beautiful full moon arc, like rushing thunder as it slashed straight towards the stunned Rhydon.
It was still the skill "Fury Cutter"!
Just that this time, the rapidly intensifying skill light and flame on the sword blade felt scorching even before it reached its body, causing the hair on Rhydon's body to stand on end.
The Fury Cutter skill possesses the characteristic that its power stacks with consecutive releases.
The previous three slashes counted as one complete skill execution. With all three slashes hitting, it meant that the next time this skill was used, its power would nearly double!
Previously, under its basic power, this human's terrifying slashing ability had already made Rhydon struggle to handle it. Now, with the power doubling again in such a short time, he felt his head could no longer block it; it felt as though he would have to block it with his life!
"Roar-woh-woh!!"
Under the panic, even his cry became sharp and changed pitch.
That fear of being locked onto almost made him feel as though death was upon him!
In that instant, Rhydon was almost scared stiff, unable to move, its pupils frantically contracting.
Until—
Swish! The sound of something cutting through the air stopped abruptly!
Arthur's blade finally stopped right before Rhydon's forehead. The distance to the horn on its brow was only a final 0.01 centimeters remaining.
The skill's brilliance, burning rampantly like flames, had almost licked the horn on Rhydon's head.
After pausing for a second, Rhydon, thoroughly frightened, plopped down onto the ground with its butt, making a 'pa' sound. Its legs splayed out, tail flat against the ground, arms hanging limply.
Like a salted fish that had lost its dreams.
Behind him, the sword wind that had been stirred up swept away the dust on the ground all the way, leaving a straight mark on the ground behind Rhydon, extending far into the distance.
And his master, that experienced ranger, had only just managed to run all the way up to Rhydon's front at this moment, completing the rendezvous with his own Pokémon partner.
However, after the rendezvous was successfully completed, the originally envisioned combined attack tactic was already impossible to execute.
Rhydon's butt seemed to be glued to the ground at this moment; for a short while, it was probably wishful thinking to expect it to stand up again.
Arthur slowly moved Honedge away from above his head.
Throughout this entire process, Rhydon remained sitting dazedly on the ground, not daring to move an inch, only its eyes constantly following the slowly moving sword blade that still glowed with faint light and flame.
It wasn't until Arthur sheathed the sword, dismissing the skill, that its body finally relaxed completely, going limp.
Then, Arthur turned the blade around, pointing the sword tip towards the ranger again, and asked kindly, "Still want to fight?"
The opponent quickly shook his head with great force.
"No, no, no. I think that won't be necessary."
(End of Chapter)
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