“Those who stand in your way will meet their end? You watched too many dramas! Do you think you’re some kind of hero? Pathetic!” Scott jeered, smirking.
“Cooper, go entertain him. Just don’t kill him; Sir Anders might still have a use for him.”
Cooper, a powerhouse halfway to becoming a grandmaster with his metallic physique, considered dealing with Dustin an easy task.
“Got it!” Cooper nodded, then confidently strode forward. In his eyes, Dustin was already a lost cause.
“Today’s your unlucky day, bastard. If you cripple yourself now, I might spare you. Otherwise, you’ll wish you were dead once I make a move!” Cooper warned with a booming voice.
“Get lost, or die!” Dustin retorted, unfazed.
“Hmph! Fool. it looks like you need a taste of my power!” Cooper snorted, launching himself like a cannonball, heading straight for Dustin.
Given his physical prowess, that impact could break not only a person but even the bones of a bull into fragments.
This was his preferred offensive tactic, as it showcased power and brutality and exuded significant intimidation. Yet, Dustin stood firm, walking straight toward him without flinching.
“You asked for it!” Dustin’s casual demeanor prompted Cooper to step up his game. A metallic glint coated his sturdy frame.
There was a loud explosion, and Cooper, possessing a physique akin to steel, collided forcefully with Dustin. To everyone’s surprise, Dustin remained standing, with only two deep footprints beneath him.
Meanwhile, Cooper was thrown off balance upon impact. He staggered backward, disoriented. All he saw were stars.
“What?” Scott exclaimed, astonished by Cooper being thrown backward. Could Dustin be more tough than steel?
“Cooper, enough with the theatrics. Don’t ruin Sir Anders’ mood!” Elysia warned, recognizing that using brute force was unwise.
While such a bull-like charging attack might impress against weaker enemies, it lacked effectiveness against genuine experts.
They needed to exhibit substantial strength and avoid being underestimated to secure a spot under Anders’ command.
“Damn it!” Cooper shook his head, spat on the ground, and turned to Dustin.” Kid, I underestimated you earlier, but now, it’s time to get serious!”
With a vicious grin, he unleashed his full power. Muscles expanded, and an eerie glow radiated from him.
“You should count yourself lucky to be beaten by me. Now, behold my ultimate move!” With a wicked grin, Cooper sucked in a deep breath. And what followed was downright eerie.
His body suddenly swelled, growing more robust, resembling a brown bear on its hind legs. It was powerful, terrifying, and downright dangerous.
“Rigor Mortis Fist!” he roared, mustering his strength. Swiftly, Cooper lunged forward, his fist directed straight at Dustin’s face. This punch relied on his physical might coupled with a surge of true energy, doubling its impact.
“You asked for it!”
Unfazed by Cooper’s attack, Dustin confronted him head-on with his own fist. Upon contact, it caused a thunderous explosion that reverberated in the air.
