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It looks like I don't need to use my stat points for the time being.

Alaric still had over a hundred and forty unused stat points. He had been keeping them in case of emergencies.

"My lord, why don't you leave the front to us? You should get some rest." An Elite Knight from another household suggested with a look of concern.

"I'm fine. Besides, my presence in front is necessary." Alaric calmly responded.

"Look behind you."

"Do you know why they are fighting so hard even with all these enemies around us?"

The Elite Knight quietly stared at him while listening to his words.

"It's because I'm here. As long as I stand in front of this formation, those warriors will never retreat." Alaric uttered before his figure blurred and reappeared next to an orc general.

With a rotating slash, the orc general's head flew and its towering body fell to the ground with a heavy 'thud'.

"Unreal…" The Elite Knight mumbled when he saw Alaric effortlessly killing such a powerful monster.

With Alaric's dominant performance, the warriors of the main force were thrilled.

The excitement positively affected everyone, boosting their confidence and fighting spirit.

As more orcs were killed, Alaric's instincts started kicking in once more. It was screaming at him as if telling him about an incoming danger.

In the next second, the cavern suddenly trembled, and a deep, booming voice echoed.

"HUMANS!!! YOU HAVE ENRAGED THIS KING!!!"

An oppressive pressure abruptly descended that almost forced everyone to kneel.

Alaric's eyes constricted when he sensed the aura coming out from the opposite tunnel.

It was heavy, appalling, and filled with bloodlust.

A large hand grabbed the edges of the opposite tunnel, and soon, a huge figure twice the size of an orc general came out.

It had a mixture of red and dark purplish skin covering its humongous body. On top of its head was a pair of long, curved horns that were as sharp as swords. There were also black scales on its arms and legs that looked like steel plates.

As soon as this creature emerged, Alaric widened his eyes in disbelief.

Orc King! There's actually an Orc King here!

There were cases when orc lords evolved into much stronger beings, but this took a long time and a large number of sacrifices. In every one million orcs, only one orc king appears. That was how rare they were.

This was a peak Disaster-grade monster, a creature close to becoming a Calamity-grade! The latter were monsters that could threaten several cities if not contained immediately.

"Sir Galanar, Sir Warrick, Sir William!" Alaric called out with a grim expression.

The three Transcendents abandoned their targets and rushed to his side after hearing his call.

"My lord!"

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Alaric stared deeply at the orc king and uttered. "Change of plans. You three will attack the orc king. We will handle the orc lords."

This was the only option for them since no one else could fight the orc king other than Transcendents.

"I obey!" Galanar nodded without complaint.

"Yes, my lord!" Answered Warrick after taking a deep breath.

Meanwhile, William hesitated for a moment before he nodded. "I will do my best."

Alaric gave them one last look before he made a hand gesture, signaling for them to make a move.

Seeing his signal, the three Transcendent Knights immediately rushed toward the orc king.

Meanwhile, Alaric issued a series of commands to the squad leaders. He also sent a messenger to inform the resting units to offer assistance. This could be the final battle so they had to use everything that they had.

I have to use my stat points now, but which attribute should I increase?

His mind spun as he thought about which one to choose.

My strength is still lacking compared to an orc lord, but it's not what I need right now.

This could be a prolonged battle so having a higher stamina is a must. My mana needs to be upgraded too.

But what about my agility? Having faster reflexes could help me react better to any situation.

"Fuck!" He cursed under his breath. All attributes were important even those that he hadn't mentioned.

While wrestling with his thoughts, the orc lords had already recovered and they were approaching the main force with unimaginable speed!

"Shit!"

Alaric no longer bothered to think. He quickly distributed his stat points to the attributes that he believed would be useful.

Strength: 150 —> 170

Stamina: 150 —> 180

Agility: 150 —> 180

Endurance: 150 —> 160

Mana: 174 —> 228

Stat Points: 144 —> 0

He felt a bit annoyed that he had to use his stat points on his mana, but there was nothing he could do. Mana was very crucial in this situation and having more to spare could be a huge factor.

After increasing his attributes, Alaric lunged at the most dangerous orc lord, intending to fight it by himself.

It was the orc lord that took out Henry and Smith Heinrich.

Facing this monster, Alaric didn't dare to be careless. He pulled the Dark Diamond Shield while wielding the Rare Steel Sword in his strong hand.

In the next moment, a violent shockwave burst forth as Alaric and the orc lord clashed.

Ha!

Alaric grunted as he blocked the orc lord's punch. Its strength made his left arm go numb, but he endured the pain. He planted his feet firmly so he wouldn't be knocked down.

The ground beneath him fractured from the impact and his legs almost buckled.

The orc lord stared at him in surprise, not expecting a weak human to withstand its punch.

"Interesting. You aren't a Transcendent, but you managed to block my punch." The orc lord revealed a twisted smile while staring at him with curiosity.

Alaric ignored its muttering.

He retreated backward while keeping his eyes on the monster.

The orc lord licked its lips and laughed wickedly. "I wonder what you'll taste like…"

Kekeke!

Alaric felt a chill in his heart.

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