The Fastest Evolution of the Unrivaled Slime: My Rejected Skill was a Cheat for Super Efficient Leveling, So I Trained 100 Times Faster to Become the World’s Strongest

198. Cunning Werewolf Man [Side – Raize]

Mira-san began fighting a woman in traditional clothing, and Laura and I were left behind in the spot.

“Raize. Let’s follow the Witch’s instructions.”

“So, Laura will deal with Lloyd, and I’ll handle Mark, right?”

We nodded to each other and faced our respective opponents.

My enemy—the man named Mark—had brown hair styled in a wolf cut. He seemed to be carefully observing me.
And the moment I turned to face him, he grinned, flashing a cruel smile.

“What’s so funny?”

“Of course it’s funny. A chance like this doesn’t come every day!”

Until just now, he seemed to be intimidated by the atmosphere, but now he suddenly grew bold, laughing as he pointed at me.

“That woman from earlier was on a completely different level. When I looked at her with my , her level was 100… But you, you’re level 25.”

I see. He’s pinpointing the numbers accurately. This must be some kind of ability like .

“My level is 50. Twice yours. In other words, no matter how you look at it, there’s no way you can beat me!”

His logic isn’t entirely wrong. Even a single level difference can cause a significant gap in power.

This man was probably scared when Mira-san, stronger than him, was around, but now he thinks he can win against me.
But at this point, I couldn’t care less.

“So what?”

“So what…? Did you even listen!? I’m twice your level! And I have a unique skill!”

“Right, I suppose I might not stand a chance. But… I don’t know why, I just don’t feel like losing to you.”

“…! Don’t get cocky!”

The man, taking the bait from my provocation, grew enraged and extended his claws, spreading his hands wide.
In that instant, Mark swiped his hand in a scratching motion. Along with that movement, a slashing attack came flying at me.

“Hyahahahahaha! Get ripped apart!”

Every time Mark swung his arm, countless slashes came at me. It felt like being caught in the middle of a storm.

“…!”

I desperately dodged the attacks, but one of them tore through the sleeve of my clothes.
It was just a scratch. But the tiny tear only made the man’s grin widen even further.

I pressed my arm to stop the bleeding and dropped to one knee. Blood dripped from my left hand, and I winced in pain.

“Checkmate. You’re not much of a threat, huh?”

He grinned maliciously.
The difference in power was evident, and it was clear from the battle that I was being pushed back.

“…Pfft.”

However, I laughed. The sound escaped louder than I intended.

“Wh-what’s so funny!? Are you losing it!?”

“No, your laugh just reminded me of someone I used to know, and it was amusing.”

“…Do you understand the situation? If this continues, you’re going to die!”

“I understand. But before I defeat you, I just wanted to know a little bit about you.”

Just like how Mark had done earlier—I pointed at him and declared:

“30 points… that’s where you’re at.”

“Huh!?”

“First, you’re bluffing. You don’t have that much real power, do you?”

Mark’s gaze wavered. I didn’t miss that brief moment.

“Compared to that woman in the kimono, Shirayuki, you’re weak. And I bet you didn’t even do much. You probably had your allies help you, didn’t you?”

“That’s not…!!”

“Right on target. Your eyes are darting around.”

Mark’s face twisted with anger. He was clearly irritated by the truth.

“Second, you misjudged your own strength. Level is just an indicator. You’ve been relying too much on that and treating weaklings as though you’re invincible.”

“You keep babbling on…!! Nothing’s changing! You’re still going to lose!”

“And third.”

As I spoke those words, I activated a magic circle.
A large crimson circle expanded beneath my feet. As it intensified in brightness, my body, from the neck down, was enveloped in white light.

“W-what is that…!?”

Blinded by the dazzling light, Mark raised his hand to shield his eyes.
When the light settled, my attire had drastically changed.

A bright red dress. The lace scattered across it shimmered like flames dancing.
When the light completely faded, sparks flew from my dress.

“. The new magic I mastered during the month I trained with Mira-san.”

With Mark faltering in front of me, I tapped my rouge-colored heels on the ground and declared:

“You said I had no chance of winning. But you’re wrong. Destiny is something you carve with your own effort!”