The remaining pirates retreated in fear, shouting that a ferocious god had arrived.
Huggins turned and exchanged a glance with Todd, both of them wearing expressions of disbelief.
The latter used his X-ray vision to look at the pirate's body. Sure enough, a leech-like parasite was coiled around his adrenal gland, just like in Little Jerry's case. However, the parasite inside the pirate's body was much larger, about thirty centimeters long, and had even evolved spurs and a tail stinger.
With a powerful push from his feet, the ice blocks on the forest floor were sent flying into the air by the immense force generated by his heels.
His body slammed into the knight's shield like a cannonball. The knight was sent flying into the air, the shield slipping from his grasp. Saru stepped forward, his giant axe slashing down, sending the knight's one-handed hammer flying. Seeing the second attack about to strike, the knight closed his eyes in despair.
A crossbow bolt, accompanied by the sound of it cutting through the air, accurately pierced the pirate's chest.
The attack, which should have passed right through the body, got stuck inside because of the swollen muscles.
Walton slowly lowered the crossbow, looked at the berserk giant in the distance, and muttered in astonishment, "Is...is this body still human?"
Alfonso de Cavo, clad in heavy chainmail and wielding a two-handed sword, leaped from the ground, his form resembling an eagle poised to pounce.
The sword blade struck the axe, and the sharp, piercing sound echoed throughout the forest, startling the resting birds into scattering in all directions.
Sakrut swung the axe handle, delivering a horizontal slash. The wind pressure generated by the axe sent snowflakes flying several meters away. Alfonso pushed off the tree trunk with his heel, bending his body into an impossible arc, dodging the attack in a way that completely defied the laws of physics.
The two clashed, sparks flying with every swing of their weapons, and dust rising with every passing moment.
Sargeras represents ultimate power, while Alfonso possesses perfect combat skills.
Todd stared wide-eyed at the battle unfolding before him, only four words echoing in his mind: "Gods fighting."
Taking advantage of this lull, Haskins, along with the other knights, held off the remaining pirates' attacks and gradually gained control of the situation. Meanwhile, the scattered and retreating militia and believers, seeing the tide of battle turn in their favor, also returned to the fight.
Finally, the battle ended.
It lasted a full hour from start to finish.
The church suffered 27 dead and 11 seriously wounded. The dead were mainly members of the believers' group and the militia. Only one of the Papal Knights was seriously wounded, but fortunately, he recovered after receiving treatment.
Six pirates were killed in battle, and ten were captured. Among those captured was the pirate leader, Saru, who collapsed after the rage effect ended and the parasite went into slumber.
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