Chapter 4, Light Sphere

However, what it did not expect was that the human female before it actually shrank back in fear, retreating deeper into the darkness of the sewer.

Otherwise, they would not be able to understand the novel "Knight Levi" written in a universal language by humans

It aimed to complete the task perfectly, raising its head and striving to make eye contact with the trembling human female, stuttering yet speaking with an undeniable tone.

However, Vicky's current charge is merely at a rudimentary level, and even the brewing of the charge's momentum cannot be executed freely; it still requires coordination with the giant rat beneath her.

Vichy contemplated and tugged on the reins, signaling his companion, the giant rat, to charge forward

Viggy is already prepared for the charge, and if the humans before it do not recognize the situation, it does not mind letting its bony spear taste blood.

Vicky raised the half-meter-long bone spear in his hand, and the next course of action was self-evident

However, Vicky is very concerned, after all, even if its reputation is insulted, it is unacceptable to also insult Tuka.

It would be better if I were a bit fatter

However, this is more than enough for a frail human infant; a first-tier giant rat knight is more than capable of dealing with her

The mastery of second-tier skills does not necessarily imply that second-tier skills are prevalent. It is likely that throughout the entire continent of Aio, those who can achieve mastery in a specific second-tier skill are few and far between.

It tugged at the reins tied to the exoskeleton of the giant rat, shook it off, and listened to the cheers of its ratman companions below.

The difference between being a beginner and being proficient can be likened to a metaphor: being a beginner is akin to a driver who has just obtained their license, nervously managing to get on the road is already quite an achievement

Vicky was somewhat bewildered, wondering if she was seeing things

The human offspring seem to have long recognized their fate and no longer retreat

However, knights are not entirely without weaknesses. Firstly, mastering the master-level "Charge" is not a simple task for either warriors or knights.

Vichy, feeling quite pleased, slowed his charge, taking slow steps forward, accompanied by the gradual approach of the giant rat beneath him

Vichy felt that his debut as a mouse involved battling a human infant

Additionally, the Mage's Grease spell, Web spell, and various terrain-altering spells, such as the Fossil to Mud spell, can completely prevent the Knight's charge from being executed

However, each master-level "charge" will exhibit various effects of "charge," and they are not all the same

Just as Vicky was wondering whether she had misread the situation

In the world of martial arts, speed is the ultimate invincibility. This principle is applicable everywhere, provided that one possesses a sufficiently sturdy magical spear

Seeing that human child looking at her with a bewildered expression, yet the sound indeed came from her.

You! Come with me, otherwise...

Its short legs straddled the body of the giant rat, resting in a depression of the giant rat's exoskeleton, serving a function similar to that of a saddle

The only flaw is that the opponent is merely a human infant; it would have been better if it were a goblin.

Of course, excluding the Dragon Knight

Vicky began to scrutinize, examining every inch of the human's face and feet, displaying a certain disdain for her physique

The other giant rat died even faster than Vichy; with a kick of its legs, it ascended to the heavens

Dong! Dong! Dong!

In addition, there is the thief's ability to conceal themselves, disengage from combat, and vanish from the knight's line of sight, making it impossible for him to capture the target. Other professions also possess similar methods to evade.

Achieving mastery in [Charge] is also one of the necessary conditions for advancing to the Great Mouse Knight.

Therefore, it is quite certain that it did not mishear; this human infant pleaded for mercy

After achieving a master-level understanding of [Charge], [Charge] will produce two to three phantoms. However, generally, such knights possess magical aptitude.

Their expressions grew increasingly panicked, and they were so afraid that they lowered their heads, no longer daring to look at it

However, how is there a tail? Behind Nina, a tail covered in black scales flashed by.

If the knight wields a magical weapon, even against an opponent of the same rank, it is likely that even the most formidable hill giant, with its solid defenses, would be pierced through by this charge

Even the seventh rank "Extraordinary", the eighth rank "Hero", and the ninth rank "Legend" are not beyond reach

However, the Dragonborn girl seemed oblivious to the glowing orb, instead beginning to lick her lips at the sight of the two corpses

For example, the Master level of [Charge], some knights are indeed exceptionally gifted, having mastered the Master level of [Charge] at the Great Knight level, which is the second tier.

Then, in Gerdon's field of vision, two luminous orbs appeared above the corpses of two mice

The two mice, suppressed under the unparalleled strength of the claw, were unable to move

Although Vicky is not very proficient in the universal language, she has no problem with dictation; she just speaks a bit haltingly

As for mastering the realm of the great masters mentioned above, it is said that when one has mastered each skill to the level of a master, the effects of the skill will undergo a qualitative transformation

Charge is the only active skill possessed by the Giant Rat Knight, requiring a high level of mental affinity between the knight and the mount. Mastery of Charge signifies that the knight has already attained the first rank of Giant Rat Knight

Even the dullest can escape a charge by climbing to the treetops, after all, ordinary knights' mounts do not climb trees

The voice of a human female, Vicky immediately raised her head

Vichy issued an ultimatum

Vicky and its giant rat mount, with two pairs of scarlet, cherry-sized eyes, stared intently at the human infant before them, and there was no doubt that the human in front of them was a female.

Therefore, it seeks to capture the living, not for itself, but also for the sake of providing an explanation to Tuka.

It seems a bit malnourished; it appears that I need to take it back to the tribe and care for it for a while before it can eat, otherwise there isn't much meat on it

Just as Vicky was about to take action, he suddenly heard a voice speaking in a somewhat stammering universal language, tinged with a hint of timidity

One should not underestimate the ratfolk due to their small stature, for being small can also be an advantage, especially in the sewers. Their diminutive size makes it difficult for certain targeted spells and flying arrows to hit them.

I... I can no longer walk. Can you help me

Vich, completely unprepared, was pinned down along with the giant rat beneath it, each held down by a claw onto the somewhat cracked gray-white cement slab

The rare few instances of "Charge" enhance speed, surpassing even the mastery level of "Charge" by several times, allowing one to cover a distance of 100 meters in the blink of an eye

The last time, crawl out, surrender, otherwise...

Vicky is very certain! She trusts her own nose

Although the bone spur lance is only half a meter long, with the enhancement of [Charge], it can easily create a one-foot-sized blood hole when it directly strikes a human body

Vicky was getting closer to her, the long spear was even less than half a meter away from the girl, almost poking at her bloodless pale skin

Some insult his reputation as the Second Knight of the Sewers, although this title was self-proclaimed by him

Mastery is akin to a seasoned driver with ten years of experience, the kind that navigates through curved drainage channels.

The size of the table tennis ball emits a soft glow, making it quite conspicuous even in the monochromatic darkness of black and white

However, a knight with such a second-order mastery skill, as long as they do not falter midway, will undoubtedly have an unlimited future

A shadow suddenly darted out from behind the human in front, leaping forward with lightning speed.

For a moment, it felt as if it were truly an elegant knight

This is also the reason why the other giant rat knights did not ascend. Upon confirming that there was only one frail human cub, adding a few more would be a disgrace to their knightly spirit

Truly a foolishness that is beyond remedy! It seems that force must be employed, otherwise these foolish humans will likely remain huddled in the corner like quails, unwilling to emerge

Just as Vicky was about to call out, she felt a sharp pain in her back, her vision darkened, and she lost consciousness

She is a little hungry

Most of the most common "Charge" master-level techniques involve multi-hit attacks, utilizing ultra-fast zigzag movements to execute multiple strikes, and even performing maneuvers such as counterattacks.

As for the tenth rank "Demigod," it remains a subject of debate; igniting the divine fire is not a simple matter