The Barbarian King's smirk widened, as if amused by Alex's bold declaration.
"A Queen, huh?" the Barbarian King scoffed. "Then you shall watch as your so-called Queen is taken from you, boy. You're a fool who doesn't know his place."
Alex spun the hammer in his hand, adjusting his grip.
His heart pounded not from fear but from anger. The fire simmering beneath his calm exterior had been ignited by the Barbarian King's cruel words.
"Don't you think you talk too much for a glorified goat?" Alex retorted.
"Dim!" Dim Dim chimed in agreement from atop Alex's head, puffing its cheeks like a tiny, angry warlord.
The Barbarian King then took a single step, unleashing his aura at the same time.
The full power of a Rank 7 Barbarian burst forth, sending Alex flying as though he had been hit by a truck.
As that happened, Dim Dim jumped off at the perfect time and then threw a brittle vial at the Barbarian King, who reflexively sliced the battle in half.
