Crunch!
One single punch caused the knight's breastplate to crack and cave in; the lifeless monster slowly slid to the ground between my stretched black sheen-covered fist and the wall.
It didn't move again as it lay sprawled on the ground.
Tti-ring.
[You defeated the knight.]
[Level up!]
Although it was quite unfortunate that my condition didn't improve, my levels started to rise again steadily as I fought more and more battles.
It seems the lock was only until I took the 'Job Change Quest'. But the previously collected EXP is still locked until I complete the quest and get a Job.
I looked down at my slightly-skinned fist after Armament Core retreated and clicked my tongue.
Only a short break would've taken care of such a small wound by now.
However, these abominable monsters didn't give me a moment to rest.
Still, I earned quite a lot in the meantime.
[Equipped items]
[Archmage's Pendant (A)]
[Banished Knight's Breastplate (B)]
[Intermediate Assassin's Shoes (B)]
