“Is… is this for real?”

I widened my eyes in surprise.

Accumulated damage by body parts.

I wondered what it was, but it turned out to be this.

In this case, by breaking the gauge on the right leg, it must have led to the Giant Orc’s fall.

This ability is also monstrous. Just knowing the opponent’s HP is already overpowered, but to also know the accumulated damage by body part is incredible.

It may lack the flashy aspect compared to other abilities, but it’s definitely powerful if used strategically.

“Uuuuuu….!”

The Giant Orc groans and struggles. It looks like it won’t be getting up soon, but this is a designated A-rank monster. I want to deal as much damage as possible while I can.

I sheathe my sword, step forward with my left foot, and take my stance.

I sharpen my focus to the extreme and turn my attention to my breathing.

—Now!

Macba Style, First Secret Technique.

Phoenix Sword.

I dash forward instantly, moving in all directions, cutting the Giant Orc to pieces.

One strike.

Two strikes.

Three strikes.

Finally, I create some distance from the Giant Orc, and as I charge, I unleash all my sword attacks.

Boom!

The trail of my sword burns bright red and causes a huge explosion. The flames resemble a phoenix taking flight.

“Oh…!! That’s—!”

Kaya exclaims in surprise. She seems to have been watching our fight while administering potions to the team.

This is one of Macba Style’s secret techniques, the Phoenix Sword.

If my father were here, he could perform even more powerful techniques, and the form of the phoenix would be much more elegant. I’m limited to this level, but with the help of 《Attack Power Up (Small)》, it should have a decent amount of power.

“GUAAAAAAGH!!”

The Giant Orc’s cry echoes out. It squeezes its single eye shut and thrashes about.

Good, it’s working.

Now, I’ll aim for as much damage as possible with magic.

Skill 《Cheat Code Manipulation》 activated, unlocking all Fire-type magic usage.

Ultimate Magic—Prominence Burst.

Instantly, the Giant Orc is hit by the second great explosion of the day. The screams are gone now, but it’s the same magic that took down the Black Grizzly with one blow. It should have dealt significant damage.

Now is the time to retreat.

Knowing the Giant Orc, if I hesitate, who knows what it might do.

I quickly turn and run toward Kaya and the others.

“This is our chance! Everyone, let’s get away!”

“……”

However, Kaya just stands there, stunned, not moving. Yuya, who’s nearby, is the same.

“What are you doing! If we don’t leave quickly, we’ll be killed! We need to—”

“No… I mean…”

Kaya scratches the back of her head and says with a somewhat awkward expression.

“Escape from… what exactly?”

“Huh?”

What is this adventurer saying?

“Obviously, we need to escape from the Giant Orc!”

“…I… I think the Giant Orc is dead over there.”

“Eh?”

I turn around in surprise.

Lying motionless in the midst of thick black smoke is the Giant Orc. It was so noisy earlier, but now it’s not moving at all.

Just to be sure, I check the Giant Orc’s gauge… but it’s nowhere to be found. The gauge that should show its HP is completely gone.

…Does this mean it’s really…

“Ah, well, you see…”

I feel a bit awkward as I scratch the back of my head.

“Thanks to you all reducing its HP… it looks like I got the finishing blow.”

“No, no, what are you talking about!!”

Kaya retorts.