The Last Human Returns.
Chapter 11 - You're human, right?

The enemy that came uninvited this time was, a swarm of Orcs and a few other Monsters. Likely, they had come due to the scent of blood from the Goblins that had already been slaughtered by the Trouble Guild before.

"Here you son of a bitch Orc!"

Jun's loud shout attracted the attention of the Orcs. Almost all Orcs were heading towards Jun. They attacked Jun with a large wooden stick.

"!"

"!"

Bam!

As soon as the wooden stick hit the magic barrier made by Silvia, a terrifying loud bang sound. The magic barrier did not last long and was destroyed when the fifth punch.

But that's more than enough. Arya and Michael emerge from beside a swarm of Orcs focusing only on Jun. The two slaughtered so like a pig slaughtering machine.

While Jun, Arya, and Michael are protecting the gate, Ethan, Hu Tao and Li Mei are plunged straight into the middle of the group of Monsters.

"Awooo!"

"Guh yaaa!"

"Kieeek!"

Ethan slashes all the monsters that stand in his way. His movements were so efficient and there were no additional movements that depleted his stamina. He was like a true God of War.

Li Mei who ran after Ethan, was very fascinated with Ethan's movements. The Sword Science was not as beautiful as Michael's sword dance or as powerful as Aryan Sword Science. It was a sword that only focused on killing and killing.

In the end, hundreds of Monsters were killed in just under half an hour. Ethan and Li Mei ended earlier than the others.

"Li May, get some rest. After that, join the rest."

Li Mei nodded obediently. Ethan then left and ran again towards the Guild members who were still busy guarding the gate. The number of Monsters was not much because Ethan had already reduced as many Monsters on the front as possible.

Among all, Jun was, the member with the most depleted stamina. His focus was reduced and his eyes became unfocused.

"June!"

"Sister!"

Silvia and Arya were bothered by it putting the barrage of Guild attacks to a halt. As a result, support for Hu Tao who was in the middle of the Monster crowd, was trapped and exposed to the Orc attack.

"Aah!?"

Hu Tao felt his entire body shattered when the Orcs caught him with one hand. However, compared to the pain, a feeling of disdain dominated Hu Tao's heart. The stereotype about the Orc being disgusting with unlimited libido, made Hu Tao feel no longer holy.

"No, Hu Tao–"

The splash!

A splash of blood was created when the head of the Orc holding Hu Tao apart from his body.

"Yeah!?" Hu Tao was surprised by the rancid liquid that hit his body.

Hu Tao's body was free-falling. He thought he was going to fall and have some injuries. However, he suddenly felt a warmth hugging his body. Hu Tao opened his eyes slightly in fear. When he saw Ethan's expressionless face, a feeling of relief filled his heart.

Ethan moved Hu Tao to safety and he asked Hu Tao to retreat now. "Reverse. Ask Erica to take care of your wounds."

"... Eh? However, I can still–"

Ethan glanced towards Hu Tao with a gentle smile. He touched Hu Tao's head. "good job. Now, leave the rest to me and your other friends."

Seeing that, Hu Tao simply lowered his head. "If so, you must survive, Guild Master!"

"certain." Ethan nodded and left after Hu Tao complied.

Strengthening his body with magic, Ethan immediately shot into the middle of the Orc crowd. Its movements were so fast that it was difficult to be followed by the human eyes and orcs.

"!?" The orc turned around as he felt killing intent from behind his body.

Ethan coats his sword with a thin black aura, slashing at the joints connecting the Orc's thighs and legs.

"Bumoooo!?" Orcs fell because the wound was so deep.

Ethan moves again before the Orc dies. Not because he forgave the Orc. Ethan only believes in his teammates supporting him from behind.

"Buhi!? Buhi!" An upset Orc tried to catch Li Mei. However, everything was in vain.

Jem!

A spear made of bone pierced the heart of the Orc until it pierced into his back. It was, Nina who had already stopped using curse magic to weaken the enemy. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Ethan kept moving followed by all the guild members who were equally angry. This makes winning very easy. Michael, Arya, and Li Mei, take the lead to kill all the Monsters that Ethan has already crippled.

Hu Tao who was being healed by Erica, stared at the combination of each member with a frown and an envious look. "That's so cool! I also want to fight like that one day!"

Jun who was also resting, nodded with a bitter smile. Ethan truly understood well every characteristic of the Guild members. He fought while watching every Battlefield. Jun was sure it was weighing heavily on the brain.

Ethan eventually kills the last remaining monster. Piles of corpses filled the front of the castle. Everyone gasped for therapy, a satisfied expression appearing in front of their faces.

"We won! Hooray to win!"

"Haha! Feel it's Monster-"

"Uhuk! Uhuk!" Ethan suddenly fell down and coughed up blood, shocking the Guild members who were rejoicing at the victory they had earned with great difficulty.

The joyous atmosphere turns to panic and they all try to get close to Ethan, checking his condition looks so severe.

"Wait, Guild Master!"

"Ethan! Hey!"

"Erica! Get over here! Ethan needs help!"

"Tu– Wait!" Panicked Erica jumped from a height of five meters and immediately ran towards Ethan.

Ethan breathes with a sigh. His eyes seemed unfocused and would lose their consciousness at any moment now. Ethan's vitality also continued to decline.

"! !" Erica gives healing magic to push Ethan's vitality up.

Either because of being relaxed or what, Ethan is unconscious. Fortunately, his breathing was better. However, his blood vessels swelled abnormally.

"Erica. Brother's fine, right?" Nina asked while sobbing.

Erica on the other hand still continued to do and did not answer Nina's question. The mana circuit is overload which makes each blood vessel through which circuit, swell. His internal organs also suffered severe damage. The most worrying thing is, Ethan's brain is losing its power.

"!" Erica continued to shout despite no more magic coming out, no matter she tried. The Mana Power within the Magic Core was exhausted.

Jun who saw Erica's condition, immediately stopped her from using it again.

"Erica, stop. You will die if you continue using that magic again."

Erica blankly looked at Jun. "Then, what about Brother? If I don't do something, I– what will happen?"

Kiaa touched Erica's shoulder and hugged her warmly, trying to calm down Erica who was so sad. "Just calm. I believe in Ethan. If you fall, no one can take care of Ethan. That's the worst situation."

Li Mei nodded in agreement with Kiaa's words and added. "Kiaa's right. You and Nina better get in to take care of Ethan. We might have to dismantle the monsters. Otherwise, Ethan will be very angry when he wakes up."

"Oh. If we let all these corpses go, the Guild Master will be furious when he wakes up later."

The atmosphere became slightly relaxed with words from Li Mei and Arya. Hearing that, Nina and Erica became a little calm and obedient. They don't want to ruin the mood.

"I understand. Thank you for your understanding."

"I'm sorry."

The two take Ethan away. Luckily they put a bit of status points into [Strength]. So, it's not a matter of picking up Ethan both.

Li Mei approached Hu Tao who was gloomy earlier. His mental state was much worse than Erica or Nina. He blames himself for what happened to Ethan.

"Don't worry. Ethan's a lot more persistent than you thought. Also, don't blame yourself for what Ethan chose. It doesn't respect his decision."

Hu Tao looked at Li Mei and smiled weakly. "Yes. However, still, if it wasn't for me–"

"Stop blaming yourself. If you're like that, you blame Ethan's choice for being mad at you." Li Mei said that with an envious face.

Hu Tao was surprised by Li Mei's unusual expression. Li Mei was famous for being very apathetic and rarely expressing. If Ethan gets the title Ice Prince, Li Mei deserves the title of Ice Queen the most. However, that fellow was not only comforting others, he even put on an envious face.

Hu Tao smiled slightly and clenched his hands. "It seems you're right. Besides, I can consider myself this important in the hearts of Guild Masters, right?"

"... You talk a lot. If you're done, help the others quickly." Li Mei left Hu Tao who had improved.