The Last Human Returns.
Chapter 19 - Ancient Race

A few minutes before Stampede. The finished Ethan recovers his stamina and mana, wakes up. He had already bought a new weapon in the form of a Katana made of magical iron sand. Although it was not as good as Sword of Fanta, the sword was still quite good.

[The 20th round begins immediately.]

[Rise of Myths.]

This time, an extremely terrifying pressure was pressing down on not just Ethan even the entire Arena.

"This pressure is incredible. Not many had this much pressure. I suggest giving up from now on, man. You're probably gonna die." Alice warned in a low tone. Even Alice felt threatened signifying the enemy was not just troublesome. However, it is terrible.

A humanoid figure with his entire body filled with hard muscles like a rock covered in blue flames, came out from the gate where another Monster appeared. Because of its size, the gate was destroyed and showed the original size of the figure which was almost as tall as a two-story building.

"As expected of the ancient race." Ethan muttered in awe at how tall the figure in front of him was.

While Alice is confused should be surprised by the size of the figure or surprised because of Ethan's attitude is very calm as if nothing happened.

"I've never seen a giant that strong. So, I suggest retreating. I can't help you if you're going to die." Alice warns Ethan once in a low tone.

"Don't worry. I won't fight if I lose." Ethan spoke with a relaxed smile.

Ethan wanted to see how strong he was. It's time for Ethan to show all his cards in real combat.

The ancient giant stood still in his place with an arrogant face. He clearly allowed Ethan to make the first strike.

Ethan is not offended. The weaker person must follow the strong. So, Ethan chose to attack first. He injured his own fingertips, and when a drop of blood fell, Ethan muttered. "."

A drop of blood turned into a Domain that covered the entire Arena. The ring in her hand shook with Alice's shocked emotions. It was never imagined that his Unique Skill would be used by an ordinary human who had not passed the 1st Floor.

"You, when do you have my skills?" Alice was clearly surprised. Not just copying, Ethan uses his Unique Skill perfectly.

Ethan did not answer Alice's question. Hundreds of blood needles emerged from the domain. Ethan gave a small smile looking at the Ancient Giant that still did not look threatened.

"Un. Let's get started."

Those hundreds of floating needles attacked the Ancient Giant's body. However, the Ancient Giant did not at all dodge and held the blood needle with its hard skin as if it wanted to show their level difference.

"Hey. You are wasting Mana. It's not– !?" Alice tries to resuscitate Ethan if his attacks are futile. However, Alice cannot continue her words when she realizes Ethan's purpose.

The Ancient Giant's body froze for a moment. Effects of being added in a previous blood needle. The Ancient Giant tried to move. However, it's too late. Although it won't last long, it's enough for Ethan.

Stopping , Ethan slightly bent his waist. Ethan's hand held the katana's handle and his right leg in front as a pedestal. Magic power in an insane amount, can be felt from behind the katana holster Ethan.

Steppe.

When Ethan took one step forward, the air in the place shook. Mana started to ripple and space started to crack.

"When the King took the first step, Heaven and Earth trembled."

Steppe.

Ethan took one more step. This time, all the air felt like it was disappearing. It feels very tight and suffocating.

"When the King took the second rare, Heaven and Earth became one."

The ancient giant that sensed death was approaching, began to force itself to move. Fortunately, the effects of the poison were exhausted. The ancient giant shot out a blue flame from his fist. Not just one. However, seven blue flame fists were directed.

"Hey! You will become dust! Avoid!" Alice tried to remind Ethan. However, Ethan just flinched.

Steppe.

Ethan took the third step. The seven fist of ancient giant blue flames disappeared. The mana and air in the place vanished along with the Ancient Giant's fire fist.

Ethan feels where his heart will explode because of the load. His brain had already reached the limit, his magic circuit was overload. However, Ethan with the remnants of his consciousness smiled and began to pull Katana away.

"When the King took the third step, Heaven and Earth returned to the void."

A slash!

With a single pull of the sword, Ethan cut through the interrupted time until he walked back. Not only time, Ethan even cut the Arena and the ancient giant in half with pieces so perfect.

[You completed Round 20.]

[New record created. Your name will be in the Hall of Fame.]

[You will go up to the next floor.]

[You have an amazing achievement. Get Title: "Money Killer" and "Giants Killer".]

[Terms fulfilled. Skill: Origin Fire.]

[Getting Title: Conqueror of Myth.]

[Getting: Egg Mythical Beast.]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Levels Up!]

[Level-]

A series of messages appear before Ethan. However, he just ignored it. His sight slowly began to become blurred. Before he fainted, he muttered softly.

"Please, save the Giant's body ...."

Alice looks at Ethan who has lost consciousness. He is so shocked by Ethan's abilities that it is beyond the bounds of common sense. Someone who had just climbed the Tower, defeated the Ancient Race. Alice couldn't possibly believe it if she hadn't seen it in person.

Alice is very curious about Ethan and there are many questions he wants to ask. However, right now, he must keep Ethan safe. Emerging from within the ring, Alice's spiritual body, immediately opened her [Dimensional Space]. He inserted the Giant's corpse and took out some transparent bottles that had a clear liquid inside.

"You can't die yet." Alice inserts each elixir with a different effect into Ethan's mouth.

"Uhuk! Uhuk!" Ethan coughed and the fluid regurgitated.

Alice frowned as her clothes got dirty from Ethan's cough. He puts in half a glass bottle so Ethan won't cough and spit out the elixir.

Ethan's forehead shrinks when he feels a nightmare. He saw an old man on a wooden canoe yelling his name from the other side of the red river.

***

A message appeared throughout the Earth's Population and Tower. Each side was surprised because things were different.

[Floor 2 Tower Successfully Completed.]

[Stampede will be stopped.]

[Time to next Stampede: 90 D.]

[Hall of Fame updated.]

[Floor 2:

Ethan Austin - 20 Rounds

Zeus Olympus - 18 Round

Alice de Eyus - 17 Rounds

Brahma - 17 Rounds

Wu Kong - 15 Rounds

]

The message signifies that Stampede on Earth is over. The inhabitants of Earth let out a long sigh, feeling relieved by the news. On the other hand, the Tower Residents were shocked at the changes that appeared in the Hall of Fame, after more than 10,000 years of unchangeability.