Supreme BeastTamer: I Can Copy and Upgrade Skills 10x!

Chapter 350 I Don't Fight Alone

Akira's heart pounded in her chest, her breath quick and shallow. She gripped her radiant sword tightly, her eyes darting between Nox and Erin. The tension in the air was suffocating, and she didn't know if her mind was playing tricks on her, but dark clouds seemed to have gathered above them.

I can't let him fight Erin; she's a monster, Akira thought to herself, but then her heart sank as she saw the look in Erin's eyes.

"Nox," Akira said urgently, stepping closer to him, "we need to get out of here. Erin—she's not someone you can just—"

Nox raised a hand, cutting her off. His calm, measured gaze locked onto Erin, who stood a few paces ahead, her smirk as sharp as the blade she held. Nox said simply, "I'm not running."

Akira's eyes widened, her grip on her sword tightening as she shouted, "But she's—she's level 100! Do you even understand what that means?!"

Nox turned his head slightly, his piercing dark eyes meeting hers. "I understand perfectly. I just want to see how far I'd go against a level 100 Awakened."

Akira opened her mouth to protest again, but the look in his eyes stopped her. There was no hesitation, no doubt—only a cold, unshakable confidence with a bit of nonchalance that was almost frightening.

Why did he appear so calm? Akira was perplexed.

"If I see that he's losing, I'll step in," she silently mumbled, her gaze fixed on Nox's straight back.

Erin laughed, the sound echoing through the air. She took a step forward, her heavy boots crunching against the ground. Her emerald eyes gleamed with a dangerous light as she gestured to the others behind her and ordered in an authoritative voice:

"Stay back."

The other valkyries exchanged glances but obeyed, retreating a few steps. None of them dared question her command.

The valkyries shot looks filled with disgust at Nox. They had been following Erin for years now, and they knew how powerful she was. In their minds, the human male was just being too cocky and wouldn't even know how he arrived in the afterlife.

But he deserves it! All the valkyries seethed with rage. How dare he bewitch their princess? The only thing he deserved was total elimination.

"Kill him, Commander!"

"You wanna bet how long he'll last?"

Most of them were even beginning to wager bets amongst themselves, which showed the level of confidence and belief they had in their commander.

Erin turned her attention back to Nox, her smirk widening as she chuckled in a mocking tone. "You're either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid. Do you really think you stand a chance against me?"

Nox didn't answer immediately. Instead, he stepped forward, a wide grin splitting his handsome face. "Like I said, I'm curious to know how strong a level 100 is. Don't disappoint me."

Erin raised an eyebrow, her smirk faltering for just a moment as she saw the wide smile and Nox's eyes that didn't show even a hint of fear. But her smirk soon returned with renewed intensity as she smiled. "Is that so? Then this should be entertaining."

She lowered her stance slightly, her grip on her sword firm. Her aura flared again, a wave of energy radiating from her that made the air around them crackle. Small cracks formed beneath her feet. Not only that, but even the surrounding atmosphere seemed to tremble.

Akira had made up her mind not to interfere. However, sensing the monstrous aura and the images of Erin carving through enemy lines with her sword filled her with dread, and her mouth parted open once more.

"Nox!" she shouted, reaching out a hand as if to pull him back, but he stepped further away from her, placing himself directly in front of Erin.

"The more you try to hold me back, the more curious and excited I become," Nox said, and he suddenly felt like advertising the human race. So, with a mischievous, charming smile, he added, "Besides, let me show you guys the might of the human race."

Akira froze, her outstretched hand trembling. "But—"

Nox interrupted her, cutting her words short. "Let me open your eyes to the truth. Let me show you that the giants aren't the only ideal partners for the valkyrie race."

Erin chuckled, shaking her head. "Touching," she said mockingly. "But it won't matter. You'll regret not listening to her when you're lying at my feet."

Nox tilted his head slightly, his expression unreadable. "We'll see."

The atmosphere was eerily silent, the only sound the faint hum of holy energy surrounding Erin. The oppressive weight of her aura pressed against Nox, but he stood his ground, his dark eyes locked onto hers.

Erin's smirk faded, replaced by a more serious expression. She straightened slightly, her emerald eyes narrowing. "You're different," she admitted, "Most people would be groveling by now. But you're standing there like you actually believe you can win."

Nox's lips twitched into a smile. "That's because I do."

Erin's eyes narrowed further, her grip tightening on her sword. "Bold words," she said, her tone icy. "Let's see if you can back them up."

The ground beneath them began to tremble more violently, small rocks breaking free from the ground. The air grew heavier, the tension so thick it was almost tangible.

Akira took a step back, her heart pounding against her chest as she watched the two of them. The valkyries watched with throbbing hearts, their anticipation growing; even their voices seemed to rise as they placed more bets on Erin.

Despite this and the thick, suffocating air, Nox's entire posture was relaxed. He opened his mouth and waved his arms. Several blue portals opened behind him, catching Erin off guard, her eyes narrowing as she thought Nox had already initiated the fight.

Under the dark sky, the blue portals stood out vividly. Even the valkyries momentarily paused and looked at the portals with slight confusion and curiosity shining in their eyes.

Then, one after the other, Nox's pets started to step out of the portals.

"What's happening?"

"Are those beasts? What's the meaning of this?"

"Before we start, let me enlighten you," Nox spoke in a clear voice amidst their confusion. "I'm a beast tamer, and my class allows me to control beasts to do my bidding."

As he said this, a giant rock golem with gleaming, orb-like blue eyes stepped out of one of the portals and stood beside Nox, along with Fluffington, Thirteen, Astralux, Solora, and the invisible Supreme Spirit Wolf. They were all glaring at Erin with a fierce gleam in their eyes.

With a grin, Nox continued as he spread his arms. "In other words, I don't fight alone. Attack!"