[You have created a Hidden Skill 'Mana Blade']

[Congratulations! You have received +100 World Reputation for being the first to create a Hidden Skill].

Although many thoughts were going through Alex's mind he forced himself to calm down and focus on the present.

He knew all to well that being distracted and looking down on your opponent can cause death. Over the years he had seen up and coming 'Rookies of the year' have their journey end due to overconfidence and all different types of distractions when battling.

Focusing on the feeling of Mana coursing through his body he entered a strange state of somewhat enlightenment.

Mana in his body flowed freely and unimpeded.

All he was left to do was kill.

"Hahaha!" he roared manically addicted to the feeling he was going through.

Whoosh* Whoosh*

[Mana Blade] after [Mana Blade] cut up the Lizardman standing in front of Alex.

"20 Mana Points per activation." He muttered after seeing the life disappear from the Lizardman standing in the smoke with him.

"It's less than I thought it would cost." He smirked.

"If it's like this, the rest will be easy."

Not waiting for the rest of the Lizardmen to act. Alex continued on his rampage as he exited the smoke from the opposite side to his entrance. The space a smoke bomb spread to wasn't large only taking up 10-12 meters.

With the middle of the smoke being denser than the outer edges. This caused the two Lizardmen to notice Alex's exit greeting him with a battle cry.

"Kyaaah."

The two Lizardmen had now fully prepared themselves for battle as they had both pulled out weapons. One had a metal spear of what seemed [Common grade]. The other had a one handed axe with a medieval vibe to it.

Not paying heed to this though Alex used [Flash Steps] appearing in front of the Lizardman with the axe. He thrust out his blade tearing the axe from the Lizardman's hand with sheer power from his skill [Mana Blade].

Seeing the confusion and sight panic in the Lizardman's eyes a grin appeared on his face before he made his way towards the Lizardman's blind spot before once again slashing down with [Mana Blade].

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"KYAAAAH!"

Inflicting [Bleed] he had already marked the Lizardman for death as he now eyed the supporting Lizardman to his left hand side.

Feeling the wind parting he side stepped the oncoming spear before crossing underneath the weapon with a low stance.

Everything happened in a breath of time and the Lizardmen were both amazed and frightened by the battle prowess of their attacker.

Alex however popped up after changing his position and slashed out towards the Lizardman's neck using [Mana Blade].

Splurttt*

Blood gushed out due to the force of the attack as the Lizardman body and head were separated cleanly.

[You have killed Draconic Lizardman LvL 20. Gained 10000.]

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Not waiting for the battle to slow down he carried on at his current pace. One by one the Lizardmen were narrowed down until the final of the 12 Lizardmen was left standing.

After killing the rest of the Lizardmen he was close to levelling up to level 10.

That's right level 10. The [Draconic Lizardmen] were perfect prey for Alex. Due to his high speed and ability to break defence he was able to deal high amounts of damage to the Lizardmen quickly.

Causing one thing only to happen. A ridicously fast levelling speed.

For the prey in front of Alex currently was a slightly harder opponent than the rest of the Lizardmen he had faced thus far. Which was the reason Alex chose to leave him till last.

[Draconic Lizardman (ELITE) LvL 25].

For Alex this would be somewhat of a boss battle. Due too his upgraded stats he was currently fighting against a opponent of a higher skill level by 16.

If this was to spread to the forums. The fame and popularity it would cause Alex to receive, never mind the doubt of whether it was real or not.

Pch*

Spitting a ball of green liquid on the floor the Lizardman voiced it's disdain and willingness to battle.

"Kyahhh!"

This time Alex didn't have to act as the Lizardman approached on it's own accord. It still wasn't fearful of Alex despite the number of dead bodies belonging to his kind lying on the floor next to him.

Brandishing a metal spear the Lizardman thrust out with force towards Alex.

It was an immediate noticeable difference between the quality of opponents he had faced thus far. His current opponent didn't leave any chance for him to pick apart a flaw in his enemies defence.

Seeing this Alex radiated battle intent as he stepped back ever so slightly putting a inch of distance before the tip of the spear.

Not waiting for the Lizardman to recall his spear he decided to attack. Once again faster after the recent Level up he was quick to change gears.

Ducking his right shoulder under the spear he closed the distance instantly.

With his Mana refreshed from the level up he didn't need to hold back.

[Mana Blade] x2

He slashed with intent to kill but after both slashes landed the first was blocked and the second only dented the Lizardman's armour.

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"That defence really is on a another level even though its only 3 or 4 levels higher than the rest."

"Either way you will die today."

Using [Flash Steps] Alex circled the Lizardman reading himself he used [Blackslash].

-90

However, on seeing the pitiful amount of damage compared to [Mana blade] he couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Still he carried on as he was forced to block the retaliation from the Lizardman. Blade and spear collided with absurd force. As the wind cried out on panic as bushes and trees hung on for dear life in the close perimeter.

The Lizardman was seemingly unimpressed with it's current performance as he stopped it's feet with force.

"Shit a skill." Alex muttered as he readied himself mentally.

The Lizardman and spear seemed to become one as the his spear was visibly faster an stronger in power.

[Draconic Roar.]

The illusion of a faint dragon cam from the spear strike as Alex thought it was better off avoiding a frontal collision.