The Invincible Mercenary King (by Matt Watt) novel Chapter 758

Chapter 758

Though Haylan see through Bernard’s facade completely, he could tell from the surrounding that Bernard had co

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through the very core of the cave,

The battle was in a stalematel

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The reverberating clash of metal resonated through the air, creating a symphony of violence and bloodlust. Each collision of their weapons emitted a powerful and resolute sound as if the very essence of battle had taken on a melodic form.

After a half–hour of relentless combat, a resounding boom echoed through the air, shrouding the battlefield in an electrifying silence. The two figures, like shadows cast upon a tempestuous night, abruptly disentangled themselves, creating a void between them.

Haylan and Bernard stood apart, their eyes meeting with an unwavering intensity. The space between them was more than 10 yards. Their gazes clashed like honed blades. The air crackled with tense electricity as if anticipating the imminent eruption of their lethal dance.

Haylan’s clothes hung in tatters, bearing witness to the ferocity of the battle. Speckles of crimson adorned his weary form, evidence of the wounds he had endured.

His gaze fixated upon Bernard, a concealed astonishment flickering in his eyes.

Having exerted nearly 70% of his strength in the recent bout, he contemplated the sheer power he had unleashed. Even a god–class expert would be effortlessly subdued by such force.

Nevertheless, in the presence of Bernard, he found himself experiencing an unexpected strain.

Bernard’s garments remained intact, yet his countenance contorted into a repulsive visage.

Haylan was shocked. He was even more shocked.

He concealed his true identity with utmost proficiency. Being an unparalleled expert, there was no one in the Whileal Kingdom who could engage him in a prolonged battle.

A god–class expert dispatched by the Special Abilities Bureau of the Whileal Kingdom arrived with the intention to capture him but was swiftly and effortlessly killed by him.

But to his astonishment, Haylan managed to hold his ground and engage him in a fierce battle. There were several instances where Haylan’s knife–hand strikes sent shivers down his spine.

Bernard glanced down at his clothes and then looked at Haylan. His eyes narrowed with a chilling intensity, his face contorted with a mix of anger and disdain. Through gritted teeth, he posed the question, “Who the hell are you?”

“I should be the one asking you that, right? Mr. Bernard, who exactly are you?” Haylan asked.

“I’m Bernard, the vice dean of Massach General Hospital, and a direct descendant of one of the top ten aristocratic families of Whileal Kingdom.”

“Stop! I mean, who is inside this body?”

“What do you mean?” Bernard’s eyes changed.

“We’re all smart people. Don’t pretend.

Haylan ripped apart his tattered shirt, baring his scarred upper body. His muscles, sculpted like an ancient statue, glistened in the dim light.

This figure made Bernard’s eyes light up.

However, what Haylan said in the next second made his eyes turn colder and colder.

“Based on my findings, Bernard was once known for his kindness. He was an excellent doctor treated people with genuine. Moreover, he wasn’t particularly powerful, perhaps just a one–star, lord–class individual.

“However, after falling into the bat cave, he seemed to have become a different person. He became especially cold, cunning, and mercenary

“Most importantly, his strength has become very strong. In five years, he has cultivated from one–star Lord to god–class. He can even fight me to a draw.”

At this point, Haylan’s eyes became even colder as he stared at Bernard. “So, I’ve concluded one thing. The real Bernard is no longer there.

“Now, it’s replaced by another personality.

“When individuals find themselves in a state of extreme panic, they can develop a severe emergency response disorder. This can lead to significant shifts in their personality, sometimes giving rise to a defensive, even malevolent, side to protect themselves.

“So, you’re either suffering from psychosis or you’ve been possessed by some evil spirit.

“After fighting with you for so long. I’m certain that it’s the latter!

“What’s inside Bernard’s body now isn’t his true soul, but another soul.

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“So, who exactly are you?”

During the day and night that he had been following Bernard, he had also gotten someone to investigate this person’s background.

After coming out of the Bat Cave, Bernard acted completely differently.

In the battle with Bernard just now, he felt it.

Bernard’s every move was fatal. He extremely cunning and vicious.