Marcus Donovan
At first, after learning it was a future major villain who had invaded the Smith first, although he didn’t want to admit it, but inwardly he was a bit wary.
After all, although he had gained some strength in the past day, this was someone who was revered by millions and feared by the same if not more.
For an ordinary person like him in the apocalypse, figures like Marcus who were A-level awakened were like gods.
However, after the first few exchanges, Ethan could feel his mentality changing.
Even though his current mana was less than one tenth, the difference between him and Marcus was not much at all.
Adding to the skills he built up to survive the apocalypse, he was more easily dodging Marcus’s attacks, delivering counters from time to time.
"That’s it! I can see it!"
"Come on Marcus don’t let me down!"
BOOM!
Meeting his fist, the fight between them came hotter and hotter.
Ten minutes had passed and none of them wanted to back down.
Marcus despite his seven-foot height had blood at the corner of his lips and various bones of his had broken resulting in some serious internal injuries.
If it was anyone else they would have long since died, however as an awakened even F rank, at this much he could still fight.
As for Ethan, his state was not much better, because his mana was low and he couldn’t cover his whole body at the same time, his injuries were more serious.
Three of his ribs were broken, his left arm was completely numb and his vision was completely blurry due to the blood from his skull being slightly cracked running into his eyes.
Yet even at this, he felt no pain.
Even as his eyes blurred with his own blood, they seemed to shine brighter than ever.
’I can see it!’ he thought.
Under the effect of his max-level comprehension, he could see how the surrounding energy gathered in Marcus’s body.
With each punch he delivered, with each growl.
The energy in Ethan’s eyes took a particular pattern.
"From his chest to his arms and from the lower core to his legs."
Spreading all over his body, the energy seemed to form a peculiar star-shaped pattern in his body.
"This pattern..."
Muttering slightly, Ethan checked his own mana reserves.
"About half of what I started this battle with, however it should be enough."
Saying this, Ethan was about to act.
However, Marcus who was already reaching his limits, seeing Ethan distracted instantly got angry.
"How dare you stop paying attention to me in our fight?"
"Or do you want to surrender, unfortunately you can’t! It’s too late."
"Just look at your current state, although I am also injured, you look like you’re about to die."
Smiling lightly, Marcus sensed his victory draw near.
Once he slaughtered this person in front of him, he would then destroy the Smith family, all the people here, and then take over the world.
With the power given to him by God, the world was his for the taking.
"Die in regret Ethan for not taking the chance I gave you while I still had compassion."
"And watch from hell as I ascend to my rightful position as lord of this world!"
Saying this, Marcus did not hesitate.
In order to achieve the divine mandate, he had to act.
Not holding back, he urged his ability to the maximum.
"Argh!"
Gritting in pain, his height, which was already 7 feet tall grew to eight feet.
His strength skyrocketed and his skin reddened in color.
Underneath his flesh, his blood seemed to boil, causing the surrounding air waves to heat up by several degrees.
"Argh!!!"
"Ethan Smith! Die for me!"
"Brother, no!" Yelling from the side, Elena wanted to rush over.
On the side, Christian clenched his fists as a feeling of unwillingness surged through his body.
Alfred sighed as he knew that what awaited him and the others next after Ethan’s death was their own.
As for the other guests, they all closed their eyes unable to bear or believe what was being shown to them.
Only Elon although afraid would peek through his fingers from time to time to know what was going on.
’BOOM!’
Throwing this punch, Marcus had used all the energy and strength he had.
However, what happened next left him shaken.
......
[Ethan POV]
"Ethan Smith! Die for me!"
Hearing these words, Ethan who had been busy dodging and analyzing couldn’t help but pause.
With Marcus’s new transformation, the pattern of flow in his body seemed to change.
However more than that, in Ethan’s eyes, his body at this moment was at its limit.
Although this new pattern increased the mana intake of his body, it also pushed it to its limit.
"So that’s! That’s it!"
At that moment, it was like a click sound went off in his head.
In a flash, the total process of his fight replayed itself dozens if not hundreds of times in Ethan’s head.
The mana paths, the symbols, the effects! Everything made way for him as his mind seemed to have finally touched the truth.
At the same time as this realization, the system who had been silent for a while once again popped up.
[Congratulations Awakener Ethan Smith for creating a spell]
[Low-level body strengthening spell has been added under the mage profession]
[Random reward is being generated...]
Reading the prompts, a smile appeared on his face.
Although he was curious about what this random reward would be, looking at the giant fist heading towards him Ethan knew this wasn’t the time.
"Alright! It’s all or nothing!"
Saying this he began to act.
Starting from his chest. He began to guide the mana in his body, copying exactly what he had seen in Marcus’s transformation.
With each stroke of mana, he felt his strength grow.
And although his size didn’t increase at all, he felt his strength increase at least two to three times.
As for the exact amount that would when he had a chance to check the system.
"60 seconds, that’s all I have till my mana runs out."
"However with my current strength, it’s more than enough," said Ethan.
Channeling his strength into his good right arm, Ethan met Marcus’s fists.
"This is the end, Marcus!"
"Die!"
BOOM!
With their fists, the whole building began to vibrate as the sheer pressure of their fists threatened its stability.
Smoke and dust crossed through the air making it hard for anyone to discern what happened after the punch.
"Brother...." yelled Elena as her heart jumped praying that nothing happened to him.
It wasn’t until a few seconds later that the dust began to settle, however what everyone saw next left them in shock.
"This... how is this possible...." Unable to believe his eyes Christian who was always calm could hardly control himself.