The Strongest Villain Sets Out: Reincarnated into a Merit-Based Clan, I Become the World's Strongest Swordsman - Chapter 64: The Strong

The orc, which appeared to be a mysterious special variant, was blown away after receiving Norn-nee-san’s devastating blow.

However,

“! It can still stand after taking that hit?”

The orc that was punched was blown so far away it disappeared from sight, but returned in just about a minute.

“Quite durable. I can’t imagine that conventional orcs could withstand my attacks. …Has something influenced it?”

“Influenced?”

“It’s just speculation. However, the physical abilities are too strong for a special variant orc, yet it also appears to be weakened. Perhaps some external force modified that orc.”

“That means…”

“I don’t know how they gave it that much power. If they used some kind of drug—that would be interesting.”

Norn-nee-san formed a grin.

That face hid an innocent darkness like a child’s. But I agreed with Nee-san’s words too.

Orcs aren’t particularly strong monsters. Despite that, to give one enough power to contend with Norn-nee-san…

If such a drug really exists, I could create training guinea pigs for myself. Nee-san would probably want to make punching bags to kill time too.

“GAAAAAAAH‼”

In the middle of my thoughts, the orc, bleeding profusely, let out a scream.

Despite its bones probably being shattered to pieces, it’s quite energetic. If it keeps getting so worked up and raising its voice, it’ll aggravate its wounds.

However, the orc paid no mind to the damage it had sustained and kicked off the ground.

It instantly circled behind Norn-nee-san and brought down its fist.

Norn-nee-san didn’t guard.

The orc’s fist struck Norn-nee-san’s head. The impact ran from the top of her head to her toes, magnificently shattering the ground beneath her feet.

But it didn’t matter to Nee-san. She remained standing calmly while facing forward, and that image stayed in my vision.

“You… have gotten weaker than before, haven’t you?”

Swoosh.

Norn-nee-san raised her left hand. It looked like nothing more than just raising her arm.

But it definitely damaged the orc’s body.

“Guah⁉”

By the time the orc noticed, the arm that had struck Norn-nee-san’s head had disappeared. It was cleanly severed about halfway up.

Norn-nee-san hadn’t used a sword or anything. Even now, her weapon remained sheathed.

So how did she sever the orc’s arm? The answer is simple.

—A hand blade.

She simply made her hand like a sword and swung it sharply. It’s a feat only possible for Norn-nee-san, who manipulates overwhelming aura.

Losing a large amount of blood, the orc, which had seemed to lack intelligence, became agitated.

Seeing this, Norn-nee-san turned around.

“As I thought, that power isn’t truly yours… You’re getting weaker as time passes. Your fighting spirit is also declining.”

Swish.

Norn-nee-san’s hand blade exploded. The other arm was also cut off.

Swish.

This time the legs. With two attacks, both legs were severed.

Looking down at the orc that had become limbless, Norn-nee-san displayed a personable smile.

“I won’t say that I don’t enjoy tormenting others. The weak exist to be exploited by the strong. The relationship of power is kill or be killed. No matter what circumstances exist, no matter what resolve one has, it doesn’t matter. I fundamentally enjoy fighting. Even when it’s… completely one-sided.”

She’s insane.

My sister Norn Salvatore was completely mad.

She can kill people with a smile, and there’s no distinction between young and old, male and female.

She’ll kill anyone. She’ll kill anyone with a laugh. So that she won’t become bored.

Therefore, she is strong.

People who only think about themselves tend to have talent, generally speaking.

In Norn-nee-san’s case, her talent is especially enormous, which probably makes her even more troublesome.

Well, lately she’s been thinking about me a lot too, and I can’t help but feel like I’m being spoiled quite a bit.

“Now please die. I was able to enjoy myself a little.”

Mercilessly, Norn-nee-san’s final blow was delivered.

The target was the orc’s neck. In one swift motion, she severed its life, and the orc would never move again.

▼△▼

“Ha, haha! What the hell is that monster…”

A certain man was observing from afar as Norn Salvatore subjugated the orc.

Of course, he had been watching the battle between her and the orc from the beginning. Using a special tool that could completely erase his presence, he made sure Norn and Luka wouldn’t notice him.

But after the battle ended, the man came to regret it.

The orc, which had been the finest experimental subject carefully selected over time, had grown into a monster with enough power to destroy even the royal capital after using the enhancement drug.

Even so, the load on its body was considerable. He knew that long-term activity was impossible… but that experimental subject was subjugated before it could reach the royal capital.

And completely unharmed at that.

“That’s a member of the Salvatore Ducal House… impossible, there’s no way to win. We’d have to use that drug on a dragon or we wouldn’t even have a proper fight!”

“Damn it,” he snapped a branch at his feet.

He jumped down from the tree and quickly disappeared into the forest.

Finally, the man muttered,

“At this rate, there’ll be problems with the plan.”