Haruto fell silent for a moment, enjoying the confusion clearly displayed on their faces, before finally speaking up. "Well... about that…"
Actually, just before William threw his first punch, Haruto had already prepared himself by using the Body Defense Technique. This technique made Haruto's body harder and more resistant to physical attacks.
Combined with the chakra layer that Haruto used to envelop his entire body, Haruto's defense was multiplied. This chakra layer not only protected against impacts and slashes but was also capable of withstanding special effects channeled by the abilities of Anomalies and Abnormals.
So, when Haruto was hit by William, struck by Harl's spear, slashed by Jae Hyun's heavy axe, wounded by Oliv's sharp knife, and even kicked hard and slashed by Annie—all those attacks only left sparks as if they had struck a steel layer. The arrow from Cynthia that lodged in Haruto's shoulder was merely a small scratch that he easily pulled out. Not a single attack could penetrate Haruto's defense.
The look of shock on their faces became even more apparent, and Haruto, observing them all with sharp eyes, felt satisfied. This entire fight was indeed just a test—a test he needed to understand each of their abilities.
"Now," thought Haruto, "I know how to train them."
Haruto's gaze stopped on Yuna, the bespectacled girl who now looked a bit nervous. Haruto had already noticed that Yuna possessed the abilities of an Anomaly or perhaps a rare Abnormal, which could enhance the abilities of other Anomalies or Abnormals.
That was no ordinary ability; it was even considered rare and potentially strategic. Haruto now understood why Yuna was in the team led by Annie—Yuna was a valuable asset that would strengthen them all.
Next, Haruto's gaze shifted to Jae Hyun. Haruto remembered the strange heavy sensation when Jae Hyun's axe struck his body. Jae Hyun apparently had an ability that made weapons feel heavier when used, adding tremendous destructive power to each of his attacks. Haruto realized that Jae Hyun could become a significant threat on the battlefield, especially if that technique continued to be honed.
Haruto looked at Cynthia for a moment, absorbing her curiosity that was so evident. "Your ability accelerates the speed of arrows, right?" Haruto murmured. "But I wonder… does it also apply to other weapons like bullets or spears? That's still a mystery, isn't it?"
A faint smile appeared on Haruto's face as he realized that although he had understood the abilities of three of them, there were still four that remained undisclosed. Haruto needed more observation.
"Now, I know what to do with all of you," Haruto said with a serious expression, his gaze assessing each team member in front of him.
Oliv, feeling both curious and amazed, finally couldn't hold back. "But... how is it possible that you weren't hurt at all, Senior?" Oliv asked quietly, before hurriedly covering her mouth, realizing she had asked without permission.
Cynthia nodded, confirming with a confused expression. "I'm sure my attack was strong enough to take down even a big tree. But your body… it seemed completely unaffected," Cynthia added.
Haruto merely smiled faintly, enjoying the curiosity that now enveloped them. He extended his right hand and looked at them with a mysterious gaze.
"That's because I used something called Aura Arts. Have you ever heard of it?" Haruto asked.
Some of them exchanged confused glances, while others seemed to vaguely recognize the term.
"Actually," Haruto continued, "I don't really like explaining it because it's quite troublesome, but in short… every Anomaly or Abnormal has a special energy known as Aura. This Aura can be developed into unique techniques known as Aura Arts. For those who are not Anomalies or Abnormals but have an Aura talent, Aura Arts become the foundation of their abilities."
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