William was too difficult to take down in a short time.
With his base stats boosted by [Desperate Situation], his physical ability was pushing 28 points—far beyond what a normal Sequence 9 should have.
Even though dragon-type creatures also had high physical stats, it was clear—
> There was no quick victory against William.
And when two warriors of similar strength clashed—
> Even if one lost, they wouldn't lose easily.
Which meant—
> It was better to take out the weaker target first.
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The wyvern tensed, its muscles coiling like a spring.
Then—
> It lunged at Sophia.
Its massive form moved with terrifying speed, like a dragon emerging from water—
A blur of scales, claws, and teeth, surging toward the wounded witch.
> WHOOSH!
Just then—
> A spinning battle axe tore through the air.
> BAM!
The Whirlwind Axe slammed into the wyvern's abdomen, cutting half a meter deep into its flesh.
> The wyvern roared in pain!
