The Baroness didn’t waste any time.
The moment Frank and his Chimera soldiers entered the street, she raised her hand and released the crimson flames surrounding her body.
"Bloodflame Burst!"
Several streams of blood-red fire shot forward, spreading across the street like enormous serpents. The flames twisted through the air before converging towards Frank and his army.
Frank’s three heads turned in different directions.
His six arms moved simultaneously, and the weapons in his hands immediately swung forward.
Boom!
A powerful shockwave spread through the street as his weapons collided with the incoming flames. However, the crimson fire didn’t disappear. Instead, it wrapped around his weapons and began spreading towards his arms.
Frank immediately pulled back.
Even though his body was made from several powerful corpses, the Bloodflames carried Rule Power. Ordinary physical resistance wasn’t enough to completely protect him from their effects.
The flames continued burning against his flesh, leaving dark red marks across his enormous arms.
Frank lowered his weapons and examined the damage.
’Interesting.’
His three heads looked towards the Baroness.
He had already fought many powerful opponents, and his current body had been created specifically to handle different types of combat. However, this was the first time he had encountered an opponent whose Rule Power was so refined.
The Baroness smiled faintly.
"Is that all? I thought the creature leading this army would be somewhat stronger."
She raised her other hand.
Several crimson flames gathered around her fingers before turning into dozens of small fireballs.
"Burn."
The fireballs shot forward.
Frank immediately moved.
His enormous body suddenly accelerated, and all six arms swung their weapons in different directions. He destroyed several fireballs before they could reach him, while the remaining ones exploded against his body.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The explosions covered the street in crimson flames.
Several Chimera soldiers behind Frank were caught in the blast. Their bodies were thrown backwards, and some suffered severe burns.
However, Frank didn’t stop.
His body continued advancing through the flames.
The Baroness narrowed her eyes.
’His body is considerably more durable than I expected.’
She could clearly sense that the creature wasn’t relying on ordinary physical strength alone. Its body contained the characteristics of several different monsters, and its physical abilities were far beyond what its appearance suggested.
Frank finally reached her.
One of his enormous axes descended towards her head.
The Baroness moved to the side.
The axe struck the ground, creating a deep crack that extended across the street.
Before Frank could pull it back, another arm swung a massive sword towards her waist.
The Baroness raised her hand.
A thin layer of crimson flames appeared in front of her.
Clang!
The sword struck the flames, but instead of cutting through them, its blade began heating rapidly.
The Baroness twisted her wrist.
"Bloodflame Blade."
The flames suddenly compressed around her hand, forming a long crimson blade.
She stepped forward and slashed.
A red arc passed through the air.
Frank immediately crossed two of his weapons to block it.
Boom!
His enormous body was pushed several meters backwards.
The crimson blade left a deep cut across his weapons, and the intense heat began spreading through the metal.
Frank looked at the damage.
His other heads turned towards the Baroness, while the remaining four arms adjusted their weapons.
He didn’t retreat.
Instead, his body began changing.
The flesh around his shoulders expanded, and several thick bones emerged from his back. His legs became considerably larger, while the muscles across his entire body tightened.
At the same time, the shape of his arms changed.
His original Chimera body had been constructed using several different species, but Frank had recently incorporated the corpses of numerous powerful Vampires into it.
Now, he was going to use something different.
He activated his Chimera Body and began adjusting its structure.
Several new characteristics appeared across his body.
The first came from the Highland Trolls.
His muscles expanded, and his already enormous physique became even more powerful. Thick layers of hardened flesh formed beneath his skin, greatly improving his physical strength and durability.
The second came from the Snowlight Orcs.
His muscles and bones became denser, while a faint layer of frost energy began circulating through his body. His physical power increased further, and his body gained greater resistance against external attacks.
The third came from the Northland Orcs.
Their powerful battle instincts and physical characteristics were incorporated into his current form. His movements became more efficient, and his body adjusted to the demands of prolonged combat.
Finally, Frank incorporated the combat characteristics of the other Orc tribes he had previously assimilated.
Each race had its own strengths.
Highland Trolls possessed extraordinary physical strength and regeneration.
Snowlight Orcs were known for their powerful physiques and frost-related abilities.
Northland Orcs possessed excellent combat instincts and were accustomed to fighting in harsh environments.
By combining their characteristics, Frank was gradually refining his Chimera body into something far more suitable for direct combat.
His three heads looked towards the Baroness.
A low growl escaped from his mouths.
The Baroness watched his transformation with interest.
"So you can change your body during battle?"
She raised her crimson blade.
"That won’t help you."
The moment she finished speaking, her body disappeared.
Frank immediately turned his central head.
However, the Baroness had already appeared beside him.
Her crimson blade descended towards his neck.
Clang!
One of Frank’s arms moved at the last moment, blocking the attack with a thick bone-covered shield.
The impact caused the shield to crack.
The Baroness didn’t stop.
She twisted her blade and released another wave of crimson flames.
The flames spread across Frank’s arm, burning through the outer layer of flesh.
However, Frank’s other five arms immediately attacked.
A greatsword came from above, an axe swept towards her waist, and another weapon struck from behind.
The Baroness moved backwards.
She narrowly avoided the attacks, but one of the weapons managed to graze her shoulder.
A small cut appeared on her pale skin.
Her expression finally changed.
’He managed to hit me?’
She looked at the wound before turning towards Frank.
Although the injury was minor, it was still surprising.
The creature’s attacks had become noticeably faster and more coordinated.
Frank’s three heads were also observing her movements independently. While one focused on her hands, another watched her legs, and the third paid attention to the flow of Rule Power around her body.
This allowed him to react to attacks from several directions.
The Baroness’s eyes narrowed.
"You’re more troublesome than you look."
Frank responded by charging forward again.
This time, his movements were much more refined.
His enlarged legs pushed against the ground, sending cracks spreading across the street as he accelerated.
The Baroness released another wave of Bloodflames.
"Bloodflame Sea!"
Crimson fire erupted around her.
The flames spread across the entire street, forming a massive sea of fire that engulfed Frank and the surrounding Chimera soldiers.
The temperature rose rapidly.
Buildings caught fire, and the stone pavement began melting under the intense heat.
Frank’s body was completely surrounded.
However, he didn’t stop moving.
His Snowlight Orc characteristics activated, allowing him to circulate frost energy throughout his body. A thin layer of frost appeared over his flesh, temporarily resisting the flames.
At the same time, the regenerative characteristics inherited from the Highland Trolls began repairing his damaged body.
His burned flesh slowly recovered.
But the process wasn’t easy.
The Bloodflames contained Rule Power, and the flames continued burning through his regeneration. Every time his flesh recovered, another layer was damaged.
Frank’s regeneration was powerful, but it wasn’t enough to completely ignore the Baroness’s attacks.
The Baroness noticed this and smiled.
"Your regeneration is impressive, but how long can you keep it up?"
She raised both hands.
The flames surrounding her suddenly gathered towards her palms.
A massive crimson spear began forming.
The spear was several meters long, and its surface was covered with strange patterns. The surrounding flames were continuously compressed, making its energy considerably more concentrated than before.
"Bloodflame Spear!"
She threw it.
The spear shot through the sea of flames and struck Frank directly in the chest.
Boom!
A massive explosion followed.
Frank’s enormous body was thrown backwards, crashing through the wall of a nearby building.
The entire structure collapsed.
For a moment, the street became quiet.
The Baroness lowered her hands.
She had used considerably more power than she initially intended, but she was confident that the attack had inflicted serious damage.
However, before she could relax, the rubble began moving.
A massive hand emerged from beneath the collapsed building.
Then another.
Frank slowly stood up.
A large hole had been blown through his chest, and several parts of his body were badly burned. His three heads were still intact, but the flesh around them had been damaged.
The Baroness’s smile disappeared.
’He’s still alive?’
Frank looked down at the hole in his chest.
His body began moving again.
The damaged flesh twisted and shifted as his Chimera characteristics activated. Bones moved into new positions, while the remaining flesh began connecting around them.
Within moments, the hole had started closing.
However, Frank’s expression remained unchanged.
He understood that his physical strength and regeneration alone wouldn’t be enough to defeat this opponent.
The Baroness’s Rule comprehension was simply too high.
Even though he possessed a Supreme Rule, his comprehension of the Rule of Amalgamation was still limited. His control over its power was not yet developed enough to overwhelm someone who had reached very higher comprehension in the peak Lesser Rule compared to his own.
The difference was especially noticeable when their attacks collided.
Her Bloodflames carried a much more refined understanding of Rule Power, allowing her to use her abilities with greater efficiency.
Frank could produce stronger physical attacks, but the Baroness could use her Rule Power to make every attack considerably more dangerous.
And that made this fight much more difficult than it appeared.
Meanwhile, Kaiser was watching everything from the rooftop.
He had already noticed the difference in their Rule comprehension.
’As expected, having a Supreme Rule doesn’t automatically mean that its user can overpower someone with a higher comprehension.’
Kaiser rested his chin on one hand.
Frank’s Supreme Rule of Amalgamation had enormous potential, but his current comprehension was still relatively low.
On the other hand, the Baroness had reached a very high comprehension in her peak Lesser Rule.
Although the difference in their Rule ranks was enormous, her control over her current Rule was considerably better.
’Still, this is a good opportunity for Frank.’
Kaiser didn’t intend to interfere.
He wanted Frank to gain more experience fighting opponents with developed Rule Power. The more battles he experienced, the better he would become at using his Supreme Rule.
Down below, Frank’s body began changing once again.
This time, he didn’t simply increase his physical strength.
Instead, he adjusted his Chimera structure to improve his fighting abilities.
His right arm became thicker, with several layers of hardened bones forming around it. His left arm changed into a long, flexible limb that could attack from unexpected angles.
His two rear arms became considerably faster, allowing him to use his weapons with greater precision.
At the same time, his three heads began moving independently.
The central head focused on the Baroness, while the other two observed her surroundings and monitored the flow of her flames.
He was using the combat instincts inherited from the different races he had assimilated.
The Baroness noticed the change.
’He’s adapting again.’
She wasn’t sure how many different bodies the creature had incorporated, but its ability to modify its structure was becoming increasingly troublesome.
"Enough of this!"
She spread both arms.
The crimson flames surrounding her body expanded once again, forming several enormous fireballs above her.
Each fireball contained a concentrated amount of Bloodflame Rule Power.
"Let’s see how much of this you can withstand!"
The fireballs descended.
Frank immediately raised his weapons.
His six arms moved in perfect coordination, striking the incoming attacks one after another.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The explosions shook the entire district.
Several nearby buildings collapsed, and the shockwaves spread through the streets.
Frank’s body was pushed backwards, but he continued blocking the attacks.
His bones cracked.
His flesh burned.
Yet he kept moving forward.
The Baroness frowned.
She had expected the creature to collapse after receiving so many attacks, but it continued advancing despite its injuries.
Frank suddenly lowered his body.
His enormous legs pushed against the ground, and he charged directly through the remaining flames.
The Baroness’s eyes widened slightly.
Before she could retreat, one of his weapons swept towards her.
She immediately condensed Bloodflames around her body.
However, Frank’s attack wasn’t aimed at her directly.
His other arms moved at the same time.
One weapon struck her defensive flames from the front, another attacked from the side, while a third descended from above.
The Baroness was forced to defend against all three attacks.
Clang! Boom!
Her flames trembled under the combined assault.
Frank’s remaining arms followed immediately.
For the first time, the Baroness was forced to retreat several steps.
She looked at the enormous Chimera in front of her.
Her expression had become considerably more serious.
The creature’s strength wasn’t the only problem.
Its combat abilities were improving with every exchange.
And although her Bloodflames were still stronger in terms of Rule comprehension, Frank’s Supreme Rule was allowing him to continuously adjust his body to counter her attacks.
The Baroness raised her hand.
The crimson flames around her suddenly became darker.
"Since you’re so eager to fight, I’ll show you the real power of my Bloodflames."
Frank’s three heads immediately focused on her.
The surrounding flames began gathering towards her body, forming several layers of crimson energy.
Kaiser leaned forward slightly on his sofa.
’Oh? She’s getting serious.’
He glanced at Frank’s condition.
The Chimera was still standing, but his body had already suffered considerable damage.
Kaiser knew that Frank wouldn’t be able to keep fighting like this indefinitely.
However, he also knew that his undead champion wasn’t the type to retreat simply because an opponent was stronger.
Frank raised all six arms.
His three heads released a deep roar.