Just then, a gunshot echoed through the sky, cutting Barther's attack short.
He plummeted straight to the ground, fully aware of the power behind that bullet—it was enough to cost him half of his life.
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Between his earlier true energy outburst and his relentless punches, Barther's energy was nearly depleted, leaving him
defenseless against the impact. The result was inevitable.
Fortunately, the bullet had not struck a vital point. After lying still for a moment, Barther managed to pull himself back up. "I... |
can't lose yet!" he spat.
However, before he could regain his footing, Clayton appeared beside him, ready to deliver the final blow.
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Without hesitation, Barther swung a punch at Clayton's abdomen, but Clayton absorbed the blow effortlessly. The damage from the
bullet was too severe, leaving Barther with no strength left to fight back.
As Clayton reached out to grab the bracelet, he suddenly realized his body was immobilized. Barther, too, found himself restrained
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