Sinū stares in disbelief as one of his subordinates, sent flying by Adam's punch, crashes into Sam's house, leaving a gaping hole in the wall.

Sinū couldn't believe his eyes at the power he was seeing from this 15 year old kid at that moment; he knew how many years of training each samurai clan put in to become so strong, And just a 15 year old village boy defeated those strong samurai with just one punch. What kind of a power is this? This is the thought going on in Sinū's mind at this moment.

Sinū's sharp mind, however, quickly regains composure. "We still have the numbers advantage," he thinks, calming himself. "We can overwhelm him."

Sinū gestures toward two more samurai standing at his side.

The samurai is also very amazed to see this power of Adam, but after getting the order from sinū, he does not have much option, he has been taught since childhood that his superior is the only one who can take control of his body.

Without hesitation, they dart toward Adam, their katanas gleaming and their eyes locked on their target. Adam's heightened senses catch the incoming samurai.

Time slows in his perception, and he sees their every step, the dust rising beneath their feet, and the sharp glint of their blades.

His mind races. "What should I do?" he thinks. "I need an attack that doesn't drain my mana too much but also takes them out effectively."

His eyes fall on the katana lying near his feet—the very weapon dropped by the first samurai he defeated. Adam bends swiftly, his right hand reaching out to grab the sword's hilt.

The moment Adam's fingers wrap around the katana, a surge of energy courses through him.

His palm feels warm, almost as though the weapon itself is alive. "What is this feeling?" he wonders. "It's not magic... it's something else entirely."

Adam doesn't have time to dwell on it. The two samurai are closing the distance fast. He lifts the katana, which had been pointing toward the ground, and swings it upward toward the sky.

A brilliant white slash erupts from the blade, tearing through the air with a deafening roar. The energy slash cuts across the ground, splitting it as it races toward the two samurai.

The samurai barely have time to react. In a matter of seconds, the energy slash slices cleanly through their bodies, leaving them frozen in shock.

That white colored energy passes through both of their bodies due to which blood starts coming out of their bodies from the cut part.

Their katanas clatter to the ground as their lifeless forms collapse.

But the slash doesn't stop there. Its momentum carries it further, striking Sam's house. That slash goes full speed through the house and cuts through the house like a knife cuts through peas.

The structure groans under the force before splitting cleanly in two, sending debris flying everywhere. The villagers gasp in horror, shielding their faces from the flying rubble.

Sinū's expression changes from shock to pure disbelief. "That technique… this is no ordinary mage's spell," he mutters, his voice barely audible. "It's a Sword Clan technique… but how? How does this boy know it?"

Adam, oblivious to Sinū's words, stares at the katana in his hand.

Adam too is shocked after seeing the slash of energy, he did not expect that the energy he is feeling would create so much destruction.

He can't believe the destruction it caused. "This weapon… it's incredible. I'll use this to end them all," he resolves. "I'll show them what happens when you challenge someone stronger."

Adam felt like he could fight this entire battle with the sword for as long as he wanted and he didn't have to worry about his mana reserve,But then something unexpected happens that Adam had never thought of.

Just as Adam steadies himself for another attack, he notices something strange. The katana in his hand begins to tremble.

Fine cracks form along its blade, growing larger with each passing second.

"What's happening?" Adam mutters. Before he can react, the blade shatters into countless pieces, each fragment glowing faintly before disintegrating into the air.

Now, only the hilt remains in Adam's hand. He stares at it, confused. As the fragments vanish, a peculiar energy radiates outward, sending a faint pulse through the air.

The villagers watch in stunned silence. "What was that?" one of them whispers.

Rachel and Ricky, Adam's parents, exchange worried glances. "Where did he get that power?" Ricky mutters, his voice tinged with both fear and awe.

Yami and Sophia, standing near Sam and Komal, are equally stunned. "Adam… what are you doing?" Sophia whispers, her voice trembling.

As if sensing the danger, Rachel, Ricky, Yami, and several villagers begin running toward Adam, determined to protect him. "Adam!" Rachel cries. "Get away from them!"

But just as they near him, an invisible barrier materializes between them and Adam. The villagers collide with it, their hands pressing against the unseen wall.

All those people were not able to understand what was this invisible thing in front of them which was stopping them from going near Adam and that too looked like a wall, they were looking at that invisible thing by moving their hand over it.

"What is this?" Ricky yells, pounding on the barrier.

Rachel, tears streaming down her face, shouts, "Adam! Stop this! Come back!"

Inside the barrier, Adam clenches the hilt of the broken katana, his eyes fixed on Sinū and the remaining samurai. Sinū's eyes narrow as he studies the boy. "This changes everything," he mutters, his grip tightening on his own sword.

The scene opens with Adam standing amidst the chaos, his mind racing as he notices an invisible barrier separating him from his family and the villagers.

"This barrier… I didn't cast it," Adam thinks, his eyes darting toward Sinū, who seems equally perplexed.

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"Could he have cast this? To isolate me, eliminate me first, and then slaughter the rest one by one? No. I won't let that happen," Adam resolves internally, clenching his fists.

Sinū, on the other hand, stands motionless, his sharp eyes scanning Adam. His mind churns with thoughts. "Unbelievable… he's just a child, yet not only does he wield Sword Soku Clan techniques, but also high-level mage spells.

But when did he cast this barrier?" Sinū's confusion only grows, but his expression remains firm.

The samurai surrounding Sinū glance at their leader, awaiting his next move. Breaking the silence, Sinū bellows, "You think you can protect them? You're mistaken!" His voice is filled with authority and menace.

Pointing at the barrier, Sinū orders, "Attack those trapped inside. Eliminate them first, then we'll deal with him. We must close the distance to gain the upper hand against this mage."

Hearing Sinū's command, two samurai charge forward, their katanas raised and glowing faintly with magical energy. Their feet pound the ground, each step a testament to their lethal intent.

Adam's heightened senses pick up on their movements instantly. His body tenses, his focus sharpens, and he whispers in English, "Target lock."

Adam crouches slightly, his eyes locked on the approaching samurai. Pulling his arm back as though preparing to throw a baseball, he pivots his body and launches his attack.

"Magic Bullet!" Adam yells, swinging his arm forward with immense force.

A glowing blue sphere of energy materializes at his fingertips and rockets forward, twisting through the air in a zigzag pattern.

The energy bullet moves faster than sound, leaving behind a faint trail of light. Within seconds, it reaches the two samurai.

The sphere pierces through their torsos, leaving gaping holes as their bodies crumple lifelessly to the ground.

The villagers gasp collectively, their horror mingling with awe at Adam's power. The bullet doesn't stop, continuing its destructive path toward Sam's house.

The energy slices through the building, splitting it cleanly in two. The structure groans and collapses, sending plumes of dust into the air.

Sinū's composure wavers. His eyes widen as he processes what just happened. "This level of precision… and power… at such a young age?" His voice falters.

Adam straightens, his breathing steady as he surveys the destruction he's caused. For the first time, confidence begins to replace his earlier hesitation.

"Only three more left," he thinks, his gaze fixed on Sinū and the remaining samurai. "If I can defeat them, I'll save everyone."

But just as Adam readies himself for the next move, an unexpected sensation overtakes him.

His heightened senses—the ability to see everything in slow motion—suddenly fade. The world around him resumes its normal speed, catching him off guard.

Adam's heart pounds violently in his chest, the sound echoing in his ears. His vision blurs as darkness creeps into the edges of his sight.

A wave of dizziness hits him, and his legs buckle. He collapses to the ground, his hands trembling as they support his weight.

Sinū freezes, his eyes narrowing as he observes Adam's sudden change. "What's happening to him?" he wonders aloud.

The once-confident boy now looks vulnerable, struggling to stay upright. Rachel, Adam's mother, screams, "Adam! Get out of there!" Her voice cracks with desperation.

Ricky, his father, pounds on the barrier with his fists, shouting, "Break this! Let me through!" Yami and Sophia, tears streaming down their faces, claw at the invisible wall. "Adam, don't give up!" Sophia cries.

"We're coming!" Her voice is filled with determination, but the barrier remains unyielding. Adam, meanwhile, stares at the ground, his vision shifting between light and darkness.

His breathing grows shallow, and a cold sweat drips down his forehead. "What's happening to me?" he wonders.

That's when he notices small drops of crimson splattering on the ground below. His trembling hand reaches up to touch his nose, and he pulls it back, now stained with blood.

The sight of blood triggers memories for Ricky and Rachel. "This… this happened yesterday too," Rachel whispers, her voice trembling. Ricky's face pales as he recalls how Adam had collapsed similarly the previous day.

Sophia and Yami watch helplessly as Adam mutters weakly, "My mana… it's almost gone." His voice is barely audible, but it sends a chill through everyone who hears it.

His breaths are shallow, and his vision flickers as he struggles to stay conscious. Just a short distance away, Sinū's confidence begins to resurface.

He observes Adam's deteriorating state with a satisfied smirk and declares triumphantly, "So, your mana has finally given up!"

Encouraged by this revelation, the two samurai standing beside Sinū lower their katanas to their mouths in a gesture of readiness before charging toward Adam.

Their movements are swift and calculated, their eyes locked on their vulnerable target.

Meanwhile, Adam's body trembles with effort as he desperately uses both hands to keep himself from collapsing.

His mind wavers between focus and unconsciousness, his senses blurring. Yet, even in his weakened state, he can hear the rapid footsteps of the approaching samurai.

Outside the barrier, chaos erupts among the villagers.

Adam's mother, Rachel, screams, her voice cracking with despair as tears streak her face. "No! Adam! Stop! Leave him alone!" Her cries echo across the village, filled with a mother's anguish.

Ricky, Adam's father, clenches his fists and retreats from the barrier.

His face is set with determination as he begins rummaging around frantically, searching for anything—a weapon, a tool—that could help him break through the barrier.

Nearby, Sam and Komal stand frozen, their faces pale with fear as they watch the samurai close in on Adam.

The metallic clang of their armor and the whoosh of their charging swords are deafening in the otherwise silent air.

Adam's older brother, Eric, pounds against the barrier with all his might, his fists bruised and shaking. "No, Adam! Don't give up! I'm coming, just hold on!" he yells, his voice cracking with desperation.

The scene shifts to Sinū, standing at a safe distance and observing the two samurai as they charge toward Adam.

Their katanas glint in the sunlight as they raise them high above their heads, prepared to strike a finishing blow.

Adam's weakened state gives them confidence—they believe victory is within their grasp. Adam, still trembling, feels the vibrations of their rapid footsteps approaching him.

His mind is a storm of pain and fading determination, but somewhere in the chaos, a spark of resolve flares. His breaths grow deeper and steadier as he whispers, barely audible, "Earth Spikes."

In an instant, the ground around Adam erupts violently. Sharp, jagged spikes of earth burst upward in a five-meter radius, each one towering nearly four meters high.

The movement is so sudden and precise that it leaves no room for the samurai to react.

The first samurai, mid-swing with his katana, is impaled by a spike that pierces through his chest, the force so brutal that his weapon clatters uselessly to the ground.

The second samurai meets a similar fate, his body thrown upward as a spike skewers him through the abdomen.

Both warriors fall lifelessly, their once-formidable presence reduced to silence.

The villagers outside the barrier gasp collectively, their cries momentarily replaced by stunned silence as they witness the devastating power unleashed by Adam.

From a distance, Sinū watches the scene unfold, his composure slipping. His eyes widen in shock as he processes what just happened.

The jagged spikes of earth stained with blood, the lifeless bodies of his samurai, and the boy—Adam—still managing to unleash such destruction despite his failing strength.

Sinū clenches his fists, his thoughts racing. "Why won't you die?" he seethes internally. "What kind of monster are you?" Fear begins to creep into his heart.

He realizes that approaching Adam directly would be tantamount to suicide, even with his superior skill.

For the first time, Sinū hesitates. He calculates his next move carefully, understanding the danger of underestimating Adam again.

"I can't let a fifteen-year-old boy—a mere villager—best me," he tells himself, though his confidence falters with every passing second.

Meanwhile, outside the barrier, Ricky and Rachel stare at the earth spikes with wide eyes.

Their son's devastating magic has not only saved his own life but eliminated two of Sinū's samurai. But for Ricky and Rachel, this power is not a source of pride—it's a source of fear and worry.

Rachel's voice trembles as she whispers, "Adam…" Her hands shake as she clutches the barrier, tears streaming down her face.

Ricky stands beside her, equally stunned, his face pale.

Sophia and Eric, still pounding against the barrier, pause momentarily to process what they just witnessed. Their expressions shift from despair to awe as they realize the lengths Adam is going to protect them all.

But Adam, still crouched on the ground within the barrier, doesn't celebrate his victory. His breaths are shallow, his body trembling.

Blood continues to drip from his nose, painting the ground red. As the realization dawns on everyone present—Adam's mana is dangerously low—the chapter ends.

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End of the chapter 15.