Reborn As An Extra : I'm gonna mess up everything

Humans can only use about 30% of their real muscle strength, even less for normal people. The brain limits this to keep the body safe. Only trained athletes or fighters can push close to that limit.

But Maruti is different. She has something called Ultra Instinct. When she faints in battle, her body goes into a sleep-like state. In this mode, she feels no pain, and her muscles can use almost 80-90% of their strength. Her instincts and essence stone powers also become super sharp.

If Esdeath had triggered Maruti's Ultra Instinct, the fight against Ujjain would've been easier. But when ujjain unleashed his killer move and after taking it head on, Maruti went unconsciousness—Maruti didn't enter this state.

Why?

For Ultra Instinct to activate, Maruti needs to faint from something like exhaustion, dehydration, hallucinations, or normal injuries. But Ujjain's attack wasn't normal. He hit her so hard that it sent her into deep unconsciousness, skipping the window for Ultra Instinct to kick in.

There was still a small chance it could've activated since luck plays a role, but it didn't this time. And honestly, it was a good thing.

"If her Ultra Instinct had activated, sure, she'd have beaten Ujjain easily," Esdeath thought. "But after him, she might've turned on me too. In that state, everyone around her—friend or foe—becomes an enemy." Esdeath thought.

Maruti's right cheek was swollen so badly it looked like a balloon ready to burst. She had taken Ujjain's killer move straight to her face, and it was a miracle she was even alive. The pain was unbearable, but she gritted her teeth and kept going. 

After what felt like forever, Maruti finally stumbled out of the chaotic battle arena. The moment she crossed the threshold, Mourya's suffocating aura lifted, and she felt like a massive weight had been taken off her chest. 

Her body immediately felt lighter, and her speed increased drastically. She didn't waste any time and activated a movement-type essence stone. Her shoes erupted in red flames, propelling her forward at three times her usual speed. 

BOOM!...

A powerful attack whizzed past her, barely missing her by inches. It tore through everything in its path, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Maruti's heart leaped into her throat, but she didn't stop. 

The village around them was a warzone. Awakened warriors clashed against each other, while normal barbarians fought tooth and nail. The air was filled with the sound of clashing weapons, roaring magic, and agonized screams. Water surged like waves, fireballs rained from the sky, and sharp crystals burst out of the ground. Houses were ablaze, and bodies littered the streets. 

"This place is insane!" Maruti shouted, her voice barely audible over the chaos. "Aren't there tons of illusions in this village? How are we supposed to escape in this mess?" 

"Relax!" Esdeath replied with a smirk, despite clinging weakly to Maruti's back. "Since the battle began, all the illusions have been deactivated. It would be a disaster if their own soldiers got caught in their traps. I planned this chaos so the illusions would stop and we could escape!" 

Maruti glanced around, dodging flying debris and stray attacks. "And which way do we go?" 

"Head straight east! I know a shortcut that leads back to the capital!" Esdeath instructed, her voice steady despite the pandemonium. 

Maruti darted through the chaos like a fish slipping through dangerous waters. Her instincts were on high alert, her eyes darting left and right to spot incoming attacks. Every few moments, she would yell out the structures and scenery around her, and Esdeath would guide her where to go next.