What was that...? Did I fall asleep? I must have been exhausted. Now that I think about it. That guy had a point...
How long has it been? Ah yeah over 2 weeks. I would say I'm close to 90% of my full power being regenerated. My body still feels tight from the berserk mode being activated at almost zero energy. Over the recovery period. I realized I need allies. I can't work alone. It might sound a bit weird. I don't want to rely on anyone. But I need emergency help. I could have really died back then. I can use those allies as sacrifices for all I know. I can already sense a bit of energy kind of far away. Now I just have to venture into the city. Looking for the same type of energy as me.
Well, I better get moving. It shouldn't take long before I'm there.
Finally, I arrived. This is bigger than I expected. It has been a long time since I was here in the city like this. I could hit two birds with one stone by sensing any energy that could be like mine. While also checking out the city for future battles that may occur.
What the hell is wrong with you guys? Do you not watch where you're going?
"That's my fault, I apologize."
People sure take it easy nowadays. Watch where you're going next time.
"What's the problem with Lyxeria? Did something happen? Who's this random guy?"
Random guy? You want a prob- What. I just sensed it. My type of energy. The same type, or at least very familiar. Why is it radiating from those guys? A trio with the same energy as me? Could it be that they know something? Is it possible for them to hide their energy to the point where I can sense it unless I'm near them?
You... you are an inheritance as well to the artifact?
"So, you're also one of the inheritors. Your energy is uncontrollable and rapidly sending out waves of the artifact. You attract too much attention with your energy. It could not be good to hang around you. Lyxeria, Rhyden lets go." Says Korian.
Not so fast. You're going to answer some questions. Or I will kill you.
I wish i was more recovered before stating that i want a fight but i will win no matter what.
"A fight is what you want huh? Alright. In your current untrained state. You're not that big of a deal." Says Korian.
Take that back. Right now, before I make you.
I got a special skill from that guardian. After absorbing him I got two sets of skills. I'll only use the weaker one right now. I'm in no state to be pulling heavy moves in my current state.
Third skill, Laser Ray. The same laser that was cast upon me. The same laser that got me so weakened because of that human. Here it goes.
"Alright, I'll give you your fun. First sk-. Rhyden, what are you doing?" Says Korian.
"He really isn't special. It's about time I had a fight. Let me fight him, Korian." Says Rhyden.
"First skill, Reflective Guards. A shield that cannot be destroyed with such weak powers like yours is a counter for that laser."
Hah. Your guard is really worse than that guy I fought. You are much weaker than him. You lack experience I can tell. Maybe the laser was all a distraction for what's coming.
"What do you mean?" Says Rhyden.
"WATCH OUT RHYDEN BEHIND YOU!" Korian hints before tragedy struck.
Too bad, this fight did not take long. While you thought I was going to send a Laser Ray by lifting my hand up and sensing a straight line of energy coming towards you. It was my plan from the beginning to have you think that way. The second I sensed your guys' energy. I could tell you guys were dangerous in some sort of way. So, I summoned some soldiers to be on guard.
Too bad your friend over there send- what? Why can I still feel his energy the same strength as before? It's like he didn't even get blown up. No, it's different. It's that girl's Energy. Could it be... She saved him. No, that's impossible she had mere seconds before he would have exploded. And I'm sure I saw my Explosive Zombies cling onto him then explode. So, what could it be?
"Don't underestimate me just because I'm a woman now! I had my eye on you this entire time. I don't trust people that easily." Lyxeria speaks.
So, you're the wary one in this trio huh. I wonder what skill you used.
"It's my first skill, Temporal Shift. It allows me to manipulate time for two seconds currently. With me becoming stronger that time will increase. I stopped time for two seconds giving me enough time to reach over where Rhyden was standing. I grabbed the Zombies and threw them away at the last second. To the naked eye none of this happened. But trust me it did." Lyxeria explains.
What a skill... I want it. A very helpful skill I could take indeed. You're the first one to die, I guess. I will absorb you. But don't worry I definitely will put this fantastic power to use.
"First skill, Phantom Step." Korian chants.
I don't want to fight you. The leader I could say. I'm going to take that power for myself. Not some weak power like yours.
"Where are you looking? I'm behind you." Korian shouts.
What. How did he- I could have sworn I just saw him in front of me.
"Yeah, that's right, Phantom Step is a skill that allows me to create after images that last for a short period of time while I move to wherever I want to be completely invisible. I won't allow you to hurt anyone. Just sit tight and die.".
Who are these people? Phantom step, Reflective Guards and a skill that allows you to stop time? Just what can they not do? I'm not fully recovered. Taking on a 3v1 would be devastating to me. I need to shield myself. He's about to strike!
Is what he thought... Did he really think I didn't take countermeasures after my fight with that person from back then? I didn't want to use my second skill that I got from the guardian. But I guess I have no choice. It's either that... Or death.
Fourth skill, Spectral Slash. A Blade that appears when it's called upon. Simply made of energy. If I call it here and now it will go straight through his vital organs. Killing him. But that's not all. I doubt that girl will let it happen as she can probably stop time and move this guy away in time for him not to be struck. So ill summon 3 different Explosive Zombies in different locations to be sure wherever she goes she will explode. I doubt she can use that time stop skill over and over. It probably has a cooldown.
"First skill, Temporal shift." Lyxeria chants before quickly activating her skill.
Yes, that's it! She's falling for it. That dumbass really thinks she outsmarted me.
First skill, Soul Harvest, Summon, 3 Zombie expl-. What? Why didn't she...? Did she predict I would do that? Why is she not saving him?
It doesn't matter. I can take this opportunity. Even if she activates her skill now after having chanted it. It would be too late.
Fourth skill, Spect-
"Second skill, Cursed speech. Sit down Warrior." Korian orders.
What th- I can't move my body. What is going on? I- Am sitting down for some reason- There's like an invisible force forcing me to obey what he says.
This piece of trash is commanding me.
"Two choices. Number one, you die right here and right now with 3 skills going straight through your vital organs. Or you could call it a better option... You join us and become part of our team. You have the same energy as us is what we all realized. You are also being hunted. With training you can unlock your true potential. We will make sure to help you out. But trust me, we won't hesitate to kill you right here and now or later on if you just as much think about doing something wrong." Korian says, trying to offer Zain a contract of sorts.
Join him? This is unexpected. I needed allies. Just to use them in case of something bad happening. Am I really going to take another inheritance of the artifact? It will triple the amount of energy attraction easily grabbing the attention of a gu- wait. They can hide their energy. Perhaps I could...
Fine... I'll join you guys on a set of rules that I make.
"You're in no place to make rules. Either join or get killed. We can't be having more troubles behind our backs. Lyxeria or Rhyden probably wouldn't have the heart to kill you. But trust me i w-" Korian speaks in a commanding voice.
Oh, please shut up. It's either you listen, or you can go ahead and try to kill me. I will resist is something I should tell you. I can tell already your skill duration is going to run out. You're barely holding me in place with your energy. If I resist even a little with your current strength it will easily be broken. Now listen.
"So, you're not as dumb as you look." Korian says, as if his plan was revealed.
I will join you. But first of all. I will be no friend to you. I will use you guys as pawns so do whatever you want with that information. Second of all. I'm planning on having you teach me how to conceal my energy. That's the most important part. And finally. If anything were to happen, if any decision would be sent towards me. To either betray you guys for power or anything of the sort. You better know I'm taking it with no hesitation. It's just a hypothetical question but if something like that were to happen. I won't hesitate to choose the best for me.
"Listen, I really don't care if you don't trust us or not. We don't need you, I will teach you how to conceal your powers first of all. Second of all, we made a vow to protect other inheritors." Korian proposes.
Well now that's set-
You guys sense that...? They're coming. The guardian's are coming. This time it's not just one. But ten...
"We did a long time ago. I guess your energy sense is still basic. I guess that can be trained though. Get ready and don't get any wrong ideas. Any sign of betrayal and i won't hesitate to kill y-"
Just shut up, you talk too much. Stop talking like you could actually kill me. The only thing you could actually do is talk a lot for me to die by boredom honestly.
First skill, Soul Harvest, Summon 10 Zombie Explosive Soldiers.
"First skill, reflective guards." Rhyden says, being on his guard.
"Second skill, Cursed speech." Korian commands, ready to strike whoever dares oppose them.
"First skill, Temporal Shift. Lyxeria chants. Ready to fight.
Here they come... They seem oddly in a formation. As if they are prepared to take us down. The reason why they are here is no doubt because of me. I wasn't able to hide my energy like them. So, it was noticed. Well, I can't grieve over that now.
I'll first await any skills or movements to try and see what I'm dealing with. Going in blindly is a bad idea. I could also use these idiots as bait.
"Watch out Rhyden and Lyxeria. As for you, what's your name?" Korian asks.
So nice of you to ask. My name is Zain. Focus on them. It seems like they're about to unleash a skill.
"Rhyden, Get your shield up. We will use your shield as time to figure out what kind of skills they have." Korian says, in a worried but commanding voice.
Here they come.
Hey Korian, I brought them here. Let me take care of them. And let me just tell you now. Their bodies will be absorbed by me. Not like you guys can absorb them or anything. But my first skill allows me to absorb anything dead or alive.
Now then. Those ten Explosive Soldiers are in place. 3, 2 and... 1...
"Woah. Could you at least least give us a heads up?" Rhyden proposes.
"Rhyden, Be quiet. We don't know if it's over or not." Korian orders.
Trust me. I speak from experience, but those people are not even close to dying. If they were taken out by this alone. Then I wouldn't have had such troubles back the-. Never mind. The explosives were just a distraction. Time to head in.
Korian. Use your cursed speech and tell them to freeze. While I go in and attack.
"Alright. This works better. Second skill. Cursed speech. Freeze! You better go quickly. Holding one person was already hard enough holding ten people with such high energy I can only hold them for about five seconds."
Five seconds is all I need. Fourth skill. Spectral Slash. Fly.
I guess I can track energy with this skill too. It's almost like an upgraded version. Tracking energy and then having the blade made purely of energy fly towards every enemy I track. Now I wonder if it will be enough.
No... If this skill comes from the guardians, they must at least be familiar with it no? Three seconds have passed already. I need to prepare. With Lyxeria's time stop like movement and Korian's Phantom step. I doubt they would easily be taken down. As for Rhyden. He has that shield. Is it enough?
Wait, could it be that I am actually caring for these weaklings?
It doesn't matter. The blade has struck every guardian. This damage would at least give enough time for a next attack. Though I doubt none of them died. I can control this blade sort of like telekinesis by changing who it should lock on to. Locking onto all of them gave me the chance to stab all of them through the heart in a surprise attack. I doubt they were familiar with the locking on part of this skill.
I guess I did get stro-. No... It can't be... That same Energy. That same energy type. The one who... almost killed me. Why am I sensing that man? He's coming closer. Am I strong enough to take him on... No, I'm not. Last time it was pure luck that I lived. The only reason I lived was because his boss changed his mind.
RHYDEN, LYXERIA AND KORIAN. BE ON GUARD. This next opponent will not even be 1% of who I just killed.
"What? What are you talking about?" Rhyden asks, confused.
"Rhyden, listen to what he says. What I'm sensing is not normal energy but an outrageous amount of force and energy being disrupted throughout the city. If what he says is true. This man has enough power to destroy this city without a sweat." Korian says in a worried voice.
So, we meet again... What did you come here for...?
"Zain, I came here for you. It seems like you're going to be a future problem if left unattended for a couple of reasons. The main reason being that you're growing in power so quickly. And with the ten guards you just killed. Acquiring their power would be more than enough for you to become stronger than ever. Although they did not have any skills. They did possess immense power. Therefore, I was sent to stop that from happening. Now, it's either you hand me over those bodies of our pawns, or it's your dea-". The masked man says, as he's cut off.
Flunk off. This time I'm at my full power. Well almost. It won't turn out like last time. As a matter of fact. I can use these pawns you see to my advantage. Now move out of my way. Or I'll really kill you, and I will enjoy every second of it. Every second you bleed and scream in agony. I will be smiling.
"I see... First skill. Whispering Strike."
No, it's that same skill. A light speed sword cut has the enemy not realizing that they have been cut. If I get cut again with that. It would be bad. Considering I'm 90% healed. Even less now that I've used up my energy in the previous fight.
Lyxeria, now would be a good time to stop time and use your skill. While Rhyden you put up a shield protecting me and Korian.
"Alright. Whatever you have planned, better work. First skill. Temporal shift. Let's see. Everything stopped. There it is. His sword. I have about three seconds or less to stop whatever he's planning. It seems like he's trying to throw a slash. Too bad he doesn't even realize his sword is being taken away as he's charging up his attack. Kekeke. I'll just throw- How is he moving? He's grabbing my arm. His grip is so strong. He shouldn't even be wary of what's happening. Could it be that he's reacting purely on instinct? That's... Impossible? But no... What is this weird vibe i feel. Its almost as if the world is collapsing. Almost as if!". Lyxeria says, completely dazzled by what's occurring. Getting silenced mid sentence.
What's going on with Lyxeria? Three seconds have passed, and she hasn't come back- What the. Why is she being choked? How did this occur? Wait... Korian WAIT!
"A skill that moves at light speed, so the enemy does not even realize he's been cut. I can do that. First skill. Phantom Step. He won't even be able to see me. Zain takes this as an advantage I guess and shoot him with that laser skill of yours. I'll buy you some time.". Korian says in a serious tone.
Watch ur mouth you moron. Don't order me around or I'll kill you. Now then... Third skill... Laser Ray. This will definitely hit him. And if not. Korian will be there to finish him off with his light speed flash step. Now. What will he do?
"Laser ray? Interesting. It seems strong. And fast. I guess I'll use this skill in the nick of time. Getting hit by that laser would be bad. Second skill. Reality Distortion. lasers overwrite." The Masked Man says.
What... Did I hear that correctly? Reality Distortion? Why is my laser he-ead-ing towards Rhyden? RHYDEN MOVE.
"Now then. How did Lyxeria get caught if she used a literal time stopping move? It's simple... By using Reality Distortion... It never happened. What seemed to her like me moving in stopped time was just reality being overwritten. The world felt like it was collapsing. At least that's what she felt. You see i was actually stabbed. In the previous reality. But because of my skill... I managed to overwrite it, so it never happened. I'm the second in command of our cult for a reason. If you want to take me down, you'll need more than that. Poor guy with the shield is on the verge of dying. While this girl is already cut deeply into the vital organs that she can't even breathe while we are talking." The Masked Man explains.
"Second skill. Cursed Speech. Blow up and die." Korian Speaks barely able to chant his skill.
"I would feel bad if I told you not to use that. Using your skills when I'm using my own skill Reality Distortion could cause your skills to backfire. Literally become uncontrollable and possibly be casted on yourself. And it seems that's exactly what has occurred over here. What a situation to be in, Zain."
Korian, Lyxeria and Rhyden... Are... Dead? All of them were wiped out. That easily? They're bodies lying in front of me... I can't help but feel guilt. But why?
"What's it going to be? Resistance or complying with what I say. Move out of my way. Give me the bodies and go save your companions before they are finished off. All of them are in critical condition. You don't have time to fight me." The Masked Man proposes. As if he doesn't want to hurt Zain.
You haven't realized it yet. Everything I did until now. Was just to get me closer to the bodies. While you thought my goal was to kill you, I know from our previous fights that it is simply not possible in my current state. You think I care about my so-called allies dying? That couldn't be further from the truth.
First skill. Soul Harvest. Absorb.
"NO. If he absorbs those guardians. It wouldn't cause me any problems. But my boss ordered no guardian to be absorbed under my supervision. I'm afraid I have to use that... Yes, that skill. It's been over a decade since I last used it. He tricked me by having me lead him exactly to the bodies. Using this skill will be tricky. It's very hard to control. But it's even harder to strike head on. I wish you luck Zain. I truly do." The Masked Man indicates in a hurry. And tries to stop it.
I feel myself getting much stronger. Dammit, I need more time. He's charging up something I can tell. His reality distortion really is too powerful. If I'm reckless and use any skill it will backfire. Luckily Absorption really isn't that much of a so-called skill but more of an absorption type of ability.
What is he charging up is the question here.
"Third skill. UNLEASHED VOID."
What is that... Unleashed void? I better be on gua- No... I should move. There's something swallowing up every life energy on its path here. Something invisible. It's void. If if get caught up in this, I'll get swallowed. This ability... Will swallow up the city. I have to stop it but how... No... I need to focus on absorbing the guardians. I've absorbed three out of ten. I don't have time for the rest. I need to MOVE!
What is that move... It swallowed up all the guardians. And he can control it? That's not even fair... How is he able to do that... To just what extent do these powers go to. What am I going to do? This time I won't be spa-
"I'm taking you to my boss. He wants to meet you.". The Masked Man says.
Hah? Boss? You have to be kidding me. You think I'm just going to accept-
"You don't have a choice. Force will be used if you don't comply."
You took my so-called allies. But most importantly devoured those guardians with your skill? And now you're just asking me to head with you because your boss asked for a meeting?
"Correct. If you do head with me and don't force me to take you there. I will make sure you get those guardians back. And hey... Your allies are on the verge of death. Not dead, so I will make sure they live to see another day."
You think I'm stupid, don't you? You think I don't know that this is a trap... You yourself said you were ordered to execute me before I got too strong. So, you know what. I choose to deny. Because I bet you didn't expect this.
"Second skill. Cursed Speech. Don't move. Or you explode. NOW'S YOUR CHANCE ZAIN. GET HIM BEFORE IT'S OVER" Korian chants his skill. Barely able to even move. This was his last resort.
You're really a warrior. Using your skill when you're about to die. That's some dedication. Thanks for the opportunity. I will gladly take it.
Fourth skill. Spectral slash. FLY!
"Force it is... Second skill. Reality distor-"
"No, you don't. Curs-ed speech. Stop talking" Korian chants. In a soft voice. He can no longer speak. As his energy is almost completely deepleted.
Great work, Korian.
He's been stabbed through the heart. There's no way for him to shake it off. That sword is made purely of energy.
"Secret skill. Art Of the Yakami. Perish Those Who Regret."
"To think you guys could make me use my secret move. Now you've done it. This will hurt a lot, trust me."
What the... I feel something coming towards me. It's... Full of... HATRED! A... I don't have enough time t-.
What am I feeling? What are these memories...? Vex...? Is that you? What is going on?
"You killed me Zain. You were the one to strike me... To kill me. You brought in that artifact. That artifact that imploded. I now have questions to wonder if you were doing it on purpose to get rid of me. It worked. Your best friend died. Are you happy now Zain?"
Vex... What are you saying? I didn't know anything about the artifact. I swear i didn't! What are you implying! I would never do something like this.
"You're weak. Feel the regret inside of you boil and come on top. Feel the hatred. It's nothing compared to the pain you've caused me."
My stomach. It's boiling. It hurts. It hurts so much. Memories of Vex... What is going on...?
"Seems like you've had past regrets. You wonder what's going on? Simply put. This skill channels every regret you've had. Everything you think about. Regret. Feel hatred towards. It will be channeled and multiplied multiple times to strike you down mentally. It really is a Secret Skill."
It hurts... But wait. I have a co-unter fo-r this. Dammit, I can't think straight anymore. I need to use this quickly.
Second skill, Berserker Rage. Pain tolerance. And immense strength. This move is a final ditch effort. With the strength I got from the guardians. I should last about three minutes. If I don't take him out. It's over for me.
MOVE OUT OF MY WAY.
There's no way he tolerates that punch. It sent him flying. I'll follow it up with a land kick to his guts. And then I'll slam his head into the concrete!
It's heavy to breathe. I need to keep going. Use these three minutes the way I should. Wait. I don't feel his presence. He's- BEHIND ME.
"It's over" The Masked Man says in a terrifying voice.
"First skill, Reflective Guards.". Rhyden says. Putting up a shield in front of Zain at the last second. He's exhausted himself aswell... Both Korian, Lyxeria and Rhyden putting everything on the line. All their bets on Zain.
"Zain... Win this for us will you...!" Rhyden says.
A shield... Rhyden... I can't believe it. You both are a monster. I would have been dead if not for his shield. I'll use this opportunity then. First, he will punch me. I'll dodge it. Then send a flying kick
Just like this. His next move should be a skill. No, he won't use a skill. That's what he wants me to think. Or is it? Dammit. I can't think straight because of berserker rage. It abandons everything and puts my final attempt at escape or fighting. Meaning my IQ slowly decreases.
"Second skill. Reality distortion. Any attacks that hit me. Will be reflected ten times the force."
I'll hit him! Just... Like... THIS! What. He's unaffe- No... I should have payed attention to what he said. Anything that hits him. Will be d-eflected. It-'s over....
"He's sound asleep. You three. You are in critical condition. I'll still consider making the deal with Zain. I'll spare you guys. That was the deal. Until he broke it. Well anyways. It was fun. Next time I see any of you. It won't be the same results. There will be 3 bodies. And one on top of them. That will be me" Now then. As for Zain. I'll be taking him with me towards my master. My boss and The Strongest..." The Masked Man says.
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