Chapter 11: CHAPTER - 11 (SILVER LINING)
What exactly are you? Zypher remarked in a threatening tone.
He altered the question without waiting for my response.
No, the question is, "Are you even a human?" Zypher asked, his gaze fixed on my ears.
That's not very nice of you. I replied to Zypher, attempting to lighten both my and his moods, but the reaction was unexpected.
Zypher swung his blade around my neck, intending to murder me.
I am not in the mood for jokes Reply to me now, kid What are you, and how do you have that? Could you reply to me now, or you will die?
What are you on about? I don't understand. With perplexity in my eyes and on my face, I answered Zypher.
In the following move, he draws the LUNAR SWORD from his inventory.
How did you obtain this? Zypher inquired.
Zypher, you're one of them, aren't you?
A burst of bloodlust in the air breaks the silence.
BESERK
As my power increased by twofold, I triggered the skill berserk.
Berserk is a skill that boosts power based on damage and high emotion, but it also has significant drawbacks because the user must pay the price in the form of recoil.
This is the current level's maximum berserk limit. I know I have to pay a high price, but I will murder him even if I die.
I charge at the Zypher with wrath.
In the last movement of As My Attack Is Near, Zypher doesn't even move, as he has faith in his capacity, but this will lead to his downfall.
2 years ago
The morning is bright, but I am feeling dead as my mother is in a coma. A haunted, hollow look glossed over my eyes as an invisible hand gripped my heart.
It's been more than a month. When my mother is in this condition.
Someone knocks on my door early in the morning. I really don't want to leave my room, but the knock is becoming increasingly louder as I open the door and prepare to yell. I don't care who they are, but the next movement stuns me because my voice isn't even leaving my mouth.
I'm starving. Do you prepare meals for me? The voice is soothing and reassuring, making me feel at ease.
I burst into tears, unable to describe what was happening, and hugged her, refusing to let her go, even if it was a dream. I wish I could never wake up from this dream.
Why? Why do you have to be this way? Do you realize how terrified I am? Mom.
Make a promise to me...
She hugged me before I could finish my statement.
I apologize. I apologize, Airen. Shizu muttered as tears streamed down her cheeks.
After having calmed down,
We discuss We have a lot of conversations.
She handed me her sword as time passed.
Didn't you always wish for this? Shizu spoke in her familiar tone.
I can't have it since it's your sword. I turned down her frivolity.
Don't be like this, please. She continues, pushing her blade at me.
This is the first of its type and the only sword that makes an excellent friend.
It may not be the best blade, but it will make an excellent companion.
After some time, she fell asleep, leaving the Lunar Valkyrie sword in my care.
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I didn't understand why she passed her Lunar sword to me at the time, but I think I do now.
A great impact occurred as the sword vanished from Zypher's grasp and appeared in my hand with a rapid reaction. Zypher stood there, scratching his palm, but I was thrown far away.
Zypher turns toward him, finding it difficult to believe that he was harmed by a healer, but that impact contained the strength comparable to a complete strike from a C rank hunter, but that is all he senses that power contains, and he is certain that boy is now out of cold and will not be mindful now.
Inside Arien's mind is a space that has been created in the dark with not a single ray of light.
He was sitting when he lost consciousness for another time. He is now unable to recall how many times he has lost consciousness as he begins to cry in the dark.
I know I try to appear tough in front of everyone, but I am far too vulnerable. I haven't changed a bit since I arrived on this planet. I'm still a wimp. I can't safeguard even one person. I am completely worthless.
Don't be like this; you give it your all, don't you? A voice spoke out from behind me.
I glance behind it; it is white and has a human shape, but it lacks every detail; it is like a white doll without a face or other details, yet it has a feminine voice.
But I can try it over. My best is insufficient; I must do more.
She embraced me I tried to get free but couldn't because I burst into tears.
As tears stream down my cheeks
I will always love you and be by your side, so you will never be alone, she said.
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank you so much, Mom.
She began to shape Shizu as the white figure grew distinct.
IN REAL LIFE
As Zypher approached, he leaped backward as a massive burst of mana engulfed the unconscious youngster.
As the system notifications flood in, I open my eyes.
YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE CONDITION
YOU HAVE ACQUIRED THE TITLE
Valerie Descendant
YOU'VE LEARNED THE LEGENDARYSKILL
VALKYRIE'S LINK
YOU USE THE SKILL VALKYRIE'S LINK
YOUR STATS ARE RISING
YOUR STATS ARE RISING
YOUR STATS ARE INCREASING EXTREMELY.
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DIFFERENCE IN LEVEL
The level difference is extremely large.
YOU DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE CONDITION OF USING
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BERSERK SKILL USED TO BREAK THE LIMIT
90 SECONDS UNTIL THE END OF THE SKILL
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I open my eyes as I feel light, light as feathers the black wings that have grown from my back I am strong—far too strong.
Zypher pulls out his sword as he realizes he is no longer the same, not only in appearance but also in power; his power is nearing an S rank; no, it is an S rank.
As the gazes of Airen and Zypher collide, they both sprint toward each other in a fraction of a second. The impact is massive, as the ground disintegrates into dust under the strain of the two people colliding.
SOUL AURA
The assault that destroys the B-level boss monster can only be used to push on him now.
As we clashed, we clenched our swords; the blows were brief but forceful. Zypher may have an advantage in terms of experience, but my position in the sky gives me an advantage.
VALKYRIE SWORDMANSHIP
The swordsmanship I am learning is not for battling on the ground but for fighting from the sky.
I leap from the skies, but Zypher blocks me with the might of his aura.
The dimension is being destroyed as we swing and slash thrust, but we are only an inch apart.
Twin sword
As the second sword appear in my hand, I barged toward him
Time left: 10 sec
The frequency of cuts is on a relentless rise, reaching a point where discerning my own sword amidst the flurry has become an arduous task. The escalating difficulty has transformed this skirmish into a test of pure instinct, where every movement in this combat is now guided solely by an intuitive response to the unfolding chaos.
Blocking the Zypher sword, I cut it with all my might.
TIME LEFT: 1 SEC
The speed breaks the barrier of the sound, but I fall short as I lose consciousness.
SKILL INACTIVE
As my feathers begin to fall, my mana level and other numbers return to their former states.
Is this the end of my story? I murmur as I collapse.
Zypher puked blood.
Zypher looks down on the fallen boy, who has seriously hurt him.
I may not know you, but I am aware of your strength.
The strength of the
SKY WHALE SHIZU
Zypher carefully picked up Airen as he went out of the dungeon, which was collapsing due to the clash of their strengths.
~~ to be continued.
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