Bab 167: Endless Fighting Spirit
Akiol heard a click.
He opened his eyes only to be blinded by the bright lights. A startled voice exclaimed, "You're awake!"
Akiol knew this voice, "I guess, I didn't expect a flash bang as I wake though."
It was Yielya, she sat down on a nearby chair and asked, "How are you doing?"
Akiol made a weak laugh and answered, "Well rested I guess."
There was an exasperated sigh, "Answer me properly."
Akiol's sight seemed to have adjusted somewhat, for he was able to see his surroundings. He was in a hospital, some strange tubes seemed to be taped to him. His eyesight refused to fully focus on the tape. He sighed and assumed it was the fact he just awoke. He then answered Yielya, "Honestly, not great. However I am more interested on what happened when I blacked out. How's everyone doing?"
Yielya lightly batted his arm, "Focus on yourself first. But I'll tell you anyway. . ."
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Slightly after Yielya logged out. . .
Rygeth ground his teeth, "You pesky worms! Why won't you die!"
Tilia was still unable to move, her HP extremely low. Kan'na was left fighting, he MP was near zero. Jarvis was in hiding, his fist clenched.
Why was it like this? His tames' power was far below what he needed. Anything he sent out would be killed in an instant. He by himself was powerless, why was it like this?
Kan'na lowered her arms, "Ah, it seems this worm has lost its energy."
Rygeth cracked a knuckle, "At least you are capable of understanding your circumstances. Perhaps mortals aren't too helpless. I shall bade farewell, you all were quite the annoying bunch."
A rune appeared at his palm. Just as he was about to clench it a shockwave slammed into him. He snapped his head in the direction it came from. There stood a dark skinned man, glowing a bright blue.
Wrock grinned, "Miss me?"
Rygeth clenched his teeth, "Another?! Clearly there is an infestation!"
Wrock's expression turned serious, "I got the idea of what's happening. Don't worry, I'll handle it from here."
Kan'na weakly sat down, "You better, I am exhausted."
Wrock's eyes sharpened, his breathing took on a strange rhythm. He would take this seriously, far more than he has ever in A World's Legacy. This was the individual who drove his party to this state. The one who had pushed Akiol beyond his limits. He would make sure that they would pay.
Rygeth vanished. Wrock's eyes snapped to a location and he tilted his body back slightly. Rygeth reappeared, his foot missing Wrock slightly.
Wrock's concentration increased another fold. The speed on Rygeth was incredible. He was only able to dodge because he successfully guessed their intent.
Every fiber needed to focus, every being in his body needed to be fine tuned for this battle. His rhythmic breathing increased by a pace. This was his own developed technique. He called it {Battle Beat}, by breathing in this specific way his blood traveled faster. His body increased in activity. This provided no obvious bonuses to the body. However Wrock was fully aware of its effects. His reaction time would increase, his thought process would increase. This was similar to Akiol's {Mind Cleansing}, however it didn't require an exchange. In return the effects weren't as high.
Rygeth narrowed his eyes, "Your movements, you move differently from the slime. Yet so similarly. . ."
Rygeth's leg blurred, Wrock's eyes widened as he moved his head. Rygeth's foot instead made contact with the Orbs of Eveolyn. Under the force one of the orbs shattered. Immediately Wrock received a notification.
<Through immense damage the accessory [Orbs of Eveolyn] have been destroyed.>
Wrock was intrigued by the fact, to think that accessories could be destroyed. However this notion lasted but a moment.
Rygeth disappeared again. Wrock focused, his body tense. It was at this moment he finally broke through the limit. He felt the air move behind him. He knew exactly where Rygeth was targeting. Using this knowledge he moved his body, Rygeth's fist sailed harmlessly past.
He had finally broke into the realm of {Hyperfocused Battle Intensity}! Yet Wrock had no time to adjust to this new realm. For Rygeth had already begun another attack.
Wrock dodged every blow. Rygeth grew even more annoyed and executed a powerful horizontal kick. Wrock jumped over this, as he did his body rotated and he threw his own kick at Rygeth.
The air reacted violently from the power of Rygeth's kick. Wrock's own kick was stopped easily however. Rygeth held an arm up, blocking Wrock's kick.
Wrock's buff at this moment increased. He had activated his Berserk Skill before he had entered the battle. He had waited a full minute before doing so, hoping to obtain as much of the buff as possible. Yet he could only wait a minute, his party could not last any longer.
Wrock turned into an afterimage. Reappearing behind Rygeth he kicked upwards. An illusion appeared with two Cobras intertwined rising with his foot. This was one of his newest skills [Twin Rising Cobras]. He had created the skill to begin his collection of short cooldown combo skills. This particular skill had the effect of raising the opponent into the air.
Rygeth was hit by the kick, yet the damage value was pitiful. The effect still took place and Rygeth was lifted upwards.
Rygeth wasn't going to let Wrock continue however. Rotating midair they punched towards Wrock's direction, fist covered with a strange power.
Wrock moved quickly, a hole the shape of Rygeth's fist appeared where he once was. Wrock clenched his teeth, his damage wasn't enough!
Wrock decided, he would use that here. After the undead event Wrock was plagued with one question. What could he do if they faced a being that was far stronger than them? The only answer was to become stronger. Yet his Berserk Skill could only provide so much. So he improved it.
[Endless Fighting Spirit:
A strong opponent halts your path. Regardless of how badly you are losing your will to fight doesn't dim. Instead it ignites, filling you with determination and strength.
Cost: 10% MP
All Stats: +300%
Special Effect: Ever-growing fighting will.
If facing a singular enemy buff increases by 50% every 30 seconds.
Duration: 4 1/2 Minutes
Extra Skill:
{Final Fight: Once every month, Player can activate Final Fight.}
After Effect: Due to pushing your body beyond limits, suffer a temporary debuff of 60% to all stats for five hours.]
With this his Berserk Skill increased in strength, in return the backlash was harsher and the duration was reduced. However there was one additional thing. [Final Fight]
[Final Fight:
Your enemy far surpasses what you can reach. With this your will to fight burns brighter than ever.
Effects:
Stats increased by 1000%
All Skill Cooldowns are refreshed
All Skills undergo temporary evolution
Time Limit: 30 seconds
Aftereffects:
Having resolved this to be your final fight your body was pushed far beyond its capabilities
Permanent Reduction of 5% to base stats
All stats are set to 1 for 72 hours]
This was his ultimate technique. A skill that would allow him to surpass his enemies. With this skill alone he was far more powerful.
The light blue aura surrounded Wrock grew larger and more intense. It extended a foot from Wrock's body, its movements grew more violent.
Rygeth's eyes widened, "Such an ability? Why does a mortal like yourself have such an ability?!"
Wrock vanished from sight.
[Intense Speed] evolved into [Unstoppable Speed]!
[Unstoppable Speed] worked just like [Intense Speed] except it had no cooldown.
Wrock slammed his knee into Rygeth's abdomen. Rygeth stumbled back from the blow.
Wrock's foot shot skyward.
[Twin Rising Cobras] has evolved into [Twin Rising Dragons]!
Two dragons with snake-like bodies appeared alongside Wrock's leg. Rygeth shot into the air. After rotating in the air uncontrollably they forcefully stopped the rotation. Immediately they guarded themselves.
[Second Tempo Strike] evolved into [The Thirteenth Tempo]!
Dududududu!
Thirteen attacks slammed into Rygeth's body, each attack had less than one tenth of a second delay between them. Rygeth's arms lowered slightly from the blows.
[Mastered Basic Punch] evolved into [Ascended Punch]!
BOOM-!
Wrock's fist slammed into the chest of Rygeth. A strong gust of wind formed from the impact, blowing away some of the snow from the mountain. Rygeth felt something shatter as he was sent higher into the sky.
KABOOM-!
[Thundering Impact] evolved into [Atomic Blast]!
A shockwave so powerful that when it hit Rygeth the clouds in a five mile radius vanished. Rygeth shot higher into the sky.
Wrock clenched his teeth, time was running out. He would end it now!
Wrock turned into an afterimage appearing above Rygeth. The moment Rygeth ascended to him Wrock slammed a kick into him.
[The Beast's Roar] evolved into [The Dragon's Roar]!
Krrck!
Rygeth felt like his body was being torn apart. The kick had done something to him. Now he began to descend back towards the mountain.
Wrock grit his teeth.
[Hawk's Descent] evolved into [Phoenix's Descent]!
[Monstrous Strength] evolved into [Untouchable Power]!
An illusion appeared behind Wrock as he descended with his foot outstretched. Throughout his body a series of green lines sporadically spread across. This came from his gloves, it was a side effect from evolving [Monstrous Strength]. The illusion formed quickly, a gigantic Phoenix with a wingspan of 100 meters appeared. A claw outstretched as Wrock's foot slammed into Rygeth. The two descended into the mountain like a meteor.
The Phoenix screeched, a call that could be heard for miles. Rygeth slammed into the mountain, a crack formed which spiraled down the entire mountain. Essentially splitting it in half.
The Phoenix illusion faded and Wrock retreated immediately. The aura around him vanished in an instant. His body felt weak and he fell to his knees. He then murmured to himself:
"This should be it. . . right?"
Status Power Mingguan
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