[Truth: Neutral]!
This is what allowed Travis to harm Akiol! The slime race was considered one of the best for fights due to the fact that it was mostly immune to all types of damage—except its core. [Truth: Neutral] bypasses this!
Akiol watched Travis' every move, "Why are you hunting the players?"
"They are the one who started this, I will hunt them and reap the rewards."
"No one wants to fight you know, I think you've made your point. So why bother?"
"You won't understand."
"Then just like before I'll remain blissfully ignorant!"
{Expeditious Steps}!
Several afterimages appeared around Travis. Shifting occasionally he found himself being overwhelmed.
'This is what Dimitrin meant about relying on my eyes!'
Travis slowly felt the wind swirl around him. When a sudden shift in movement appeared he swung towards it!
Crang~!
Akiol's thoughts accelerated. Truly it was incredible, this was the first native individual of earth who seemed to grasp at the concept of {Hyperfocused Battle Intensity}! Just how many fights has he gone through?
Akiol jumped and rolled midair slightly. Pushing Travis' weapon downwards he kicked Travis' face. Rolling with the kick to reduce the force he received Travis did a full spin and swung back.
Lifting Stars Akiol blocked the attack and was knocked back from the force. With a flip he landed, only to see a blade aiming directly for his face!
The movement in the air was off, this was clearly the result of a teleport Skill! Leaning back he managed to dodge most of the attack. A thin line appeared on Akiol's chin, the result from Travis' attack.
'Is this guy that strong?' -Mira
'He grows stronger every second, it's hard to grasp at his capabilities when he keeps improving!' -Akiol
T-T-Twang~
Three rapid blows were exchanged, every move reflected and countered. Travis pushed forward, determined to get through Akiol's defenses.
He winced, Akiol had managed to create a heavy cut on his arm! However, he wasn't sure where exactly the attack came from!
{Origami Style: Two Folds}!
Akiol dashed back, resetting the fight's tempo. He took a breath, "I've gained some insight. Expect the fight to be drastically different."
Travis rose an eyebrow at the claim, "Oh?"
"Everyone has their own style, I have managed to grasp yours."
"Then I hope you prove to be a challenge!"
~~~
Desk Guy was thoroughly stunned the whole time. He had long since prepared himself for the disappointment of the two not meeting. Yet for this sudden change to happen!
He and Werrison were watching it together. Their excitement must have been visible enough because several of the other developers were gaining interest.
Soon enough a group of them huddled around a small screen.
Scott watched the sight and felt a tinge of disappointment. His super serious team of pro developers were acting like children watching their favorite show on a Saturday morning.
"Alright! I'll put whatever you're watching on the big screen. So stop hunching over a monitor!", Scott chided.
The projector system was set up in record time as every sat down comfortably. Werrison whispered, "So what gives you the confidence?"
Desk Guy replied simply, "When facing someone of the same Stage, Akiol does not lose."
~~~
[Rising Dark Moon]!
A crescent shaped attack sped towards Akiol. A silver Aura wrapped around Stars and he swung towards the attack. Faced against the power of Akiol's Aura, the attack stood no chance!
Akiol dashed across the field. Travis felt something was amiss and raised his swords to block. A smart move, for he did manage to prevent Akiol's attack. But the strange force behind the swing was oddly familiar. . . !
{Cataclysm Style: Hurricane}!
Travis shot back from the force of the attack. As he sped through the trees he used mana to slow down.
Akiol's figure appeared behind Travis. It appeared blurry for just a moment, like he was vibrating. This cleared up a second later as Akiol delivered a follow up attack!
{Cataclysm Style: Eruption}!
Travis felt a sting form across his back as he flew into the sky. Gritting his teeth he forcefully stopped and turned. Pointing a barehand and Lumen forward he launched two simultaneous attacks!
[Piercing Light]!
[Everdeep Blast]!
Bwong~!
In his haste he failed the synchronization and the two attacks progressed as normal!
Akiol tilted Stars forward and launched himself into the air. A blackhole formed at the tip of Stars and absorbed the beam as he progressed upwards.
Travis canceled the Skills, but only a moment too late. Akiol thrust Stars' forward with a stab. Trying to dodge Travis pushed himself sideways using mana. However Stars still pierced his side. Travis reacted quickly and slammed his elbow in Akiol's arm.
Akiol let go of Stars and gripped Travis' arm. Using his offhand to grab his sword Akiol then turned and tossed Travis' downwards.
As Travis fell Akiol pointed his sword upwards, "Do it Stars!"
'On it!' -Stars
A meteor descended towards Travis. Flames following its descent.
Travis landed and watched as the meteor descended quickly. A series of white rings appeared along his body as he raised his arms. Gripping Lumen with both hands he jumped towards the meteor and slashed it into two!
Teleporting behind Akiol using [Truth Twofold: Existence] he swung downwards. Akiol reacted, but was only fast enough to perform a poor block!
Trang~
The force sent Akiol crashing into the ground. Travis watched as a large body of dust arose where Akiol landed.
Slowly floating down Travis watched for any sudden movement.
Schiiing~
The dust blasted away with a sudden powerful gust of air. Akiol was revealed with Stars' Berserk Skill active. Around the rings a small purple energy lingered. Taking up a stance Akiol spoke, "Taking it up a notch already are we?"
"Don't say such useless things."
Berserk Skills have been activated! The fight had leveled up!
Changing the view to omniscient, it’s annoying constantly changing names and whatnot to convey thoughts!
Second Chapter will be out soon!