บท 18: The Monster Tide (2)
Approaching the city, Rasoul and his crew were met with the sight of soldiers engaged in a fierce battle, bearing the weight of the prolonged conflict. Stealthily making their way to the city entrance, Rasoul had no intention of rashly leaping into the melee. However, it seemed the system had different ideas in store.
Ding...
[Chained Quest Available]
[First Quest: Save Princess Vina and Her Maid Vira]
[Rewards:]
>>100,000 Fire Points
>>1000 Attribute points
>>Medium Rate Rune Book
>>Hidden Reward
[Second Quest: Change the Morale of the soldiers]
[Rewards:]
>>Dark Olive Spiritual Fruit
>>Empty Scroll
[Third Quest: Defend Orange Field City]
[Rewards:]
>>Ability Modification Pass
>>1,000,000 Fire Points
>>Savior Of Orange City Title
>>Hidden Rewards
'This is a good one but dangerous. I have no plans to go to the front line just like that...
[Stop being a baby and give me a show I will enjoy.]
'Hahaha, very funny.
"Alright, folks, it's time to unleash chaos on this battlefield. No holding back. I've stashed some cute toys in your space rings. Forget about the beast cores; our job is to stir up chaos and push those monsters back."
"Summon Undead." Rasoul promptly summoned his skeletons.
Fifteen undead skeletons materialized, each brandishing bone swords.
'System, how many cores do I have?'
[Beast Cores:]
>>Demo Monsters: 120,000
>>Pino Monsters: 110,205
>>Dark Beast: 60,000
>>Human: 45
[Note: The human section will change as you collect more human cores]
'Alright. Revive the undead anytime they fall.
[Cost: 100 Fire points and 10 Demo Beast cores]
'Okay. Also, gather the bodies of monsters with high potential to become loyal subordinates.
[Acknowledged]
"You'll each move with five undead skeletons. They'll have your back. Create chaos everywhere and try to stay alive. It'll cost me a lot to bring you back. Go and spread the might of Supreme Nexus," Rasoul commanded, a hint of anticipation in his voice.
"What about the cores? We'll need those," Sabrat asked, ignoring the battle before them.
"I've got plans for that already," Rasoul declared as his appearance transformed. Dark armor adorned him, and his white dreadlocks were now neatly tied. Lightning crackled around him.
Lara also donned her armor, unsheathing a long Epic-ranked greatsword from her space ring. Her magnificent hair danced in the wind as golden lightning crackled around her.
Sabrat followed suit, wearing his armor and securing a pair of daggers to his legs and another to his sides. He skillfully flipped a smoke bomb between his fingers, and dark smoke emanated from his eyes with a hint of green flames.
'Communicate any weird changes," Rasoul commanded telepathically.
Immediately after giving the command, he instructed the system to start.
'System, you know the drill. Start Operation Demsel.'
*****
Back in the present,
After snapping the Princess pair out of their reverie, Rasoul tossed three space rings their way and gave them instructions.
"Each contains different potions—Mana, Stamina, and Health. Take one each and share the rest with the surviving soldiers. Make sure they stay behind the defense array; things are about to change."
Without waiting for their response, he produced three Termite Bombs and three Smoke bombs, hurling them onto the battlefield. The sky shifted, echoes of thunder reverberating overhead, and lightning tore through the clouds. Rasoul unsheathed his sword, imbuing the left with fire and the right with lightning. Swiftly, he dashed, escaping the naked eye as he sliced through the monsters effortlessly. His movements were both swift and graceful.
The thunder intensified, and lightning struck the monsters with increased force and speed. Chaos began to spread as five skeletons tossed various bombs onto the battlefield. The surviving soldiers, the princess, and her maid stood agape. They couldn't believe what unfolded before their eyes. Killing a few monsters was one thing, but the white-haired guy and his two companions were slicing through Alpha Beasts as if they were mere butter.
Three individuals, accompanied by 15 skeletons, sowed chaos on the battlefield as if it were their backyard. Pandemonium reigned supreme.
Sabrat's daggers danced as they effortlessly sliced through the monsters. His movements were so swift that all observers could discern was his shadow attempting to keep pace with his body. His presence on the battlefield was nothing short of a spectacle.
However, the true magnificence unfolded at Lara's side. Lightning crackled around her body as she unleashed hundreds of bolts, dispatching monsters with each passing second. Her grace on the battlefield was truly extraordinary. A single swing of her long sword sent dozens of monsters to the afterlife. Thanks to the electricity swirling around that area, they couldn't even approach within 20 meters of her.
Hundreds of monsters met their demise every second. Even the formidable Alpha Beast struggled to withstand the onslaught. The three individuals on the battlefield were anything but ordinary. As the battle raged on, the number of monsters dwindled, and some began to retreat. Their forces started to thin.
*******
About one kilometer from the chaos, an old man sat with his legs crossed, observing the mayhem with a gentle smile.
"Looks like he's all grown up now. Your parents would be very proud if they saw you in action," the old man remarked, displaying a hint of admiration.
This old man had a unique backstory. A couple had saved him on a battlefield ten centuries ago, and since then, he had served them as a loyal butler. Devoted to his job, the couple cherished his unwavering loyalty.
Eighteen years ago, the couple found themselves constantly on the move due to the threat against them. However, when they decided to relocate once again, they were accompanied by a newborn. Faced with the danger they were in, they couldn't take the child with them. Entrusting the baby to the old man, the father provided strict instructions before departing. The old man took the infant, bringing him into human civilization while keeping a safe distance from those pursuing the child's parents.
The child in question is Rasoul/Clay. The old man left him at an orphanage and watched over him from afar, diligently following the child's father's instructions. He observed Rasoul's growth over the years, guided by the father's detailed directives. With one final instruction left, the old man prepared to exit the afterlife. Despite his apparent old age, he owed his extended life to a life-saving artifact gifted by Rasoul's father.
Rasoul's father, a seer with the ability to glimpse into the futures of others, was always ten steps ahead. Anticipating what needed to be done, he bestowed the life-extending artifact upon the old man during their initial meeting.
Observing his young master battle, effortlessly slaying monsters, the old man was reminded of how his master used to fight; Rasoul was also a dual swordsman.
"The real test is about to begin. I hope you survive this. The future of the Primal Universe depends on it," the old man murmured, observing a colossal monstrosity making its way to the battlefield.
******
A Great Beast advanced onto the battleground, one kilometer east of the main conflict. Each step it took left the ground scorched, and every snort released billowing smoke from its nostrils. A burning bright red horn adorned the beast's head. If Rasoul had laid eyes on this creature, he would have recognized it as comparable to a Semi-Saint in human terms.
Back on the battlefield, Rasoul and his gang continued to sow chaos everywhere. The battle was taking a decisive turn as more and more monsters succumbed, and others fled. Every strike, slice, and swing resulted in the demise of hundreds of monsters. The skeletons also continued to hurl bombs in all directions. The battle was approaching its conclusion, but then Rasoul heard Lara's voice transmitted telepathically into his mind.
'Rasoul, a Great Beast is heading your way. Do you want us to come and aid you?' Lara inquired, knowing Rasoul's penchant for pushing himself to the limit. So, she sought his opinion first, but as expected, Rasoul replied.
'Don't worry about it; keep at it. I'll handle our new friend. Just make sure no monsters are breaking through the line. The defense arrays can only withstand a few strikes.' Rasoul started making his way toward the direction the beast was approaching. He aimed to take the fight away from the city walls.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! A thunderous reverberation echoed across the battlefield, causing the surrounding monsters to scatter. Rasoul seized the opportunity to gulp down some potions before advancing toward the origin of the sound. However, the sight that greeted him after lifting his head sent shivers down his spine.
Before him stood a formidable creature, its fur seemingly ablaze, radiating an intense heat. Molten patterns complemented its sleek, fiery coat, and its eyes glowed vigorously. A single, imposing horn adorned its regal head, burning with ember-like flames, adding to its aura of elemental power. The most terrifying aspect was the 1-meter-long horn mounted at the center of its head, burning with ferocity. Though his instincts screamed at him to retreat, before he could act on it, a message appeared:
Ding...
[Fourth Quest: Kill the Great Beast]
[Additional Info:]
>Name: Pyroclaw Infernoleopard
>Bloodline: Blazeborne Emberstalker
>Realm: Great Beast
>Attack: Hellfire Strike, Fireball, Fire Rain, Fire Chain
>Weakness: Its horn
[Reward:]
>>The beast Blood Essence
>>5 Empty Scrolls
>>Advanced Alchemy Book
>>10,000,000 Fire Points
>>10,000 Attribute points
>>Legendary Rank Dagger
>>20 Additional Undead summons
>>Hidden Reward
[Failure to Complete]
[Penalty: 100,000,000 fire points will be deducted, and all quests will fail]
'Well, isn't this a little too much for a mere Master Rank Cultivator?'
[Keep telling yourself that]
'Guys, it's about to get wild. Don't try to interfere, even if I am in a dangerous situation. Protect the others and cheer for me as I kick this beast's butt,' Rasoul conveyed telepathically while approaching the formidable creature standing before him.
'Don't even mention it, Boss, I will cheer the loudest. Just make sure you don't die,' Sabrat replied, as always, without concern for the monsters he was battling.
'Good luck, Rasoul,' Lara also spoke, her face revealing concern for Rasoul's life.
Far from the battlefield, the Princess and the others could only watch their savior face off against this monstrous adversary.
[Good luck, host. I hope you don't meet your demise sooner than I anticipated]
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