Chương 110: Chapter 110: Pressure
'Yes... that struggle was worth it.' Dean thought after remembering those three weeks before that fight.
When unleashing that blow, everything that happened passed before his eyes. He nearly died several times while hunting Scythes. Sometimes, he executed wrongly the technique to discharge all his "Willpower" at once, which nearly broke his body. No wonder Professor Will recommended that nobody used that way to develop their Density.
However, even after all those things, Dean gritted his teeth and held his head high, always looking to the near future when he would be strong enough to free himself. That sight made him confident that he would overcome all those struggles.
Those three weeks that he trained like never before were a huge achievement to him and this fact was even more clear at that moment when that powerful Dread got hurt by him.
'For a boy who lost against the weakest Dread in the start, I am very good now!' He kicked the ground again, not losing the opportunity to relentlessly press forward and keep fighting that Dread.
The Scythe had good reflexes and predicted that Dean would do so. It didn't get shaken under the power of that blow. That beast was more composed than it was normal for its prideful specimen.
Anyway, Dean didn't expect to kill it instantly, nor shatter the creature's mind just with one blow.
He was aware of how terrifying those monsters could get when they evolved, so he kept his expectations as low as possible.
'I will keep attacking nonstop until I get tired! I can't use "Willpower" now. I need to save it for a time when an opening appears, so I can damage it again!'
"What are you doing standing on the same spot, scums!? Help that slave!" A chain crossed the air at a high speed and attached around one of the arms of the Dread exactly when it was prepared to attack Dean.
Rick had resolute eyes and was holding the chain with all his strength while pulling it.
"It has four arms right now! Just one fighter isn't enough to make it happen!"
The others left their daze in the instant that Rick's voice echoed.
They were shocked by the display of power that both Dean and the Scythe showed.
At most, they expected that Hector or Clay, who had more destructive power, would be the ones getting the first blood.
Anyway, they couldn't let that reaction get the better of them and hinder their fight. They had a good chance to pressure that monster and wouldn't let it pass.
Kevin was the first one to charge forward. Titanium Armor's effects were still working on his body, so he engaged in battle with the Dread without fear.
He unleashed a combo of three attacks with his heavy sword, which were all parried or dodge by the swift Scythe.
That monster was dealing with Dean at the same time with his other two arms.
'I am flabbergasted! How can this creature have this type of footwork even though it isn't a real fighter? One would need to train for years to have such movements capable of dealing against the attacks of two people!'
The Scythe didn't just limit itself to defend. When it saw a good opportunity, it started to get the pace of the fight and counterattack.
Dean got scratched on his arm and Kevin received two deadly blows that were nearly nullified due to his spell.
He was going to receive another attack, and this time his armor wouldn't be able to absorb the damage, such was the strength behind it.
But before the Dread was able to do so, a torrent of arrows came, this time at full power. They easily pierced through its carapace, making more of that black liquid flow out.
"I will cover you all, fight without hesitation!" Clay shouted, pulling the string of his bow and gathering "Willpower" there, creating the shape of an arrow.
Anyway, the Dread didn't show signs of pain nor wrath. His body got more debilitated, but he wasn't mentally affected.
Soon, Rick also joined the battle, utilizing his chain and sword at the same time.
Just Hector couldn't help them. He was physically worn out, and his "Willpower" was still recharging. The group didn't mind his absence at all. The man already did enough at the very start of the battle.
Dean was still grinning. The adrenaline, the slight waves of muscular pain crossing his body, his dry mouth, and burning lungs... all of that was getting him more and more excited. Fighting made him excited. He felt powerful when he was pressuring his enemy like that and being pushed until his very limit!
Nevertheless, he couldn't understand something...
'Why is everyone looking so worried and cautious, even though we are winning? Why are they still economizing spells and "Willpower", particularly Rick and Clay?'
He knew that, for every action and caution that the group took, something serious was behind it. However, they wouldn't tell him every time what was passing on their minds.
Anyhow, after some seconds more engaging in battle against that Dread, Dean came to know what it was that got them so worried, but he noticed too late.
Suddenly, the boy felt a strong pressure that nearly take him out of balance. The atmosphere got as tenser as when the Dread evolved.
The boy felt a sensation very similar to Emperor's Touch punishment: his heart being squeezed. Not for chains, though, but by a thick rope.
Dean's instincts screamed for him to back away immediately.
Without noticing, he held his breath out of nervousness and gathered "Willpower" in his legs to propel himself backward.
When he paid attention to the Dread again, he realized what was off on that battle.
"The Dread... wasn't using "Chaos" until now..." He muttered, then gulped.
A black and red aura was coming out from the Dread's body. His bloodshot eyes and red cracks were shining intensely.
Dean looked to the rest of the group, who also backed away several meters.
'Maybe this battle will be more difficult than we thought...' He bit his lips with anxiety.
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