Chapter 150: The Ravager and the Shadow (One)
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Chapter 150: The Ravager and the Shadow (One)
Vir made the first move, launching an Empowered chakram at the demon, further augmenting his throw with Parais channeling technique. His new upgrade sent the disc ripping through the air, almost as if the chakrams had a mejai speed enhancement on them.
They didnt; only Virs katar had the benefit of Maiyas Enhance Speed, but he hardly even saw the disc before it collided with their enemy.
It bounced off, doing no damage at all, but Vir never expected it to. While the demon blocked the attack, Vir Leaped into the fray, exploiting the opening to deliver an upward slash. This attack had four augmentations boosting it. Empower, Prana Blade, Maiyas C Grade Enhance Speed orb, and finally Parais channeling technique. It was the most devastating attack Vir could muster
And it was blocked by the giants tower shield, pinging off, and leaving Virs arm vibrating from the force of the impact.
Maiya covered Virs escape with a C Grade Wind Blade. The very spell that had nearly ended Virs life in the Godshollow now tore through the air at his enemy, but the demon didnt even bother to block it as Vir Micro Leaped away, narrowly avoiding the greatsword that slashed down. Its force sent a shockwave of wind crashing into Vir as it passed just inches away from his face.
That couldve easily decapitated me
Oho? Kalaripayattu, is it? Surprising. Where did you learn that, boy?
Youve got no reason to know. Virs words hid his surprise; Kalari was hardly a common artform.
Vir dodged another attack, then a third. The strikes came right at the edge of his limits, though they were nothing he couldnt handle.
The poleax was dangerous, but the greatsword the giant kept poised above his head was the real danger. Whenever Vir moved in, either the shield or poleaxe would block him, while the greatsword swung from above. It was an absolutely perfect defense that leveraged the giants inhuman strength and size.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
True, I suppose, Cirayus said, taking one hand off his greatsword to stroke his black beard. If the weight of the oversized weapon strained his arm, he certainly didnt show it.
Just how strong is this guy?
Merely attempting to attack the demon was like walking into a gauntlet of bladesVir danced with death every time.
To think hes only blocking Forget Balancer of Scales or any of the demons other powersthe giant hadnt even launched a single offensive strike of his own yet.
Thats interesting. Why is that?
Vir shook off those thoughts. Thinking of how fearsome his opponent was would only lead to his loss. First, he had to get past the shield.
He was sure his attacks were deadly enough to do damage to the giants skin; the demon wore no armor, and it didnt look like his skin was any different from a normal demons. If only he could land a strike.
Despite his size, the giant moved with the same grace Vir did, even without the aid of Balancer. For such a heavy, large opponent to match himpossibly even outmatch his agility It was truly an unfair advantage.
Vir Leaped in, firing off strike after strike. He came in low with an uppercut. Bounding from the side, he slashed with every ounce of his strength. He even jumped and attempted aerial strikes.
Each encounter was a maelstrom of seric on steel. Attacks, blocks, counterattacks, dodges. All within the blink of an eye. And yet, Cirayus shield was there to meet Vir every time. No matter what the angle, no matter how fast Vir moved, the demon stopped every offensive he launched in its tracks.
Mobility was Virs greatest strength. A point of pride hed honed and perfected, and with Maiyas Enhance Speed, he was faster than ever before. He stood at the very apex of his strength and speed and it wasnt enough. It wasnt even close to enough.
Worse, the tattoos that snaked around the demons body had yet to light up; he was doing all this unaided by magic.
Im being toyed with.
Is this all you have, boy? Weak. Pathetically weak! Show me what you can do!
Vir wasnt about to be swayed by his taunts. He tuned out the giant, searching for a way to deal damage.
Such a heavy opponent shouldnt be able to move like Cirayus did. Yet, after a half-dozen exchanges, Vir was forced to conclude the demon was simply that skilled, relying on preternatural intuition and unfathomable amounts of experience to predict and counter Virs every move.
How many hundreds of battles has he fought?
Your form is passable, the demon said. Though even aided by magic as you are, you lack strength. And you lack the experience to make up for it. Your movements are far too predictable.
Can he read minds, too!?
I am no mind reader. I leave that mystic art to our seers. Though, after centuries of fighting, experience becomes its own form of prescience, I suppose.
Youre centuries old? Vir asked, allowing his shock to overcome him for a split-second.
The opening earned him a shield bash to the face.
Acting instinctively, Vir crossed his arms in an X and sent prana to his limbs, absorbing the impact with Toughen. Further augmented by Parais channeling technique, he could now tank strikes that wouldve broken bones just days ago.
He went flying nonetheless.
Stolen story; please report.
Will we? Vir said, Leaping at Cirayus. It was a feint. Using his momentum, he disappeared into the giants large shadow, freezing time.
Hed refrained from using the ability until now, hoping to save it for an opportune moment, but he now knew he was mistaken. He didnt have the luxury of holding anything back against an enemy like this.
The daylight restricted his exit options, but luckily, the forests trees compensated.
With time frozen, Vir saw a nearby mercenarys C Grade Wind Blade spell ripping at Cirayus.
Hell ignore that. The demon shrugged off A Grade magic. A Wind Blade would be as lethal as a kiss. There was only one gambit that had a shot of working.
The demon sensed him, but Maiya fired an Icicle at the demons eyes, distracting the giant just long enough to give Vir his opening.
Vir shot out of the demons shadow, his four-fold enhanced strike blazing to Prana Vision.
The katar plunged into the demons back and Vir twisted the blade for maximum damage.
The instant he pulled the blade out, Maiyas own Wind Blade gouged into the same spot, enlarging the wound even further.
YES! Vir shouted. Nice, Maiya!
The wound wasnt deep, but just a few more, and the demon wouldnt be able to ignore them.
We can do this. Theyd finally found a strategy capable of harming the demon. All they had to do was keep up the pressure.
A blue tattoo on the demons back flared, and the wound closed before Virs very eyes, undoing all of their effort.
Even worse, it was the same ability Vir covetedhad hoped Parais channeling technique would grant him.
It was a cruel irony that his enemy had that exact power. Not even A Grade healing orbs worked so quickly.
Vir paled. How are we supposed to defeat a monster that can regenerate?
Dance of the Shadow Demon? To have learned the Iksana bloodline ability without its tattoo! Or perhaps not quite Hmm. I wonder, Cirayus remarked with a hungry smile. You might be pathetically weak, but youre full of surprises, arent you? Show me more! Show me everything you have!
You talk too much! Vir shouted, Leaping in for another attack.
Cirayus bellowed in laughter, defending his strikes casually. Easily. Maiya continued to fire off Wind and Ice spells, timing them to Virs attacks as best she could, but it wasnt enough.
Vir! Maiya shouted, throwing him an Enhance Sharpness orb even as she fired an Icicle at another group of mercenaries, forcing them away.
Vir caught it and swapped it with the Enhance Speed that was currently slotted.
Good call. Speed was his strength, but Cirayus negated that advantage. What he needed most was penetrating power. Maiya understood this, and without even needing to be prompted, sent Vir exactly what he needed at the perfect time.
That wasnt just her skill as a warrior; it meant shed been monitoring the state of the battle, analyzing Virs attacks, all while fending off opportunistic mercenaries. It was the hallmark of a good leader. A commander.
Youre amazing, Maiya.
True. I admit, Ive been quite casual about this bout. I wanted to test you. To witness your limits. Such opportunities are hard for me to come by, you understand? Youve done well, but Im afraid youre far too weak. It is disappointing. I came here for some exercise, but I fear this wont even serve as a warmup.
Vir jumped back to Maiya, sensing a change in the demons attitude.
As a courtesy for a fellow demon in these wretched human lands, Ive refrained from attacking. Now, it is my turn. Do try not to die too quickly.
Cirayus expression was neutral, but there was no mistaking the insatiable hunger in his eyes. A zealous, feral craving that wouldnt be satisfied even if he killed a thousand people.
Every hope Vir had about the giant not intending to harm them went out the window.
You alright? Vir asked.
Vir, listen to me. Whatever happens next? Whatever he launches at us we will deal with it. Together.
Together, Vir confirmed. To the death Cirayus words rang in his ears.
Yet as he braced himself for the impending destruction, some force pulled his eyes up. To the white cliffs that towered above the forest.
Or maybe not to the death
Hear me out. I think I have a plan.
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Chapter 150: The Ravager and the Shadow (One)
Vir made the first move, launching an Empowered chakram at the demon, further augmenting his throw with Parais channeling technique. His new upgrade sent the disc ripping through the air, almost as if the chakrams had a mejai speed enhancement on them.
They didnt; only Virs katar had the benefit of Maiyas Enhance Speed, but he hardly even saw the disc before it collided with their enemy.
It bounced off, doing no damage at all, but Vir never expected it to. While the demon blocked the attack, Vir Leaped into the fray, exploiting the opening to deliver an upward slash. This attack had four augmentations boosting it. Empower, Prana Blade, Maiyas C Grade Enhance Speed orb, and finally Parais channeling technique. It was the most devastating attack Vir could muster
And it was blocked by the giants tower shield, pinging off, and leaving Virs arm vibrating from the force of the impact.
Maiya covered Virs escape with a C Grade Wind Blade. The very spell that had nearly ended Virs life in the Godshollow now tore through the air at his enemy, but the demon didnt even bother to block it as Vir Micro Leaped away, narrowly avoiding the greatsword that slashed down. Its force sent a shockwave of wind crashing into Vir as it passed just inches away from his face.
That couldve easily decapitated me
Oho? Kalaripayattu, is it? Surprising. Where did you learn that, boy?
Youve got no reason to know. Virs words hid his surprise; Kalari was hardly a common artform.
Vir dodged another attack, then a third. The strikes came right at the edge of his limits, though they were nothing he couldnt handle.
The poleax was dangerous, but the greatsword the giant kept poised above his head was the real danger. Whenever Vir moved in, either the shield or poleaxe would block him, while the greatsword swung from above. It was an absolutely perfect defense that leveraged the giants inhuman strength and size.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m
True, I suppose, Cirayus said, taking one hand off his greatsword to stroke his black beard. If the weight of the oversized weapon strained his arm, he certainly didnt show it.
Just how strong is this guy?
Merely attempting to attack the demon was like walking into a gauntlet of bladesVir danced with death every time.
To think hes only blocking Forget Balancer of Scales or any of the demons other powersthe giant hadnt even launched a single offensive strike of his own yet.
Thats interesting. Why is that?
Vir shook off those thoughts. Thinking of how fearsome his opponent was would only lead to his loss. First, he had to get past the shield.
He was sure his attacks were deadly enough to do damage to the giants skin; the demon wore no armor, and it didnt look like his skin was any different from a normal demons. If only he could land a strike.
Despite his size, the giant moved with the same grace Vir did, even without the aid of Balancer. For such a heavy, large opponent to match himpossibly even outmatch his agility It was truly an unfair advantage.
Vir Leaped in, firing off strike after strike. He came in low with an uppercut. Bounding from the side, he slashed with every ounce of his strength. He even jumped and attempted aerial strikes.
Each encounter was a maelstrom of seric on steel. Attacks, blocks, counterattacks, dodges. All within the blink of an eye. And yet, Cirayus shield was there to meet Vir every time. No matter what the angle, no matter how fast Vir moved, the demon stopped every offensive he launched in its tracks.
Mobility was Virs greatest strength. A point of pride hed honed and perfected, and with Maiyas Enhance Speed, he was faster than ever before. He stood at the very apex of his strength and speed and it wasnt enough. It wasnt even close to enough.
Worse, the tattoos that snaked around the demons body had yet to light up; he was doing all this unaided by magic.
Im being toyed with.
Is this all you have, boy? Weak. Pathetically weak! Show me what you can do!
Vir wasnt about to be swayed by his taunts. He tuned out the giant, searching for a way to deal damage.
Such a heavy opponent shouldnt be able to move like Cirayus did. Yet, after a half-dozen exchanges, Vir was forced to conclude the demon was simply that skilled, relying on preternatural intuition and unfathomable amounts of experience to predict and counter Virs every move.
How many hundreds of battles has he fought?
Your form is passable, the demon said. Though even aided by magic as you are, you lack strength. And you lack the experience to make up for it. Your movements are far too predictable.
Can he read minds, too!?
I am no mind reader. I leave that mystic art to our seers. Though, after centuries of fighting, experience becomes its own form of prescience, I suppose.
Youre centuries old? Vir asked, allowing his shock to overcome him for a split-second.
The opening earned him a shield bash to the face.
Acting instinctively, Vir crossed his arms in an X and sent prana to his limbs, absorbing the impact with Toughen. Further augmented by Parais channeling technique, he could now tank strikes that wouldve broken bones just days ago.
He went flying nonetheless.
Stolen story; please report.
Will we? Vir said, Leaping at Cirayus. It was a feint. Using his momentum, he disappeared into the giants large shadow, freezing time.
Hed refrained from using the ability until now, hoping to save it for an opportune moment, but he now knew he was mistaken. He didnt have the luxury of holding anything back against an enemy like this.
The daylight restricted his exit options, but luckily, the forests trees compensated.
With time frozen, Vir saw a nearby mercenarys C Grade Wind Blade spell ripping at Cirayus.
Hell ignore that. The demon shrugged off A Grade magic. A Wind Blade would be as lethal as a kiss. There was only one gambit that had a shot of working.
The demon sensed him, but Maiya fired an Icicle at the demons eyes, distracting the giant just long enough to give Vir his opening.
Vir shot out of the demons shadow, his four-fold enhanced strike blazing to Prana Vision.
The katar plunged into the demons back and Vir twisted the blade for maximum damage.
The instant he pulled the blade out, Maiyas own Wind Blade gouged into the same spot, enlarging the wound even further.
YES! Vir shouted. Nice, Maiya!
The wound wasnt deep, but just a few more, and the demon wouldnt be able to ignore them.
We can do this. Theyd finally found a strategy capable of harming the demon. All they had to do was keep up the pressure.
A blue tattoo on the demons back flared, and the wound closed before Virs very eyes, undoing all of their effort.
Even worse, it was the same ability Vir covetedhad hoped Parais channeling technique would grant him.
It was a cruel irony that his enemy had that exact power. Not even A Grade healing orbs worked so quickly.
Vir paled. How are we supposed to defeat a monster that can regenerate?
Dance of the Shadow Demon? To have learned the Iksana bloodline ability without its tattoo! Or perhaps not quite Hmm. I wonder, Cirayus remarked with a hungry smile. You might be pathetically weak, but youre full of surprises, arent you? Show me more! Show me everything you have!
You talk too much! Vir shouted, Leaping in for another attack.
Cirayus bellowed in laughter, defending his strikes casually. Easily. Maiya continued to fire off Wind and Ice spells, timing them to Virs attacks as best she could, but it wasnt enough.
Vir! Maiya shouted, throwing him an Enhance Sharpness orb even as she fired an Icicle at another group of mercenaries, forcing them away.
Vir caught it and swapped it with the Enhance Speed that was currently slotted.
Good call. Speed was his strength, but Cirayus negated that advantage. What he needed most was penetrating power. Maiya understood this, and without even needing to be prompted, sent Vir exactly what he needed at the perfect time.
That wasnt just her skill as a warrior; it meant shed been monitoring the state of the battle, analyzing Virs attacks, all while fending off opportunistic mercenaries. It was the hallmark of a good leader. A commander.
Youre amazing, Maiya.
True. I admit, Ive been quite casual about this bout. I wanted to test you. To witness your limits. Such opportunities are hard for me to come by, you understand? Youve done well, but Im afraid youre far too weak. It is disappointing. I came here for some exercise, but I fear this wont even serve as a warmup.
Vir jumped back to Maiya, sensing a change in the demons attitude.
As a courtesy for a fellow demon in these wretched human lands, Ive refrained from attacking. Now, it is my turn. Do try not to die too quickly.
Cirayus expression was neutral, but there was no mistaking the insatiable hunger in his eyes. A zealous, feral craving that wouldnt be satisfied even if he killed a thousand people.
Every hope Vir had about the giant not intending to harm them went out the window.
You alright? Vir asked.
Vir, listen to me. Whatever happens next? Whatever he launches at us we will deal with it. Together.
Together, Vir confirmed. To the death Cirayus words rang in his ears.
Yet as he braced himself for the impending destruction, some force pulled his eyes up. To the white cliffs that towered above the forest.
Or maybe not to the death
Hear me out. I think I have a plan.
Chapter 150: The Ravager and the Shadow OneVir made the first move, launching an Empowered chakram at the demon, further augmenting his throw with Parais channeling technique. His new upgrade sent the disc ripping through the air, almost as if the chakrams had a mejai speed enhancement on them.They didnt; only Virs katar had the benefit of Maiyas Enhance Speed, but he hardly even saw the disc before it collided with their enemy.It bounced off, doing no damage at all, but Vir never expected it to. While the demon blocked the attack, Vir Leaped into the fray, exploiting the opening to deliver an upward slash. This attack had four augmentations boosting it. Empower, Prana Blade, Maiyas C Grade Enhance Speed orb, and finally Parais channeling technique. It was the most devastating attack Vir could musterAnd it was blocked by the giants tower shield, pinging off, and leaving Virs arm vibrating from the force of the impact.Maiya covered Virs escape with a C Grade Wind Blade. The very spell that had nearly ended Virs life in the Godshollow now tore through the air at his enemy, but the demon didnt even bother to block it as Vir Micro Leaped away, narrowly avoiding the greatsword that slashed down. Its force sent a shockwave of wind crashing into Vir as it passed just inches away from his face.That couldve easily decapitated meOho? Kalaripayattu, is it? Surprising. Where did you learn that, boy?Youve got no reason to know. Virs words hid his surprise; Kalari was hardly a common artform.Vir dodged another attack, then a third. The strikes came right at the edge of his limits, though they were nothing he couldnt handle.The poleax was dangerous, but the greatsword the giant kept poised above his head was the real danger. Whenever Vir moved in, either the shield or poleaxe would block him, while the greatsword swung from above. It was an absolutely perfect defense that leveraged the giants inhuman strength and size.Updated from novelbin.comTrue, I suppose, Cirayus said, taking one hand off his greatsword to stroke his black beard. If the weight of the oversized weapon strained his arm, he certainly didnt show it.Just how strong is this guy?Merely attempting to attack the demon was like walking into a gauntlet of bladesVir danced with death every time.To think hes only blocking Forget Balancer of Scales or any of the demons other powersthe giant hadnt even launched a single offensive strike of his own yet.Thats interesting. Why is that?Vir shook off those thoughts. Thinking of how fearsome his opponent was would only lead to his loss. First, he had to get past the shield.He was sure his attacks were deadly enough to do damage to the giants skin; the demon wore no armor, and it didnt look like his skin was any different from a normal demons. If only he could land a strike.Despite his size, the giant moved with the same grace Vir did, even without the aid of Balancer. For such a heavy, large opponent to match himpossibly even outmatch his agility It was truly an unfair advantage.Vir Leaped in, firing off strike after strike. He came in low with an uppercut. Bounding from the side, he slashed with every ounce of his strength. He even jumped and attempted aerial strikes.Each encounter was a maelstrom of seric on steel. Attacks, blocks, counterattacks, dodges. All within the blink of an eye. And yet, Cirayus shield was there to meet Vir every time. No matter what the angle, no matter how fast Vir moved, the demon stopped every offensive he launched in its tracks.Mobility was Virs greatest strength. A point of pride hed honed and perfected, and with Maiyas Enhance Speed, he was faster than ever before. He stood at the very apex of his strength and speed and it wasnt enough. It wasnt even close to enough.Worse, the tattoos that snaked around the demons body had yet to light up; he was doing all this unaided by magic.Im being toyed with.Is this all you have, boy? Weak. Pathetically weak! Show me what you can do!Vir wasnt about to be swayed by his taunts. He tuned out the giant, searching for a way to deal damage.Such a heavy opponent shouldnt be able to move like Cirayus did. Yet, after a half-dozen exchanges, Vir was forced to conclude the demon was simply that skilled, relying on preternatural intuition and unfathomable amounts of experience to predict and counter Virs every move.How many hundreds of battles has he fought?Your form is passable, the demon said. Though even aided by magic as you are, you lack strength. And you lack the experience to make up for it. Your movements are far too predictable.Can he read minds, too!?I am no mind reader. I leave that mystic art to our seers. Though, after centuries of fighting, experience becomes its own form of prescience, I suppose.Youre centuries old? Vir asked, allowing his shock to overcome him for a split-second.The opening earned him a shield bash to the face.Acting instinctively, Vir crossed his arms in an X and sent prana to his limbs, absorbing the impact with Toughen. Further augmented by Parais channeling technique, he could now tank strikes that wouldve broken bones just days ago.He went flying nonetheless.Stolen story; please report.Will we? Vir said, Leaping at Cirayus. It was a feint. Using his momentum, he disappeared into the giants large shadow, freezing time.Hed refrained from using the ability until now, hoping to save it for an opportune moment, but he now knew he was mistaken. He didnt have the luxury of holding anything back against an enemy like this.The daylight restricted his exit options, but luckily, the forests trees compensated.With time frozen, Vir saw a nearby mercenarys C Grade Wind Blade spell ripping at Cirayus.Hell ignore that. The demon shrugged off A Grade magic. A Wind Blade would be as lethal as a kiss. There was only one gambit that had a shot of working.The demon sensed him, but Maiya fired an Icicle at the demons eyes, distracting the giant just long enough to give Vir his opening.Vir shot out of the demons shadow, his four-fold enhanced strike blazing to Prana Vision.The katar plunged into the demons back and Vir twisted the blade for maximum damage.The instant he pulled the blade out, Maiyas own Wind Blade gouged into the same spot, enlarging the wound even further.YES! Vir shouted. Nice, Maiya!The wound wasnt deep, but just a few more, and the demon wouldnt be able to ignore them.We can do this. Theyd finally found a strategy capable of harming the demon. All they had to do was keep up the pressure.A blue tattoo on the demons back flared, and the wound closed before Virs very eyes, undoing all of their effort.Even worse, it was the same ability Vir covetedhad hoped Parais channeling technique would grant him.It was a cruel irony that his enemy had that exact power. Not even A Grade healing orbs worked so quickly.Vir paled. How are we supposed to defeat a monster that can regenerate?Dance of the Shadow Demon? To have learned the Iksana bloodline ability without its tattoo! Or perhaps not quite Hmm. I wonder, Cirayus remarked with a hungry smile. You might be pathetically weak, but youre full of surprises, arent you? Show me more! Show me everything you have!You talk too much! Vir shouted, Leaping in for another attack.Cirayus bellowed in laughter, defending his strikes casually. Easily. Maiya continued to fire off Wind and Ice spells, timing them to Virs attacks as best she could, but it wasnt enough.Vir! Maiya shouted, throwing him an Enhance Sharpness orb even as she fired an Icicle at another group of mercenaries, forcing them away.Vir caught it and swapped it with the Enhance Speed that was currently slotted.Good call. Speed was his strength, but Cirayus negated that advantage. What he needed most was penetrating power. Maiya understood this, and without even needing to be prompted, sent Vir exactly what he needed at the perfect time.That wasnt just her skill as a warrior; it meant shed been monitoring the state of the battle, analyzing Virs attacks, all while fending off opportunistic mercenaries. It was the hallmark of a good leader. A commander.Youre amazing, Maiya.True. I admit, Ive been quite casual about this bout. I wanted to test you. To witness your limits. Such opportunities are hard for me to come by, you understand? Youve done well, but Im afraid youre far too weak. It is disappointing. I came here for some exercise, but I fear this wont even serve as a warmup.Vir jumped back to Maiya, sensing a change in the demons attitude.As a courtesy for a fellow demon in these wretched human lands, Ive refrained from attacking. Now, it is my turn. Do try not to die too quickly.Cirayus expression was neutral, but there was no mistaking the insatiable hunger in his eyes. A zealous, feral craving that wouldnt be satisfied even if he killed a thousand people.Every hope Vir had about the giant not intending to harm them went out the window.You alright? Vir asked.Vir, listen to me. Whatever happens next? Whatever he launches at us we will deal with it. Together.Together, Vir confirmed. To the death Cirayus words rang in his ears.Yet as he braced himself for the impending destruction, some force pulled his eyes up. To the white cliffs that towered above the forest.Or maybe not to the deathHear me out. I think I have a plan.
