The girl charges at him again, her fists flying with incredible speed and power. Kai dodges and counters with swift kicks, each strike precise and calculated. As he counters the attack, he muses to himself,
“Having the skill or not, doesn't really matter right now.”
The room becomes a blur of motion, their movements creating gusts of wind that whip around them.
Kai’s focus is unwavering, his eyes tracking the girl’s every move. He can feel the intensity of her attacks increasing, each punch and kick more forceful than the last. Despite the relentless assault and slight scratches, Kai continues to counter her each attack.
As the fight rages on, the girl’s health bar steadily drops. Kai’s observation and counterattacks take their toll, and soon her health reaches half. The girl, sensing the shift in the battle, steps back and reaches for the spear strapped to her back.
With a swift motion, she pulls out the spear, its blade gleaming in the dim light. She twirls it expertly, the weapon an extension of her will.
Kai smirks, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. “I was waiting for this,” he says, extending his arm forward. “You aren’t the only one with a weapon, you know.”
The air around him begins to crackle with energy, black and red lightning swirling around his arm. “Dominaredor!” he calls out. The lightning coalesces, taking the form of a scythe-spear. But as Kai reaches to grasp it, the weapon shifts, transforming into the shape of a human child. She falls to the ground in front of him.
Kai’s eyes widen in shock. He catches her just before she hits the ground, cradling her gently. “She was asleep the whole time?” he mutters to himself. “Guess that’s why she didn’t come out when I arrived…”
As the girl lunges at Kai with her spear, he clutches dominaredor tightly in his arms and begins to run, narrowly dodging the girl’s attacks. The weight of the unconscious child doesn’t slow him down.
“Come on,” Kai whispers urgently to her, gently shaking her. “Wake up!”
But the girl remains in a deep slumber, oblivious to the battle raging around her. Just when Kai dodges another attack, the system's holographic screen materializes before him. Its words flicker into view.
“She has been waiting for you to come and didn't get much sleep, so it's better you let her rest.”
Kai scowls at the screen. “Then how am I supposed to beat that boss if she’s asleep?”
The screen flickers again, its response cryptic: “You are smart. You will find a way.”
With a frustrated huff, Kai watches as the screen disappears. He adjusts his grip on the little girl, determination burning in his eyes. “Fine,” he mutters. “I’ll figure this out.”
Kai continues to dodge the relentless attacks, his movements fluid and precise. Just as he evades another strike, Dominaredor in his arms stirs. Slowly, she opens her eyes and looks up at him, a bright smile spreading across her face.
“Master!!” she exclaims, jumping up from his arms.
Kai notices her too, relief washing over him. “Ah, you’re awake,” he says, dodging another attack. He delivers a roundhouse kick to the armored girl, pushing her a few feet away.
Dominaredor, looking confused, asks, “What’s going on, Master?”
“I’ll explain later,” Kai responds quickly. “But first, transform into your weapon mode.”
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Dominaredor nods, understanding the urgency. Dark lightning crackles around her as she closes her eyes, her form shifting rapidly. In moments, she transforms into the scythe-spear, the weapon gleaming with power.
As she completes her transformation, the armored girl leaps into the air, her spear aimed directly at Kai. Quick to react, Kai grabs Dominaredor and counters the attack. The clash of their weapons sends a shockwave through the room, a powerful gust of wind swirling around them.
The clash of their weapons sends a shockwave through the room, a powerful gust of wind swirling around them. Kai grips Dominaredor tightly, feeling the surge of energy coursing through the scythe-spear.
The armored girl recovers quickly, her eyes narrowing with determination. She lunges at Kai again, her spear thrusting forward with deadly precision. Kai parries the attack with Dominaredor, the force of the impact resonating through his arms.
But even with Dominaredor in hand, Kai struggles to keep up with the girl’s rapid attacks. Each strike is faster and more precise than the last, pushing him to his limits. “Only if I could use Shadow Walk again,” he mutters under his breath, frustration creeping in.
“Master,” Dominaredor’s voice echoes in his mind, calm and reassuring, “if you really want to use the skill, there is a way to reset its timer.”
Kai makes some distance between himself and the girl, dodging another attack that narrowly misses him. “There’s a way?” he asks, hope flickering in his eyes.
“Yes, Master. It’s possible if you use the hidden talent,” Dominaredor replies.
Kai continues to evade the girl’s relentless strikes, his mind racing. “What’s a hidden talent?” he asks, curiosity piqued.
“Each unique weapon has its own hidden talent skill tree,” Dominaredor explains. “In mine, there is a skill that can reset the timer of any skill Master used before activating it.”
A smile spreads across Kai’s face at this revelation. “Let me use the skill,” he requests, his voice filled with determination.
“But Master,” Dominaredor warns, “if you use that skill, it will reduce your HP to 1. It’s a very risky move.”
Kai’s eyes harden as he makes a crucial decision. He sighs, determination etched on his face. “I will manage.”
With renewed resolve, Kai swings Dominaredor, pushing the girl a few feet away. “I won’t fall for her tricks,” he declares, his voice steady and confident.
Dominaredor stays quiet, but slowly agrees. Suddenly, the system’s screen appears, displaying a message:
“The weapon has agreed to unlock the hidden talent tree. The skill is being learned by the adventurer. 1%- 20%- 50%- 100%. Adventurer has learned the first skill of the hidden talent tree: ‘Quick Aura’.”
[Quick Aura
Type: Active
Element: Neutral
MP Cost: 0
Description: Increase your speed with the fighting spirit. Activate this skill by consuming HP instead of MP. Increase attack speed for a certain period of time.]
Another screen pops up, showing the timer for Shadow Walk has reset.
Kai feels a surge of power as the new skill integrates with his abilities. The dark aura around him intensifies, and he can sense the potential of the Quick Aura skill. The girl, undeterred, charges at him once more, her spear aimed directly at his heart.
Just before the girl’s spear is about to pierce him, Kai whispers, “Shadow Walk.” In the blink of an eye, as if teleported, Kai appears right behind her. With a swift motion, he swings Dominaredor, striking the girl and sending her flying a few feet away. Dark rays pass through her, and her HP takes a significant hit.
The girl quickly regains her stance, her eyes locking onto Kai with renewed determination. Kai meets her gaze, the dark aura around him now more intense than ever. His HP remains at 1, a testament to the risk he took.
“That skill really got my HP to 1, huh…” Kai thinks to himself, feeling the powerful surge coursing through him. “But I feel stronger than ever. Shadow Walk already boosted my evasion rate, but now Quick Aura has given me even more speed.”
A fierce battle breaks out between Kai and the girl, their movements a blur as they exchange rapid attacks. The room is filled with the sound of clashing weapons and the rush of wind from their swift movements. Kai’s enhanced speed and agility from Quick Aura allow him to keep up with the girl’s relentless assault, but the fight is intense and unyielding.
As their battle rages on, the girl’s HP steadily drops. Just when it seems like she’s about to be defeated, she releases a powerful burst of force, pushing Kai back. He stumbles, trying to regain his footing as the girl levitates her spear into the air. The entire area begins to shake violently.
Kai quickly scans his surroundings, searching for a safe place. “This will be risky…” he murmurs to himself, realizing that the whole area will soon be filled with spikes. The ground trembles as the spikes start to emerge, one of them shooting up right towards his neck. He narrowly dodges it, moving to the side just in time.
His eyes closed, Kai breathes heavily, the tension palpable. The entire area is now surrounded by massive magical spikes, creating a deadly landscape. Slowly, he opens his eyes and sees the system’s screen levitating in front of him with a message:
“Nullification is successful. The adventurer won’t receive any form of damage from the spikes.”
-To be continued