Armed with a new strategy, Nova and the Alpha charged at the beast, which was still reeling from the previous blow. They unleashed a second attack, targeting the right side of the lion’s head.
The beast’s gaze whipped to the side from the impact, and they seized the opportunity, unleashing a relentless barrage of blows to its chest.
“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”
In unison, they shouted, delivering their most powerful strikes to maximize damage. Each punch and kick resounded, highlighting their synchronized assault. Fueled by determination, the fighters were lost in the intensity of the battle.
But the lion would not stay vulnerable for long. With a deafening roar, it swung its claws, crashing into their bodies and sending them flying with immense force.
Nova and the Alpha were hurled several feet away, crashing to the ground as the lion’s roar echoed through the forest clearing.
“Raaaaawr”
Despite the violent impact, neither of them faltered. They rose immediately, their bodies covered in wounds but their gazes sharp, fixed on the beast.
No words or additional roars were necessary. The B-Synchro had a clear advantage, but their strategy of attacking the same points in unison was proving effective. Without hesitation, the three combatants plunged back into the combat.
A savage exchange unfolded between the fighters and the beast. Paws, kicks, punches, claws, bites, and uppercuts flew in all directions, showcasing an unprecedented ferocity. Gradually, the lion’s body showed signs of the battle: bruises, bleeding, and visible wounds.
The Alpha and Nova were making progress!
Their combined force proved to be a formidable challenge for the B-Synchro. Despite the blows, wounds, and sharp fangs, if they could finish the fight now, they could protect the Moblings, Katya, and the village. They could avenge the fallen and defeat the apex predator!
Or so they hoped, but then the Alpha’s body collapsed.
Amid the chaos and accumulated damage, the village protector’s legs gave way, causing him to fall during the attack.
Immediately, Nova and the B-Synchro reacted. The lion, sensing the Alpha’s vulnerability, extended its claws toward him, intent on delivering the final blow.
“Don’t even think about it!” Nova lunged at the B-Synchro, ramming into its neck and dragging it away to shield the Alpha.
“You won’t get away with this, you bastard!” They crashed to the ground, with Nova desperately choking the neck of the lion, knowing that if he relented, the beast would throw him off and return to finish the Alpha.
In that moment, desperation took over. Victory was solely in his hands, and he could count on no one else.
“You won’t do it!” he shouted again as the beast thrashed beneath him. Fortunately, the fall had positioned him on the B-Synchro’s back, making it impossible for its claws to reach him.
The B-Synchro began to roll, attempting to dislodge Nova by slamming him repeatedly against the ground with its weight.
The pain was excruciating, feeling like he was on the verge of being crushed to death. Yet, realizing he had no other options, Nova knew he had to end it himself, no matter how impossible it seemed.
"Goddamn it, just die already!"
Nova's desperation mounted as he squeezed with every ounce of strength he had, pushing himself to the limit. Slowly, the B-Synchro stopped crushing him. His suffocating hold seemed to be working.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Realizing this, Nova tightened his grip even further, pouring everything into the chokehold... but the creature's eyes still burned with life.
The once flickering green light in its gaze now glowed steadily.
⌠Starting the Nexus Device
Loading completed...⌡
Suddenly, a small green screen flashed in front of Nova's eyes.
⌠Danger - Danger - Danger - Danger - Danger....
Synchro ability detected
Danger - Danger - Danger - Danger - Danger
Energy accumulation detected.⌡
He didn’t completely understand what was happening, but he quickly realized the small green screen was linked to the Nexus device in his ear. What made it worse was the fact that the screen seemed to be flashing a warning, the imminent danger was approaching fast.
The memory of the fire attack the B-Synchro had unleashed earlier flickered in his mind. That bastard might be preparing a similar move, only smaller, desperate to avoid defeat.
“Damn it!” he muttered in frustration. He knew he had to act quickly or he was done for. But was staying put and enduring the burns really the best option? If he could withstand the pain long enough, he could finish off the beast, even if it meant his own end.
"Yes, this is it... It ends here and now," Nova resolved, closing his eyes and refusing to loosen his grip. If he died, at least the others could survive. In that moment, a strange sense of peace washed over him. He had finally stopped running from his fears. His life may not have been extraordinary, but Nathaniel would be proud.
The beast's crimson aura intensified, growing wild, on the verge of erupting.
"UK KU!"
A familiar cry pierced the tension, making Nova open his eyes. In the distance, he saw the Alpha struggling to rise.
"Mobling!"
The Alpha, driven by sheer willpower, forced himself to his feet. Leaving one of his own behind against such a monstrous enemy was unthinkable—an affront to everything an Alpha stood for. No matter how many times he fell, he would protect his pack.
Suddenly, Nova’s survival instincts kicked in. The Alpha was in no shape to continue the fight, but Nova saw a fleeting opportunity, a chance to end the fight without sacrificing himself.
Tears welled up in his eyes as he released his grip, leaping with all his strength to get as far away from the B-Synchro as possible.
At that exact moment, the beast erupted into flames, a fierce reddish blaze engulfing it. Had Nova stayed a second longer, he would have been burned alive.
⌠Synchro Ability
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No Category
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Danger Level Wolf
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Crimson Fire.
A fire of higher than standard temperature, can be used in various attacks and increase the damage of the user's physical abilities without affecting them...⌡
As Nova hit the ground, a new screen flashed before his eyes.
“Damn... if only I could do something like that…” he muttered, frustration gnawing at him for what felt like a cowardly retreat.
The B-Synchro was now surrounded by violent red flames, rising slowly to its feet, grunting in discomfort but still determined to fight.
⌠Analyzing User Data...
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Upload completed...
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Name: Unknown.
Race: XXerrordataXX… scanning… XXerrordataXX … restarting… Human.
Biological Age: 20 Years.
Category: Unknown.
Synchro Percentage: 5% Synchro - Activated.
Rating: 0 stars.
Level 5
Synchro Ability: Unawakened.
Physical Status: Damaged.⌡
“This doesn’t help me at all right now…” he grumbled, annoyed. None of this information was useful to him, only a stark reminder of how inadequate he felt at the moment.
⌠Do you want to activate combat support?
YES / NO…⌡
Nova’s focus was on his impending encounter with death; he had no time for screens obstructing his view when he needed to prepare for the next attack. However, driven by a desire for any help, he finally accepted the prompt.
The screen then became more translucent and smaller, positioning itself to the side of his view, much like information appears in a first-person game.
⌠Initiating combat support...
scanning for danger...
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B-Synchro Data:
Danger Level Wolf
B-Synchro in feline form
Synchro Percentage 5% - Activated
Physical condition: Wounded
Fatigued from combat and various wounds. He can still continue to fight.
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Scanning Victory Probabilities...
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Recommendations:
Try to escape.⌡
"..." Nova was surprised to learn about the monster's condition. Perhaps that was why it remained expectant, it was resentful of the previous attacks. If they could drive it back into a corner like they had a few minutes ago, victory might still be possible.
The Alpha managed to reach Nova, holding his mace and using it to keep himself upright.
⌠Scanning...
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Ally Data:
Rating: 0 Star
Level 6
Fauna Synchro Mobling race.
Synchro percentage 0%.
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Physical Status: Critical.
On the verge of incapacitation, with life-threatening injuries.⌡
The screen beside him dashed Nova’s hopes of victory: another hit from the B-Synchro, and the Alpha Mobling’s life would be over. If they cornered the beast again and his partner failed to dodge any attacks, he would die.
A mixture of frustration and gratitude filled Nova's heart as he prepared himself beside the Alpha for what would undoubtedly be their final assault.
He wanted to stop the Alpha, to push him away so he could survive, but he felt powerless to do so.
He knew he would never forgive himself if he denied the Alpha the chance to fight. To prevent him from fighting would be to humiliate him. After all, how could he refuse help when he himself had accepted the Alpha’s aid without hesitation? How could he face the Alpha again if he backed out now?
The Alpha had saved Nova’s life at the cost of his own because he saw something special in the boy—a warrior's spirit he had nurtured. It was a vow he had made to himself to witness the boy's resolve, his anger at the death of the Moblings, to see a true warrior he had trained.
“Thank you...” Nova said through tears.
“...Fight, Nova,” the Alpha replied.
“I wasted my time instead of making the most of it and living a great story.”
As this memory surfaced, Nova’s resolve solidified.
He couldn’t let him die; losing another important person, who had become a great friend despite the brief time they had together, was unacceptable. Nova was determined not to lose anyone else if he could help it.
The Alpha had to survive.
Allowing the village leader to die would doom them all, and Nova wouldn’t accept that, no matter how much he feared death.
He wouldn’t let anyone else he cared about die.
With a surge of determination, Nova moved with speed. He struck the Alpha’s stomach, propelling him several dozen feet away. His aim wasn’t to hurt him but to push him out of harm’s way, knowing that any attack could be fatal.
“Ku...” The Alpha murmured, slipping into unconsciousness.
Without hesitation, Nova grabbed the steel mace and charged towards the flaming B-Synchro.
“Ghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhyyyyyy”
The lion’s furious growl echoed as it saw one enemy fall and the other rush towards it. In an instant, it lunged with its claws blazing in crimson fire, aimed directly at the human.
At first, Nova attempted to counter the fire with his iron mace, managing to block a few strikes before being tossed around like a ragdoll, taking several hits. Still, he did not give up. He held the mace high, desperately trying to break through the fiery claws' defense.
However, the task proved nearly impossible. The strength difference between them was overwhelming, even though both were imbued with the same type of aura.
⌠Danger - Danger - Danger - Danger - Danger
Energy buildup detected.⌡
Seeing the warning signal, Nova leaped to the side as a sphere of fire shot from the beast’s snout, striking the ground where he had been and causing a small explosion.
"You’ll need more than that!" he shouted, only to see more warning signals appearing at the edge of his vision. A barrage of fiery spheres was soon unleashed towards him.
Nova tried to dodge the onslaught, but the explosions quickly surrounded him, impacting his body and sending him hurtling through the air until he crashed to the ground.
⌠Danger
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Damage Suffered: Burns to the torso and right arm.
Right arm is broken.
Various cracks in ribs.
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Physical Condition: Critical⌡
"Evil...damn..." he muttered, wracked with pain as he watched the monster draw nearer. The fire around him had dissipated, but the Synchro aura still glowed brightly.
The beast’s jaws clamped onto Nova’s leg, violently whipping him against the ground again and again.
"Kug..." Nova tried to endure the blows, but each impact felt like an anvil slamming into his body, despite his incredible resistance.
"Damn... I’m going to..." Slowly, Nova's vision began to blur, and he lost consciousness.
The B-Synchro, noticing his collapse, spat him out onto the ground.
⌠Danger
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Damage Suffered: Burns to the torso and right arm.
Right arm is broken.
Broken ribs.
Left leg broken.
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Physical Condition: Disabled.⌡
For some reason, the Synchro's aura remained active, but the blood and wounds covering Nova’s body told the grim truth. The B-Synchro had won and was ready to claim its prize, opening its jaws to finish the job.
Slowly, the lion’s sharp teeth closed in on Nova.
⌠Analyzing user data...
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Anomaly detected...
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Name: XXerrordataXX
Race: XXerrordataXX
Biological Age: XXerrordataXX
Category: XXerrordataXX
Synchro Percentage: 5%...10%...15%...20% synchro - Activated.
Rating 1 star.
Level 5
Synchro Ability: XXerrordataXX
Physical State: XXerrordataXX⌡
In an instant, Nova’s eyes flew open, glowing with a powerful light. The B-Synchro jumped back, its mane bristling as it assumed a defensive stance for the first time.
"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"
Nova’s body lifted off the ground as the intense Synchro aura flared into a brighter, steadier glow.
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The B-Synchro wasted no time engulfing itself in flames, charging at the dying Nova with the intent to finish him off using all its power. But its claws never reached their target.
With a burst of agility, Nova leaped with his remaining functional leg, dodging the attack and positioning himself over the beast. He struck with all his force, slamming his blow down on the creature’s head and driving it violently into the ground, causing a shockwave to ripple through several yards.
“Ghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhyyyyyy!”
The monster whimpered in agony, several teeth breaking under the force of the impact.
“Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr”
The lion’s wrath erupted along with the fire surrounding it in a ten-foot radius, aiming to sear Nova’s body.
Undeterred, Nova, still atop the beast, executed a powerful guillotine kick with his strong leg. The impact was so forceful that it not only struck the creature but also created a wave of air that extinguished the flames.
A torrent of blood poured from the B-Synchro’s maw as it endured the relentless assault from a nearly unconscious human determined to finish the fight. Once the apex predator, the beast now lay vulnerable, reduced to little more than prey in this world.