By now, morning had arrived. Viviana moved with blinding speed, her sword flashing in the bright sunlight streaming through the throne room’s towering windows. She aimed for the Minotaur Royal Knight’s weak points, using her agility and skill to avoid his devastating attacks. The Minotaur Knight, despite his immense size and strength, moved with surprising speed and precision. His gigantic hammer swung through the air with deadly intent, each blow capable of crushing stone.

WHOOSH!

BAM! THUMP! RUMBLE!

The battle raged on, each combatant giving their all. Viviana’s strikes were precise and relentless, while the Minotaur Royal Knight’s power was overwhelming. The room echoed with the sounds of clashing metal and the roars of the combatants.

As the battle reached its climax, Viviana saw an opening. With a swift, decisive strike, she aimed for the Minotaur Knight’s exposed neck. Her colossal sword struck true, slicing through the armor and piercing his flesh. The Minotaur Knights roared in pain and fury, staggering back as blood poured from the wound.

ROAAAARRRR!

For a moment, it seemed that victory was within reach. But the Minotaur Royal Knight, driven by a final surge of rage and desperation, unleashed one last, powerful attack. His enormous hammer swung down with all his remaining strength, aiming for Viviana’s head.

Viviana, with her last ounce of energy, dodged the blow and countered with a final, desperate strike. Her sword plunged into the Minotaur Royal Knight's heart, and with a final, shuddering roar, the mighty beast fell.

THUD!

The room fell silent as the Minotaur Royal Knight’s body hit the ground, his life force fading away.

[Your group has slain a Minotaur Royal Knight!]

[Leveled Up!]

[Level: 89 >> 90]

[Skeleton’s Progression: 100%]

[Congratulations! Your Skeleton Silver Warrior has reached 100% progression! You can now choose to evolve or upgrade your Skeleton Silver Warrior.]

There was no time to waste. Without hesitation, Zealot made his decision and chose to evolve right away.

[Evolving Skeleton Silver Warrior… Estimated time, approximately 10 seconds…]

10 seconds later…

[Congratulations! Your Skeleton Silver Warrior has successfully evolved into a Skeleton Gold Warrior!]

Before his eyes, the Skeleton Silver Warriors underwent a transformation. Their metal bones took on a new metallic sheen, and their overall forms became more imposing and robust than before. The newly evolved Skeleton Gold Warriors exuded an aura of strength and menace, a testament to their increased power.

Zealot couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and satisfaction as he surveyed his newly evolved skeletal minions. The Skeleton Gold Warriors stood ready, their eyes burning with an eerie, otherworldly light.

‘Hahaha! Excellent!’ Zealot thought with a grin. ‘Hurrah! With this, we now stand a chance of defeating the Minotaur King.’

Zealot’s heart raced as he took in the sight of his newly evolved Skeleton Gold Warriors. He felt a surge of confidence. Their gleaming forms and potent aura promised newfound strength that could turn the tide of the battle. He knew that the real challenge was far from over, but this transformation provided a crucial edge.

At this very moment, everyone was astonished. They had always found Zealot’s skeletal minions unusual and unique, but the recent gold upgrade only deepened their intrigue. While they had seen other Necromancers summon skeleton warriors before, none resembled these. This led them to suspect that Zealot must possess a rare skill or an artifact that allowed him to summon new breeds of skeletons, unlike any they had encountered before.

“Huff! Huff! Huff!” Viviana gasped for breath, her chest heaving from the intense fight, Zealot approached her with a look of both gratitude and urgency. “You did well, Viviana. That was incredible,” he said, his voice a mix of admiration and relief. “Get some rest now, I’ll handle it from here.”

Viviana nodded, her eyes still locked on the fallen Minotaur Royal Knight. “What’s the plan now?” she asked, her voice steady despite her exhaustion.

“Well, since we’ve won, the game will continue, and don’t forget, we have a thirty-minute break as well,” Zealot said. “However, I believe we can start the next round right away. This time, it will be me against the Minotaur King.”

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As the leader of the group, Viviana felt uneasy about letting Zealot take on the Minotaur King. However, her trust in Zealot was unwavering. Having witnessed the new form of his Skeleton Gold Warriors, she believed he had a real chance of winning. Moreover, the aura radiated by the Skeleton Gold Warriors was comparable to that of the Minotaur King, reinforcing her confidence in Zealot’s potential for victory.

Zealot’s bold strategy paid off, and the atmosphere in the grand throne room crackled with renewed energy as the freshly evolved Skeleton Gold Warriors stood ready for the next phase of battle. The defeat of the strongest Minotaur Royal Knight and the successful evolution of Zealot’s skeleton minions had shifted the momentum in their favor.

As the Minotaur King observed the newly evolved skeletal warriors with a mix of interest and caution, Zealot stepped forward with renewed confidence. The Minotaur King’s eyes narrowed, clearly intrigued by the unexpected turn of events.

Viviana, catching her breath and regaining her strength, took a moment to appreciate the sight of Zealot’s new skeletal minions once more. The Skeleton Gold Warriors, with their gleaming metallic bones and formidable presence, seemed to pulse with an almost tangible aura of power. She could see the glimmer of hope in her comrades’ eyes, their spirits lifted by the sight of their newfound advantage.

The grand throne room was charged with an electric sense of anticipation as Zealot and the Minotaur King faced off. The massive Minotaur King, with his imposing size and regal bearing, stood like a mountain of menace. His eyes, gleaming with a predatory intensity, scanned Zealot with a mixture of curiosity and challenge, eager to test the strength of his new adversary and prove his dominance once more.

Zealot, undeterred by the Minotaur King’s formidable presence, stood resolute. The Skeleton Gold Warriors flanked him, their gleaming forms a testament to Zealot’s strategic acumen and his ability to adapt under pressure. The air crackled with the tension of the impending duel, each combatant readying themselves for the confrontation that would determine their fate.

The Minotaur King’s voice boomed through the vast throne room, commanding and authoritative. “You’ve made quite an impression with your newly evolved skeletal minions, adventurer. Now, let’s see if you have the strength to match me.”

Zealot nodded, his gaze unwavering. “I didn’t come this far to back down now. Let’s end this once and for all!”

ROAAAARRRR!

With a roar that reverberated through the grand throne room, the Minotaur King charged forward, his colossal hammer swinging in a mighty arc. Zealot, with a swift decisive hand gesture, signaled his Skeleton Gold Warriors to advance. This time, instead of standing by and spectating, Zealot chose to join the battle alongside his minions.

EYES OF TRUTH!

CURSE OF DIARRHEA! CURSE OF PEE!

‘Ugh! These damned curses! How infuriating!’ the Minotaur King thought, his fury mounting.

The dual curses struck the Minotaur King, causing him to struggle momentarily. Although he quickly regained his footing, the curses created enough discomfort and disruption to open a significant opportunity for Zealot. This crucial opening allowed Zealot and his newly evolved Skeleton Gold Warriors to launch a coordinated assault, seizing the advantage in the battle.

The Minotaur King roared, his colossal frame shuddering as the curses took effect. His enormous hammer, once wielded with deadly precision, now felt heavier and less responsive. Each movement became an ordeal, as if his very body was rebelling against him.

ROAAAARRRR!

Zealot wasted no time. “Skeleton Gold Warriors, attack!” he commanded, his voice ringing with authority. The skeletal minions moved with an eerie synchronicity, their golden bones gleaming in the throne room’s light. They swarmed the Minotaur King, their strikes precise and relentless.

SLASH! CLANG! CRASH!

The Minotaur King swung his colossal hammer, but the curses and the relentless assault of the Skeleton Gold Warriors made it difficult to land a decisive blow.

“Focus on his legs! Bring him down!” Zealot shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos. The Skeleton Gold Warriors adjusted their strategy, aiming their strikes at the Minotaur King’s knees and ankles.

CRACK! THUD! RUMBLE!

The Minotaur King stumbled, his legs buckling under the onslaught. He roared in fury, swinging his colossal hammer wildly, but the Skeleton Gold Warriors were relentless. Zealot joined the fray, his movements a blur as he delivered a series of swift, decisive strikes to the Minotaur King’s exposed flank with his fists.

Meanwhile, as Zealot and his skeletal minions pressed their advantage and dominated the Minotaur King with relentless precision, the demon adventurers watched in stunned silence. They had expected a fierce and challenging confrontation, but the sheer intensity of Zealot’s skeletons' assault and the Minotaur King’s desperate struggle far exceeded their expectations. The sight of the once-formidable Minotaur King reeling under such overwhelming force left them dumbfounded, unable to comprehend how the battle had become so one-sided so quickly.

Suddenly, the Minotaur King let out a thunderous roar, far fiercer than any before. This roar, crackling with a surge of overwhelming magical energy, shattered the air with its sheer power. The very ground seemed to tremble as the Minotaur King unleashed this formidable blast of energy, signaling a terrifying escalation in the battle.

TITANIC RAGE DESTROYER!

“Titanic Rage Destroyer”—the Minotaur King’s ultimate and most formidable skill. It bears a close resemblance to Belial’s “Rageborn Transformation,” exhibiting a comparable magnitude of power and devastation.

In a mere ten seconds, the Minotaur King transformed into a towering colossal beast, reaching a height of 200 feet with an extraordinarily muscular build. His hammer also expanded to twice its original size, appearing even heavier and more intimidating than before.

ROAAAAAARRRRRRR!

While the demon adventurers were overwhelmed with terror, feeling both intimidated and pressured by the Minotaur King’s new mighty behemoth form, Zealot remained composed. Unfazed by the Minotaur King’s ultimate skill, he showed no fear, having already learned of it through his mind-reading ability and thus being fully prepared for it.

Nevertheless, what everyone didn’t realize, as they were fixated on the Minotaur King’s formidable presence and the immediate threat he posed, was that Zealot had yet to reveal his most powerful skill: Minion Berserk, his ultimate trump card.

Seeing the Minotaur King's colossal form, Zealot smirked and thought, 'Finally revealing your ultimate form, huh? Well, that's more like it.'