With a burst of speed and precision, Mystimona charged forward, his elemental abilities at the ready. Rawna didn't waste any time either; she lunged forward with her spear in hand, ready to face her opponent head-on.
Mystimona unleashed a combination of his elemental attacks, sending torrents of fire, water, earth, and wind toward Rawna. Each element swirled around him, enhancing the power of his spells.
Rawna's violet eyes focused on the incoming assault, and with a swift motion, she deftly deflected and evaded the elemental onslaught. The fiery blasts, raging torrents, rocky projectiles, and cutting winds crashed around her, but none of them managed to land a direct hit.
As Mystimona adjusted his strategy, Rawna unleashed her own magical attacks. She conjured indigo beams of non-elemental magic, which shot toward Mystimona with incredible speed and precision. The powerful blasts left trails of destruction in their wake while racing towards their target.
Mystimona attempted to counter by usinghis elemental abilities to create defensive barriers. He raised earth spires to block Rawna's attacks, then followed up with a swirling vortex of fire and water, creating a barrier of intense steam and scorching heat to repel the indigo beams.
Rawna's strategy took an unexpected turn. She closed the distance between herself and Mystimona with remarkable agility. She attacked various angles in rapid succession with the spear becoming a blur.
Mystimona, summoned a sphere of scorching fire around his fists. As Rawna's attacks came from multiple angles, he met them head-on with his flaming fists. The clashing of fire and spear created sparks and fiery trails.
Despite her tremendous agility, Rawna found it challenging to break through Mystimona's fiery defense. His control over the element of fire allowed him to create a barrier that effectively countered her relentless attacks. The heat from his fists repelled her strikes, forcing her to adjust her tactics once again.
Rawna momentarily ceased her attacks and looked at Mystimona with a raised eyebrow. Her piercing gold eyes bore into him."Are you a Demi-Human? Your ability to guard against my spear is not something that the average human is capable of. It should be impossible for anyone to guard against this spear."
Mystimona, taken aback by the term, responded with curiosity, "Demi-Human? I've never heard of that before. What does it mean?"
Rawna explained. "Demi-Humans….Long ago, powerful beings known as Demigods were created by Exul. They were meant to aid her in the fight against the Evil Gods. These Demigods wielded immense power, but they were deemed failures."
Mystimona listened intently with the swirling elements around him settling into a momentarily calm state.
"These Demigods betrayed Exul's previous incarnations, leading to their near extinction. Only a few children of former Demigods remain, and their existence is a closely guarded secret." Rawna's eyes narrowed, her tone darkening. "Exul's mission includes eliminating any Demigods she finds, due to the betrayals of the past."
Mystimona raised one hand up to his chin. "So, you're saying I might be one of these children of Demigods?"
Rawna nodded. "It's possible. Your ability to wield such power and defend against my spear is not something an average human can do. I doubt you know much about the gods and their motives, but I’ll tell you right now… I seek to destroy the gods,”
Mystimona's curiosity deepened. "Why do you want to destroy the gods?"
Rawna gave a smirk, hinting at something more, "Who's to say?”
Rawna launched another assault at Mystimona with her spear. Mystimona glared at her. "Just when I was beginning to find out more about myself, you decide to stop talking," he muttered through gritted teeth.
Harnessing his elemental powers, Mystimona combined earth and fire in a formidable display. Earthen pillars erupted from the ground, creating a jagged battlefield. Flames licked around the pillars, turning them into blazing obstacles. He channeled the fire into his fists, creating a deadly combination of scorching heat and unyielding stone.
Rawna's spear clashed with Mystimona's fiery fists and earthen defenses. Sparks flew as metal met stone and fire. Rawna's agility allowed her to navigate the chaotic landscape with ease, but Mystimona's control over the elements kept her at bay.
Mystimona maneuvered through the battlefield, using the earth pillars as cover while launching fiery attacks from behind them. He swung his flaming fists, aiming to overpower Rawna with a combination of brute strength and elemental fury. Rawna deflected his attacks with her spear. The two clashed fist and spear and created a powerful struggle of power.
Down on the first floor, Dr. Winter and Ayana were observing the ongoing battle. Dr. Winter had her binoculars trained on the fight, studying the Spear of Destruction in the Violent-haired Woman's hands.
She muttered, "The first floor is a complete disaster. We'll need extensive repairs."
Ayana, however, was more concerned about the woman's weapon. "But, Dr. Winter, how did one of Olasy's followers get hold of the Spear of Destruction? Do you think that it's actually one of the goddess's items?"
Dr. Winter, still watching the battle, nodded thoughtfully. "It's starting to seem like the legends might be true. If this is what one of those items can do, then there's no doubt about their existence."
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Kintovar rushed down the damaged stairs with Roselle, Risebelle, and Runebelle. She approached Dr. Winter and asked urgently, "What's going on, Dr. Winter? Is that what I think it is?"
Dr. Winter nodded. "Yes, Kintovar. It's the Spear of Destruction. The legends about the goddess's items are starting to look more real than ever."
Dr. Winter took a deep breath and started,"The legend goes that Exultania, the goddess of creation, made five legendary artifacts known as the Goddess's Items. Each of these items held immense power, and one of them was the Spear of Destruction. It was said to be stored within the Southern Region, hidden away in a tower on the 50th floor, known as 'Floor of the Great Spear.' Exultania herself placed it there to safeguard it from misuse."
Kintovar and the others listened intently. The presence of the Spear of Destruction here in their facility hinted at a dangerous turn of events.
Dr. Winter continued, "The legend also tells of how the Goddess's Items are both a source of immense power and a potential catalyst for chaos. Whoever wields them could reshape the world or plunge it into darkness. It seems that woman may want to use it for the latter."
Dr. Winter nodded in agreement. "You're right, Kintovar. The Spear of Destruction is not something to be taken lightly. Its malevolent power can indeed reach beyond the physical realm, affecting the very essence of a person. We must find a way to neutralize or counteract its effects if we hope to stand a chance."
Kintovar gazed at Roselle, Risebelle, and Runebelle. "Girls, we need to assist Mystimona in any way we can. We can't let that spear destroy everything here."
Risebelle nodded in agreement, her face filled with resolve. "Right, we can't let it ruin everything. We have to stop Rawna and that spear."
Dr. Winter turned to Kintovar with a gleam in her eyes. "Kintovar, you and your creations don't need to act in this situation. Let me take care of this. Ohohoho! I have a plan, A plan to get rid of this bitch, but it's going to require a sacrifice."
Kintovar raised an eyebrow. “A sacrifice, Dr. Winter?"
Dr. Winter took a deep breath. "I'm going to use my Trump card. I've already evacuated everyone from the five floors above. I believe I can unleash a powerful attack that will buy us a significant amount of time and hopefully eliminate the immediate threat. However, this means sacrificing those five floors."
Kintovar looked at Dr. Winter with concern and said, "But Dr. Winter, sacrificing five floors... that's a significant loss. Are you sure there's no other way?"
Dr. Winter nodded, her gaze unwavering. "I'm certain, Kintovar. We can't let that Spear of Destruction and Rawna's power run rampant through Shadowcroft. We've evacuated everyone from those floors, and it's our best chance to stop her without risking more lives."
Kintovar sighed, knowing that they had limited options. "Do what you must, Dr. Winter. We'll trust in your plan."
Dr. Winter entered the elevator that would take her to the 6th floor. The elevator doors closed, and she began heading up. She took out a small device which allowed her to speak through the intercom system to the scientists on the floors above.
"Attention, all personnel on floors 6 through 10. This is Dr. Winter. We have a serious threat on our hands, and I'm preparing the Cyron Elimination Cannon to neutralize it. I need your full cooperation. Evacuate immediately and take the emergency routes to the ground floor. I repeat, evacuate immediately and head to the ground floor. Do not return to your labs or offices."
The scientists on the upper floors started to move quickly. They shut down experiments and grabbed their belongings. Some took the elevator while others rushed down the stairs.
Dr. Winter finally reached the 6th floor. While walking, she continued speaking, "On the 6th floor, we will initiate the Cyron Elimination Cannon procedure. Prepare to seal off this floor once the evacuation is complete. This is a dangerous operation, and I want everyone to stay away from the 6th floor. Repeat, stay away from the 6th floor."
The scientists on the 6th floor moved with precision, securing the area and ensuring that no one remained on the floor.
Dr. Winter walked briskly to the control room, where the Cyron Elimination Cannon was housed. The massive, cylindrical weapon stood before her, a marvel of engineering and magic. She glanced at the control panels and began the arduous process of activating the cannon. It required intricate preparation, energy calibration, and synchronization with the lower floors.
Inside the control room, scientists hurriedly checked the systems, making sure that every component was functioning as intended. Dr. Winter issued further instructions. “Prepare for energy calibration and synchronization. All systems need to be at optimal levels for this to work. Remember, this is our last line of defense. Failure is not an option!"
The Cyron Elimination Cannon hummed to life. It sent ripples of magical energy throughout the facility. The scientists worked diligently, their eyes fixed on the monitors, ensuring that every detail was perfect and the Cannon was aimed in the right location. Dr. Winter monitored the progress closely with a bead of sweat on her brow. ‘It all comes down to this,’ she thought. Afterwards, an employee shouted, "Initiating Cyron Elimination Cannon sequence. Stand by for final preparations. This is our moment, doctor. We will protect Shadowcroft at all costs!"
The moment was critical as Mystimona miscalculated. He released a wave of scorching fire to ward off Rawna's impending attack, but she anticipated his move. With a swift and calculated motion, she thrust her spear downward, intercepting the flames and causing them to wash over her.
Mystimona's eyes widened in realization, but it was too late. The flames barely singed Rawna, and her spear, imbued with the destructive power of magic, descended upon him. The impact of the spear left a vicious gash across Mystimona's chest, causing a searing pain to surge through his body.
Gasping and clutching his bleeding wound, Mystimona staggered back, his focus temporarily broken by the intense pain.
Ayana received the signal from Dr. Winter. “It’s time!”
Hearing Ayana's words, Roselle shouted to Mystimona. "Mystimona, get back now!"
Mystimona acted swiftly. As Rawna lunged at him with her spear, he unleashed a powerful flare of his aura. The tremendous force behind his energy knocked her back. He quickly distanced himself from the impending danger.
The ground quivered, and the upper floors of Shadowcroft trembled as Dr. Winter prepared to unleash the Cyron Elimination Cannon.
Dr. Winter stood in the control room on the 6th floor, her fingers poised over the console. The scientists and engineers around her operated various systems, making the final preparations for the Cyron Elimination Cannon. She took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her decision.
With authority, she shouted, "CYRON ELIMINATION CANNON... FIRE!!!"
Outside, the massive cannon, now positioned on the exterior of Shadowcroft, began to hum with energy. It unleashed a powerful, concentrated beam of energy that cut through the air like a brilliant lance of light. The beam surged forward, aimed directly at Rawna and the Spear of Destruction. The intense energy of the Cyron Elimination Cannon surged, tearing through the space between them with blinding force, a final desperate attempt to stop the imminent threat.
Rawna turned to see the colossal energy beam closing in on her, her eyes widened surprise and realization. The beam was five floors wide, a relentless wall of energy that left her with no room to dodge or escape.