Book 3: Chapter 6 (1/8)

Kain activated [Sun Flash] to release a very bright light aura from himself without knowing if it’s going to work or not. As soon as the bright light aura touched the black hole that was sucking Kain toward it, the sucking force got weaker allowing Kain to release himself from the black hole and flew out of the dark area back into the area where the sunlight would shine through.

Arthur disabled the dark aura that was covering a hundred thousand square feet as he laughed out loud and asked, “Kain, what do you think of my [Darkness Flood], [Syphon Strike], and [Living Shadows] abilities? Looks like I have won this fight since you have to use a magic spell to escape. What is that magic spell anyway? It doesn't seem like Conjuration Magic.”

“No, I didn't lose because that wasn't a magic spell but an ability named [Sun Flash]. I have created an ability that allows me to use my stamina to release a bright aura. Weakling, I have to admit Dark Knight has amazing abilities. If it wasn’t for my [Sun Flash] ability, that black hole would have dragged me back into the ground where the black knights you conjured will repeatedly attack me until I die from exhaustion.”

“Those black knights weren't my conjured creatures. They were created using my [Living Shadows] ability. I once thought Dragon Knight was the best warrior class out there since the Emperor of the Demi-Humans is a Dragon Knight. I was so disappointed when I couldn’t upgrade my warrior class to Dragon Knight and choose Dark Knight instead. To my surprise, Dark Knight abilities were much more powerful than I had thought.”

“I guess you also went through a Timeless Dungeon like Noe Clerico and me huh? That is the only explanation why you could upgrade your warrior class.”

“That is correct. Tell me more about that [Sun Flash] ability of yours. How can you release a very bright aura using your energy to get out of my [Syphon Strike] ability? Have you upgraded your warrior class as well?”

“Because I have become a Vampire Mutant, the option to upgrade warrior class wasn't granted to me.”

“Then how did you create an ability for a warrior? I thought only God-tier Warriors could do something like that.”

“I didn’t know how to either. I was meditating and then somehow I channeled my stamina into releasing a bright light aura. It had no real effect except temporarily blinding my opponents which gave me a slight advantage. I named it [Sun Flash] to make it sound cool but it is actually kinda useless. Weakling, you don't know this yet but I can copy one of my opponent’s abilities. However, it can only use one.”

“Can you copy one of my Dark Knight abilities?"

"Of course."

"Care to try that on me?”

“Sure.”

Kain activated [Siphon Strike] while striking his Ice Spear into the air and a black hole appeared from the tip of his Ice Spear. That black hole targeted and started to suck Arthur toward it. Arthur was surprised to see Kain wasn't lying about how he could copy one of his Dark Knight abilities. But Arthur wasn't powerless against Kain's [Siphon Strike], he quickly activated [Back Wall] ability and slammed his black shield into the ground. The shield quickly released a black aura, surrounded Arthur, and stopped him from moving toward the [Siphon Strike] that Kain initiated. After the duration for [Siphon Strike] was over, Arthur deactivated his [Black Wall] ability to reveal himself again.

Kain nodded his head in satisfaction after learning Arthur could use the [Black Wall] ability to get out of [Siphon Strike], this will benefit Kain in his real fight against Arthur in the future. Kain then carefully observed the black armor that Arthur was wearing and asked, “Arthur, what materials did you use to craft that armor? I believed the same materials were also used for crafting your sword and shield, right?”

“I don’t know how to craft weapons and armors. After completing the Ninth-Stage in the Timeless Dungeon, this armor, sword, and shield were granted to me as rewards. These are my Soul-Bound Armor, Soul-Bound Sword, and Soul-Bound Shield. They can defend me from magic spells and physical damage.”

“Ah... not bad. No wonder why your armor is much tougher compared to platinum.”

“Hey, when your spear struck my shield earlier, I could feel your physical strength somehow surpassed a regular Eleventh Stage Saint Warrior. Is it because of your Vampire Mutant form?”

Kain already knew surrendering his souls to Tykan not only improved his magical power but greatly enhanced his physical strength as well. Of course, Kain didn’t want Arthur to know anything about it.

Kain lied, “Yes, I think so.”

Arthur smiled and said, “I’m glad you couldn’t upgrade your warrior class or I wouldn’t be able to win against you in this friendly spar.”

Kain also smiled and asked, “Weakling, you haven't won yet. We will resume our fight soon. Let me ask you this question. By completing the Timeless Dungeon, I’m sure you have upgraded your Conjurer Soul to Necromancer Soul just like Noe Clerico, am I correct? I know you didn’t want to reveal it to me, but I could guess it already. Don’t forget that I am a Conjurer Mage just like you. I was given the option to upgrade my Conjurer Soul to Necromancer Soul but I refused. I'm sure Noe Clerico told you that I can transform into a Devil. I wouldn't mind telling you the truth about my power. I have upgraded my Demonic Soul into Devil Soul which allowed me to unlock the ultimate magic spell named [Devil Anatomy] to transform into a Devil. I can open the Hell Gates allowing millions and millions of powerful demons to come through. I can command the Thirteen Demon Lords as my minions and obey all of my orders. I am the definition of power!”

After hearing Kain brag about his power, Arthur understood why Noe and Gwenn were concerned for his safety when he told them that he wanted to visit Kain.

Arthur shook his head and said, “Kain, I appreciated that you told me about your power. I don’t want to lie to you, but I can’t reveal what my Conjurer Soul was upgraded to at this time. That will be for when our real battle comes.”

Kain nodded and said, “I understand. Thank you for the confirmation. Judging by the way you said, I knew Necromancer Soul wasn't your upgraded soul. You and I are enemies. One day, I will destroy the Mages Council and you will die protecting it.”

“What made you think that I will die? Kain, I won’t be in your shadow forever. I will defeat you and prove to the world that I am stronger than you.”

“Nothing would make me happier if you can really defeat me, Arthur Castillon. However, that won't happen and will never, ever happen.” Kain boldly stated.