Chapter 170 Fighting The Guardians [3]

After examining the bow's description for a moment, I placed it in my inventory as it was not currently usable due to its broken string.

"...I think Lia can repair it for me," I muttered, taking out an advanced mana potion from my inventory and drinking it.

I also drank an advanced stamina potion and took a moment to rest, as I noticed that the katanas I was using had visible cracks and could break at any moment.

I discarded them as they were not particularly valuable and I had some spare katanas with me.

'There is also a katana that Mika gifted me stored in my inventory, but I don't know if it is any different from the usual katanas,' I pondered for a moment.

Then, I shook my head and dismissed these thoughts, as it was a gift from Mika and must have something special about it.

After taking a few moments to rest, I moved towards the door of the room across the cave, which had opened after I defeated the Gorgon.

With my mana and stamina fully recovered, I entered the room, feeling in top condition.

And like usual, the door behind me creaked shut as soon as I stepped into the room.

Ding!—

However, I was immediately interrupted by a system notification.

[You Have Encountered A Balor, One Of Demon Lord Pazuzu's Guardians!]

As I read the message, I found myself facing the imposing figure of Balor, a powerful being of darkness and flame. The room was filled with pulsating energy that reflected the immense power of the beast before me.

Balor was a massive figure, standing at least 12 feet tall. His deep red skin was wrapped in blazing flames, and his powerful aura of darkness surrounded his grotesque form. His massive bat-like wings allowed him to soar through the air with an unnatural agility.

Balor spoke in a voice that was a low growl, filled with malice and power.

"So, you have come to challenge me, mortal? You are foolish to think that you can defeat me." It took a step forward, its massive form looming over me as it prepared to attack.

"...Haha, would you believe me if I said that I just came to say hi to Demon Lord Pazuzu?" I said as I laughed nervously.

I speculate that he is an A-Rank just a step away from reaching an S-Rank power level based on the energy he is emitting.

"How foolish! I can't feel Lord Pazuzu's energy from you, which means you are not his servant. What is your purpose for being here?" The Balor asked in a fierce tone.

"...To be honest, I don't even know why I am here," I responded with a blank expression.

And it was the truth, and I also knew that I couldn't defeat a demon lord in my current state.

Nonetheless, there was a possibility that I could strengthen the seal and prevent it from breaking free.

"...."

"Very well, so you don't want to speak?" The Balor said as it readied its weapons, a massive sword covered in lightning and a whip covered in fire, and prepared to attack me.

"...You have got some pretty impressive weapons there, mind if I have a quick look?" I said with a grin.

I knew that this fight wouldn't be easy, so I pulled out my katanas and took a ready stance, waiting for the beast to make the first move.

Balor did not disappoint, it charged forward brandishing his massive sword of lightning and ready to strike. I quickly dodged and weaved, trying to find an opening.

I seized the opportunity, rushing towards Balor and swinging my katanas with all my strength.

Balor was quick to respond, bringing down his massive whip of flames in an attempt to trap me.

I leaped back, my katanas deflecting the whip, and summoned my shurikens, using telekinesis to send them flying toward Balor.

SWISH—SWISH—SWISH

However, Balor effortlessly dodged each one.

He let out a fierce, guttural roar, the sound was powerful, vibrating through the air like a shockwave.

RRRRRROOOOAAARRRRR!

His eyes blazing, as he summoned a horde of Dretches.

Dretches were short, stocky monsters with green, pale, rubbery skin covered in bristly hairs and veins. They have slanted downward eyes, squashed noses, and pointed lop-eared ears. Their mouths contain many small fangs and they have claws on their hands.

Creeeee—

As they rushed at me, I immediately took out a bow from my inventory, creating arrows using my mana, and took aim.

SWOOSH—SWOOSH—SWOOSH

I released shot after shot, each one striking the dretches with deadly precision, killing them instantly.

Balor was relentless, his massive sword of lightning flashing as he swung it with all his might.

I was able to dodge his attacks, my katanas whirling in a deadly dance as I sought an opening.

I changed tactics, using my location swap skill to teleport behind Balor.

I swung my katanas with all my might, using my "Atomic Slash" skill to deliver a series of devastating blows.

Balor staggered, his roar turning into a scream as he stumbled forward.

But he quickly regained his balance, not defeated just yet.

I then used my "Fell Crescent" skill, the electric energy around my katanas intensifying as I sliced through the air in a wide arc.

Balor evaded using its agility and countered with his whip of flames, and its tails lashing out to ensnare me.

I jumped back, dodging the whip, and focused my telekinesis, using it to fling a barrage of shurikens at the beast again.

However, Balor was quick, using his wings to propel himself into the air and dodge my attack.

As he descended back to the ground, I encircled my katanas with an electric aura using my skill "Static Electricity" and charged forward, bringing my weapons down upon Balor with all my might.

The katanas clashed with his sword of lightning with a resounding clang, sparks flying as our weapons collided.

CLANG—

CRACKLE—

Our weapons clashed again with a deafening impact, sending waves of energy throughout the room.

The fight continued, neither of us gaining a decisive advantage.