Chapter 112: Golden Will 4

Chapter 112: Golden Will 4

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Lucas's relentless assault continued, his strikes coming faster and harder.

Each swing of his sword seemed to carry more weight, more power, as if he was drawing on some deep reservoir of strength.

I could see the determination in his eyes, the fierce resolve to win at any cost.

'I need to find a way to turn this around.'

Blocking another powerful strike, I felt my arms tremble from the impact.

My stamina was depleting rapidly, and I knew I couldn't keep this up for much longer.

I had to think, had to come up with a strategy that would give me the upper hand.

Tsk...

I was in a real pinch right now, so close to a really painful injury and even potential death... and yet why couldn't I help but be happy about this situation right now?

Looking at Lucas's serious face that seemed to be itching to land a strike on me, a small smile almost crept onto my face.

'You really are the protagonist, Lucas....'

He wasn't as strong as I had hoped he would be at this level in the scenarios-he was even stronger than expected.

'At least level 70 and above. '

That was the level at which I could value his strength right now. Of course, it wasn't at the level a hardcore gamer like me could have gotten him to, which was level 90 and above at this stage.

But even still, the fact that the scenarios had been hastened due to my interference and yet he was able to achieve this level of strength on his own was really impressive.

'He's grown so much...'

Lucas's eyes never left mine, filled with determination and resolve. He was giving this fight everything he had, not holding back in the slightest.

Despite the danger and the intensity of the battle, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride for him.

He even learned and polished the skills he needed to earn the Lord of Light skill in the future -not that he knows that anyway.

Although he was wearing the same suit as me, his overall accessory equipment coincided with what he's supposed to get, just like in the game.

The boots he was wearing were the Wind's Guide, a unique-ranked item that could only be found in the Underground Dungeon of the Ant's Cave, meaning he was successfully treading through his main scenarios without my influence.

His ring, the First Ring of the Dwarves, was a lost, unknown item that he could've only gotten in the SkyHigh Auction House.

His main scenarios were probably combined with the routes of both Janica and his occasional interactions with Snow.

'He's following he's intended path perfectly,'

Going at this rate, if I just don't mess up his upcoming main scenarios during the second act, he is bound to grow somewhere between level 85-90 and above.

Is this his destiny intertwining fate onto its proper course?

Even without the help of his intended scenarios to help him get stronger, he was as strong as he was now.

In order to beat Act 5, he truly was essential.

SLIIISHHHH!

SWOOOSH!!!

CLANGGG!!!

Our swords clashed once more. This time, I couldn't hold it in, and a smile broke out across my face.

"You've gotten stronger, Lucas."

His face exuded shock upon hearing my words as he gritted his teeth. There was a mixture of emotions etched across his features.

"You..." He muttered, unable to form any coherent words.

Did my words make him happy? Was he just surprised? Or did it make him even more angry and annoyed?

I did not know, nor did I want to know at this very moment, I was just really happy.

Knowing that I could take advantage of this guy in the years to come.

His strength and determination were truly remarkable.

Despite me doing my utmost best with counterstrikes of my own, he was holding his ground as if all of it was nothing, pushing me to my limits.

The arena around us seemed to blur as we continued our intense battle.

The crowd's cheers were a distant roar in my ears, my focus solely on Lucas.

His golden eyes flared brightly with each attack, a visual representation of his unwavering willpower.

If this battle rages on, it was clear that I was going to lose, and I couldn't even go all out and fight properly. So I'll give it to him everything I have right now.

All my other skills are utterly useless in front of this man.

No matter how much I amplify myself, the gap between us is just that great. He's a literal cheat code in and out of himself.

I have to end this quickly.

I took a deep breath, focusing on the immense power surging through me.

This was my last resort, a skill I had been hesitant to use due to its devastating effects.

But desperate times called for desperate measures.

[Skill: Raging Storms]

[Effects: Unleashes a chaotic storm over a targeted area, causing devastating damage to all

enemies caught within.]

[Note: Area of Effect: 10-meter radius]

[Note: Skill can only be used once per day!]

[Warning: Using disaster category skills may harm the user; extreme caution is advised.]

The air around us crackled with energy as I channeled the raw power of the skill.

The ground beneath me began to tremble, the very fabric of reality seeming to warp under the weight of the impending storm.

RUMBLE~! RUMBLE~!

[WARNING!]

[Note: USER'S MAIN SCENARIO AT STAKE!]

[MAIN SCENARIO IS BREAKING]

[WARNING!!!]

[Failure to fulfill the main scenario could lead to ???]

[Note: Emergency measures applying!]

[Note: Conditions have been met!]

[Skill: Monarch's Will (Unique)] [Unlocked!] [Effects Applying] [Effects: Absolute Command] [Active]

[Effects: 90% Stat Reduction] [Active]

[Note: All enemies in the user's presence will now have their stats reduced!]

[Note: All enemies in the user's presence will now have their wills subjugated!]

[Note: Emergency measures applied!]

The loud cheers and the ambient noise of the crowd fell eerily silent.

The intensity of the moment seemed to draw the entire arena into a hush.

My senses sharpened, my perception of time slowed, and I felt a profound sense of power

welling up within me.

The rush of energy was overwhelming. I could feel the weight of the crowd's anticipation and the silent tension that now enveloped the arena.

Strength surged through my veins, elevating me above everyone else in this moment.

It was as if the entire world had slowed down, with the incoming lightning bolt hanging in the

air like a frozen shard of time.

The bolt, which had been a fierce and deadly threat mere moments ago, now appeared to drift

in slow motion.

Its once fearsome energy seemed tame and manageable, as if it were no longer a peril but a

mere tool at my disposal.

With a single thought, I redirected the path of the lightning bolt.

It was a display of sheer willpower and mastery, an ability granted by the system's emergency

measures.

The bolt, now under my command, changed direction and hurtled toward Lucas with

newfound intensity.

And it was close to instantaneous.

BOOM!

He didn't have time to react.

The lightning bolt collided with Lucas's golden aura, creating a blinding explosion that lit up

the arena.

The air was filled with crackling energy, and the force of the impact sent shockwaves through

the crowd. The world around me turned into a stark, monochrome canvas, with only the gleaming golden light from Lucas's sword cutting through the darkness.

The contrast was almost surreal. Despite the immense power surging through me, a sense of unease gnawed at the edges of my consciousness.

There was an unsettling calm, devoid of the usual repulsion that accompanied me whenever i

used this skill.

'Why does it feel different?'

[WARNING!]

[WARNING!]

[Note: 3 presences detected with higher wills than the user]

[Note: Effects of Monarch's Will, will now be rendered null in front of the three presences]

[Effects: Absolute Command] [???] [Effects: 90% Stat Reduction] [???] [Note: User is advised to leave area immediately!]

The abruptness of the message caused a ripple of confusion.

My gaze snapped back to Lucas, where the golden aura around him was intensifying, shifting

in color and brilliance.

VOOM!!!!

The once simple golden glow now ignited into a blinding white light, with strands of rainbow-colored energy weaving through it like the tail of a comet.

A realization struck me like a jolt of electricity.

'Fuck....'

Don't tell me....

I had expected him to learn this skill much later in the story, if not at all.

The skill was known for its radiant intensity and the ability to pierce through even the

strongest defenses.

Lucas raised his sword high, and the golden light transformed into an even more formidable

blaze.

The air around him shimmered with the force of the skill.

"This bastard...'

He already knows [Sun Strike]???