Chapter 152 -152



"There it is, the coastline of the second continent, Eldoria," Luna exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement, as the bright lights illuminated the shoreline.

"Well, it seems this is where you get off, huh?" Anon remarked casually as he smiled a bit.

"Yes," Luna replied, a hint of sadness flickering in her eyes.

"Is something bothering you, Luv?" Anon inquired with a confused expression on his face.

"N-No. Why do you ask?" Luna replied, her voice betraying her true emotions.

"You seem a bit down," Anon persisted as he looked at luna.

"No, I don't. Just drop it," Luna snapped, adamantly denying any sadness.

[Why am I feeling like this? It's a mix of sadness and excitement. What is it that I truly desire?] Luna pondered silently.

"Perhaps it's love, and you wish to have sex with me ?" Anon teased, having heard everything that was going on in Luna's mind.

"W-W-What? Love a commoner like you? Absolutely not! I am a noble lady, and I can't possibly fall in love with a pervert like you," Luna blurted out, her cheeks turning crimson with embarrassment.

[Do I truly love him?]

"I believe you do. That's why you feel sad when I'm leaving," Anon stated, a smile playing on his lips.

"H-Hey, cut it out," Luna protested.

"Cut what out?" Anon asked, a mischievous grin on his face.

"And how in the world are you able to read my mind?" Luna questioned.

"I've already told you, I can read the minds of girls who have a crush—"

"Nonsense! There's no such thing. Tell me the truth," Luna demanded, her tone serious.

"Your stop has arrived," Anon stated, stopping near the coastline where several people were waiting.

Seti, Letti, Samantha, Jake, Frank, Ren, and the first aid team.

"Ladies and gentlemen, after a series of mind-boggling and bewildering events, we have reached the end of the first Kingdom and the beginning of the coastline of the second continent, Eldoria. Anon is clearly in the lead in this race.

The second runner in the Kingdom's Night Run will be Samantha Grey. Will she be able to surpass Anon? Does she possess the qualities required to outshine him in this race?" Landon announced.

"Are you all right, Ms. Warwood?" Seti asked, thoroughly examining Luna.

"Yes, I'm fine," Luna replied, beginning to walk towards the teleportation portal.

Seti briefly glanced at Anon before hurrying back to the portal.

"Well, well, don't think you're almighty just because you defeated Luna Warwood. Defeating me will prove much harder than her," Samantha warned Anon, assuming her position to run.

'I never considered myself almighty; it's you nobles who do,' Anon thought, a smile playing on his face as he readied himself for the race.

"3...2...1, BOTH OF YOU, START!"

"Swiftshadow Run," Samantha activated a skill.

[Swiftshadow Run]

[Swiftshadow Run is a mystical skill employed by adept witches to traverse vast distances with remarkable speed while maintaining a controlled and consistent pace. Infused with the essence of shadows and enhanced by the witch's arcane abilities, this skill allows them to move swiftly and effortlessly through the world, as if becoming one with the fleeting shadows themselves.

When a witch activates Swiftshadow Run, a subtle transformation takes place. Their form becomes momentarily blurred and indistinct, enveloped by a faint veil of shadowy energy. As they begin to move, their steps become light and agile, barely making a sound as they glide across any terrain with uncanny swiftness.

Applies one shadow stack every three minutes while running.

Each shadow stack increases the user's speed by 20% and can stack up to 50 times while running.

Despite its incredible speed, Swiftshadow Run allows the witch to maintain precise control over their movements. They can navigate intricate paths, dodge obstacles, and adjust their speed to match the demands of the terrain. Whether running along forest trails, across open plains, or through winding city streets, the witch remains steadfast in their stride, propelled forward by otherworldly energy.]

[Mana: 500/minute]

"See you never, loser," Samantha taunted as she started running, but her speed appeared ordinary.

"What the hell? Why is she running so slowly?" Anon wondered to himself.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, Samantha has started running, but her pace seems considerably slow. I don't think it will be enough to defeat Anon. Is Samantha utilizing some mysterious spell, or will she also be bested by Anon?" Seraphina commented.

[Master, she used a stacking spell. Every three minutes, a shadow stack will be added, increasing her speed by 20%. She can stack up to 50 times.] Link promptly explained.

"A stacking spell? Do I possess any stacking spells, system?" Anon asked.

[Master, search for purging spells.] Link suggested.

"What? But what good would a purging spell do?"

[Master, if you purge her stacks, she will only run at a single speed that you can easily surpass.] Link clarified.

"Excellent, system, search for purging abilities."

[45 purging skills found.]

"This one seems suitable."

[Astral Purge]

[Astral Purge is a potent skill wielded by those attuned to the mystical forces of the cosmos. When invoked, it allows the user to strip away the accumulated strength and advantages of their opponents by purging their buff stacks.

Upon activating Astral Purge, a surge of celestial energy envelops the caster, imbuing them with the ability to disrupt and cleanse the enhancements bestowed upon their adversaries. It is not a skill that relies on brute force or raw power, but rather on the manipulation of cosmic energies and the unraveling of magical influences.

The unique aspect of Astral Purge lies in its interaction with verbal communication. When the caster engages their opponent in conversation and poses a question, every time the opponent responds, their accumulated buffs are forcefully stripped away. It is as if their words carry the weight of their own undoing, triggering the purging effect.]

[Mana: 5000/use]

"Why isn't Anon running? Is something wrong with him? He's just standing on the starting line, gazing into the air in front of him," Landon remarked.