Era of Players: Death God

Chapter 137: Teasing

The battle raged on, a dance of power and deception within the inky void. Lilith, her elements of wind, space, and lightning weaving a deadly tapestry, pushed him to his limits. Noah, fueled by the power of Lord of Night and his enhanced senses, fought back with relentless determination. The determination to win, to use this opportunity to progress.

The training ground became a battleground, the darkness a canvas on which their powers clashed. Neither side gained a clear advantage, the ebb and flow of the fight a testament to their formidable skills. But slowly, almost imperceptibly, the tide began to turn.

Noah, fueled by the adrenaline of the fight and the ever-present warnings from Unprecedented Sense, began to anticipate Lilith's attacks. He used his telekinesis to disrupt her portals before they fully formed, deflected her lightning bolts with well-timed bursts of darkness, and used the darkness itself to mask his movements.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he saw his chance. Lilith, momentarily caught off guard by a series of telekinetic shoves, stumbled back. Seizing the opportunity, Noah surged forward, a surge of power coursing through him. His fist, empowered by the darkness, slammed into her chest with surprising force.

Bang!

The impact sent a shockwave through the air, the sound echoing through the training ground despite the darkness. Lilith stumbled back, a gasp escaping her lips. For the first time in the fight, a flicker of surprise crossed her face.

The darkness began to dissipate, the faint light of dawn creeping in from the edges of the training ground. Noah, panting heavily, stood before her, his vision adjusting to the returning light. Lilith, catching her breath, stared back at him, a mixture of emotions swirling in her eyes.

"Seems the ice queen can be melted after all," Noah said with a ragged breath, a hint of a challenge lingering in his voice.

Lilith remained silent for a moment, then a slow smile spread across her face. It wasn't the cold, aloof smile he was used to, but a genuine one, filled with a grudging respect and feelings proud of Noah's progress.

Exhausted but exhilarated, Noah reached down and offered Lilith a hand up.

"Truce?" he asked with a grin, a hint of amusement sparkling in his eyes despite his ragged breaths.

Lilith hesitated for a moment, the memory of the intense fight and the surprising warmth of his touch lingering in her mind.

Then, with a sigh that spoke volumes, she took his hand. As she pulled herself to her feet, their eyes met, and for a fleeting moment, a spark of something deeper than competition flickered between them.

They both gulped down large swallows from the water bottles Noah had produced, the cool liquid momentarily pushing back the ache in their muscles. Then, with a silent agreement, they settled down back-to-back, leaning against the training ground wall.

The sounds of other trainees filled the air – the clash of steel, the rhythmic thud of kicks and punches. But Noah and Lilith were a world apart, lost in their own thoughts, the echo of their recent battle still thrumming in their veins.

"That was…" Noah began, searching for the right words.

"Intense."

"Indeed," Lilith replied, her voice a breathy whisper.

"You've improved considerably, Noah."

A satisfied smirk played on his lips.

"Likewise, Lilith. Your control over the elements is… impressive."

They sat in comfortable silence for a moment, the unspoken words hanging heavy in the air.

Finally, Noah broke the silence.

"So," he began, his voice tinged with a hint of amusement.

"Ready for another round… sometime soon?"

Lilith's lips curved into a genuine smile, a sight that sent a thrill coursing through him.

"Perhaps," she replied, her voice soft.

"But next time, no more Night of Darkness."

Noah chuckled. "No promises, my lady."

They continued to watch the other trainees, their bodies recovering from the exertion, but their minds already swirling with thoughts of their next match.

Exhausted but exhilarated, Noah and Lilith pushed themselves to their feet, muscles screaming with a delicious kind of ache. They left the training area together.

There wasn't much left to do for the day. With their return to the academy looming, they both needed to prepare. Noah ambled towards his room, the cool morning air a welcome contrast to the heat of the fight. A quick, steaming shower helped loosen the tightness in his muscles. As he stepped out, his stomach rumbled, reminding him of the skipped breakfast.

Grabbing his phone, he scrolled through the food delivery options, a wide grin spreading across his face.

"Pizza it is," he declared, picturing a giant pepperoni pizza to refuel his energy reserves. As he placed the order, a mischievous glint flickered in his eyes. With a playful tap on his phone, he sent a quick message to Lilith.

"Winner gets the last slice," it read, followed by a winking emoji. He knew he was pushing his luck, but something about the way she'd smiled after their battle had him feeling adventurous. He glanced out the window, half expecting to see a gust of wind carrying a frosty reply, but the air remained still.

With a shrug, Noah settled down on his bed, the aroma of pizza already filling his thoughts, anticipation for both the meal and Lilith's response tingling in the air. The training session might be over, but the day, it seemed, was far from done.

Ring~

A soft chime from his phone broke Noah out of his pizza-fueled daydream. He grabbed it eagerly, hoping for a fiery retort from Lilith. Instead, a single word appeared on the screen: "Accepted."

A triumphant laugh escaped his lips, bouncing off the walls of his room.

Moments later, another message arrived, this one accompanied by a mischievous emoji of a lightning bolt.

"Just don't expect me to go easy on you this time, pizza boy."

Lilith had started to change, expressing herself more, something incredible.

Noah's grin widened further looking at her response. The playful banter felt electric, a continuation of the spark that ignited during their fight. He quickly tapped out a reply.

"Bring it on, Lilith. But remember, the winner gets bragging rights... and the last slice."

He sent the message with a wink, the anticipation for their next encounter bubbling in his chest. As the delicious aroma of pizza wafted through his door, Noah couldn't help but think that returning to the academy wouldn't be so bad after all.

There was training to catch up on, knowledge to be gained, but most importantly, there was a connection to be explored, a spark that promised something more exciting than just sparring sessions.

With a satisfied sigh, Noah grabbed a slice of steaming pizza and started eating. A cola drink accompanied this, the cold fizz a welcome contrast to the savory heat of the pepperoni.

He took a bite, the cheesy goodness melting on his tongue, and scrolled through his phone again. There were no new messages from Lilith, but a comfortable silence settled over him.

Make an original rewrite of this text: He messaged Arthur and they exchanged few words before he tried contact his father next by the line was unreachable.

''Sigh! I wonder where my father went for him to stay unreachable for so long.'' Noah wasn't worried that something happened to his father reason why he couldn't keep in touch with him. Although he was not the strongest, in this world few people could kill his father so he was not worried just missing him, missing their banter between father and son.

''Well, I'm sure he would contact me soon.''

Taking another bite, he leaned back against his bed, a sense of contentment washing over him.

Noah rested for a few hours, the delicious pizza a welcome weight in his stomach.

After waking up it was time to check the system's new features but first Noah decided to check his status window.

?Status Window

Name: Noah Adler

Rank: Expert

Level 44

Class: Angel of Death

Title: Goblin Slayer

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?Stats?

Mana: 106

Strength: 115

Intelligence: 98

Dexterity: 115

Luck: 89

Stat Points: 0

Coins: 15060G

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?Skills?

Common Skill: {Basic Swordsmanship},{Basic Close Combat} {Presence Detection} {Master of Weapons} {Mana's Armor Lvl 1} {Shadow Steps Level 1} {Blood Flowers} {Splitting Ripple Slash LVl 1} {Fangs of Insanity} {Flame Art} {Telekinesis Lv1} {Unprecedented Sense LV1}

Exclusive Skills: {Seal of Death} {Night of Death} {Lord of the Night}

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?Runes ?

{Basic Strength},{Basic Speed} {Angel of Death}

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"Well, I've managed to accumulate a substantial sum of fifteen thousand gold coins. While it may seem like a significant amount, I fear that it might not be sufficient to acquire the things I truly desire," Noah expressed, a tinge of sadness evident in his voice.

It would be great if there was an alternative way to craft gold coins instead of relying solely on missions.

Noah dismissed the thought and shook his head. Now wasn't the time to ponder on alternate methods of obtaining gold coins. There was something more pressing at hand - exploring the system's latest features. Perhaps there was something incredible waiting for him to discover.