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Chapter 354: Killing the Heartless One, 100 to 0 Combo
Chapter 354: Killing the Heartless One, 100 to 0 Combo
The battle between Stark and the Heartless One raged on, both of them moving at such incredible speed that the world around them seemed frozen.
To the others watching, the two combatants were nothing more than crimson and black blurs colliding again and again, the force of their blows sending shockwaves through the air.
Stark unleashed his skills over and over, each blow amplified by the crimson aura that surrounded him.
His [Asura's Arms] lashed out too, striking from unpredictable angles and allowing him to deflect the attacks or grab them.
But the Heartless One was relentless, her golden spear and dark blade dancing through the chaos.
Every swing of her weapons carried deadly precision, and she met Stark's attacks head-on, blocking and countering with incredible skill.
BOOM!
Another clash sent both fighters skidding backward, their feet tearing into the ground as they tried to maintain their footing.
Stark smirked, wiping a trickle of blood from his mouth.
At this point, his aura was not only taking over his face, but his entire upper half too.
The angrier he got, the more his aura would take.
"You're tough," he said.
"And you're exhausting," the Heartless One replied with a twisted grin, the black aura of her skills swirling around her like a storm.
[1:31 minutes of "Double Speed" left]
Stark didn't waste a second.
"I need... to... get her... FAST..."
He dashed forward again, closing the distance between them in the blink of an eye.
His [Crimson Spears] materialized mid-sprint, streaking toward her like deadly missiles.
CLANG!
The Heartless One spun her dark blade, deflecting the spears with ease.
Then she finally decided to use her wings for the first time.
"HARBINGER'S DESCENT!"
[Leaps into the air with her wings, before crashing down and creating a shockwave. Enemies in the vicinity are thrown back and momentarily stunned by the impact.]
She does as the skill indicates, but as she crashed into the ground...
"It's my win, human," the stun would be enough to hold Stark for one second, and that would be more than enough for her to cut him in half.
"Not bad," Stark muttered, but he wasn't stupid.
INVINCIBLE DODGE!
He rolled forward, avoiding the attack thanks to his invincibility frames.
"Huh."
"Just like in Dark Sou-"
ZAP!
-100!
"Damn."
People were surprised that a fucking lightning strike hit Stark out of nowhere, but maybe it was one of the Heartless One's skills.
The sheer intensity of their duel left the spectators frozen, even the [Tormented One], who had stopped attacking Clever to watch the fight unfold.
The clock was ticking.
Stark knew his [Double Speed] had less than a minute left.
The strain of maintaining such a high level of combat was beginning to take its toll, but he couldn't let up.
The Heartless One was just as relentless.
She activated [Void Embrace], covering the battlefield in a haze of dark energy.
Stark's vision blurred, his accuracy faltering as hallucinations danced in the corners of his eyes.
"Cheap tricks!" he growled, summoning his [Crimson Ball Transmission] to teleport above the haze.
SNAP!
In a flash, Stark reappeared in the air, hurling another [Crimson Spear] down toward her.
The Heartless One laughed, effortlessly dodging and countering with [Blackblade Cleave] again, sending a wave of dark energy slicing upward.
Stark twisted mid-air, narrowly avoiding the attack and landing with a thud.
Time was running out.
[WARNING!]
[30 seconds remaining!]
With 30 seconds left, Stark felt his body beginning to slow.
His breathing was heavy, and his crimson aura flickered faintly.
The Heartless One sensed his weakness and smiled wickedly.
"This is the end," she declared, raising her spear high.
The golden weapon glowed with radiant energy as she activated [Heavenly Spearfall].
Dozens of holy spears materialized in the air, each aimed directly at Stark.
"Bring it on!" Stark shouted as hard as he could, summoning another [Crimson Ball].
He threw it in the air above, intending to teleport out of harm's way.
But she was faster.
The Heartless One tricked him, and instead of the spears crashing down, SHE shot forward before he could snap his fingers.
"Huh?"
In an instant, she was directly in front of Stark, her spear poised to deliver the final blow.
Stark's eyes widened. He wasn't fast enough to react.
And then... he gambled.
Remember about the [Incubus] class Stark got?
The one that was utterly useless in battle except against females foes?
Well... if the Heartless One could be considered a girl, then maybe...
"ENRAPTURE!"
[Enraptured (Incubus Skill): Only works on female foes, but you can use that skill to increase your charm and make them lose focus for a bit.]
A powerful crimson aura radiated from Stark, and his features shifted slightly.
That change was only visible to the Heartless One, by the way.
His face became sharper, more alluring, an unearthly charm emanating from his entire being.
"W-Wow," The Heartless One hesitated.
For a single, critical second, she faltered.
Her grip on the spear slackened, her attack freezing mid-motion as her focus wavered.
'He's totally my type now!'
It was all Stark needed.
SNAP!
He teleported into the air, his [Crimson Ball] floating where he was now standing.
From above, he activated [Domi-Chains Restrain], summoning three crimson chains that wrapped tightly around the Heartless One.
She struggled against them, her strength threatening to tear them apart.
"Not enough? Fine," Stark muttered, clenching his fist.
[Chains of Judgment Activated.]
With a deafening roar, the chain demon Gortox appeared, his massive form towering over the battlefield.
Dozens of additional chains shot out, binding the Heartless One completely.
"YOU THINK THIS IS GONNA STOP ME?" she bellowed, her golden aura flaring as she prepared to break free.
"No," he smiled, "But what happens next will."
With a fierce grin, he swung his [Soul Heart] down with all of his might.
"Let's finish this," he said.
CRASH!
The impact was devastating.
The Heartless One screamed in pain as the attack connected, her HP bar plummeting.
-862,821!
Still airborne, Stark followed up with [Spear of Judgment].
The colossal spear of light descended upon her, piercing through her defenses.
-2,726,905!
And he wasn't finished yet.
What was about to follow was what many would call a 100 to 0 combo.
While going down, he summoned [Wielding Cross], and Stark slammed the massive weapon into her with full force.
The ground beneath them cracked and buckled from the sheer power of the blow.
-1,238,182!
WHAM!
He swung again.
-1,153,985!
And so on the third strike, [Holy Combo] automatically activated.
[Reminder: If you swing your cross and strike twice in a row, the third strike will light up the cross with so much crimson aura that it will deal 200% damage and without fail stun enemies for five seconds!
BOOM!
-2,318,461!
The Heartless One was knocked to the ground, completely immobilized.
Stark didn't waste a moment.
He unleashed a relentless barrage of attacks.
His [Asura's Arms] struck her repeatedly, their crimson fists pummeling her without mercy.
He also slammed his [Soul Heart] into her again and again, each strike dealing massive damage.
[Crimson Spears] rained down from above, and flying crimson fists exploded around her, leaving no room for escape.
The Heartless One's HP bar dwindled rapidly, the relentless onslaught overwhelming her.
And finally, with one last devastating blow, Stark's [Soul Heart] struck her chest, shattering her aura completely.
Ding!
-573,945!
[Heartless One HP: 0/10,000,000]
"This is..." she mumbled, "I-Impossible..."
She died.
["Heartless One" has been killed by "Chosen."]
[3 Monsters Alive: Mayor, Butler Trio, Tormented One.]
Stark stood over the defeated Heartless One, his breathing ragged but his expression triumphant.
[You have slain "Heartless One" and gained 60,000,000 experience points!]
Ding!
[Your level has increased to level 120, granting you five skill points and a boost in stats.]
[Your level has increased to level 121, granting you five skill points and a boost in stats.]
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[Your level has increased to level 123, granting you five skill points and a boost in stats.]
His crimson aura flickered faintly, but his presence was overwhelming, his power undeniable.
The battlefield was silent, the other participants staring in awe.
Stark smiled faintly, his crimson heart pulsing one last time before disappearing.
"Next," he muttered, his voice carrying across the battlefield.
No one dared to move.