NOVEL NEXT Chapter 58: Brutal Training [Part 2]
Warlock Ch 58. Brutal Training [Part 2]
Damian fired off the bolt of pure magic, the energy surging through the air and slamming into Riven's chest. The bolt chained from Riven to Onyx, hitting both servants with a burst of power.
[Riven took 100 damage.]
[Onyx took 40 damage.]
The force of the blow sent Riven stumbling, its massive form swaying as the cracks in its stone skin deepened. Damian's breath hitched. He was close—so close.
But Onyx wasn't going to let him finish the job that easily.
With a roar, Onyx lunged forward, activating [Corrosive Fang]. Its teeth dripped with venomous mist as it targeted Fenrith, aiming for a crippling blow.
"Not today!" Damian growled, casting [Shadow Barrier] just in time. The shadowy shield shimmered around Fenrith, absorbing the brunt of Onyx's attack. The barrier flickered but held, sparing Fenrith from taking the full impact.
Damian's Mana was running dangerously low, and his body felt like it was on fire from the constant spell-casting. But he couldn't stop. Not yet.
"Fenrith, go for the legs!" Damian commanded, knowing that bringing Riven down was their best shot. Fenrith snarled in response, darting forward with surprising speed for his size, his claws digging into the stone giant's legs.
[Fenrith used Savage Bite.]
[Riven took 90 damage.]
The bite landed hard, and this time, it was enough. The cracks in Riven's body spread rapidly, and with a deafening roar, the stone giant crumbled to the ground, its massive body collapsing into a pile of rubble.
[Riven has been defeated.]
Damian gasped for breath, sweat dripping down his face as he turned his attention to Onyx—the last remaining servant. His heart raced as Onyx's glowing eyes locked onto him, fury burning in their depths. The creature was still strong, and Damian was running on fumes.
"Fenrith, let's finish this," Damian muttered, his voice laced with determination. He raised his hand, channeling the last of his Mana into one final spell.
[Arcane Bolt]
The bolt shot from his palm, crackling with raw power as it streaked through the air. It slammed into Onyx, chaining through its body with devastating force.
[Onyx] took 120 damage.
The blow staggered Onyx, and for the first time, Damian saw the creature falter. Its HP bar was low—dangerously low. He had a chance.
"Now, Fenrith! [Triple Roar]!"
Fenrith's three heads threw back in unison, and a deafening roar erupted from his throats, the sound waves crashing into Onyx like a physical force.
[Onyx] took 50 damage.
Onyx swayed, its legs buckling under the pressure. Its glowing eyes flickered, its body trembling as it tried to stay on its feet. But it was too late.
With one final, desperate surge of energy, Damian charged forward, leaping onto Onyx's back just like he had with Riven. He climbed the creature's massive form, his hands glowing with the last of his power as he prepared the finishing blow.
"[Curse of Agony]!" Damian shouted, slamming his hands down onto Onyx's armored hide. The curse latched onto the creature, and Onyx let out a bone-chilling howl as the agony spread through its body, sapping its remaining strength.
[Onyx took 150 damage over time.]
With a final, shuddering breath, Onyx collapsed to the ground, its body disintegrating into shadow as the curse consumed it.
[Onyx has been defeated.]
Damian fell to the ground beside the fading shadow, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath. His body felt like it had been through a meat grinder, every muscle aching, every bone screaming for relief. But he'd done it. He'd won. The weight of the battle finally lifted as the last of the servants dissolved into the ether, leaving only silence and the overwhelming exhaustion that clung to his bones.
The room, now devoid of the crushing power of the three servants, felt eerily calm. The barrier that Cassius had raised around them flickered and vanished, leaving Damian lying on the cold stone floor, staring up at the ceiling.
And then, a notification popped up in his vision.
[Congratulations! You have leveled up to Level 20.]
Stat increases:
Strength: B+
Agility: A
Magic Affinity: B+
[Curse of Agony has leveled up to Level 3.]
Damian blinked, barely able to process the words as they floated in front of him. He had leveled up—again. But this time, it felt different. His stats had jumped significantly, especially his agility, which had hit an A rating. That was huge. It meant he was getting faster, stronger, more capable of dealing with the kind of enemies Cassius kept throwing at him.
But the notifications didn't stop there.
[Fenrith has leveled up to Level 32.]
Damian's eyes widened as he sat up, ignoring the screaming protests from his muscles. He quickly pulled up Fenrith's status screen, curiosity overtaking his exhaustion.
Fenrith <Level 32>
HP: 1,400/1,400
MP: 250/250
Skills: [Savage Bite], [Triple Roar], [Void Howl], [Lunar Blessing]
Weakness: Unknown
Damian let out a low whistle. Fenrith had grown stronger, too—his HP and MP were higher, and not to mention, they were full again. He had even unlocked a new skill. He didn't know exactly what it did yet, but from the name alone, it sounded like it would be a game-changer. Maybe something that could enhance their synergy or provide a buff in battle.
He closed the status screens with a swipe of his hand.
Cassius stepped forward, his expression calm and unreadable as always. "Not bad," he said, his voice as nonchalant as ever.
Damian lay back down on the ground, too exhausted to even roll his eyes. "Not bad?" he muttered, his voice weak and hoarse. "I just fought three overpowered monsters, and that's all you've got?"
Cassius shrugged, a slight smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "You survived. That's what matters."
Damian let out a long, exasperated sigh, his chest still heaving from the strain of the battle. "I'm never gonna catch a break, am I?"
Cassius smirked, his eyes glinting with a hint of amusement. "Not if you want to keep getting stronger."