There stood Felix and Alex, defending an injured Katherine behind them. It appeared that they were in a precarious situation seeing that Felix had already taken out his soul weapon.
"What a class reunion. You three seem to be in good health." [Brandon]
"Shut up and help us, you dolt!" [Katherine]
There were also two dungeon masters, each with similar looks to the one Adam just defeated. The only difference was one had the appearance of a female.
"A human? Didn't Ikyuu go to kill him?" [Male Dungeon Master]
"If he's here then… Ikyuu must have…!" [Female Dungeon Master]
Adam shrugged.
"Ikyuu won't be coming." [Adam]
"Damn human!" [Female Dungeon Master]
She lunged at Adam with nails extended.
"Pressure Cannon." [Adam]
With lightning quick reflexes, Adam blasted the dungeon master away.
"What?!" [Male Dungeon Master]
He moved to catch his ally, causing him to almost fall over from the momentum.
"Shikra! Are you alright?!" [Male Dungeon Master]
"Move, Raik! I'm fine!" [Female Dungeon Master]
She pushed her friend away and staggered forward.
"Are those your names? Shikra and Raik?" [Adam]
"What's it to you, human?" [Female Dungeon Master]
The dungeon master growled.
"Ikyuu gave me his name out of respect for my strength. I assume you will do the same." [Adam]
Snapping his fingers, Krino appeared in his hand.
"An Ethereal Blade…" [Male Dungeon Master]
He also glanced at Felix's glowing staff.
"To think there would be two." [Male Dungeon Master]
He nodded in acknowledgement.
"It is true. There are those here who are worthy of respect. My name is Raik. And my ally is named Shikra." [Male Dungeon Master]
"And I'm Adam. These guys here are-" [Adam]
"Enough introductions! I will avenge Ikyuu!" [Shikra]
She slashed at the air with her arms.
"Duck!" [Adam]
Adam, Sora, and Brandon hit the ground, evading an invisible force that left a large gash on the wall behind them.
"I'll handle this, you guys go to Felix!" [Adam]
He charged forward with the intent to stab with his blade. Shikra saw this clear as day, leaving her to slip by it with a single step.
("Don't think I'll let you go that easily!") [Adam]
Casting aside the original strategy, Adam tackled Shikra. Of course, his opponent didn't just sit there and watch. She retaliated with sharpened nails, thrusting her fingers into his back.
"Urgh!" [Adam]
Thankfully, Adam's body was far tougher than anticipated. Shikra struggled to pierce any deeper.
"You're coming with me!" [Adam]
Adam went into a full sprint, carrying Shikra with him. She pulled out her nails and repeatedly stabbed him in an attempt to stop him, but Adam endured. With teeth grit, Adam bulldozed through the building and entered a freefall with Shikra.
"Are you sane, human?!" [Shikra]
"Not in the slightest!" [Adam]
Adam clenched a fist and began to pummel the dungeon master as they fell.
("What is wrong with this human?! I need to get away!") [Shikra]
She then sprouted leathery wings from her back, opening them wide to stop the fall. It was incredibly effective. So much so that it was almost instantaneous, causing Adam to slip off as he carried momentum.
"Hah! Fall to your death, human!" [Shikra]
"I'll pass!" [Adam]
("Implode!") [Adam]
Utilizing his ability, Adam zipped upwards and landed a clean uppercut.
"Urgh!" [Shikra]
The blow rattled Shikra so much that she almost passed out mid flight.
("Such strength! I can hardly believe he's human!") [Shikra]
She righted herself in the air, eyes darting to find her opponent.
"Over here!" [Adam]
Dropping down at high speeds, Adam barely grazed her shoulder with his blade.
("I missed?!") [Adam]
It was odd to fight in the air. Especially when Adam was inexperienced in it.
("I'll try again.") [Adam]
"Implode!" [Adam]
Though he attempted to use the advantage of speed, Shikra had already locked on to him. With the maneuverability of her wings, Adam was unable to catch her.
"Don't think you can catch me again!" [Shikra]
Sharp spines grew from her wings, each the size of a hand.
("She's gonna shoot them at me, isn't she?") [Adam]
He was indeed correct. The spines launched themselves at astonishing speeds. Adam tried to evade them, but still took a few hits on his right leg and left shoulder.
("Damn these things hurt!") [Adam]
He tried to pull a few out, only to find that they clung onto his flesh.
"The tips are barbed. Prepare yourself mentally and physically if you wish to take them out." [Astos]
("How troublesome can these dungeon masters get?!") [Adam]
He decided to hold off on taking out the spines, leaving him to focus on his enemy.
"Oh, I know that look. You're thinking of something stupid aren't you?" [Krino]
("Yep. It's all or nothing.") [Adam]
Raising his arms in a protective position, Adam went for the direct approach. He made a beeline towards Shikra, ignoring the spines that stabbed his arms.
"Hah! You must be desperate!" [Shikra]
"Maybe?!" [Adam]
As he honed in on Shikra, the dungeon master started to move. However, Adam anticipated it and activated Implode. Not on himself, but behind Shikra.
"Wha-?!" [Shikra]
The force of air pushed Shikra off her original course and into Adam's spiky embrace.
"Gotcha!" [Adam]
The moment Adam grabbed hold of Shikra, he made the opportunity count. Within an instant, Adam took the dungeon master's wings and tore them off.
"How's that?!" [Adam]
Shikra screamed in pain. Then, she screamed as she plummeted with no way to stop her descent. The dungeon master hit the ground, causing dust to rise in an explosive fashion.
"...You think she died from that?" [Krino]
("We'll see.") [Adam]
Dropping down with a few implodes to slow the fall, Adam landed safely. He then found the dungeon master struggling to pick herself off the ground as purple blood oozed from unnatural places.
("Wow. She lived.") [Adam]
Shikra tried to crawl forward and raised a hand toward the sky.
"I… can't…! I can't die yet…! Not until… I avenge Ikyuu… Not until… I fulfill Roht's will!" [Shikra]
Seeing such a scene made Adam recall how Ikyuu gained extra strength, causing him to feel unease. Without an ounce of hesitation, Adam beheaded the dungeon master.
"Woah! The hell was that?!" [Krino]
("What?") [Adam]
"...That was a bit cold hearted." [Krino]
Adam shook his head.
("Nah. I'm not about to just let her get some kind of awakening. I don't think I can handle using another Soul Aggression.") [Adam]
"...That's fair." [Krino]