"I don't think I can lose to a simple boss! Arthur cried almost going mad.
With the little mana remaining, he summoned lightning into his hand and stabbed it in the stomach. Lightning ran through his whole body, but instead of being paralyzed in place his whole being became different, he felt all of his stats skyrocket and the flow of time seemed much slower.
Arthur was in awe of all this power. He who was previously a simple rank (E) had become an unparalleled existence in rank (D).
With this renewed confidence, he took his sword and pointed it at the skeleton.
"Let's start the second round. Arthur said confidently.
However, before he even finished his sentence, the skeleton appeared above him and what was previously a scepter transformed into a sword that landed directly on Arthur's neck.
Ding
This time it was not the noise of the system, but the collision between two swords.
Arthur barely managed to block the sword with his extremely high agility, but due to the lack of strength he was thrown once again into the ground.
Boom
Arthur was face down. He tried to stand up, but found that he no longer had the strength to move a single muscle!
"How is that possible, this skeleton is monstrous, my current strength is not enough at all!" Fear and despair started to emerge on Arthur's face.
He thought he was becoming invincible, his talent was a whole rank higher than that of Victoria and two ranks higher than the other generals but that was still not enough against this skeleton!
He barely managed to turn his body around to see a gigantic fireball come towards him.
" It is the end. He thought when he saw the fireball just a few feet away from him.
A gigantic explosion sounds, followed by an ocean of flames occupying several hundred meters.
Arthur opened his eyes to find that he was right in front of his King. He turned and could see the ocean of flames a few miles away.
At the last moment, William manages to save Arthur.
Indeed, when the skeleton martial arts master died, William immediately knew about it and rushed towards Arthur. Despite his speed, it still took him about 30 seconds to get here.
"Pathetic. William's voice came from behind Arthur.
"When I promoted you to general, you left me with the impression that you would be a person who knew how to keep a calm and cool frame of mind no matter what the circumstances, but it looked like I was wrong." He continued
Arthur could hear the disappointment in William's voice.
" No it is wrong. Arthur whispered.
"This talent bestowed upon me has given me the power to sweep away all obstacles easily, people who can compare to me at the same rank are non-existent on the whole planet!" Arthur declared who ended his sentence almost screaming.
"But you're not on Teloria. You are confronted with the guardian of the 2nd floor of hell. This guardian is supposed to be defeated by the best talent in the universe, not the genius of a backward planet. William said calmly.
This sentence had the effect of a cold shower on Arthur.
He lowered his head and clenched his fists firmly.
"On Teloria, your talent is probably the highest after mine, even in the entire human species, the number of people that can compare to you are extremely few. "
"But the human race is one of the weakest in the universe, your talent can hardly be called average among the high ranking races. "
"Remember what I'm going to tell you Arthur: First, A talent is potential. This potential still hasn't been tapped by you and the strength doesn't come out of nowhere. It is only through unwavering perseverance over decades or even hundreds of years as well as multiple battles of life and death that you will be able to master your talent. Second, stats play an important role in a fight, but skills play just as important a role as stats. Indeed, you have a great talent, but your mastery with the sword is still rank (E). "
"Right now you're a little stronger than me statistically, but my skills are far superior to yours." So stronger than yours that our strength has nothing to do with it, it would take just one gesture to kill you. "
Arthur clenched his fists in anger and frustration at his own obvious weakness!
"But do you know who I am Arthur?" "
Arthur lifted his head and looked straight into William's eyes.
The latter met Arthur's gaze and did not wait for his answer.
"I am the holder of the greatest talent in the universe, I am the Soul King. "
A domineering aura suddenly came out of William's body.
The mage skeleton was already on the ground just a few hundred yards away.
"And I'm going to show you how strong the greatest genius in the universe can be." "
William drew his sword and walked slowly towards the skeletal mage.
But Arthur stopped William in his tracks by placing his hand on his shoulder.
William glanced at Arthur who was behind him.
"Forgive my insolence, but give me a chance to redeem myself!" Arthur expressed.
William could see the determination shining in his eyes.
"Looks like I won't be able to show myself today. William replied with a smile.
Arthur smiled too, but this time he was very sincere.
"System, displays the general's store." Arthur ordered.
[Request received.]
[General Arthur is the direct subordinate of Soul King.]
[The general's shop is open.]
Super rare balanced body: 1,500,000,000 soul points
Uncommon Force Body: 100,000,000 Soul Points
Uncommon Agility Corps: 100,000,000 soul points
Mastery of Martial Arts (C): 50,000,000 soul points
Mastery of the Sword (C): 50,000,000 soul points.
Mastery of Martial Arts (D): 5,000,000 soul points
Sword Mastery (D): 5,000,000 Soul Points
Infinite Endurance (D): 1,000,000 soul points
...
Walking on the Wind (E): 100,000 soul points
Sword Strengthening (E): 100,000 Soul Points
Body Strengthening (E): 100,000 soul points
Spear Reinforcement (E): 100,000 Soul Points
...
Sword (Uncommon): 25,000 soul points
Spear (Uncommon): 25,000 soul points
Bow (Uncommon): 25,000 soul points
...
Available balance: 1,502,438 soul points
"Buy walking on the wind, strengthening the sword and strengthening the body"
[Request received.]
[Purchase made.]
[Remaining balance: 1,202,438 soul points.]
A flood of information invades Arthur's mind.
"What a pity, I wanted to save to buy a talent but it looks like it will wait. Arthur sighed despite the fact that his expression was now filled with new vigor.
"Arthur, are you okay? A voice suddenly arises.
It was Victoria, who had finally been able to approach after the sea of flames had died down.
Behind her was Frederic.
"Yes don't worry. Arthur replied.
"It doesn't look right at all considering your totally torn clothes and the blood covering your entire body." As far as I know, skeletons don't have blood. »Frédéric said in a worried voice.
Arthur looked slightly embarrassed after this remark.
"Come closer, I'll put you back like new." »Assured Frédéric.
"It seems that our enemy is not of the same opinion" Said William
The skeleton mage was within 10 yards of the small group, but he had no intention of attacking.
A gleam flashed in William's eyes, followed by a surprised expression, but which he quickly hid.
"This skeleton is smart. "William thought
"Act like I didn't say anything. Frédéric heals Arthur, please. "
Everyone had various questions, as they had never seen a skeleton having such a reaction, but Frederick wasted no time and put his hand on Arthur's back.
His hand emanated a white glow as this light seeped into the pores of Arthur's skin.
The effect of this glow could be seen with the naked eye. The wounds covering Arthur's body all closed in just a few seconds.
He stood up, took a deep breath, picked up his sword that he had put on the ground and activated all his new skills.
[Walking on the wind activated.]
[Sword boost activated.]
[Strengthening the body.]
And finally the active version of his talent that he had discovered in his last confrontation.
[Lightning Blessing activated.]