Lowering my posture I channeled Mana into the staff.
Click...
The Staff was engulfed in a thin, white aura sending off heat waves in all directions. Surprisingly I wasn't in any way hurt by the flame, I also wasn't affected by the heat.
Touching the Staff's warm surface I let out a deep breath.
' Spreading Demonic Flame onto a weapon surely consumes a lot of Mana '
Even though the spell itself wasn't Mana hungry, keeping it on the large surface for long amounts of time was very tiring.
Unfortunately this time, I had no choice, but to do it If I wanted to survive. In Fragmental if a player is drained of Mana he might feel severe weakness or in some cases might even faint.
Even with such possible outcomes I had to take risks. Stepping forward I launched multiple Lightning spears at the leader's face.
Unlike previously the being moved his head to the side evading the projectiles.
' So multiple attacks can harm him '
I nodded my head seeing the leader's movement.
Suddenly I felt a sense of danger from my right side. Not having enough time to evade it I raised my staff with intent to block it.
Clank...
A black tentacle emerged from the ground striking my staff. Suddenly all the street's surface around me shattered and at least a dozen of similar tentacles were launched at me.
Pushing away the first tentacle I rolled backwards dodging most of them, unfortunately one of them managed to graze my leg.
" Ah "
A muffled shout escaped from my lips as I rolled further away. Looking down on my leg I noticed a deep cut wound. The skin around the wound was slightly black indicating that I was poisoned.
Feeling the numbness slowly spreading through my body I knew that I didn't have a lot of time until I was fully paralyzed.
Sharpening my teeth I saw Fenrir leap at the Corrupted from behind. His massive Jaws managed to bite out a chunk of black mass covering the leader's body, unfortunately it had no effect on the being. Without any hesitation he just swung his hands intending to use his claws to cut Fenrir in half.
Boom...
A few Spears managed to pierce through the being's leg making him slightly stumble and miss Fenrir by a small margin giving him a chance to escape.
Calling Fenrir to my side I felt controling my body slowly becoming harder and harder.
' Where are the guards! '
I kept on repeating while avoiding the Corrupted leader's claws and tentacles. At this point I couldn't even lift my arms, my body's movements were getting slower and slower until one punch managed to connect, sending me flying to a nearby wall.
Crack...
I crashed into the wall breaking a few of my ribs.
Spitting out blood I took a kneeling position trying to stand up, but soon I saw a shadow hover over me.
' Fuck I wish the Shadow Realm wasn't on cooldown '
I couldn't help, but curse my stupidity for being a showoff and using the skill to prove myself for the blacksmith.
' I could've showed him Shadow Energy '
Was my last thought before I lost the sense of my legs and fell on my back.
~ Player Leo has suffered from Status Effect { Paralysis }
-- One will not be able to move his body
-- Duration → 5 minutes;
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I saw a system message appear before my face. Seeing the Corrupted raising his hand I closed my eyes awaiting for my death.
Clank...
Suddenly a sound of something colliding was heard, opening my eyes I saw a soldier armored in Golden Armor using his sword to block the creature's claws.
I saw the soldier slightly tremble under the pressure, the ground underneath him also had some cracks, but the soldier still stood strong.
Crash...
Suddenly a Black fur beast crashed against the side of the Corrupted letting the Soldier take a breather. Even though I couldn't move my familiar could.
Showing his teeth to the Corrupted, Fenrir stood before me covering me from Corrupted human's gaze.
The Royal soldier also saw this and I could swear I saw a shadow of suspicion pass through his eyes.
' Shit '
I thought. It was the same royal soldier I've seen praying at the church.
Closing my eyes I pretended to be unconscious. I had to wait until the paralysis Effect ran out until I could escape.
' What the hell am I doing? He can't see my face, why am I closing my eyes! '
Opening my eyes wide open I started inspecting the battle. Both of the combatants were powerful, powerful enough to kill me with one successful attack.
Clank... Clank...
Nails were clashing against a sword sending shockwaves all around them. Even though the soldier had lower attributes, his swordsmanship more than made up for it. His level of battle understanding could be considered close to mine which I've gotten through dozen years of playing the game.
Clenching his silver sword he blocked another fist coming towards him, before cutting the creatures wrist off.
Roar...
The vicinity was shaken by the creature's painful roar. I thought that my ear drums would burst apart. Unfortunately I couldn't cover my ears since I was paralyzed. I also saw a small trail of blood leave from the side of the soldier's helmet.
' I need to leave '
My thoughts started circulating like crazy. Even though the Royal soldier was currently winning, he was only a human, his Stamina would run out sooner or later. Corrupted have no such thing as Stamina, they run on Mana which is powered by negative emotions.
They are restless battle machines pretty much.
Rustle... Rustle...
I could finally move my fingers. Slowly the feeling of my limbs came back and I was able to move. Raising my aching body I leaned onto Fenrir and stumbled out of the battlefield.
Luckily both the soldier and the Corrupted were engaged in the fight and didn't notice me leaving the scene.
Leaving the vicinity I heard the corrupted screeching another time.
' He noticed '
I thought while quickening my pace to the rented inn. Since the presence of the corrupted was known little to none people were on the streets allowing me to reach the inn faster.