"…. Hahaahahah!" Erebus laughed after hearing my statement.
"I love how much of a fool you are, tell me what is the reason you're fighting for? Becoming a hero? Ridiculous." He stated.
Was he indirectly mocking my ideals? Even if he does, I don't care, I'll break through all the obstacles in front of me to achieve the so-called ideal of mine, I've been seeking for. Still, a question is bugging me within my mind, what are his intentions after possessing my consciousness?
"Yes, that's what I'm fighting for." I replied calmly.
"I must admit, you're brave but foolish, now get ready." Erebus concluded.
During this time, I was thinking something, why am I not getting healed after being damaged? If I remember correctly, during my trail in the dark forest, I was soon enough healed after being damaged by that rakshasa.
Were my healing factors being nullified? If so, it simply means that this battle will be more tough now.
Erebus ambled towards me, his facial expressions were hard to describe. I was confused whether he was smirking or smiling.
His black hair was almost covering his eyes. I glared at him whilst thinking about my strategy to defeat this new foe. After a while, he covered the distance and was near me; an inch apart.
He instantly thrusted his katana-like nails on me. However, he might have underestimated me. Within a blink of an eye, I caught his katana-like nails using my right arm, which was the rakshasa arm. The grip was tight and nigh-immovable. With that been said, I put an end to his thrusting velocity.
"Good grief, but I cannot afford to lose, got it?" Said I with a half-smile present on my face, whilst enduring the pain of mine.
Erebus looked surprised, it was almost like he didn't expect me to counter his attack so easily. Although, he seems to not care whatsoever. Smirking, he replied,
"I see, so you weren't that weak after all."
"Yea well..I think it's time to put an end to this!"
As soon as I stated that, I tightened my grip; applying my right arm's muscle strength to its fullest extent. It shattered Erebus' katana-like nails into small portions.
Erebus was shocked after viewing the scenario. Apparently, it was his fault for 'slightly' letting his guards down.
Taking the advantage of Erebus being off guard, I quickly clenched my fist and swung it into his face; forcing him to step back. And it happened, Erebus grabbed his face and stepped back.
I huffed a little. Putting the hand away from his face, Erebus glared at me, "Playing dirty are we?" He said, "Oh well, guess I have to regrow my nails again."
Staying that, he regrowths his katana-like nails once again.
Okay so, this battle is definitely gonna be difficult. He can keep regrowing his nails to keep fighting. But wait, can he use chakra?
Suddenly, I remembered something. The last time I used 'chakra accumulation', my right arm was rejecting the flow of chakra, and right now, I can use it to my advantage! To at least keep up with him, considering that technique amplifies my physique.
I then extracted out chakra from my very own core, whilst concentrating it around my whole body, so none of the spot is left defenceless. Preserving the chakra around my body, I had successfully utilised the technique, Chakra accumulation.
After the activation of the technique, my body slowly healed itself, not fully but considerably. It seems like my healing factors were not nullified at all. Well, at least something to not be concerned about.
"What's the matter? Come on, let's fight." I said whilst wiping off the blood in my mouth; invoking Erebus.
"As you wish." Erebus shrugged before instantaneously appearing in front of me, attempting to propel his katana-like nails.
I was stunned by such unrealistic speed, however, I instinctively countered his attack through "growing" My own nails.
At first, I didn't even realise that I had grown my own nails via the rakshasa arm, I was slightly shocked.
On the other hand, Erebus was also shocked that I had grown my own nails; using it as a counter. For that reason, He stepped back.
"I see, so you can use it as well." Erebus commented on my katana-like nails; which was equivalent to his.
Woah, now that's surprising, I didn't expect to use it. But anyways, it's good, I got a new ability after all. I'd name it
"Even so, you're not match for me, Cendrilas Rohiz!" Erebus then proceeded to unleash simultaneous slashes.
To counter his attack, I also unleashed multiple slashes so neither of us can hit each other.
Alas, I couldn't keep up with his speed.
His slashes overpowered mine's, resulting in me taking his slashes, head on.
"!!!"
Multiple scars were engraved within my body. The pain was incalculable, I feel like thousands of arrows were simultaneously fired at me.
I collapsed on the ground with blood all over my body. Blood was pouring out of my mouth, chest and abdomen.
My vision was slowly fading away as well, alongside my hearing.
At that moment I realised how weak I was.
"Am I going to die?" This thought was floating within my mind.
"Look at you. Helpless, weak, ignorant. Now, prepare to meet your demise, Cendrilas Rohiz!" Erebus exclaimed, whilst grabbing me by my hair, using his left hand.
He extended his right-nails. Pointing it towards me, he said, "I will impale you now."
He thrusted his nails towards my neck.
Suddenly, I opened my eyes whilst panicking.
I quickly leaned up and checked the region located on my neck.
There was nothing, it was completely normal.
I also noticed that I was sweating and huffing at the same time.
I quickly calmed myself, "Looks like it was just a dream.. But it felt so real.." I then suddenly recalled, "My other half.." Those words muttered out of my mouth.
"Oh, you're awake."
I heard Claire's voice. I altered my gaze and looked at the door. She was standing there.
"Oh yeah, I'm." I replied.
"Well, breakfast is ready, get fresh. Everyone is waiting." Staying that, she simply walked away.
Maybe I should just go.