Ch 38 His first PVP: Lyra's Ambush Unleashed
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Have you ever taken a punch during training? The surge of adrenaline kicks in, heightening your thought processes to avoid further hits. Once, I took one square in the right eye; it took me a solid 30 minutes to refocus. We sparred again, and while I could match his speed, I couldn't quite land a hit on his face. Clearly, more training was in order.
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Amidst the chaotic encounter, Lyra's commanding voice echoed through the forest, cutting through the tension. "Capture him!" she yelled, her tone carrying an air of authority.
Necro's heart pounded in his chest as he felt a chilling sense of danger envelop him. It wasn't just the urgency in Lyra's voice that sent shivers down his spine, but something deeper, something primal that stirred in the depths of his soul.
Deep within the recesses of his soul, Necro felt an unsettling presence—an immense and ominous danger that seemed to emanate from the very core of his being. It was a gut-wrenching sensation, an instinctual warning that being captured in this moment would lead to a grim and irreversible fate.
Adrenaline surged through his veins, mingling with the raw mana coursing within him. The peril he sensed was unlike anything he had ever encountered before, and it ignited a primal response deep within him.
With a sudden rush, the world around him seemed to slow to a crawl, and his thoughts became razor-sharp, as if time itself had stretched to accommodate his newfound awareness. His mana, always a wellspring of power, surged and pulsed with newfound intensity.
In that fleeting moment of peril and heightened senses, Necro unlocked a skill that would become pivotal in his journey—the aptly named "Bullet Time."
System: "Skill learned: Bullet Time
Description: Bullet Time is a rare and potent skill that allows the protagonist to temporarily accelerate their thought processes to an extraordinary degree. It enables them to perceive the world around them as if it were moving in slow motion, granting several distinct advantages during its activation."
Amid the slowed battlefield and using his newfound skill, Bullet Time, Necro could meticulously observe every detail. His sharp focus settled on his adversary, Lyra Shadowhoof, a 15-year-old Level 4 pure life forger.
Necro noted that she possessed numerous defense skills, making her a formidable opponent. Just as he analyzed her abilities, he noticed Lyra preparing to launch a green, plant-like monster in his direction, aimed at his feet.
Within the strange tableau of the battlefield, Lyra Shadowhoof rode atop a black unicorn, a black scarab perched on her shoulder. Not far behind, a black wolf followed her, positioned about 5 meters away and slightly to her left. Necro's heightened perception allowed him to discern these details clearly amidst the chaos.
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Level 4 Black Scarab:
1. **Venomous Bite**:
- Description: The Black Scarab delivers a venomous bite that injects a paralyzing toxin into the target's bloodstream.
- Effect: Inflicts moderate physical damage and has a chance to paralyze the target for a short duration.
2. **Dark Carapace**:
- Description: The scarab's hardened carapace is imbued with dark magic, providing enhanced protection against both physical and magical attacks.
- Effect: Temporarily increases the scarab's defense and magical resistance for a limited duration.
3. **Shadow Surge**:
- Description: The Black Scarab can harness the power of shadows to rapidly close the distance to its target, delivering a surprise attack.
- Effect: Instantly moves the scarab to a target enemy's location, dealing moderate damage and causing a brief disorienting effect to the target.
4. **Soul Leech**:
- Description: The scarab's bite is infused with the ability to drain the life force of its target, restoring the scarab's health.
- Effect: Deals damage to the target and returns a portion of the damage dealt as health to the Black Scarab.
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Level 4 Black Wolf:
1. **Feral Assault**:
- Description: The wolf charges at the target with primal ferocity, unleashing a flurry of savage bites and tearing through the enemy's defenses.
- Effect: Performs a rapid series of attacks, dealing moderate physical damage with a chance to inflict bleeding over time.
2. **Lunar Howl**:
- Description: The wolf taps into its wild instincts and releases a haunting howl that resonates with the power of the moon, bolstering its allies' strength.
- Effect: Increases the attack damage and attack speed of the wolf and nearby allies for a short duration.
3. **Shadow Pounce**:
- Description: Harnessing its agility and the cover of darkness, the wolf lunges at the target, delivering a powerful blow and temporarily stunning the enemy.
- Effect: Leaps towards an enemy, dealing high physical damage and stunning the target for a brief moment.
4. **Pack Tactics**:
- Description: The wolf's pack instincts come to the forefront as it coordinates with allies to exploit weaknesses and gain an advantage in combat.
- Effect: Increases the critical hit chance and critical damage of the wolf and nearby allies, promoting strategic synergy in battles.
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Level 4 Black Unicorn:
1. **Abyssal Charge**:
- Description: The black unicorn builds up dark energy before charging at the target with immense force, trampling foes and leaving a trail of suppressed magic in its wake.
- Effect: Charges at the target, dealing significant physical damage and leaving a lingering debuff that reduces the magical effectiveness of enemies in the affected area.
2. **Eclipse Ward**:
- Description: The black unicorn conjures a formidable barrier of shadow and moonlight, creating a protective shield against incoming projectiles and objects.
- Effect: Generates a shield that blocks ranged attacks, objects, and projectiles. While the shield is strong against non-living entities, it allows living creatures to pass through.
3. **Shadowmeld Stealth**:
- Description: The black unicorn merges with the shadows, becoming nearly invisible to enemies while moving swiftly through the darkness.
- Effect: Activates stealth mode, rendering the unicorn nearly invisible to enemies. The unicorn's movement speed is increased during this state, allowing for quick repositioning.
4. **Cursed Nexus**:
- Description: The black unicorn channels its connection to the void, creating an area of dark energy that ensnares enemies and drains their vitality.
- Effect: Creates a cursed area on the ground that saps the health of enemies caught within it. Additionally, enemies affected by the curse suffer reduced movement speed and attack damage.
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Level 4 **Thornhide Shrubber**
Description: The Thornhide Shrubber is a deceptively innocent-looking creature, resembling a dense shrub with thorny vines and leaves. However, beneath its harmless appearance lies a cunning and dangerous predator.
1. **Thorn Shot**:
- The Thornhide Shrubber shoots a sharp thorn at a target located within a distance of 10 meters.
- Cooldown: 5 seconds
- Damage: 5
- Range: 10 meters
2. **Camouflage**:
- The Thornhide Shrubber blends seamlessly into its surroundings, making it difficult to detect. This ability allows it to remain hidden from potential threats until it chooses to attack.
3. **Vine Bind**:
- The Thornhide Shrubber's thorny vines can ensnare its prey, immobilizing them temporarily. This ability is used primarily during close-quarters combat.
4. **Root Bind**:The Thornhide Shrubber extends its thorny roots from the ground to entangle its target, immobilizing them. This skill can be used to restrain opponents and create opportunities for allies to attack. Cooldown: 10 secondsDuration: 5 secondsEffect: Immobilizes the target, rendering them unable to move or evade attacks.Range: Melee range
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Pure Life Forger Lyra Shadowhoof:
1. **Essence Bloom**:
- Lyra can harness her life-forging abilities to accelerate the growth of plants and flora in her surroundings. This skill allows her to create barriers, traps, or even healing zones by rapidly growing plant life. It's particularly useful for creating natural obstacles during combat or providing healing support to her allies.
- Cooldown: 30 seconds
- Range: 10 meters
- Effect: Accelerates plant growth to create barriers, traps, or healing zones.
2. **Natural Resonance**:
- Lyra has an innate connection with the natural world, allowing her to sense changes in the environment and the presence of living beings. This skill grants her heightened perception, making it difficult for enemies to ambush her, and also enables her to detect hidden threats.
- Passive Ability: Constantly active
- Effect: Grants enhanced perception and detection of hidden enemies.
3. **Floral Ward**:
- Lyra can create protective barriers made of intertwined vines and flowers. These barriers absorb incoming damage and provide a protective shield for her and her allies. The strength of the shield increases with Lyra's mastery of life-forging.
- Cooldown: 45 seconds
- Duration: 20 seconds
- Effect: Creates a protective barrier that absorbs incoming damage.
- Shield Strength: Scales with Lyra's mastery.
4. **Regenerative Bloom**:
- Lyra can channel her life-forging abilities to accelerate natural healing processes. This skill allows her to rapidly heal wounds, cure ailments, and even revive fallen allies. However, using this skill drains her energy and requires intense focus.
- Cooldown: 180 seconds
- Range: Touch
- Effect: Heals wounds, cures ailments, and revives fallen allies.
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Amid the surreal battlefield, Necro's mind raced with a stark realization. Staying put would only grant Lyra an undeniable advantage. Swift as thought, he repositioned himself, sensing an opportunity.
With precision and agility, Necro swung into action. He positioned himself strategically and kicked the green monster ball, sending it hurtling through the air in the direction of the black unicorn's face. Simultaneously, he commanded his slime to unleash a formidable explosion right in the path of the menacing black wolf.
However, as the black scarab appeared before him, its inky presence close enough to send shivers down his spine, Necro didn't flinch. He had anticipated this moment. With a swift, gloved punch, he sent the scarab careening through the air, aimed straight at Lyra's face.
As the chaos unfolded, Necro's urgent command tore through the air like a battle cry, "Run!" With the brown wolf at his side, he bolted in the direction of the east, his senses sharpened and adrenaline coursing through his veins.
Designating this tumultuous location as savepoint 2, Necro couldn't shake the grim reality that his chances of victory remained slim. Although the green monster plant's absence provided a slight reduction in the number of foes, the odds were still far from favorable. His only course of action was to keep moving, dashing southeast, directly into the foreboding territory of that rock dragon monster.