Chapter 14 - More Training 1

"Tana, your strength of mind has always been unwavering," Daku remarked with a sincere admiration in his voice. Gathering every ounce of his remaining strength, he pushed himself to stand tall.

Denchi, his ethereal companion, chimed in with a cautious but thoughtful suggestion. "Though it may appear perilous, it might just be our best course of action," he advised, to which Daku nodded in agreement.

Daku directed his gaze down at the young nun, his tone laced with a mix of reassurance and caution. "Alright, then. Just remember to stay cautious – both of you," he said, his protective instincts kicking in.

With a determined nod from the nun, Daku allowed her to proceed, a sense of responsibility weighing heavily on his shoulders. He watched as she embarked on her mission, his hopes and concerns intertwined as she ventured forth into the unknown depths of the dungeon.

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Admist the presence of the Level 20 Evil Spirit looming ever closer, Daku felt a surge of desperation. He knew he needed more power to confront this malevolent force.

He knew well that to defeat this Evil Spirit he would need a much stronger and powerful sword not his average sword.

He needed a sword would send that Evil Spirit to hell at first strike and the Demon sword was exactly what he needed.

It has been a month since he summoned the sword after all he had been training with a normal sword in other to get the hang of it.

But it was finally time for him to wield the sword once more.

With an incantation that resonated with the very core of his being, Daku summoned the Demon Sword.

Dark, ethereal energy swirled around him, crackling with an ominous power.

The air grew colder, and the ground beneath him quivered as the sword materialized in his hand, its blade forged from the very essence of shadows. It pulsed with an eerie, crimson glow, a testament to the dark forces it harnessed.

With the Demon Sword in his grasp, Daku felt a surge of newfound strength and resolve. Its malevolent power coursed through him, transforming him into a formidable force to be reckoned with.

The sword's wicked aura mirrored the evil spirit's own, and Daku was now ready to face the malevolent entity on equal terms.

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As Daku squared off against the menacing Level 20 Evil Spirit, the Demon Sword gleamed ominously in his hand, a malevolent counterpart to the spirit's dark aura.

The tension in the dungeon was palpable as they circled each other, each ready to deliver a devastating blow.

Just as the battle reached a critical juncture, a distraction emerged. Tana and the young nun, with steely resolve, caught the spirit's attention.

Their voices echoed through the chamber, drawing the malevolent entity's focus away from Daku for a crucial moment.

"Hey! stupid spirit, come this way!" Tana screamed aloud.

Capitalizing on the opportunity, Daku moved with astonishing swiftness. He slid beneath the towering Evil Spirit, his body a blur of motion. With the Demon Sword in hand, he expertly sliced beneath the spirit's ethereal form, the blade biting into its essence.

As he slid further beneath the spirit, Daku's keen eyes locked onto a pulsating, glowing spot within the spirit's dark form.

It seemed to be its fixed spot, the source of its power and malevolence and the only way to kill such an Evil and strong thing.

Without hesitation, he thrust the Demon Sword into the fixed spot of the Evil Spirit, and a deafening, blood-curdling scream erupted from its shadowy form.

The spirit writhed in agony as the Demon Sword's cursed power consumed it from within.

Dark tendrils of energy surged outwards, dissonant and chaotic. It struggled in vain, its malevolent existence unraveling under the relentless onslaught of the blade.

As the spirit's tortured screams echoed through the chamber, it began to dissipate into nothingness, its malevolence shattered and defeated.

Daku's triumphant stance remained unwavering, the Demon Sword embedded deep within the fixed spot of the vanquished spirit.

The dungeon fell into an eerie silence as the Evil Spirit's presence faded into oblivion, leaving only echoes of its torment behind. Daku had prevailed, his skill, courage, and the power of the Demon Sword proving to be the decisive factors in their harrowing battle.

Amidst the aftermath of the vanquished Evil Spirit, Daku's adrenaline-fueled focus shifted when he heard Tana's urgent voice from the other side of the chamber.

"Daku!" she called out, her footsteps echoing as she sprinted toward him with a mixture of relief and concern etched on her face.

However, as she drew nearer, Daku's strength began to wane rapidly. Fatigue weighed him down, his vision blurring, and before he could react, the world around him darkened. His eyes grew heavy, and he succumbed to unconsciousness, collapsing to the ground.

Tana arrived just in time to see him fall, her cry of distress swallowed by the eerie silence that had settled over the chamber. With a mixture of worry and determination, she knelt beside him, ready to tend to Daku, who had given his all to protect them from the malevolent forces lurking in the depths of the dungeon.