"Ughh"
[HP: 230/300] (Status Bleeding) (HP Regen 20/second)
Ren, despite the impact, stands firm. The bandit leader's attack had landed, but the enhanced strength and regenerative aura quickly countered the damage. Ren, his eyes ablaze with determination, retaliates with a swift and powerful counterstrike.
"Is that all you've got?" Ren taunts, his voice steady.
The bandit leader, taken aback by Ren's resilience.
"Oh, it seems you had something to rely on."
The bandit leader, agile and cunning, launches a series of quick strikes, aiming for Ren's vulnerabilities. Ren, utilizing his enhanced strength, parries the blows with precision.
Ren's regenerative aura works tirelessly, healing the wounds inflicted by the bandit leader's attacks.
'What the hell.'
'This brat is not tired yet.'
'His wound is already healing.' The bandit leader frowned.
Undeterred by the earlier exchange, Ren seizes an opening in the bandit leader's defense and delivers a powerful counterstrike, knocking the leader off balance. The bandit leader, momentarily staggered, recovers quickly and retaliates with renewed aggression.
"Tsk."
"I don't want to use this, but you leave me no choice."
Suddenly, the atmosphere around them was filled with a sinister and dangerous aura.
"Blood Pact!" The bandit leader yell.
The bandit leader's proclamation echoes through the forest, and a dark energy surrounds him. The air becomes heavy, and the atmosphere takes on an ominous tint. Ren, sensing the shift, narrows his eyes as he prepares for the unknown.
The bandit leader undergoes a transformation, the dark aura intensifying, and his eyes gleaming with an unnatural light. The very essence of the forest seems to respond to this dark power, leaves rustling with an eerie energy.
Ren, still recovering from the previous exchange, remains vigilant. The bandit leader, now empowered by the Blood Pact, attacks with newfound strength and speed. His strikes are fueled by dark energy, and the clash of swords resonates with an otherworldly intensity.
"Fuck!"
"This is ridiculous."
But Ren could no longer hold his attack, and his body was thrown away by his ridiculous power.
"Cough"
"This is too.... much."
Ren, battered by the bandit leader's empowered assault, struggles to regain his footing. The soldiers, witnessing the sudden escalation of the battle, look on with concern. The bandit leader, fueled by the dark energy of the Blood Pact, stands with a menacing grin, confident in his newfound strength.
The bandit leader, reveling in his newfound power, taunts Ren, "This is the end for you, Baron. No amount of strength or skill can overcome the power of the Blood Pact."
The bandit leader swung his sword at Ren's neck.
"Shit!"
Ren tried to block the attack, but unfortunately the attack could not be stopped.
"Fuc-"
Ren's head fell off his body and rolled to the ground.
"Milord!" The soldier shouted at Ren's corpse in shock that he had lost the duel.
"Hahahaha that what you get when you challenge the power of the Blood Pact," the bandit leader laughs triumphantly.
As the bandit leader revels in his victory, the soldiers stand in stunned silence, disbelief etched across their faces. The forest, once echoing with the clash of swords, falls into an eerie stillness.
The bandit leader, now feeling a surge of power, turns towards the remaining soldiers. "Surrender or face the same fate as your foolish Baron."
The soldiers, shaken by the sudden turn of events, exchange uncertain glances. They were loyal to Ren, and the loss of their leader was a heavy blow.
Sir William, the second in command, steps forward, his expression grim. "We won't surrender to the likes of you. Baron Gareth may have fallen, but Oscana will not yield."
The bandit leader, amused by the defiance, raises an eyebrow. "Very well. You'll meet the same fate as your Baron."
As the bandit leader prepares to attack the soldiers, a sudden surge of energy emanates from Ren's lifeless body. The air around him shimmers with an ethereal glow, and a mysterious force seems to envelop him.
To the astonishment of everyone present, Ren's severed head starts to levitate in the air. The wound on his neck glows with a soft, healing light. The soldiers watch in awe as Ren's body begins to regenerate, the missing head reattaching itself seamlessly.
The bandit leader, initially amused, now eyes Ren with a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
"What... What is this sorcery?" he mutters.
Ren, now fully healed, opens his eyes, his gaze focused and determined. The regenerative aura and Resurrection skill had activated, bringing him back from the brink of death.
"Guess you underestimated me." Ren says, his voice steady.
The soldiers, witnessing the miraculous recovery, feel a renewed sense of hope. Sir William, unable to contain his relief, shouts, "Baron Gareth lives!"
Ren, now standing tall, draws his sword.
"Hmph!"
"I don't know what magic you use, but I will kill you again!" The bandit leader yells at Ren, and he goes to attack him.
But suddenly his power is gone.
"Wha-"
"Ugh!"
He vomits blood, his hair has turned gray, and his skin has turned pale white like a corpse.
'I guess this is the price to pay for using dark magic in exchange for power'. Ren spoke to himself.
The bandit leader, weakened by the side effects of the dark magic, stumbles backward, his once formidable aura now dissipating. Ren, seizing the opportunity, swiftly closes the distance between them.
"Your Blood Pact has cost you more than you bargained for," Ren says.
With a final, decisive strike, Ren delivers a blow that disarms the bandit leader. The dark energy surrounding him fades, leaving him vulnerable. The soldiers, acting in unison, apprehend the defeated bandit leader.
Ren, looking at the bandit leader with a mixture of disdain and resolve, lowers his sword. "I will kill you but not here the people of Oscana need an answer for justice."
Ren orders the soldiers to secure the bandit leader and bring him to the city for trial. As they bind the bandit's hands, he confiscates all of their possessions and finds a manual on how to use the Blood Pact.
With the bandit leader restrained, Ren and his soldiers make their way back to Oscana City. The forest, once a battleground, now echoes with the sounds of their footsteps and the distant calls of wildlife.
As they approach the city, Ren contemplates the events that have transpired. The threat of the bandits has been quelled, but Ren remains vigilant, knowing that deeper conspiracies may still lurk within Oscana.
Back in the city, the news of Baron Gareth's victory over the bandit's spreads quickly. The citizens, initially shaken by the sudden chaos, find solace in their leader's resilience. The bandit leader, now a captive, becomes a symbol of Oscana's strength against external threats.
Ren, upon entering Oscana City, heads straight to the City Hall to address the concerns of the people. The citizens, gathered in the square, welcome him with cheers and gratitude.
Ren, standing before the crowd, addresses them with a determined expression. "People of Oscana, the threat from the bandits has been neutralized. We will not tolerate those who seek to disrupt the peace of our city. Justice will prevail."
"Today I am going to execute 30 bandits for burning down the food storehouse, for looting and for killing my father."
In front of his people, Ren beheaded 30 bandits.
The crowd cheers louder, and Ren continues, "But let this be a reminder that there are forces within and beyond our city that would see us fall. We must remain vigilant, united against those who would bring chaos to our home."
After the trial was over, Ren went back to the Oscana Mansion and rested in his room.
He looks at his system,
[Level: 3] (25% Exp)
[Attribute
Strength: 30
Agility: 10
Intelligence: 10] (10 Attribute points)
[Skills: Resurrection Level 1, Aura Health regeneration Level 2] (1 Skill points)
With the experience gained in recent battles, Ren decides to spend all of his attribute points on Strength and skill point on Aura Health Regeneration.
[Aura Health Point Regeneration Level 3]
[Type: Passive]
[Players can give Aura to friends and pets to regenerate HP by 40/second.]
[HP: 400/400] (HP Regen 40/second.)
[Mana: 0/100]
He sees that his mana is zero, but fortunately he had mana potion from the bandit.
without thinking he drank the potion.
"Yuck." He felt disgusted by drinking the mana potion.
[Mana: 2/100] (Buff: Mana Regen 2/second. (1 hour))
[Mana: 4/100]
[Mana: 6/100]
'I think I should take the regeneration mana at the next level, If I have to rely on mana potions, how much will it cost? definitely very expensive.'
'If I practice magic, can I get mana regeneration without using skill points? I only have the book on how to practice Blood Pact.'
'This move is very suitable for me, using the Blood Pact has a price, I can sacrifice health points to gain power.'
'But I have Aura Health Regeneration, so I don't think this is a problem for me.'
'Damn, this is so cool!' He laughs.