The sudden appearance of Ren adds a new layer of complexity to the chaotic situation. Darius, his sword still drawn, turns to face Ren, a mixture of surprise and wariness in his expression.
"Baron!" Darius looks at Baron Gareth with killing intent.
"Why did you come here, boy?" He asked Ren, trying to sound confident, but his voice betrayed his nervousness. "Shouldn't you be hiding in the city, like a coward?"
Ren ignored his taunts, and spoke with a thunderous voice, "You killed my father, and attacked my people. You think I would let that go unanswered? You think I would let you live?"
He charged at Darius, his sword shining like a flash of lightning. "Die, you bastard!" He roared, as he swung his blade at Darius's neck.
The clash between Ren and Darius adds another layer of chaos to the already turbulent battlefield. The two warriors exchange fierce blows, their swords ringing out with every clash. Darius, a seasoned and ruthless bandit leader, faces Ren, driven by a deep desire for vengeance.
As the battle rages on, the bandits continue to grapple with the possessed villagers, who display unnatural resilience and regeneration. The chaotic energy surrounding the villagers makes them formidable adversaries, and the bandits find themselves struggling to gain the upper hand.
In the midst of the skirmish, Darius shouts orders to his bandit crew, "Use the Blood Pact to enhance your strength! Focus on decapitation, it's the only way to stop them!" The bandits, following Darius's lead, activate their Blood Pact skill, their bodies infused with a surge of strength as they intensify their attacks.
"Hahahaha." Bandit A.
"Die you bastard" Bandit B.
"Kill! kill! kill!" Villager A.
Ren, witnessing the bandits using a Blood Pact ability, becomes even more enraged. "You dare killing my people? You'll pay for this!" He redoubles his efforts, aiming to cut through Darius's defenses and deliver a decisive blow.
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
The clash of swords echoes through the chaotic village as Darius and Ren engage in a fierce battle. The bandits, empowered by the Blood Pact skill, continue their struggle against the possessed villagers, desperately aiming for decapitation to put an end to the relentless attacks.
Serilda, using her agility and precision, continues to support the bandit crew with well-aimed shots from her bow, she notices that Ren is gaining the upper hand against Darius, and decides to intervene. She aims for Ren's back, hoping to catch him off guard and end his life.
As Serilda takes aim at Ren, a sudden surge of chaotic energy emanates from him, causing her bowstring to vibrate violently. She hesitates for a moment, sensing that there's more to Ren than meets the eye. However, with the chaos unfolding around them, she decides to take the shot.
Just as she releases the arrow, Ren, with uncanny reflexes, spins around and deflects the projectile with his sword. The arrow ricochets harmlessly, and Ren fixes a piercing gaze on Serilda. It becomes apparent that Ren possesses some unusual abilities, possibly connected to the same chaotic energy affecting the villagers.
Darius, locked in combat with Ren, seizes the opportunity to strike while Ren is momentarily distracted by Serilda. Their swords clash, creating sparks that illuminate the chaotic battlefield. Darius, driven by the urgency to end the confrontation, aims to overpower Ren with his ruthless combat skills.
Meanwhile, the bandit crew, fueled by the enhanced strength from the Blood Pact, intensifies their efforts to decapitate the possessed villagers. The chaotic battle reaches a critical point as the villagers, despite their enhanced abilities, struggle to withstand the relentless assault from the bandits.
Ren, regaining focus, parries Darius's strikes with surprising agility. He smirks and says, "You think you can take me down? you are not the only one who knew about the Blood Pact ability."
He concentrates his mana in his thumb and recites the spell. "By The blood god, I offer my blood and mana. Grant me the strength to surpass my limits." Ren bites his thumb.
As Ren bites his thumb, a surge of dark energy envelops him, and his eyes glow with an ominous crimson light. The chaotic energy in the surroundings seems to respond to his invocation, intensifying its presence. The air becomes heavy with an oppressive aura, and the laughter of the possessed villagers takes on an even more malevolent tone.
[Level: 4] (45% Exp)
[HP: 1600/1600] (HP Regen 40/second.)
[Chaotic Energy: 10/200] (Chaotic Energy Regen 10/second.)
[Attribute
Strength: 80 (+80 Blood Pact) (30 min)
Agility: 20 (+20 Blood Pact) (30 min)
Intelligence: 20]
Recognizing the situation, Darius narrows his eyes on Ren. 'He probably learned this skill from the bandit subleader after the battle on the outskirts of Oscana, but why does his skill seem more advanced than ours?'
'Wait, if he is mastering Blood Pact skill, if my theory was right, this whole Oscana Barony will turn into madness because Blood Pact skill, first the dark energy, that round Baron is similar to people get possess by that dark energy.'
'Second, the Blood Pact skill will indeed affect the user's mind, but it won't go to the point where people lose control of their own body and mind, unless he uses the Blood Pact twice and the dark energy becomes too intense, and the dark energy can control the user's mind and body, because no ordinary person can stand such bloodlust and killing intent.'
'Did he know the price of using the Blood Pact skill, after the buff wears off, the user will be stunned and become weaker, but what if he uses the Blood Pact skill twice, then the user will die?'
'But he still alive, but who else can use such power.'
Darius thinking as quickly as the chaotic battle unfolds. He realizes the stakes are higher than he initially thought, and Baron mastery of the Blood Pact skill adds a new layer of complexity to the already intense situation.
Ren look at the bandit especially Darius and spoke with a thunderous voice. "Now there no place for you to hide your filthy rat."
Ren charges at Darius with a ferocious roar, swinging his sword with enhanced speed and strength. Darius barely manages to block the first strike, feeling the impact of the blade on his arm. He quickly counters with a slash of his own, aiming for Ren's neck. Ren dodges the attack by a hair's breadth and retaliates with a kick to Darius's chest. Darius staggers back, coughing up blood. He glares at Ren, who grins wickedly.
"You're no match for me, filthy rat. I have surpassed you in every way, you should have joined your comrade when they are raiding outskirt, now, you will die by my hand." Ren taunts, licking the blood from his thumb.
Darius grits his teeth, refusing to give up. He knows that Ren's power comes at a cost, and he hopes to outlast him until the Blood Pact wears off. He also knows that Ren is not the only one who can use the skill. He has a hidden ace up his sleeve, but he needs to find the right moment to use it.
He decides to play along with Ren's arrogance and pretends to be afraid. He backs away slowly, feigning weakness. He says, "Please, lord Gareth, spare me. I beg you. You're right, you're stronger than me. You're stronger than anyone. Just let me go, and I'll never bother you again."
Ren laughs maniacally, sensing Darius's fear. He thinks that he has broken his spirit, and he decides to finish him off. He says, "Do you think I will spare you after the bandit killed my father and my people, no, you should join your comrade in hell, Die, you filthy rat!"
He lunges at Darius, aiming for his heart. Darius waits until the last second, then activates his own Blood Pact skill. He says, "By the blood god, I offer my blood and mana. Grant me the strength to surpass my limits."
He bites his thumb, and a surge of dark energy envelops him. His eyes glow with a fierce crimson light, and he meets Ren's sword with his own. The blades clash, creating a shockwave destroy nearby houses and tree. The chaotic energy in the surroundings reaches a peak, and the possessed villagers scream in ecstasy.
The two combatants stare at each other, their eyes burning with hatred and madness. They push each other back and prepare for the final showdown. They know that only one of them will survive this battle, and they are willing to risk everything for victory.
They charge at each other, their swords raised high. They swing their blades with all their might, aiming for the kill. They collide in a flash of steel and blood, and a loud thud echoes in the air.
"Hmph! Did you think using Blood Pact skill can turn the table?" Ren mocks Darius
Darius replies "heh, how long do you think this is going to last?"
Ren sneer and said "Oh, so you think you can keep up with me, fine, I will show you."