The battle between Darius and Ren reaches a fever pitch, with each clash of their swords sending shockwaves through the chaotic atmosphere. The possessed villagers, still in the grips of madness, watch the duel with fervent excitement, their bloodlust fueling the intensity of the conflict.
Darius, infused with the power of the Blood Pact skill, matches Ren's enhanced strength blow for blow. The crimson glow in his eyes reflects the chaotic energy coursing through his veins. Despite the destructive force of their clashes, Darius maintains a calculating composure, waiting for the opportune moment to unveil his hidden strategy.
Ren, fueled by his own mastery of the Blood Pact skill, fights ruthlessly because he has Health regeneration and resurrection, attempting to overwhelm Darius with sheer power. The dark energy surrounding him amplifies the viciousness of his attacks, and his eyes glow with a sinister light.
As the two warriors continue their relentless exchange, the bandit crew and the remaining possessed villagers engage in a chaotic melee. The bandits, empowered by the Blood Pact skill, strive to decapitate the possessed villagers. The villagers, driven by madness, display unnatural resilience, making the battle a gruesome and unpredictable spectacle.
Ren launches a powerful strike, Darius strategically gives ground, allowing the attack to miss by a hair's breadth. Seizing the opening, Darius performs a quick maneuver, slashing at Ren's exposed side.
"Argh" Ren groan.
[HP: 1400/1600] (HP Regen 40/second.) (Status: bleeding)
[Chaotic Energy: 20/200] (Chaotic Energy Regen 10/second.)
"Alright that it, you want die faster fine."
"No more fucking around."
'I also need end this faster before the bandit killing all the villager.'
He concentrated all the chaotic energy into his thumb and recited the mantra.
"By The blood god, I offer my blood and mana. Grant me the strength to surpass my limits." He bit his thumb hard, drawing blood. The dark energy that enveloped him surged, making his skin crackle. His eyes glowed with a crimson light, and his lips curled into a wicked grin. He looked like a demon ready to unleash hell.
[Level: 4] (45% Exp)
[HP: 2240/2400] (HP Regen 40/second.)
[Chaotic Energy: 10/200] (Chaotic Energy Regen 10/second.)
[Attribute
Strength: 80 (+80 Blood Pact) (+80 Blood Pact) (15 min) (30 min)
Agility: 20 (+20 Blood Pact) (+20 Blood Pact) (15 min) (30 min)
Intelligence: 20]
"Arghhhh!" He groans, feeling the pain all over his body, but his HP hasn't dropped a single point.
But unlike last time when Ren use this skill twice, he got no control over his body but now he the one who control his own body.
'This brat really uses Blood Pact skill twice.' Darius was shocked that his theory was correct, which meant that he really had an ace up his sleeve that could negate the effect of the Blood Pact drawback.
He laughed maniacally, his voice echoing in the air. "This power… this is what I've been searching for!" He raised his sword, pointing it at Darius. "Now, let's see how long you can last against me!"
He turns his head, scanning the battlefield for his next target. "But first, I have some vermin to exterminate," he says with a sneer.
Darius felt a surge of fear as he saw Ren's transformation. How could he use the Blood Pact skill twice without going insane? He quickly regained his calm, knowing that he had to act fast. He had a plan to counter Ren's power, but he needed some time to execute it.
As Ren turns his attention to the remaining bandits, Darius takes the opportunity to communicate with Serilda and the bandit crew.
"Listen up, this is our only chance to escape! Baron Gareth has gone mad with the Blood Pact skill, and he won't stop until he kills us all! Serilda, you have to warn the mayor that Baron Gareth has turned the whole fiefdom into a slaughterhouse!"
Ren charged at the nearest bandit, swinging his sword with such force that it cleaved the man's head from his shoulders. Blood spurted from the wound, staining Ren's clothes and face. He didn't care. He felt nothing but exhilaration and rage.
The other bandits were terrified by the sight of their comrade death. They tried to flee, but Ren was faster and stronger. He chased them down, slashing and stabbing them with no mercy. He didn't even bother to dodge their attacks, as his HP regeneration and resurrection skills made him practically invincible.
"HAHAHAHA." He laughed as he watched them fall, one by one, to his blade. He felt a surge of chaotic energy in his veins, making him more powerful and reckless. He wanted more. He wanted to kill them all.
[Level: 4] (90% Exp)
Darius looked around, searching for Serilda. He hoped she had managed to escape and warn the mayor.
"It seems that I also have to use my own Blood Pact skill twice to hold him back." Darius decides to use this skill even if he dies.
First, he drinks mana potion and waits until his mana returns fully and concentrates all the mana in his thumb, finally he recites the mantra.
He chanted in a low voice, "By the blood god, I offer my blood and mana. Grant me the strength to surpass my limits."
He felt a dark energy envelop him, making his skin tingle. His eyes glowed with a crimson light, and his muscles bulged. He looked like a beast ready to fight.
"Arghhh" Darius felt as if lightning had struck his entire body.
"It hurts." He groaned, clutching his chest. His vision blurred and his limbs went numb. He felt a surge of anger and hatred, drowning out his rational thoughts. He snarled, baring his teeth. He no longer cared who was friend or foe. He was a beast, driven by instinct and pain.
He watches Ren slay the bandit, and he charges at him. "Die!" he screams, swinging his sword with fury.
"BOOM!" The sound echoed through the air as Darius unleashed his powerful attack on Ren. Ren felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his body flew backwards. He crashed into a tree, gasping for breath. He looked up and saw Darius approaching him with a smirk.
[HP: 1740/2400] (HP Regen 40/second.)
Ren sneered and said coldly, "I already saw this scene when I used Blood Pact twice and my own body got controlled by mana deviation, but for some reason your mana deviation feels like a beast rather than human." He spat out some blood and stood up, gripping his sword. "But it doesn't matter. You are still no match for me. I have transcended the limits of humanity."
He dashed towards Darius, who was ready to meet him. The two swords clashed, creating sparks and loud noises. Ren and Darius exchanged blows, each trying to find an opening in the other's defense. They moved with incredible speed and strength, leaving behind trails of blood.
Darius finally saw an opening, but Ren ignored it and aimed for his left arm, both attacking their own openings as Ren cut off Darius left arm and Darius cut off Ren right leg.
Ren laughed maniacally, showing his teeth stained with blood. He raised his sword in triumph, as if he had won the battle. "Hahahahaha! You, see? You are nothing but a pathetic worm! You can't even stop me."
The difference between these two is that Ren had the ability to regenerate his HP, so his limb will grow back, but Darius will have his left arm gone forever.
Darius felt a surge of pain as he saw his left arm severed from his body, bleeding profusely.
He gathered his strength and swung his sword at Ren, hoping to land a fatal blow. He did not care if he died, as long as he took Ren with him.
Ren saw Darius' desperate attack, he wants to doge it, but he cannot because his right leg has not regrown yet, need to wait for a while. so he takes his attack.
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
Ren felt his right leg regrow, and a surge of energy filled him. He grinned wickedly, and said, "Now, it's my turn."
He dodged Darius' next swing and kicked him in the stomach. Darius groaned and stumbled back. Ren followed him, slashing his sword at his chest. Darius blocked it with his remaining arm, but Ren was too fast and strong. He broke through his defense and stabbed him in the heart.
Ren laughed and raised his sword in the air. He shouted, "I am the victor! I am the strongest!"
[Level: 5] (35% Exp)
[HP: 1960/2400] (HP Regen 40/second.)
[Chaotic Energy: 10/200] (Chaotic Energy Regen 10/second.)
[Attribute (10 Attribute Point)
Strength: 80 (+80 Blood Pact) (+80 Blood Pact) (1 min) (16 min)
Agility: 20 (+20 Blood Pact) (+20 Blood Pact) (1 min) (16 min)
Intelligence: 20]
[Skills: Resurrection Level 1, Aura Health regeneration Level 3, Aura Chaotic Energy Regeneration Level 1] (1 Skill Point)
Amidst the chaos of the battlefield, Serilda moves with swift determination, avoiding the frenzied villagers and the relentless clash between Darius and Ren. She manages to slip away, using her stealth skills to navigate through the chaotic village and make her way towards the City Hall.