Chapter 22 : New Mission
I stood outside the mansion, my eyes fixed on the parchment in my hand. The system message echoed in my mind, a tantalizing prospect.
"Complete the Hoq City Arena and become the number one warrior of Hoq City..." I whispered to myself, a grin spreading across my face.
_System Interface: "Eternal Warrior"_
_Mission Board:_
- _Current Mission:_ Complete the Hoq City Arena and become the number one warrior of Hoq City
- _Reward:_
- New Skill
- 150 Exp per stage
- 0.5 Gold per stage
- _Arena Details:_
- 100 Levels
- Top-ranked warrior is currently Rank 4
- Difficulty increases with each level
I approached the registration desk, a burly man eyeing me with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.
"Rank 2 Initial Stage, eh?" he said, his voice dripping with skepticism. "You think i can take on the likes of Rank 4 warriors?"
I smiled, my eyes glinting with determination. "I'll take my chances."
With that, I registered for the arena, my name appearing on the leaderboard.
Level 1 awaited me, a tantalizing prospect. I took a deep breath, my heart pounding with excitement
I stepped into the arena, the crowd's roar echoing in my ears. Let the games begin.
I faced Kragg a rank 1 peak Stage, my eyes locked on his. The crowd roared, but I tuned them out, focusing on my opponent.
"You're no match for me, Ryker," Kragg sneered, charging at me with a Furious Blow.
I sidestepped, using Shadow Slip to avoid the attack. Kragg stumbled forward, off balance. I seized the opportunity, striking with Aurora Strike.
Kragg grunted, his eyes widening as my Mana-infused slash bit deep into his arm. He retaliated with Seismic Stomp, the ground shaking beneath my feet.
I leapt back, avoiding the stun. Kragg followed up with Thunderous Bellow, his roar echoing through the arena. I winced, my accuracy faltering.
But I refused to back down. I raised my hands, conjuring Aurora Barrier. The protective shield absorbed Kragg's Shield Slam, the force of the blow sending me stumbling back.
Kragg pressed his advantage, striking with Furious Blow. I raised my barrier again, the two of us exchanging blows.
The fight raged on, neither of us giving an inch. But I could feel my strength waning, my Mana dwindling.
Kragg sensed his chance, unleashing a devastating combo. I stumbled back, my barrier faltering.
But I refused to yield. With a surge of determination, I launched a final Aurora Strike, striking Kragg with all my might.
Kragg stumbled, his health critically low. I took advantage of the opening, striking again and again until...
Kragg fell to the ground, defeated.
I stood panting, my chest heaving with exhaustion. The crowd erupted into cheers, but I just smiled grimly. The fight was far from over.
I stood victorious in the arena, my chest heaving with exhaustion. The crowd roared, cheering my name. I smiled grimly, knowing that there is still 60 levels left.
_System Interface:_
_Mission Board:_
- _Current Mission:_ Complete the Hoq City Arena and become the number one warrior of Hoq City
- _Progress:_ 40/100 Levels
- _Reward:_
- New Skill
- 150 Exp per stage
- 0.5 Gold per stage
Level : 147
_Exp:_ 2861/3000
_Gold:_ 20
I approached the announcement desk, where a new challenger awaited. Vorgath, a towering figure with an air of confidence, flashed a flirtatious smile as our eyes met.
"Well, well, well. Look what we have here," Vorgath said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "The little warrior, all alone and vulnerable."
I rolled my eyes, unimpressed. "Let's get this over with."
Vorgath chuckled, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Oh, I'm going to enjoy this. You're so cute when you're angry."
With a swift motion, Vorgath drew his sword, its blade glinting in the light. I unsheathed my own weapon, our eyes locked in a fierce stare.
The fight began, Vorgath charging at me with a powerful blow. I raised my hands, conjuring Aurora Barrier.
As he attacked, Vorgath used his Flirtatious Taunts, trying to distract me with his charming smile and sarcastic words. "You're so strong, but I bet you're even stronger when you're angry," he teased.
But I refused to fall for it, countering with Aurora Strike. Vorgath dodged with ease, his Graceful Dodge allowing him to avoid the attack. He retaliated with a Devastating Combo, striking me with rapid succession and precision.
I stumbled back, but quickly regained my footing. Vorgath used his Disarming technique, trying to knock my sword from my grasp. But I held tight, refusing to yield.
The battle raged on, our blades meeting in a flurry of steel and sparks. Vorgath's Seductive Smile tried to stun me, but I resisted, striking back with all my might.
"You're so beautiful when you're fighting," Vorgath whispered, his breath hot against my ear.
I gritted my teeth, focusing on the fight. But Vorgath's words sent a shiver down my spine.
In the end, it was Vorgath who fell to the ground, defeated. As I stood panting, my chest heaving with exhaustion, Vorgath smiled, his lips bloody and bruised.
I rolled my eyes, trying to hide my own exhaustion. "Get up, we're not done yet."
Vorgath chuckled, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Oh, I'm shaking with anticipation."
Vorgath charging at me. I raised my hands, conjuring Aurora Barrier to absorb the impact. My Enhanced Strength allowed me to wield my sword with precision and force, countering Vorgath's attack with Aurora Strike.
As Vorgath attacked, I used my Shadow Slip ability to evade his blows, moving swiftly around the battlefield. My Battle Focus allowed me to resist Vorgath's Flirtatious Taunts and Seductive Smile, staying focused on the fight.
Vorgath retaliated with a Devastating Combo, striking me with rapid succession and precision. But I countered with my own skills, using Rapid Recovery to heal from the blows and strike back with Aurora Strike.
In the end, it was Vorgath who was defeated.
"You're incredible," he whispered, his voice barely audible. "I never want to fight anyone else."