Xander's heart pounder in his chest as he had recognised the creature before him as one of the Luces he had encountered in the strange facility. But this time, he seemed different. He had an aura of confidence and power that Xander had not sensed before.
"What do you want?"Xander asked, his voice trembling slightly.
"What I want is now inside you. So I'm coming for you" Zach replied.
Xander's mind raced. The Luces had discovered earth and now wanted they system. He had to do something.
"I won't give in" Xander said defiantly.
Zach laughed. "You have no choice. I'm returning to Luce with you one way or the another."
With lightning speed, Zach lunged forward with his claws extended. Xander dodged the attack, but he was caught off guard by Zach's incredible agility. The Luce moved so fast that Xander had never seen before.
As the battle went on, Xander realised that Zach was not fighting like how he'd seen before. This time, he was more skilled, more intelligent, and more ruthless. It was clear that he had undergone some kind of enhancement of some sort.
Meanwhile, George, who had been watching from the sidelines, knew that he had to do something to help his friend. He knew he had something. Reaching his bag, he took out the pistol looking weapon that he had received from Kirk and aimed at Zach.
As Zach focused his attention on Xander, George crept around the side of the facility with his eyes fixed on his aim. When the opportunity arose he didn't hesitate and gave it a shot. The lazer beam was as huge as a normal human arm. It had hit Zach and blasted pushing him backwards.
Caught of guard by the beam he had to endure, Zach let out a roar of frustration. He turned to face George, who was the new threat, but Xander seized the opportunity to strike.
[Skill activated: Lazer blast]
[- 5 energy]
With a surge of energy, Xander unleashed a powerful blast from his fingertips, sending Zach crashing into the facility. As Zach lay stunned, Xander and George surrounded him.
'If he could now use skills then my new team won't stand a chance. They aren't intelligent as me' Zach thought still laying down.
"How did you find me?" Xander inquired as he pointed his index finger at Zach like a gun.
"The system inside of you is still connected to it's creator. So unless you disconnect, we'll always find you." Zach replied. "You don't want to put your people in danger don't you?"
"That's why I'll eliminate all of you." Xander answered.
"Did you think I came alone?" Zach asked. But then six other Luces were approaching them.
"Hahaha come peacefully, now that we ask calmly." Zach said thinking Xander would lose his motivation to fight.
[Skill activated : Lazer blast]
[-5 energy]
Again, with a surge of energy, Xander unleashed of powerful blast from his fingertips, this time aiming for Zach's head. The only thing everyone saw was Zach's lifeless body without a head.
[Previous quest has been completed. You have now leveled up to level to. Congratulations]
[Exp : 55/200]
[HP : 20/20]
[New quest title : Fight to survive.]
[The creatures around you have an intention to kill you. Survive by eliminating them]
[Enemies : 6/6]
Three of the Luces quickly surrounded Xander with their claws bared and their eyes glowing with malice. They charged forward, their movements were unpredictable. Xander tried to fight back but the other three surrounded him as well making him overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents.
They lunged at him from all sides, their claws slashing his body. It was a painful experience.
[-2 HP]
[-2 HP]
[-2 HP]
[-2 HP]
[-2 HP]
[-2 HP]
[HP : 8/20]
Just when Xander had lost all hope, George came to his rescue, shooting lazer beams strong enough to push the Luses backwards. One Luce tried to strike Xander again, but as he came close, he instantly halted, as his body had been sliced into two.
"J-Joshua...." Xander stammered in pain.
"Are you okay, kid?" Joshua asked
"I'm fine."
"Leave the rest to me. This new sword that I made can slice through anything. " Joshua said smiling as his sword started to give a blue glow. He started to swing the sword. Blue strikes could be seen as it hit the Luces slicing them in the process until there was none left alive.
[Quest failed. You were unable to kill your enemies]
[No exp gained.]
[Do you want to recover]
[Yes] [No]
[Yes]
[Self recovery starts]
[- 12 energy]
[HP: 20/20]
"Sir, George and I would have to leave earth." Xander said after dealing with his system.
"What? But why?" Joshua asked.
"We led them here. Apparently, they discovered earth through us. We have something that they want so they'll keep coming at this rate. So we will leave to buy you guys time, to make new weapons like this sword you're holding, so that earth will get powerful enough to strike back if they attack again"
"I understand but what do you guys have that is theirs"
"Sir, we'll have to keep it a secret for now. We want to go to the planet where it all began. Take this weapon as well. It'll guide you to create other powerful weapons." George said as he handed the pistol looking weapon to Joshua.
"I'll get the teleportation chamber ready so you also get ready. But we'll still be in touch more, right?" Joshua enquired.
"Yes sir", Both boys replied.