The Ravager Commander towered over Efe, its obsidian carapace gleaming in the faint light of the cavern. Its claws scraped against the rocky ground, sending sparks into the air. A low growl rumbled from deep within its chest, vibrating the air around it.
Efe gripped his blade tighter, his knuckles turning white. His body was battered, and his stamina waned, but there was no retreat. If he didn't defeat this beast, he wouldn't leave the Rift alive.
The Commander lunged without warning, its massive claws carving through the air like a hurricane. Efe dove to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack. The ground where he had stood erupted in a shower of rock and debris.
System Alert: Evasion Successful. Stamina Reduced by 10%.
The Commander turned with surprising speed, its red eyes locked onto Efe. It charged again, this time swiping with both claws in a wide arc. Efe raised his blade, blocking the first strike, but the force sent him skidding backward. The second claw caught his side, drawing blood.
Iron Skin Activated: Damage Reduced by 30%.
Gritting his teeth, Efe pushed through the pain. He darted forward, aiming for the creature's legs. His blade struck true, leaving a glowing gash in the Commander's armored limb. The beast roared in anger, swiping at him again, but Efe was already moving.
The fight became a blur of attacks and counters. Efe's movements were fueled by desperation and sheer willpower. He exploited every opening, chipping away at the Commander's defenses. However, the beast was relentless. Its attacks grew more ferocious, and the cavern trembled with every blow.
System Update: Ravager Commander HP: 75%.
Efe's breath hitched. "Only 75%?" he muttered, glancing at his own status. His stamina was dangerously low, and his wounds were starting to take their toll.
The Commander, sensing his fatigue, pressed its advantage. It unleashed a barrage of attacks, forcing Efe to stay on the defensive. Each dodge and parry drained his stamina further, and it was only a matter of time before he faltered.
Adaptive Resonance Activated: Analyzing Enemy Patterns.
Efe's mind sharpened as the system kicked in. He began to notice subtle patterns in the Commander's movements—the way it telegraphed its attacks, the slight hesitation before a powerful strike.
He adjusted his strategy, weaving around the beast's claws with newfound precision. With each passing moment, his counterattacks grew more effective. He targeted the joints in its legs, exploiting its weak points.
Critical Hit. Ravager Commander HP: 50%.
The beast roared in pain, its movements becoming more erratic. Efe seized the opportunity, driving his blade into the creature's underbelly.
But the Commander wasn't done. It reared back, releasing a deafening screech. The sound reverberated through the cavern, disorienting Efe. The beast's body glowed faintly as it unleashed a shockwave, sending Efe flying into a wall.
System Alert: Severe Damage Taken.
HP Critical.
Efe coughed, blood trickling from his lips. His vision blurred, and his body refused to move. The Commander advanced, its claws raised for the final blow.
In that moment, a faint glow enveloped Efe.
Trait Activation: Ogun's Iron Will.
Status: Stamina Restored by 50%.
Pain Suppression Activated.
Efe pushed himself to his feet, his grip on the blade steady. "Not yet," he muttered.
With a renewed surge of energy, he charged at the Commander, his blade glowing brighter than ever.
To be continue.....