Chapter 60: Lifeblood

Because the final of the crystal mud pale away, Tom discovered himself staring down the Abyssal Lurkers battered kind.

To say he was horrified was maybe, an understatement; particularly since he didnt fairly know what he was imagined to be extra intimidated by the truth that Alephs [Shardlock Execution] had punctured two dozen holes into the Lurkers chest, stomach, higher legs and arms or the eerie realization that the Boss Monster of Sector 6 nonetheless doggedly stood on its ft.

Its breath was raspy and blood all however poured down the three to 4 inch deep perforations however the Abyssal Lurker was most undoubtedly standing.

Tom shot ahead with out hesitation, letting his intuition tamp down on his hesitation. The chance that lay earlier than him was one born out of each his and Alephs collective efforts. If he hadnt dominated the Lurkers consideration, then Aleph by no means would have gotten an opportunity to encase the creature in her [Shardlock Execution]. Conversely, with out her he by no means actually had an opportunity at truly killing the creature it was a boss monster, which already put it leagues above another creature he had fought up till now and it was most likely ten ranges above him.

That wasnt a distinction that may very well be made up by resolve alone.

He might really feel the pressure his personal actions exerted on his muscle fibers, his Bodily Stat straining to maintain tempo with the agility and response time his Proprioception Stat demanded.

Already dedicated to comply with by way of with the strike, Tom observed that the Abyssal Lurkers response time was noticeably slower.

That was exactly the form of opening he had been ready for.

Tracing the arc of his personal blade, Tom noticed as his blade slipped beneath the Lurkers proper blade arm.

Tom instantly winced as his Nether Blades rend made contact with the Lurkers flesh the resistance so robust that he felt as if he was making an attempt to scratch throughout a big boulder with the tip of his sword.

Even then, he refused to let up.

The Abyssal Lurker didnt even utter a lot as wince in ache as an extended, however in the end shallow lease was carved throughout its stomach.

Tom had been anticipating and certainly, was even used to this magnitude of resistance from the Lurkers extremely sturdy physique.

However now

The place there was one strike, a second adopted.

Every strike he carved into the Abyssal Lurker solely made it troublesome for it to react to the following.

He was so targeted on avoiding the risk from the blood poison upon its blade arms that Tom didnt see the short leg kick aimed for his stomach.

The air was knocked out of his lungs as he was despatched reeling again. It was all Tom might do to guarantee that his gaze didnt waver, silently watching because the Abyssal Lurker jogged to cowl the space between them.

Instinctively, Tom raised his Revenant Claw and let a gout of flame explode outwards. Initially, it appeared just like the Abyssal Lurker was about to dodge, however on the final motion it appeared to willingly decelerate and stroll by way of the continual stream of flames he was outputting.

Tom knew that one thing was flawed, however on the identical time he couldnt cease his [The Flame] card till he caught his breath.

The deadlock ended just a few lengthy moments later, confronting Tom with the conclusion that he had been performed.

As steam rose off the Lurkers stony pores and skin, blood had largely stopped leaking out of the puncture wounds targeted close to the chest and stomach. His personal flames had been utilized by the sly creature to cauterize its wounds, infuriatingly sufficient.

However

It additionally gave him an avenue of method he had missed within the warmth of the battle.

[For killing a Dungeon Boss ten levels above you, you have unlocked Feat: Invictus. Upon facing enemies that are at least five levels above you, Physical, Mental and Proprioception stats are increased by five for the next sixty minutes.

This Feats buff refreshes every twenty four hours.]

[Name: Synrak Veralis Thomas Lowe.

Age: 18

Soul Card: The Flame [Level 6] The Idiot [Level 9] [984,224/2,750,000)

Feats: Nether Slayer I, Invictus.

Statistics:

Physical: 14 (+1)

Mental: 16 (+1)

Proprioception: 30 (+1)

Soul Power: 87/87 [95]

Free Factors: 40

Talent Improve Level: 6]

[You have received the Uncommon Ranked Card,Level 1 Lifeblood. Would you like to add [Lifeblood] to your Deck Playing cards? Doing so will quickly deduct 5 Soul Energy for the period you may have it added to your deck.]

Sure, Tom hurriedly replied as his fingers trembled with exhilaration.

An Unusual Card.

A card that the denizens of the Anonymous District would kill for. A Card that even lesser Nobles would discover themselves vying for.

The primary highly effective card that he had really, undoubtedly earned together with his personal means.

Aleph had intervened, sure.

Nevertheless it was Tom that had created the chance.

It was him who had staked his life to struggle the Abyssal Lurker although he was removed from its match.

And in the end, he was the one who landed the ending blow.

And the Divine System agreed.

For as soon as, Tom felt like he had been rewarded for his efforts.

After which he shot ahead with out studying his new playing cards description, earlier than Aleph was overrun by Abyss Demons.