NABC Chapter 244: The Battle Rages On
Chapter 244: The Battle Rages On
The creature, visibly strained, began to show signs of recovery. A blue liquid, reminiscent of its aquatic nature, seeped from the wound on its hand as it gasped for breath. Before their eyes, the injury slowly started to mend itself, hinting at a resilience that added another layer of complexity to the encounter.
Jade, observing the creature's self-healing process, turned to Oscar and Rosa. "It looks like he's recovering from that wound. This should give us some time to prepare for the next engagement," she noted, her voice carrying a mix of concern and strategic thinking.
Oscar, acknowledging her observation, silently wiped the creature's blue blood from his blade, his nod conveying his agreement and readiness to follow her lead.
Rosa's curiosity about Jade's earlier intervention brought a new question to the forefront. "How were you able to pick apart that water attack? If we hadn't avoided it, that ground attack would have paralyzed us," she inquired, her gaze fixed on Jade, seeking understanding of her unique ability.
Jade answered without hesitation, her explanation shedding light on her extraordinary gift. "My eyes just flared up with white flames, and I saw a paralysis sign above the water. I assumed the worst,"
Jade's revelation about her evolving abilities added a new dimension to their strategy. "I'm still figuring this out, but it's possible I might be able to anticipate its next moves. Also, when its back was turned, I noticed a red gem on its lower back.
My eyes highlighted it as a weak point," she shared, providing a glimpse into the potential her powers held not just for defense, but for identifying critical vulnerabilities in their adversaries.
"Furthermore, according to what I can see, your energy reserves are at 240 out of 500, Rosa, and Oscar, yours are at 240 out of 500," Jade continued, giving them a brief rundown of their current statuses, underscoring the importance of managing their energy in the battle ahead.
With a burst of flames encircling his feet, Oscar propelled himself towards the predicted location, ready to confront the creature as it materialized once again.
Simultaneously, Rosa took action, her hands coming together in a decisive motion. With her claps, she conjured a web of flames, intricate and binding. These fiery strands wrapped around the creature's legs as it began to emerge, effectively immobilizing it.
Jade's attention was laser-focused on the unfolding battle, her eyes blazing with an intensified white flame that seemed to expand with her growing awareness of the danger. The creature, once calm and seemingly in control, now displayed a flicker of concern as Oscar advanced with a mix of determination and fury.
The deadly dance between predator and prey was reaching its climax, with Oscar's blade inching closer to the creature's vulnerable neck.
Suddenly, Jade noticed a critical change in the creature's posture. "He's summoning a weapon!" she yelled, her warning slicing through the tension.
Oscar, his concentration momentarily disrupted by Jade's alert, saw the truth of her words just in time. His reaction was swift, but the adjustment came barely in time. A metallic clash echoed as Oscar managed to redirect his attack towards the creature's hand, narrowly avoiding a direct confrontation.
However, he wasn't entirely unscathed. A spray of blood from his face marked the air as he was sent hurtling back to the ground. Skillfully, he anchored his descent by driving his blade into the earth, coming to a sliding halt.
Panting, he touched the fresh wound on his cheek—a reminder of the narrow escape. "Thanks for the heads up," he gasped, the reality of the near-fatal encounter dawning on him. "I think he would have taken my head if I was a second slower."