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Chapter 244: Chapter 244 - Unsuccessful Blast, Vanishing Shadow

Chapter 244: - Unsuccessful Blast, Vanishing Shadow



[Ethereal Form has been activated. This will protect you from physical attacks and increase the damage you receive from magic for five seconds. Your Health will also be fully restored to 100%.]

The damage was immense, and Broken's Health plummeted to zero. Without the Ethereal Form, he would have already been sent back to the Temple or Resurrection point. He was thrown violently backward, but he managed to stash his spear in his inventory in the chaos. Regaining his footing, his Health began to regenerate quickly. He had a second chance, but for the next five seconds, he would be highly vulnerable to magical attacks.

Broken drew the Thorned Vindicator Sword, sprinting to evade the wild shadow tendrils, assailing him from every direction.

[Charged Attack (Active Skill) Lv. 3]

He needed to inflict damage on Tristan and interrupt whatever spell the mage was casting, especially to prevent him from completing his transformation. Broken's body accelerated, moving with urgency towards Tristan. He had to strike fast and decisively.

But Tristan's face still bore a maniacal grin. "Not bad. You can put up resistance, but it's futile!"

Broken was almost within striking distance when dozens of shadow tendrils erupted once again, speeding toward him in an attempt to entangle and immobilize him. If he were captured this time, there would be no escape-he would truly die.

However, this time was different. Two thick vines emerged from beside Broken, binding around him and hurling him into the air. It was Dendros, coming to his aid at the critical moment. Now airborne, Broken had a clear shot at Tristan, and he was ready to deliver another powerful attack.

Broken plummeted toward Tristan, gripping the Thorned Vindicator Sword tightly, ready to unleash his attack.

[Quick Strike (Active Skill) Lv. 3]

His sword was mere inches from cleaving Tristan when, once again, countless shadow tendrils ensnared his legs, yanking him away and hurling him backward.

"Damn!" Broken cursed furiously as he was thrown, almost colliding with the cavern wall. But at the last moment, two robust vines emerged from the surrounding shadows, coiling around him and halting his trajectory. Gently, the vines released him, allowing him to land gracefully on his feet.

"Thanks, Dendros," Broken muttered under his breath, though frustration simmered below the surface. This fight was far from over.

Polly and Dendros persistently attacked Tristan from all sides, but the shadow tendrils shielded him with alarming efficiency. Tristan's transformation was nearing completion, and the consequences could be catastrophic.

Dendros lunged forward, delivering powerful blows in rapid succession, seeking any opening in Tristan's defenses. Yet each time its fists were about to connect, a magic shield materialized, deflecting the attacks. The sight was maddening for Broken, who observed the struggle from a distance.

Determined to find a way through, Broken dashed towards the pickaxe lying on the ground and slammed it hard into the earth.

[Quake Strike (Active Skill) Lv. 1]

The impact rippled through the ground, sending shockwaves in every direction and almost catching Tristan. But Tristan swiftly hovered, shifting position to avoid the attack. Broken clenched his teeth, still seeking an effective strategy. Using his bow skills wasn't viable since they required a charge time, and he couldn't afford to stay still while dodging the shadow tendrils.

[Explosive Arrow (Active Skill) Lv. 1]

The charge time was 5 seconds-an eternity in this chaotic battle. Broken knew he needed Dendros to buy him precious time.

Dendros, sensing the urgency, relentlessly attacked, using his vines to chase Tristan in the air and disrupt his attempts to cast offensive spells. Tristan's high position seemed to hinder his ability to use his skills effectively.

Those 5 seconds felt like an eternity, but Dendros managed to keep Tristan preoccupied.

Finally, the charge time elapsed.

[Projectile's Kiss (Active Skill)]

This would double the skill's damage, thanks to the ring he had received from Melliandra. Broken released the bowstring, the arrow rocketing towards the air. It found its mark, striking Tristan with pinpoint accuracy.

A colossal explosion followed-KABOOM! The impact was earth-shattering, causing the entire cavern to quake. Sections of the cavern wall crumbled, sending debris cascading down. The blast wave was immense, reverberating through the entire area and making the ground vibrate underfoot. It felt as though the very foundation of the cave was being uprooted, with chunks of rock raining down from above.

Broken crouched, seeking shelter from the chaos. Dendros immediately moved to protect him, using his body as a shield. Polly dashed around, deftly avoiding falling debris while swatting away stones that threatened Broken from above. It was utter pandemonium, and the cave plunged into darkness as the crystal lamps were shattered, leaving them in pitch-black

chaos.

Worse yet, Broken hadn't seen any notification confirming Tristan's defeat. His fists clenched in anger and frustration as he waited for the dust to settle. After several tense seconds, he pulled out a crystal lamp, illuminating the immediate area in search of any sign of his adversary. To his dismay, there were no traces of Tristan.

Polly approached gently, removing the rubble from Broken's shoulders and head with a nudge

of her own.

"Master, I'm sorry... I saw the mage flee just after the explosion. He transformed into a

shadow and escaped quickly. I was worried about you, so I chose to make sure you were safe,"

Polly said, her voice tinged with guilt.

Broken sighed, placing a reassuring hand on Polly's head. "It's okay. Now, we need to focus

on rescuing the Princess."

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(Author's Note: I'm not trying to prolong the battle scenes. But Broken's level isn't that high yet, so it's natural for him to struggle. He also needs experience to get used to the various skills and fighting styles he possesses. I hope you aren't getting bored with the battle scenes. I promise to focus only on the important things.)