LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 151: Miscalculation x Mindset - Need for Change!
Alex spins mid-air, his icy wings twisting desperately to avoid the incoming blast. He manages to evade the brunt of the attack, but one of his wings shatters immediately upon impact.
Icewing Embrace Durability -4
With only one wing remaining, Alex glides unevenly toward the ground.
Why… Why do I always fight like this? Alex fumes internally. Every time I face someone strong, I fall back on tricks—grenades, evasion, and cheap shots. It was the same against Mustrano. Always defensive, always avoiding a proper fight. Damn it, I feel like such a loser now. You know what, Darius? That stops here.
Alex's eyes blaze with determination as he makes his decision.
"FUCK YOU! I'LL CUT YOU UP!" he roars, shifting into a direct dive.
Darius smiles, anticipating the move. He channels a large amount of his Aura into his hammer using Gyo, preparing a devastating counter-strike.
But as Alex nears, he suddenly twists in mid-air, redirecting his descent to slow his momentum. Darius's hammer swings with incredible force, but it misses, grazing Alex's second wing instead.
Icewing Embrace Durability -4
Alex lands with a smooth roll, drawing his [Sword of Pluto] as he charges forward. He slashes with extreme force, the strike carving deep into Darius's side.
You have dealt 64 damage to Darius.
You have dealt 24 damage to Darius.
Oh, what's that? Used up all your Aura for that big swing, and now you're too slow to react? Alex smirks.
Darius grits his teeth but counters instantly, slamming his hammer into the ground to unleash a massive AoE shockwave in all directions.
Alex braces himself and raises his [Shield of Pluto], infusing it with as much Aura as he can during the short time he plans to absorb the impact.
Icewing Embrace Durability -4
You have taken 20 damage.
You have been stunned for 1 second.
Damn, I can't move! Alex realizes in alarm as his limbs seize up.
Darius capitalizes on the moment, following the shockwave with another ground-type shockwave that slams into Alex's shield. The sheer force hurls Alex into the air, leaving him vulnerable. Before Alex can recover, Darius launches a rapid emission strike straight from his hammer. The blow hits Alex mid-flight, sending him crashing outside the arena.
Icewing Embrace broken.
You have taken 51 damage.
You have taken 81 damage.
You have been stunned for 4 seconds.
You have received a bleeding.
Alex crashes to the ground, dazed and bloodied, just outside the ring.
"STOP!" the referee yells. "Clean hit for challenger Alex Kerber and critical hit and down for Floor Master Darius! 8-3, challenger Alex Kerber in the lead! Challenger, you have 10 seconds to get back into the ring!"
Alex Kerber: Lvl 3
HP: 68/220, MP: 61/180, AURA: 81/150
Damn it… this guy hits like a truck! Alex curses internally as he struggles to stand, blood trickling from his wounds. Gotta move fast before this bleeding gets worse.
As the referee begins the countdown, Alex forces himself to focus, his mind racing.
Mina's excited voice echoes through the arena: "WOW, EVERYONE! WHAT A FIGHT! It's moving so fast that I can barely describe it properly! Darius managed to land a ranged hammer attack, clipping Alex's invisible wings and forcing him to fall. But Alex retaliated with a solid hit on Darius before getting stunned and slammed with two devastating follow-up attacks! Somehow, Alex is still standing—though just barely. Point-wise, Alex remains in the lead! Can he recover?"
Alex calmly gets to his feet, hearing the referee counting: "2… 3…" He takes his time, staying focused and calculating.
He activates Sealion's Icewing Embrace lvl 3, and Mustrano's Malice Mauler lvl 3, feeling a burst of cold resolve. Without hesitation, he tosses both [Smoked Wolf Jerky] into his mouth and washes them down with a [Healing Potion], an [EP Charge], the juicy herb [Lurkwort], and even the potent [Tribaio Village Healing Liquid].
[Tribaio Village Healing Liquid]
World: Hunter x Hunter
Quality: Green
Effect: Heals 20 HP and 10% of your total HP over 10 seconds (total healing cannot exceed 50 HP).
Note: Contains various rare herbs—uses the user's own Physique to rapidly heal.
[Lurkwort]
World: Hunter x Hunter
Quality: Deep Green
Effect: Can be refined into various medicines. If consumed raw, it recovers 30 HP over 30 minutes and heals minor internal and external bleeding during the effect. If consumed more than once a day, it causes severe stomach pain.
Note: Rare and valuable, only grows in specific places with high humidity and a water source rich in minerals.
[EP Charge]
World: Zemuria (Kiseki/Trails Franchise)
Quality: Green
Effect: Recovers 20 MP
Note: An orbal energy-filled capsule. Due to conversion to MP, a lot of its effect is diminished.
[Healing potion]
World: Fantasy Realm
Quality: White
Effect: Instantly heals 20 HP and minor wounds, can only be drunk once every 12 hours. May reduce the effectiveness of similar healing items.
Note: Basic healing item
[Smoked Wolf Jerky] x2
World: One piece
Quality: Gray (Inferior)
Effect: Slowly restores 10 HP over the course of 10 minutes
By the time the referee reaches "9," Alex reenters the ring, wiping his mouth and thinking, I'm so damn full I'm about to throw up! Anyway, that count was slow—10 seconds definitely passed, but I'm back in shape. My HP is up to 130, the inner bleeding is being healed by the Lurkwort, and my regen is working overtime thanks to it and the jerky. This time, Darius, you're going down.
His massive size tricks people into keeping their distance, which is a mistake. He's an emitter—his strongest range is medium to long. I need to stay close and pressure him.
Alex Kerber: Lvl 3
HP: 130/220, MP: 81/180, AURA: 17/150
As Alex reenters the ring, the referee turns to him. "Can you keep going?"
Alex nods, immediately taking up a fighting stance, unleashing the strongest Ren he can manage with his remaining Aura.
Not much left. I've got to make it count.
"Okay! FIGHT!" the referee shouts, retreating quickly.
Instead of charging in recklessly, Alex raises his hand and fires a Fire lvl 3 straight at Darius, engulfing him in flames.
You have dealt 20 damage to Darius
Nimbus Cloak effect activates - Increasing Evasion by 5%, and Movement speed by 40%
Using his boosted speed, Alex presses the assault, closing the gap while firing his revolver. The shots deal minor damage, but the barrage begins to chip away at Darius's defenses.
Darius, unsure of how to respond, finally unleashes another shockwave. But this time, Alex activates Ken, ducks behind his [Shield of Pluto], and blocks the attack almost entirely.
Icewing Embrace Durability -1
You have taken 2 damage
Not giving Darius any time to recover, Alex, not stunned this time, dodges the incoming ground shockwave, sidestepping to the right and avoiding most of the damage. Only a few debris chunks, infused with Darius's Aura, graze him.
Icewing Embrace Durability -1
You have taken 8 damage
"Let's finish this!" Alex growls, activating Thunder Sword lvl 3, boosting his speed even further as he charges toward Darius.
Nimbus Cloak effect activates - Increasing Evasion by 5%, and Movement speed by 40%
Darius swings his hammer in a desperate counterattack, but Alex, moving too fast to be caught, dodges with ease. He capitalizes on Darius's misstep and lands a devastating slash to his upper leg, making the giant roar in pain as his legs buckle beneath him.
You have dealt 34 + 46 = 80 damage to Darius
You have dealt 20 damage to Darius
"DARIUS GOT HIT! IS HE ABOUT TO GO DOWN? IS THIS FIGHT OVER?" Mina screams in excitement, her voice electrifying the crowd.
Alex steps back; his eyes locked on his opponent as he prepares to cast another Fire lvl 3 at Darius. He waits for the referee's judgment, his breath steady but his body tense, about to unleash his next attack.
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