"Oh, I'm genuinely impressed that soone could assess my level just by looking," Takashi said, offering a slight bow. "Might I have the honor of knowing the na of the master standing before ?"
"Kurogasa, the Shadowed Fang," Kurogasa replied, his voice calm.
"Takashi here. A humble warrior who fights to serve my master's son," Takashi responded with a respectful nod.
"Takashi, kill them at once! Take their island. I want all of their won!" Soren shouted.
The man in heavy armor stood and pointed directly at Atlas. "Kill that man! He's dared to use deceit against !"
"Not deceit, Soren. It's simply that you lack discipline."
"Shut up, Takashi! You're here only to follow orders. Now fight and kill them all! This has gone on long enough. I'm sure you don't want to face my father's wrath, do you?!"
Takashi then readied himself, moving his sword through a series of martial arts maneuvers before settling into a stance.
"I'll be taking on this master ninja. Look after yourself, because I won't be able to protect you while I'm at it."
"You really are useless, Takashi. Just get this over with, and stop saying unnecessary things."
Takashi gave a faint smile. "Judging by their response, it's clear their level isn't much higher than mine. That gives a significant advantage. It's a sha, though, that a master ninja as strong-looking as you still has a lower level than I do," he said, glancing at Kurogasa.
Kurogasa, too, took up his stance, preparing for the fight.
"I'll make this quick," Takashi continued. "But this will be the last ti I work for you, Soren. You'd better beg your father to find you another guardian."
"Shut up, you're worthless to anyway!" Soren snapped.
Takashi and Kurogasa squared off, each readying themselves for the clash. Atlas took a few steps back, giving them space. Just as the fight was about to begin... suddenly!
Everyone's attention snapped in another direction as soone ca crashing down from behind Takashi, landing with an impact that sent shockwaves through the ground.
All eyes turned to where Raze stood, looking furious, his fists clenched as he let out a guttural, rage-filled scream.
"Oarghhh! Roarrghhh!"
Takashi tried to leap away, but Raze lunged forward with blinding speed, swinging both fists in rapid succession toward him. Takashi slashed back with his sword, but Raze was simply too fast.
In a flash, Raze caught Takashi's right arm in a powerful grip with his left hand. Without missing a beat, he lifted Takashi and slamd him down into the ground over and over. Up, down, up, down, tossing him like a ragdoll with relentless force.
The final throw left Takashi sprawled against the ground, and Raze didn't hesitate. He began pounding his right fist into Takashi's face, blow after brutal blow, until Takashi's head sank into the dirt beneath him.
"Stupid warrior, you look like Edrik, and that pisses off. Just die already, idiot!" Raze snarled, continuing to punch.
It happened shockingly fast, and the warrior with the mustache t his end in re monts.
Everyone fell silent, stunned. They'd just witnessed the warrior, who was even higher level than Morgannam, slain in seconds by Raze.
Now, only one target remained.
Their Lord.
Atlas turned his gaze back to Soren, gripping his spear, ready to end this before the cunning lord could pull any more tricks.
"Stop right there!" Soren yelled. "Don't push ! Don't make do this!" he shouted desperately.
Atlas ignored the plea, lunging forward in a flash. He spun his spear and struck decisively toward Soren.
Soren caught the spear with both hands, but the force threw him to the ground. He scrambled back to his feet, anger blazing in his eyes.
"Stop right there, you idiot! Don't you know who you're dealing with? I could kill you all with ease. Stop now and leave at once!" he scread, his face twisted in terror.
Atlas didn't even flinch. "Too many threats, Soren. You die now!" He lunged forward, spear poised to strike. But just then, Soren…
Ripped off his gloves and bit down hard on his own palm. "You filthy bastards! If I'm going down, you're all coming with !"
Atlas stopped instantly, catching an ominous scent in the air. Kurogasa darted in front of him. "Step back, My Lord."
Raze, still brimming with fury, glared at Soren. "That little coward still has tricks up his sleeve? Let's see what he's got!"
A series of explosive bursts erupted from Soren's direction. His entire body began to glow, radiating a blinding, intense light.
Kurogasa tried to rush toward Soren, but the energy from the blasts was too powerful. Kurogasa was forced to fall back, grabbing Atlas and pulling him away just in ti.
A self-destructive explosion?
The ground shook as debris, walls, and chunks of earth were hurled into the air. Amid the chaos, a deep, guttural roar pierced through, echoing from within the destruction.
What just happened?
As the dust and debris finally began to settle, they saw it.
A massive, spectral beast, towering three tis the height of Raze. It was a creature, a fusion of bear, wolf, and stag.
The beast stood with a hulking, muscular body like a bear's, a wolf's fierce head with razor-sharp fangs, and the majestic antlers of a stag, stretching high and glowing with an eerie, spectral light.
[Avatar of the Ancient Wilds]
[A manifestation of untad, primal essence, this form transforms the bearer into a towering, spectral beast—a fusion of bear, wolf, and stag. While in this state, strength, speed, and resilience surge to unprecedented levels. Every strike reverberates with shockwaves, shaking the very earth and disorienting enemies, while spectral roots erge to ensnare and bind all who stand against it, rooting them helplessly in place.]
Atlas stood firm, Kurogasa at his left side, while Raze continued pounding his fists into the ground, growling and shouting in frustration.
Morganna appeared at Atlas's right. "So, he's turned himself into a monster now?"
Karian stepped up behind her, gripping his greatsword, followed by Edrik, who held his dagger and watched their transford foe with steely eyes.
Lyrassa moved closer, hovering just behind the others. Despite her small fra, she stood out, floating higher than Karian's tall, imposing figure.
"Ha ha! I warned you!" Soren's voice bood. "Now, none of you will be able to stop . This is where you all et your end!"
Atlas stood firm, his allies and troops gathered behind him in a solid line of defense. Soren's forces had been completely wiped out, leaving only this strange, spectral beast as their final opponent.
"What do you think, Master Kurogasa?" Atlas asked.
Kurogasa nodded. "My Lord, he is strong, but we are many, and no less powerful."
Atlas summoned his floating throne, leaping onto it effortlessly. He drew out his Rank-A item: the Stormcaller's Amulet, and prepared for battle.
"Elites, attack! Troops, find an opening and strike from a distance!" he commanded.
With a unified roar, they all sprang into action.
Dark energy cloaked Morganna's left side, and a shadowy red wing unfurled on her right as she soared forward with effortless speed.
Raze charged in his usual unrestrained fury, throwing himself headlong at the creature, ready to strike without a second thought.
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