262. Warped Ti
The forr Centinels Lair was a rather enclosed space a circular room with a pit at the center. It only had one entrance, and it was a reclused entrance. Before I had fallen unconscious due to my Class advancent, I made sure that there were no Centinels nearby with [Planar Navigation].
Now, though, there was one ready to pounce at .
[Evolved Centinel - Lvl. 113]
The [Evolved Centinel] soared through the air, closing its spiky legs at like it was a claw. I flipped over the attack as my wings took form. It tried to give chase, but I flew up to the top of the cave chamber and avoided its attack.
It wasnt even that high-leveled, compared to . And it couldnt keep up with my speed, not unlike its companions. The most annoying thing about it was how high it could jump. I dipped low as the [Evolved Centinel] flung itself at once again.
So, which of my new secondary Skills should I test out on you first?
I tried to be courteous and let it choose, but the [Evolved Centinel] only screeched as it landed on the ceiling.
Well, for starters, I guess Ill try out one of my changed Skills.
The [Evolved Centinel] ca crashing down again, and I weaved around it. I twirled to face it right as its feet touched the bottom of the pit. Raising a finger, I tested out the first Skill.
[Warped Ti].
I watched as the area around the [Evolved Centinel] grew slightly distorted. Just like [Temporal Distortion], ti moved at a different speed within a certain space. However, it was shaped more like a bubble now rather than a box. Not only that, I felt like I could make things move slower and faster than what [Temporal Distortion].
Is that it, though?
I cocked my head. Surely that couldnt be the only difference, right?
And it wasnt.
The [Evolved Centinel] curled its body up as it prepared to jump at once again. I could see it moving at a much slower pace until it finally escaped the bubble. Instinctively, I knew to move the [Warped Ti] to follow it.
I stared as the bubble followed the [Evolved Centinel] up as it barreled through the air towards . It tracked its movents, slowing it so that I could dodge it with even more ease than before. I blinked.
Huh. So, I can move it around.
I narrowed my eyes, moving the [Warped Ti] towards and away from the [Evolved Centinel]. Suddenly, the [Evolved Centinel] picked up the pace to leap at . Before it could reach , I imrsed myself in the [Warped Ti]. I made it so that ti moved faster inside the bubble than outside, before gently flapping my wings to move back. The [Warped Ti] followed as I saw everything beyond move at a slower speed than before.
This is a pretty good upgrade.
I could even change the size of the bubble, although I saw no need to do that right now. I dismissed the Skill as the [Evolved Centinel] landed right next to . Its claw-like legs snapped at , and I backed up.
Youre pretty violent. I wonder how I am going to have to deal with you. Lets see, maybe I can [Scattering Displacent]!
I focused on the [Evolved Centinel], hoping that the Skill would sohow teleport it into the air or sothing of the like. But it didnt affect the monster. Of course not.
Instead, it sent the pebbles and boulders lying on the ground behind the [Evolved Centinel] flinging to the air. I scowled.
Seriously? Is that it?
Then I paused when I noticed that the rocks continued to float about. They hovered slowly, bouncing around the walls like they were in the ocean. [Planar Navigation] alerted to the way space bent around the objects and how their threads all connected to .
I felt my fingers twitch, and I realized what I could do.
The [Evolved Centinel] charged at once more, but I flicked a finger. One of the floating stones shot down with incredible speed. It struck the back of the [Evolved Centinel], knocking it down briefly as I grinned.
Hey. Want to play a ga?
It screeched and got back up. I backed away from it as I began flicking my finger at it.
Try to dodge the rocks its not going to be easy, though! Rocks are annoying and everywhere in this place!
I spoke simply as one by one, the floating rocks launched at the [Evolved Centinel]. It was like a hail of rapid-moving projectiles sothing that even Id struggle keeping away from. And they were of all different sizes, so of them larger than even , while others were as small as a pebble on my fingertips. They ca at the [Evolved Centinel] from all directions, battering it before it could reach .
I was pretty sure that if I tossed a rock at the sa speed as they were being propelled, it wouldnt be as painful as with [Scattering Displacent]. The space magic gripping the rocks definitely enhanced their ability to inflict damage.
They darted down and discombobulated the [Evolved Centinel] each ti it tried to draw closer towards . I smiled, watching the monster snarl at the floating rocks. It spun around to smash another group of rocks as they winded down towards it, and I yanked them back. I made the rocks avoid the whipping legs of the [Evolved Centinel] before crashing them at its back.
This is fun, isnt it? Well, at least for . I dont know how much fun it is for you.
I closed my fingers into my palm and all the floating rocks slamd into the carapace of the [Evolved Centinel]. That actually seed to hurt it although, not by a lot. But still, it was hurt by a Skill that was from a Class about 50 levels below it.
Although, since I hurt the [Evolved Centinel], it was now annoyed too. It exploded into the air far faster than it moved before. I watched as it bounced from the floor to the ceiling in re monts so kind of Skill that greatly enhanced its speed.
It shot out at before I could react. The Breastplate of Alexander flashed, protecting from the attack as I stood my ground. I glared at it.
Alright, if you want to play rough, I have a few other Skills Id like to test out.
I tapped a finger on my chin as the [Evolved Centinel] bounced back, readying for another strike.
What about [Mass Particulate Modification]?
It was a Skill I had gained, but hadnt added to my Skill Slots. I had three new secondary Skills [Cube of Isolation], [Dinsional Pocket], and [Mass Particulate Modification] but only two Skill Slots. I decided that the first one Id use would be the last in that list.
[Mass Particulate Modification]. I activated the Skill and pointed at the [Evolved Centinel].
Take this!
I yelled.
Nothing happened.
The [Evolved Centinel] nearly crashed into , but a quick Fla Burst with a [Haste] helped evade it entirely.
I scowled and tried to use the Skill again.
Why isnt it working?
The [Evolved Centinel] moved even faster now it blurred and appeared next to , leaving behind a kind of after-image. I blinked as the Breastplate of Alexander flashed once again. I actually stumbled this ti.
Ugh, youre being annoying!
I swiped my claws at it, but the [Evolved Centinel] leapt back out of the way. I frowned when I missed.
Youre not cooperating! Im supposed to be testing out my Skills on you! Instead, youre trying to wear down my Breastplate of Alexander!
It ricocheted off the walls and struck once more. I scowled and grabbed it by its legs before it could run away.
Stop it!
Black flas wreathed my claws as [Radiant Slash] illuminated the dark cavern. I lashed back at the [Evolved Centinel], expecting it to finish the job. And the attack did do significantly more damage than [Scattering Displacent] did. It even tore off a few legs and smashed open the carapace of the [Evolved Centinel]!
However, it didnt kill it. I blinked as the [Evolved Centinel] managed to pull itself away from and limply leap away. It was still alive. It was ready to assail once more.
Why are you?
And I realized Id made a mistake I was taking the [Evolved Centinel] too lightly. I forgot that it was a creature close to in levels. Not only that, but it was sohow different maybe stronger than a regular Centinel.
I pursed my lips, feeling a bit annoyed at myself for underestimating it. I shook my head as I stepped forward and created a Nebular Scythe.
Fine. If you dont want to help test out my Skills, then Ill have to ask you to leave alone.
The [Evolved Centinel] didnt budge. It eyed with beady eyes, studying my movents.
Youre not going to leave alone?
I cocked my head, and it answered by snapping at with its burly mandibles. I parried the attack with my Nebular Scythe as blue flas flared around . It burned at the Centinels broken carapace. At the sa ti, my other Skills activated.
Then, die!
I scorched the back of the [Evolved Centinel] and sliced its remaining carapace open with my Nebular Scythe. It fought back, of course. It continued bouncing around as I gave chase to it. But it couldnt keep it up forever its armor wouldnt hold.
When the last of its carapace had been pried off, I tore into its body with [Barrage of Cinders]. I grabbed its head and ripped it right off, finishing it off with a satisfied smile.
Defeated [Evolved Spindly Centinel Lvl. 113]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
Class [Grand Mystic of the Nexeus] Level Up!
[Grand Mystic of the Nexeus - Lvl. 65] -> [Grand Mystic of the Nexeus - Lvl. 66]
Gained 2 Secondary Skill Points!
The notifications resounded in my head as the battle ca to a close. I tossed the [Evolved Centinel]s head aside, sighing.
It didnt even give a level up for my Subspecies. What an annoying thing.
Oh, well. Now that it was dealt with, I finally could test out my remaining secondary Skills. [Cube of Isolation], [Dinsional Pocket], and [Mass Particulate Modification].
She didnt beco a [Diabolus Neophyte].
Sal didnt know how he felt about the decision Salvos made. On one hand, he thought it was foolish rejecting a powerful Class over such a petty reason? Ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous.
But on the other hand, he found it very much amusing.
Honestly though, while there were the occasional monts where Sal found himself being entertained in between watching the antics of Salvos and the rebellion of Belzu, he couldnt help but find himself growing bored from ti to ti.
Sothing needs to happen to make things more exciting.
He yawned as on one screen, Salvos began figuring out how [Mass Particulate Modification] worked, and on another screen, Belzu carefully inspected the Sword of Alexander to ascertain all its secrets. Then an idea crossed Sals mind.
A wager.
He clapped his hands together as a playful smile crept over his face.
Yes, that would certainly make this more exciting.
Hopping back onto his feet, a portal opened up before the Devil. He had a few people in mind who he could approach for this wager. The question was would they be happy to see him?
The answer was quite obvious.
No. No, they would not be happy to see him.
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