532. Not Invincible
The [Gargoyles] charged.
And my Grand Skill ended. The mist of gray flas coating the black scales on my forearms faded away. It dissipated, leaving defenseless. No more aura of invulnerability. No way to survive an onslaught of direct hits from the wild Prival Demons.
I had taken out three of these [Gargoyles] just earlier, coming out mostly unscathed, but that was thanks to [My Flas Shall Burn Until Eternity Ends]. When I had fought a [Gargoyle] for the first ti, it had managed to inflict quite a bit of damage to . I wasnt on the verge of death like I had been nurous tis before in the past. And sure, it had been Level 161 as opposed to the other three being much lower-leveled.
But right now, I wasnt faced with just a handful of them. This was a Lair. There were dozens of them. Each one was a Prival Demon. Most of them were just barely above Level 150. However, there were a few of them above Level 160. One of them was even above Level 170.
It stood all the way at the very back of the Lair. It looked like it was guarding the corridor at the other end of the room. And fortunately for , it didnt attack with the others. Only the closest [Gargoyles] charged my way, shrieking as I backed up.
I have to get out of here, the thought quickly crossed my mind.
However, one of the charging [Gargoyles] hissed. I blinked as it raised a clawed hand to the sky. I began to activate [Greater Teleportation], only to pause as a crimson do fell over my head. It encapsulated and I felt my connection to my magic vanish.
I couldnt tug at the strands of mana surrounding . It was like the blanket of magic that covered the world was suddenly cut loose. And the world was drained of the arcane. I blinked. I had sensed sothing similar before. This wasnt exactly the sa. It was different. It was weaker. In fact, I was pretty sure it simply canceled out my weaker Skills.
But it still reminded of Claytons [Antimagic Field].
Huh.
I blinked, and [Greater Teleportation] failed to coalesce. I stared at the [Gargoyle] responsible for creating this antimagic barrier. It stood all the way at the back of the zone as the others charged towards .
[Gargoyle - Lvl. 168]
I narrowed my eyes. It was the highest-leveled of the group of approaching [Gargoyles].
[Gargoyle - Lvl. 155]
[Gargoyle - Lvl. 158]
[Gargoyle - Lvl. 161]
[Gargoyle - Lvl. 152]
There were a dozen of them. And I raised my Divine Nebular Scythe, baring my teeth as I had no other choice to fight. I couldnt teleport away. I couldnt use my Class Skills. I could only use my Subspecies Skills but even then, all my magical attacks felt like they were weaker. Softer.
All that I could fight with now were my claws, my Divine Nebular Scythe, and my Divine Essence. I growled as I activated [Divine Essence] the Skill unaffected by this antimagic zone and the first [Gargoyle] reached . As usual, these Prival Demons were slow. I sidestepped the attack, then slashed the [Gargoyle] in the back.
It stumbled forward as I spun around to face three other [Gargoyles]. I opened my mouth, unleashing a wave of [The Holy Flas]. The gray blast engulfed them for a mont, keeping them back as I took a step back. Then I glanced past them, focusing on the source of this barrier. The Level 168 [Gargoyle].
[Sacred Hellfire]!
I pointed, and the Prival Demon burst into flas. It reeled as the dark golden flas wreathed its body. I smirked, only for a [Gargoyle] to crash into from the side. It wrestled with , landing a few thudding blows as I grimaced. I tried to kick it off, only for a second, then third [Gargoyle] piled onto .
I struggled as the three Prival Demons pinned down. I couldnt shake them off. Each one was so heavy so persistent. They werent strong, and their physical attacks werent the worst things I had ever endured. But one of the [Gargoyles] shone red. A crimson aura that seed to shock with a touch. I clenched my jaw as I felt my own strength drain from my body, then watched as another four [Gargoyles] charged to join the pile as well.
My right arm morphed into the scythe-like arm of an Evolved Centinel, and I slashed up with a cry.
[Divine Radiant Slash]!
I tore through the [Gargoyles] holding down. Their arms shattered, and one of them even lost a head. But that attack alone wasnt enough to bring any of them down. It was just enough to get them off . I spread my [Angelic Wings] wide as the other four [Gargoyles] reached , then I took off to the sky.
[Divine Haste] let speed past them. Even as one of the [Gargoyles] opened its mouth, unleashing what seed like an ethereal fireball my way. I dodged that projectile, before weaving around a pair of the jumping Prival Demons. I raised my claws into the air as I hovered high above these statue-like creatures.
How about this [The Call of Armageddon]!
And black flas coalesced in between my hands, only to explode, raining down below. It was magic not Divine power. Because of that, its effects were muted here in this do. But that didnt an the dark fire didnt rain down from above.
It crashed down amongst the group of Prival Demons. I watched as the onslaught of attacks struck the [Gargoyles], keeping them back. One of the [Gargoyles] raised a hand, and chains shot out, targeting in the air. But I dove out of the way as another [Gargoyle] leapt up at .
I kicked the flying [Gargoyle] back down into the ground, but the chains caught , dragging down. I tumbled through the air as I cursed. I fell towards the Prival Demon pulling down. It was the first [Gargoyle] that had attacked . It was already slightly hurt, but it still continued pulling down, only for to focus on it.
I targeted the [Gargoyle] with [The Call of Armageddon], and a flurry of black flas struck it as it reeled. A mont later, I crashed straight into it on purpose as I activated [Faux Limbs]. Each of my fiery limbs morphed into the shape of a scythe, letting unleash an onslaught of [Barrage of Cinders] onto the Prival Demon in an instant.
It tried to fight back, but I sliced it apart, and words echoed in my head.
Defeated [Gargoyle - Lvl. 152]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
One down
And another pair of [Gargoyles] jumped from behind. I spun around, yelling as I pointed at them.
A dozen more to go!
[Intimidation] gripped those [Gargoyles], and they were pelted by the falling black flas. I barreled into them with my Divine Nebular Scythe, hacking and slashing until one of them fell at my feet.
Defeated [Gargoyle - Lvl. 162]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
But the second [Gargoyle] broke free from its curse, grabbing by the arm. I blinked, and a searing pain engulfed . I cried out as the [Gargoyle] refused to let go the intensity of this curse only growing. But it wasnt actually hurting . It was just overwhelming my senses, causing to drop to my knees.
And that was when the rest of the [Gargoyles] struck. They waded through the rain of black fire, charging at all at once. I looked up, trying to protect myself with my [Faux Limbs]. But the onslaught of attacks from the Prival Demons were too overwhelming. I knew that I couldnt keep them back forever. I gritted my teeth as their thudding blows bruised my sides. Their claws tore into my skin.
I closed my eyes as I realized I had only one option left. I couldnt defeat these droves of Prival Demons all on my own. Not without my Grand Skills. But my Grand Skills werent available to use just yet. I had to wait for their cooldowns to co to an end.
Unless I forced their cooldowns to reset.
An idea crossed my mind. It was risky. It was very dangerous. But with all these [Gargoyles] swarming around , this was the only chance I had for it to work. So I took my chance, gripping the Prival Demon holding down with its curse of pain.
It stared at as I burned its forearm with a glare.
[Divine Demons Mark]!
I activated the Skill. Even though the [Gargoyle] was standing right in front of . Even though I had nowhere to go. I couldnt escape. But I had no other choice.
The symbol blazed on the [Gargoyle]s forearm as I braced myself. I shielded myself with my Divine Nebular Scythe, before wreathing myself in a brief barrier of [The Holy Flas], before [Divine Demons Mark] finally erupted. The explosion ripped apart the closest [Gargoyles], wiping out the first in an instant. Then three more were torn apart as the blast of crimson flas burned .
I scread as my [Faux Limbs] were shredded. The flaming barrier was dispelled in re monts. The blast engulfed the other [Gargoyles], knocking them back as I heard the notifications resounding in my head. And I just waited for what I was hoping to hear.
Defeated [Gargoyle - Lvl. 155]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
Defeated [Gargoyle - Lvl. 160]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
Defeated [Gargoyle - Lvl. 158]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
And I finally heard it. My eyes snapped open as I opened my mouth.
Subspecies [Angelic Devil Princess] Level Up!
[Angelic Devil Princess Lvl. 159] -> [Angelic Devil Princess Lvl. 160]
Gained 5 Stat Points and 3 Skill Points!
Gained 1 Grand Skill Skill Point
Yes!
I exclaid, focusing on that single Grand Skill Point. I imdiately expended it, and it vanished from my Status. With that, my Grand Skill leveled up.
[Available Grand Skill Points: 0]
[My Fla Shall Burn Until Eternity Ends] - Lvl. 3
And I called for its power.
Im not going to die here to a bunch of rock Demons!
I exclaid as an aura of wisping gray flas coalesced around my body. My scalded flesh imdiately regenerated, and I raised my head. I erged from the blazing crimson flas completely renewed. My eyes burned gold, lightning through the aura of invulnerability around .
I bared my teeth down at the remaining [Gargoyles] as I flew up to the sky, carried by my [Angelic Wings]. Black flas rained around , and I swept my gaze over this enclosed do.
[My Flas Shall Burn Until Eternity Ends]. I see you.
I eyed the [Gargoyle] at the very end of the do. The one who had created this antimagic barrier. It was still burning, slowly being eaten away by my [Sacred Hellfire]. I needed to get out of here. Even with my Grand Skill, I couldnt defeat all these [Gargoyles].
I glanced out of the crimson do, seeing a few dozen other Prival Demons waiting outside.
Not all of them.
I shook my head as I dove straight down. I just had to escape this do, then I could teleport out of here. And to do that, I just had to take down a single [Gargoyle]. I sought out my target, even as the others tried to stop .
Chains shot in the air, trying to intercept . But there was a flicker of gray fla surrounding . The chains shattered, imdiately incinerated by the aura protecting . I raised a claw as a fiery strike coalesced around my hand.
Die!
I crashed into the Level 168 [Gargoyle], and there was a flash of gray light. The Prival Demon exploded in an instant as I struck it like a cot. It was like my attack had been empowered by both my Grand Skill and [The Holy Flas].
The do collapsed as a few notifications echoed in my head.
Defeated [Gargoyle - Lvl. 168]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
Skill [Divine Strike] Gained!
Experience is awarded for the learning of a Skill!
I backed up, sensing my Class Skills returning to . But I didnt have the chance to bask in this mont of reprieve, nor could I process what this brand new Skill I gained was. The [Gargoyles] waiting outside of the do moved, and the ones trapped inside with reached . I didnt stick around to deal with them. I raised a clawed hand, pulling at space.
[Greater Teleport
I started, and the black flas raining overhead vanished. A cold gust of wind swept into the cave chamber as my teleportation failed. I blinked, feeling a hand grab by the claw. I looked to the side as the aura of gray flas protecting flared up, burning the person who had stopped from escaping this room.
What?
And the figure burned. He was lit ablaze by my Grand Skills newest effects, but he didnt even falter from the wisping gray flas. He held my forearms tight as his leathery flesh burned. I stared at him a man with gray skin, black veins, and locks of golden hair. He had a pair of huge horns protruding from his head, and a massive beard flowing down from his chin. His back was hunched, but he still stood at nearly seven feet tall.
I didnt know when he got here. It was like he was suddenly here. And his presence alone had dispelled [The Call of Armageddon]. He tilted his head at as a prickle ran down my spine.
[??? - Lvl. ???]
Who are you?
I asked as I just gaped at this figure. His hollow gaze bore into as he replied simply.
My na is Belphegor, and I am the Guardian of the Netherworld. Now tell why are you destroying my [Gargoyles]?
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