Warlock Ch 168. Ticket to Rank A
The battle raged on. Damian fought like a man possessed, his body moving with the efficiency of hard-earned instincts and the desperation of soone who knew the stakes. The Behemoth was a mountain of fury, its massive claws tearing through the air with deadly intent, its earth-shaking roars sending tremors through the hall. Every mont felt like a knife's edge, a thin line between survival and oblivion.
Damian's muscles scread in protest, his mana reserves dipping as he unleashed spell after spell, each one landing with varying degrees of success. The gap between their levels was like a chasm. It was a hard reminder that no matter how skilled he was, sheer power often trumped experience.
The Behemoth shrugged off attacks that would have leveled lesser creatures, its health bar seeming to mock Damian's efforts. Every ti he thought he'd gained an advantage, the Behemoth countered. A swipe of its claws narrowly missed his torso, the wind from the strike alone enough to stagger him. His foot slipped, his balance montarily faltering, and he barely managed to recover in ti to evade the follow-up. He knew it was only a matter of ti before his luck ran out.
Cassius stood at the edge of the hall, his posture uncharacteristically tense, his usual smug deanor replaced by sothing far graver. His sharp eyes never left Damian, watching every movent, every spell, every near miss. Damian knew Cassius wasn't just observing—he was calculating, his mind working as fast as Damian's body. And when the Behemoth's attack ca dangerously close, Cassius intervened.
It wasn't dramatic or showy. There was no sudden teleportation, no heroic shield raised at the last second. Instead, a barrier flickered into place, invisible until the Behemoth's claws slamd against it with a deafening crack. The shield absorbed the blow, shimring faintly before dissipating. Damian shot a glance at Cassius, but there was no ti for gratitude. The Behemoth roared again, its attention snapping back to him, and the fight resud.
Damian understood the truth. Without Cassius' subtle interference, this battle wouldn't have been just hard—it would have been impossible. Even with his reborn warlock status, his past life's experience, and his arsenal of powerful skills, the level gap was too great. One solid hit from the Behemoth would have left him critically wounded, and while potions could heal flesh and restore mana, they couldn't fix everything. A wound like that would end the training, and neither he nor Cassius wanted that. Not when this was only the beginning.
The fight dragged on, seconds stretching into an eternity. Damian's movents grew more calculated, his spells tid with razor-sharp precision. He used every trick in his arsenal, summoning his servants to aid him, weaving between their attacks and the Behemoth's.
Bloodwing Raven darted through the air, its [Bloodstorm] tearing into the beast's hide. Stoneback Golem weathered its crushing blows, countering with [Rock Shard Barrage]. Spectral Serpent coiled around the Behemoth's legs, releasing clouds of [Venomous Mist] that sapped its strength.
Despite their combined efforts, the Behemoth remained an indomitable force. It retaliated with devastating [Earthquake] attacks that sent shockwaves rippling through the hall, forcing Damian to activate his [Shadow Step] to avoid being caught in the destruction. His stamina stretched thin, but he refused to give up.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the Behemoth let out a final, earth-shattering roar before collapsing. Its massive body hit the ground with a resounding crash, the glow in its eyes fading as it dissolved into the ether. Damian stood over its remains, his chest heaving, his body trembling with exhaustion. His hands shook as he wiped sweat from his brow, but there was no ti to celebrate.
The summoning formation flared to life again, its runes glowing ominously as the air grew heavy with magic. Another beast erged, its level even higher than the last. Damian cursed under his breath, his grip tightening as he prepared for the next fight.
And so it continued. Beast after beast erged from the formation. The only reprieve Damian got was the brief monts between battles, during which Cassius tossed him potions and ration bars. The potions restored his health and mana, and the ration bars kept his energy up, but they did nothing to ease the growing ache in his muscles.
The training hall beca a battlefield, its floors scorched and cracked, its air thick with the stench of burning mana and sweat. Damian's movents grew sharper, his focus narrowing to a fine point as he adapted to the new challenge. He didn't have the luxury of hesitation or fear.
And when the evening ca he did it… He reached level 100…
Na: Damian Blackthorn
Age: 23
Class: Warlock of Eternal Bonds
Rank: B
Level: 100
Partners: Evelyn Windward (Witch)
Servants: Fenrith (Three-Headed Wolf), Bloodwing Raven (Blood Raven), Stoneback Golem (Earth Golem), Spectral Serpent (Ghost Snake), Shadow Minion, Mischievous Shade, Agile Wraith, Stalker Phantom
Stats:
Mana Power: S
Stamina: A
Endurance: A
Strength: S
Agility: S
Magic Affinity: SS
XP: 95,000/100,000
Bond Points: 10
Skills:
[Dark Bolt Lv. 8]: Fires a devastating blast of dark energy, dealing imnse damage and inflicting Terror for 8 seconds. 100% damage boost, higher Fear infliction rate, and extended range.
[Arcane Bolt Lv. 7]: Launches a pure arcane energy bolt chaining up to 7 targets, dealing high damage. Increased chain range and amplified damage per bounce.
[Dark Chains Lv. 7]: Summons chains to immobilize up to 10 enemies, reducing their power by 50% for 15 seconds. Expanded radius to 30 ters and increased debuff potency.
[Curse of Agony Lv. 7]: Inflicts a curse that deals heavy DoT and reduces enemy movent speed by 30%. Improved damage scaling.
[Shadow Barrier Lv. 8]: Absorbs 95% of incoming damage, with extended shield strength and duration. Enhanced against magical attacks.
[Dark Dominion Lv. 9]: Creates an aura dealing massive damage per second and inflicting Terror. Lasts 60 seconds with a 90-ter radius. Fear effects are crippling at this level.
[Hellfire Spear Lv. 7]: A burning spear that ignores magical barriers. 70% fla and corrosion power, with a lower cooldown and improved AoE impact on detonation.
[Spectral Surge Lv. 8]: Boosts speed and strength by 70%, with extended afterimage effects for 20 minutes. Reduced cooldown to 15 seconds.
[Shadow Step Lv. 6]: Teleports instantly to a wider range, now including an AoE burst of Terror upon arrival. Cooldown: 15 seconds.
[Void Rift Lv. 7]: Creates a massive void rift, slowing enemies within a 50-ter radius and dealing periodic void damage. Damage output and pull effect significantly enhanced.
[Infernal Javelins Lv. 7]: Summons up to 10 fla-spears with enhanced piercing and corrosive effects. Increased throw speed and AoE damage.
[Dispel Lv. 5]: Removes spells and debuffs on multiple allies. Effectiveness and cooldown scale with the caster's Mana control. Cooldown: 45 seconds.
[Observation Lv. 3]: Analyzes both the user's and the target's states, revealing detailed stats, elental affinities, and weaknesses.
Servants Status and Skills:
Fenrith
HP: 3,400/3,400
MP: 600/600
Skills: [Savage Bite], [Triple Roar], [Void Howl], [Lunar Blessing], [Moonlit Fury]
Bloodwing Raven
HP: 4,200/4,200
MP: 800/800
Skills: [Life Siphon], [Bloodstorm], [Screech of Terror], [Crimson Dive]
Stoneback Golem
HP: 5,000/5,000
MP: 500/500
Skills: [Earthquake Stomp], [Stone Skin], [Rock Shard Barrage], [Titanic Slam]
Spectral Serpent
HP: 4,800/4,800
MP: 1,000/1,000
Skills: [Venomous Mist], [Ghostly Glide], [Soul Bind], [Ethereal Coil]
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