Chapter 105 Destroying The Fruit Of Sin
The force of Drakos's attack had sent the solo player crashing into the far wall, leaving a noticeable crater.
As he slumped to the floor, Drakos erupted into maniacal laughter.
"Hahahaha! I got him!"
His eyes glowed with a crazed hunger as he lunged for the Fruit of Sin, which hovered precariously in the air.
"This fruit is mine!" Drakos roared.
His hand reached out, mere inches from the fruit when a streak of movement blurred past him.
August, using his Dash ability, intercepted the fruit mid-air and tucked it securely in his grip.
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System Notification:
[ Dash Activated ]
[ Cooldown: 10 seconds ]
[ Item Acquired: Fruit of Sin ]
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Drakos froze momentarily as his face contorted in rage.
He turned to August. "You dare?! Give it here, or I'll send you to respawn faster than you can blink!"
August tightened his grip on the fruit with a firm stance despite the exhaustion etched on his face. "Over my dead body," he shot back.
Drakos didn't hesitate. With a loud growl, he raised his massive glowing sword causing the air to crackle as he activated one of his strongest skills.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Wrathful Cleave ]
[ Effect: Unleashes a high-damage, wide-arc slash. Ignores 50% of the target's defenses. ]
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The sheer force radiating from the skill shook the ground, cracks spreading across the floor. Just as Drakos lunged to swing his sword, the solo player blurred and reappeared between them with his hand raised.
The familiar oppressive force of Anti-Gravity Zone swept across the room once more.
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System Notification:
[ Tier Two Spell Activated: Anti-Gravity Zone ]
[ Effect: Immobilizes all targets within a 30-meter radius for 20 seconds. ]
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August and the others immediately felt the crushing weight slam them into the floor. Drakos, caught mid-swing, was forced to drop his weapon as his body fell to the ground with a loud thud.
The Fruit of Sin slipped from August's grasp, rolling a few feet away before hovering mid-air again.
The solo player calmly strode forward causing the sound of his boots colliding with the floor to echo in the now-silent chamber. "This is over," he voiced with a resolute tone. "I'll destroy it now and end this madness."
As he reached for the fruit, a faint glow emanated from Drakos, who gritted his teeth and summoned an item from his inventory. It was a golden talisman, pulsing with energy.
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System Notification:
[ Item Activated: Nullifying Talisman ]
[ Effect: Temporarily negates status effects within a 5-meter radius. Duration: one minute ]
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The talisman's energy enveloped Drakos, nullifying the anti-gravitational magic around him. He pushed himself to his feet as his eyes blazed with fury. "You think you can stop me with a parlor trick?" he sneered.
The solo player paused, tilting his head slightly. "Interesting," he murmured, before shifting into a defensive stance. "But it won't save you."
Drakos charged with his sword once again glowing with raw power as he activated another skill.
The two clashed violently causing the shockwaves of their battle to rattle the chamber. Drakos's attacks were ferocious, but the solo player's precise movements and mastery of both magic and physical combat gave him the edge.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Cleaving Vortex (Drakos) ]
[ Effect: A spinning attack that deals 150% damage to all nearby enemies. ]
[ Tier Two Spell Activated: Gravity Crush (Solo Player) ]
[ Effect: Increases weight on a single target, slowing their movement and reducing attack speed. ]
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The fruit became a focal point of their battle, changing hands multiple times as each fighter landed critical blows.
Drakos managed to snatch it briefly, only for the solo player to use Earthbreaker, a seismic shockwave, to force him to drop it.
Meanwhile, August, face pressed against the ground as he struggled against the oppressive magic. "I can't just lie here… I have to do something," he muttered with a strained voice. He called out to the mages in their party.
"Ezran! Aria! Cast shield spells on my Arcane Shield! Stack them up!" August shouted.
They didn't even ask what he was trying to do because this wasn't the time. They were all struggling to get out of this so if one person could successfully do so, they were ready to render support.
Ezran and Aria nodded, despite their own struggles, and began chanting their spells.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Arcane Shield (August) ]
[ Effect: Creates a barrier that absorbs incoming damage. ]
[ Skill Activated: Mana Barrier (Ezran) ]
[ Skill Activated: Radiant Ward (Aria) ]
[ Stacking Effect Achieved: Enhanced Shield - Multiplied Durability ]
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The combined force of their shields pushed against the gravitational pressure above August, creating a pocket of resistance.
Slowly but surely, August managed to rise to his feet with sweat pouring down his face as his HP bar blinked dangerously low.
At the same moment, the solo player delivered a devastating blow to Drakos, who had been charging at him with reckless abandon.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Crimson Doomblade Split (Solo Player) ]
[ Effect: Ignore defenses and split the target in two. Sure kill attack unless opponent is many levels higher than user.
Cooldown: 1 Day ]
[ Drakos Defeated ]
[ Loot Dropped ]
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Drakos's body was split into two halves with one part of his face falling towards the right and the other towards the left.
The halved pieces began dissipating into particles of light as his avatar respawned outside the dungeon.
The solo player turned his attention back to the Fruit of Sin now floating mid-air.
"This ends now," he said coldly while raising his hand to cast a destructive spell.
The oppressive energy around him surged as he began casting the powerful spell.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
August didn't hesitate. Seeing the fruit's imminent destruction, he activated Dash and streaked forward.
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System Notification:
[ Dash Activated ]
[ Cooldown: 10 seconds ]
[ Item Retrieved: Fruit of Sin ]
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August snatched the fruit mid-air and skidded to a halt several meters away, clutching it protectively. His chest heaved with exertion as his HP bar flashed dangerously low.
The solo player turned slowly to face August with a cold look. "Persistent as ever," he muttered with a sharp tone. "You don't understand what you're holding. Hand it over."
August shook his head while tightening his grip on the fruit. "Not a chance. Everyone worked for this, not just you. You don't get to decide what happens to it."
August's fingers trembled as a purplish glow emanated from his hand with the Fruit of Sin in his grasp.
"Hand it over, Aleman," the solo player demanded. "You're playing a dangerous game, and I'm done asking."
August shook his head. "Nah man, be a little more reasonable."
The solo player narrowed his eyes as his voice turned icy. "I warned you. No more running."
With that, he surged forward with his blade glowing ominously as he swung toward August.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Dash ]
[ Cooldown: 15 seconds ]
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August blurred out of sight, narrowly evading the strike. His feet barely touched the ground as he darted across the chamber, weaving between the stone pillars and debris, all while gripping the fruit tightly.
"Stop running and hand it over!" the solo player shouted.
In response, August turned mid-dash and fired a Lightning Bolt, aiming for the Solo player's midsection.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Lightning Bolt (Mage) ]
[ Effect: Fires a bolt of concentrated lightning ]
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The bolt crackled through the air, but the solo player evaded it with ease.
His movements were almost too quick to follow by any normal player but fortunately, August wasn't a normal player.
He raised a hand and activated Anti-Gravitational Zone again, forcing August to leap out of range to avoid being pinned.
"You're persistent," the solo player muttered as he raised his blade. "But not persistent enough."
August activated Stealth, vanishing into thin air and leaving only faint traces of his presence. For a moment, the chamber was silent.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Stealth (Assassin) ]
[ Cooldown: 30 seconds ]
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"Stealth?" The solo player scoffed while scanning the room. "You think I can't sense you?" He closed his eyes briefly, letting his aura spread outward like an unseen force. "Got you."
With one swift motion, he swung his blade in an arc causing the air itself to split apart as the force of his attack collided with a shadowed corner of the room.
August reappeared with his Stealth disrupted as the attack sent him hurtling across the chamber. His back slammed into the wall with a sickening thud, and his HP bar plummeted dangerously low.
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System Notification:
[ HP: 1,200/17,300 ]
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"Damn it…" August groaned while struggling to push himself up. The Fruit of Sin slipped from his grasp, bouncing once before coming to rest at the feet of the solo player.
"This ends now," the solo player declared as he reached down and picked up the fruit.
He didn't even glance at August as he began chanting a spell, his voice resonating with arcane power.
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System Notification:
[ Skill Activated: Void Purge ]
[ Effect: Annihilates an artifact or entity of pure corruption. ]
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The Fruit of Sin glowed brighter as the magic encased it. It's dark energy twisted and writhing in resistance. The entire chamber shook, and the air grew thick with a suffocating aura as the spell reached its climax.
"No!" Aria shouted, still pinned under the effects of Anti-Gravitational Zone. "You don't know what you're doing!"
"Damn it!" Gareth roared with his hands clawing at the ground as he struggled in vain to rise. "That bastard!"
Ezran and Boris exchanged helpless glances as their frustration was mirrored by everyone else immobilized by the spell.
As the spell completed, the Fruit of Sin imploded, vanishing into a void of light and leaving nothing behind. The chamber grew silent as the oppressive energy dissipated entirely.
The solo player turned to face them with his expression as indifferent as ever. "It's done. You're welcome."
"You—!" Torin growled as his fists trembled. "You selfish bastard!"
The solo player ignored him and sheathed his Crimson Doomblade."You should be thanking me. The fruit was a danger to everyone here—and beyond. It had to be destroyed."
Without another word, he turned and began walking out of the Throneroom. His footsteps echoed ominously as he called out over his shoulder, "You can have the rest of the loot."
As soon as he left the chamber, the Anti-Gravitational Zone spell deactivated, and everyone collapsed to the ground. Groans of relief and frustration filled the room as they slowly got to their feet.
"That guy is the worst," Lilo muttered, dusting herself off. "I mean, what kind of psycho destroys the one thing everyone's been fighting for?"
"Arrogant prick," Gareth growled. "I swear if I see him again…"
August, however, stayed silent. His gaze lingered on the spot where the fruit had vanished, even as the others continued to vent their anger.
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[ System Notification:Fruit of Sin Successfully Extracted ]
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