nownovels Chapter 129: Can't take a break
Chapter 129: Can't take a break
"..."
-Growel
The silence was cut short by the monsters that started to come out of Gate.
Without saying anything to each other, all of them got back to their work.
Lucas runs toward the upcoming monster with incredible speed.
Ignoring the monster that was lunging at him from the ground, Lucas dashed to the side to avoid being landed on by one of the jumping hounds, allowing the momentum to impale it on the sword.
Before the heavy carcass could weigh his sword, Lucas used the long hilt as a lever and slammed the dead monster into the mass of its attacking kin.
By that time, one jaw was already closing on his thigh, and another was centimetres away from his forearm.
"Astral Dash" Lucas shouted as he activated his movement art's first move.
The monster who was about to change off his thigh and forearm met nothing but air.
Lucas appeared a few meters back, slightly panting for heavy breath.
"Shit, I can only use two more time Astral Dash before I ran out of Mana."
Lucas has already exceeded the limit of using Astral Dash but with a temporary boost on his all states, Lucas holds till now.
Before Lucas could use 3-time Astral Dash before he was out of mana but that number went to 6 times after he drank [Strength enhancement potion].
Lucas already used it 4 times and he can only use it 2 times more before he ran out of mana.
Discarding all useless thoughts Lucas lungs at the monster who was going to tear apart his body moments ago.
The monster pounded on him!
Lucas Duck and Sidestep held their swords with both their hands hooked sword blades under the throat of one of the attacking beasts and made a simple move forward, slicing through tough fur, skin, and vulnerable flesh beneath.
Before Lucas could rejoice another monster attacked him.
Sensing the upcoming danger, he let go of his sword for a moment and started to gather mana around his hand.
A blue swirl of mana coated his hand, at that moment that beast was already on his head.
Before the monster knows what has happened Lucas's fist lands on the head of the second beast, His hand goes inside of the skull and destroys its brain.
Lucas spun, throwing both corpses aside and grabbed the hilt of his sword, made a small thrust to pierce a lunging hound's head right through one of its eyes, and then dashed forward to descend on the group of the monsters and walked out of the gate.
Lucas, amid a nightmarish horde, moved with an otherworldly grace. His sword, seemed to hum with latent power as he spun, disposing of the lifeless bodies with a practised ease. The metallic scent of blood lingered in the air as he gripped the hilt, his eyes scanning the approaching wave of monsters.
Things weren't exactly easy, but Lucas was still managing without too much strain. Lucas is killed and continues to do so.
The first goal in his mind is not to let any monster reach the edge of Silva City, which is only ten minutes away from the Doungen location.
Luckily, he was not alone, with six other people, they have managed to hold on to the upcoming monsters.
However, Lucas wasn't oblivious to the fact that this successful start was an illusion.
The first wave was just an appetizer, after all. Simply a hint of the true calamity to come.
Things will change as soon as the second wave comes, from himself and others who were fighting by his side.
The number of monsters will increase as well as their ranks and Lucas knew as soon as that happened he would be at the mercy of these monsters.
But things will be not that bad...for a moment at least.
The members of the Stark family at at least on [D+] rank, were fighting with high-tech weaponry so they were pretty much in good shape to fight in the second wave.
The other four heroes who arrived here earlier than Lucas also at [C-] and [D+] respectively.
The main problem is Lucas himself!
His body muscles were aching and his movements were becoming sluggish as time went by, Lucas could feel that effect of [Strength enhancement potion] coming to an end.
He can drink again [Strength enhancement potion] and after that [Stamina recovery potion] but Lucas doesn't have time for that.
He was surrounded by monsters from every direction! He doesn't have time to drink anything in this situation and even if somehow manages to do it the effects will kick in a few seconds later and in that moment he will become the food of monsters.
Lucas had to think of something that would buy him time for a few seconds.
As he was thinking of a plan, he whiteout knowing he was surrounded by monsters.
"Starry Deflection," Lucas shouted the first movement of his sword art.
his sword raised in the first movement of the Celestial Parry sword art—Starry Deflection. The air crackled with tension as the creatures closed in.
With a swift motion, Lucas held his sword diagonally across his body, creating a sturdy barrier that shimmered with celestial energy. The blade, an extension of his unwavering will, gleamed in the darkness as he braced for the impending onslaught.
The monsters, driven by hunger and instinct, lunged towards Lucas with a frenzied determination. his focus unwavering as he smoothly pivoted on his back foot. The blade's edge became a beacon of defence celestial force ready to repel any attack.
As the monsters closed in, their claws slashing through the air, Lucas executed Starry Deflection with seamless precision. The clash of metal against monstrous appendages echoed through the forest, the celestial barrier holding steadfast against the onslaught.
The scene unfolded in a dance of shadows and shimmering light. Lucas, movements were a testament to the mastery of Celestial Parry, each deflection a celestial spectacle that sent monstrous strikes veering away.
The monsters, momentarily halted by the celestial prowess before them, hesitated in their advance. In that fleeting moment, Lucas seized the opportunity to counter. With a determined focus, he transitioned from Starry Deflection into a swift and calculated strike, cutting through the horde with celestial precision.
'Can't take a break.' Lucas thought as the effect [Strength enhancement potion] came to an end.