Chapter 305: Interlude - Daniel''s Destiny Part Two
<strong>305. Interlude - Daniel''s Destiny Part Two</strong>
<em>[Changeling - Lvl. 115]</em>
<em>[Changeling - Lvl. 113]</em>
[Song of Destruction].
is opened her mouth, a screech starting out and Daniel Song struck at her, interrupting the Skill. He cut it off before it could activate. She backed away, returning to her ally.
That was foolish of me.
Maybe you shouldnt have tried using that so close to the enemy, is.
Dont worry, Vide. There is only a five minute cooldown between each use.
Daniel faced the pair of Archdemons. Each one far above his level. He was Level 106. Hed been around Level 102 when he left the gunds. It had been over half a year since then, and hed barely leveled. Pathetic. Why hadnt he been training to get stronger?
The only time hed fought was when hed had no choice. And thanks to being a [Hero], he was fully capable of leveling faster than others. Yet, he didnt take advantage of it. He wasted away at a tavern for months, and even when he got to work, he took far too long to get anything done. So, he was only Level 106.
Normally, he wouldnt be too worried facing off against an enemy ten levels above him. But these were Demons. If Salvos was any indication, he wouldnt stand a chance against them.
Sure, he had Amanda on his side. And she was technically above their levels at Level 117. But from that brief sh where she protected him from is attack, it was obvious the Archdemons were stronger than her.
We need to run.
She spoke, gritting her teeth.
I have Skills designed for disengagement. If you just distract them for a moment
No.
He cut her off, stepping forward.
Were not running. We cant.
Oh? Shooting down another good idea, are we? You really are such a fool.
isughed, and Vide conjured up a trident made out of lightning. Daniel eyed them before turning to Amanda.
Go, Amanda. Im sorry for bringing you into all this. But I wont leave. My duty as a [Hero] wont let me.
He ced his sword on his chest, speaking softly right as Vide hurled the lightning trident at them.
[Will of the Hero].
An aura of protection briefly wrapped around the two Humans. It protected them from the crackling explosion that shot up into the sky, parting the nearby clouds. Then power surged through the young man, just as it did through the assassin.
Amandas eyes grew wide as she stared down at herself.
What is this?
Its enough strength for you to get out of here alive. Now leave!
He yelled, charging at is. His Primordial Longsword shed with the [Imp]-like Archdemons ws. She darted back as Vide nked Daniel from behind, striking him with his needle-like tail.
Amanda stood to the side, watching the battle ensue. Then she turned around and took her leave.
Daniel closed his eyes, knowing that she was no longer there. And he continued his battle.
The Archdemons were strong, as expected. Even if he was a [Hero], two Archdemons above his level was too much for him. He activated [Aura of the Sentinel] his Skill coated his de, letting him move with a deft swiftness. It cut is ws as she parried his attacks.
She backed up, hissing.
And I thought we were going to have a lovely dance. But if youd rather
Daniel swung for her head, and she flew to the air. Vide struck him from the side, creating a lightning sword. They shed as in the air, is mouth hung unnaturally open. She screamed and a wave of air crashed into him.
<em>[The Sirens Symphony]!</em>
The [Hero] braced himself, taking the brunt of the attack. It didnt knock him off his feet. He nted his foot on the ground, holding on as it subsided. Then Vide appeared next to him. The Demons lightning weapon shed. It curved around Daniel before striking him in the chest and sending him flying back.
Dust and debris kicked into the air as Daniel crashed into the earth. With a grunt, he pulled himself back to his feet and out of the crater. He stared up at the pair of Demons, both of them smirking and chuckling.
You cant hope to beat us both by yourself. Your only chance of winning this battle abandoned you. Just give up.
<em>No.</em>
Daniel clenched his fist as a light engulfed his body. Ethereal armor wrapped around his body, shrouding him with a purity that made even the Archdemons hesitate. The light formed ribbons around his de and coated it so that it wasrger than life. He lifted it the giant longsword and pointed at them.
<em>I will not give up. I will stop you.</em>
<em>[A Heros Rage]. </em>
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<em>What an absolute idiot. </em>Amanda heard the fighting in the distance. The shing between a [Hero] and a pair of Archdemons. And all she could do was curse. <em>What an absolute fucking idiot. I offered him a way out, and he rejected it. </em>
It was so ridiculous. Even if they defeated those two Archdemons, they were already toote to stop the fall of Ertos. It annoyed her. Why was Daniel being such a moron? Sure, he was always an absolute imbecile, but at least he had self-preservation skills
Not anymore, she guessed. It wouldnt make a difference to her if he lived or died. So why was she annoyed?
Amanda clicked her tongue as the uneasy feeling continued to build up inside of her. She nced back once, hearing the shrill shriek of one of the Archdemons. She saw lightning zapping up into the air and she knew Daniel would lose. More than anything, that idea upsetted her. And she didn''t know why.
She stared at where shede from. At where the fighting was happening. Sighing, she made her decision.
<em>What am I doing?</em>
She muttered as she turned back, heading for the fighting.
<em>Im such an absolute idiot.</em>
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Daniel swung for Vide as he took off into the sky. is appeared behind him, shing at his back. The Demon girl grunted as her ws struck his armor.
What is this made out of?
She flew back, trying to dodge Daniels counterattack. His giant glowing longsword nicked her in the shoulder, and she cursed.
We cant fight him in close range, is.
Vide spoke as his body crackled with electricity.
We have to bring him down from afar.
I noticed that.
is rolled her eyes before dislocating her jaw once more. Daniels eyes flickered and he raised his de.
No you dont!
Before she could unleash her screeching sound magic once again, Daniel brought his de to the earth. It tore the ground open as dark clouds gathered above. is blinked.
What is he
And Vide shouted.
Get back!
He grabbed her, yanking her away just in time to dodge the golden lightning cracking the sky open and thundering into the earth. He frowned, looking at the dark clouds as more lightning came down.
Thats not lightning magic. No what even is that?
Its your retribution!
Daniel shouted and leapt into the air. Both Archdemons were caught off guard as he closed the distance in an instant. Vide raised a lightning de to parry the attack, only for Daniel to shear straight through it and dismember his arm.
The Demon let out a guttural cry as he flitted back.
You fucking asshole!
You Demons dont deserve to say that when youre out here bringing deaths to hundreds of thousands no, <em>millions </em>of innocent lives.
is rolled her eyes as she dodged a lightning bolt falling from the sky.
When did he get so preachy? I didnt expect him to be this annoying.
Dont worry, is. Ill be sure to shut his annoying trap for good.
Vide raised his remaining hand, creating a lightningnce. A savage grin spread across his face as Daniel readied himself.
Bring it, Demon.
Oh, I will. Take this! [Fury of the Tempest
And his eyes grew wide. The Demon slowly fell out of the air, his neck slit open and pouring out ck blood. is stared as herpanion dropped, making gurgled noises.
What?
Daniel didnt know what happened either. Not until Amanda appeared next to him, her de coated ck in Demon blood.
<em>[Savage Step]. [Pinpoint Strike]. [Disengage].</em>
She smirked, straightening. He faced Amanda, blinking.
Why did youe back?
I only pretended to run.
Amanda scoffed.
Im an assassin. I attack from the shadows I dont do head on fights, you idiot.
Oh. I
Daniels eyes widened as Amanda flicked the blood off her double-sided dagger. Then he smiled.
Thank you.
She averted her gaze, scowling.
Thank meter. We still have another Archdemon to deal with.
is floated overhead, still staring in shock as her friend fell to the ground, dead. Her gaze darkened as she easily dodged another lightning strike. She turned to Daniel and Amanda with bloodshot eyes.
You killed him. How dare you. Ill make you pay!
She spread her arms wide as her jaw <em>cracked </em>open.
<em>[Song of Destruction].</em>
A piercing echo reverberated around the area as Daniel reached to cover his ears. It prated through his armor, striking his very soul. The grass around him withered away as the trees grew old and decrepit. Amanda copsed to the ground, clutching at her ears.
<em>Fuck what the fuck is this?</em>
We have to sto
Daniel tried to speak, drawing himself to his feet. But he didnt have the strength to get up. Whatever this was, it drained him of his energy. It made him want to tear off his ears. He couldnt move. He couldnt even breathe. He looked over at Amanda. She was curled up in a ball, mouth open and screaming silently.
Above them, is hovered, continuing her attack. Unmoving.
The [Hero] focused. He tried tomandeer a lightning bolt to strike her. But his armor vanished. His Skill ended as her attacks continued.
D-Damn it
He closed his eyes. He thought of all the Skills he had avable to him. Nothing he had could stop her. None of his Skills worked from a distance. The only Skills he had that could affect is from afar were his [Trader] Skills.
And he remembered how it went down when he used it on Ivan the Deathtouch. It only caused the assassin to pause for a moment and consider what he said. Nothing more. It would just distract is just like how Daniel had interrupted her Skill just earlier.
He groaned, looking up at the Archdemon. Maybe that was what he needed. This Skill required concentration. It was that obvious. He just needed a distraction. With a sigh, he mustered up all that he had left and shouted at is.
<em>[L-Lets Make a Deal]!</em>
For a split second, she paused. She registered his words, stopping her attack.
What..?
Her eyes grew round.
And Amanda reacted. The assassin hurled her double-sided dagger into the air. It curved, barely whizzing by the Archdemons head. That cut her off entirely.
You fu
is cursed, but Daniel was already next to her. He soared through the air, de glowing as he aimed for the Demon girls neck. She raised her ws to block it, but his sword swiftly redirectly, slicing off her legs.
<em>[Crescent Fury].</em>
Half a dozen shesshed out an instant after. He diced the Archdemon into pieces before she could even react. She wore a shocked look on her face as she was cut apart.
Danielnded on the ground as her pieces rained around him. A notification no, multiple notifications rang out in his head. Hed leveled twice from this fight as a [Hero], and once as a [Trader].
He chuckled to himself at the thought. Amanda ran up to him as he sheathed his de.
We actually fucking did it.
She smiled.
I thought we were going to die there, fuck.
He looked over at her, meeting her gaze.
Thank you. Foring back for me.
Amanda froze. She twisted her lips, shifting ufortably.
Whatever. I didnt really do it for you, anyway.
No, Im truly grateful. I wouldnt have won if you hadnte back.
She didnt respond, and Daniel walked up to her. He nced over at the city of Ertos as smoke billowed up from the inside. Inorias army moved for the gates as the barrier was slowly restored, only to dissipate once more. An explosion sted apart multiple city blocks as crimson mes sted out into the sky.
Theyre really doing this
Daniel pursed his lips. It was toote. He didnt make it in time. Ertos was going to fall. But he still had to do something. He had to save those he could. He looked over at Amanda, nodding.
Please, can I ask for your help again?
The assassin sighed.
Sure. But were going to die, you know?
We wont.
He spoke with determination in his voice, facing the city.
I promise you, well get out of this alive.
Seriously when did you be such a [Hero]?
Amanda scoffed, rolling her eyes. She ced a hand on his shoulder and muttered.
Lets do this <em>[Savage Step].</em>
In a few short moments, they entered the falling city.