Chapter 6 : Into the Battle


    Out of nowhere, Noah emerged, his presence emanating an aura of power. With the Lambasting Spear held firmly in his grasp, he unleashed his skillful prowess, seemingly preparing to turn the tides of the conflict.


    “Fwooo…”


    As the enemies closed in, Noah focused his energy onto the spear of him.


    “Sunderwave…”


    Whaaanggg


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    Skill : Sunderwave


    Radius: 15 meters


    Damage: 350-400 magic damage to all enemies within the radius


    Mana Cost: 150 mana


    Cast Time: 3 seconds


    Duration: 5 seconds


    ...


    With a fervent incantation, Noah''s surroundings ignited in a blinding flash of magical brilliance. The impact shimmered around him, converging into a swirling vortex of dangerous energy. The ground trembled beneath the intensity of the skill, and a powerful shockwave emanated outward, engulfing the enemies within its path.


    Kraaaahhh


    As the Sunderwave widened, it consumed the monsters in its devastating embrace. The force of the spell was overwhelming, harming any foe that dared to remain within the vicinity. The enemies were flung through the air like ragdolls, their strength shattered, and their numbers dwindled in the wake of Noah''s relentless onslaught.


    “W-What the…”


    “What was that?!”


    “Who is that…?”


    The mesmerizing display of power was awe-inspiring, and even Trevor and his underlings were taken aback by the sheer potency of Noah''s mastery over his Battle Mage skills. The once chaotic battlefield now had a pool of destruction, and Noah stood at the epicenter of it.


    Whaamm Whaamm Whaaanng…


    For the next five seconds, the unleashed energy of "Sunderwave" continued to wreak havoc, causing a maelstrom of destruction within the 15-meter radius.


    “Come up to me!” Trevour shouted toward his surroundings.


    The onslaught gave Trevor and his allies the precious moments they needed to regroup and reposition, seizing the advantage to take control of the battlefield.


    Bit by bit, they could finally overwhelm the monsters with the given momentum. And the last remnants of the enemy forces finally were vanquished.


    “Haa.. Ha…”


    “A good performance for a fight guys…”


    “Yeah, we did pretty well…”


    The players were in glad tidings as they talked with each other for a few short moments. Then a moment of silence followed as the dust settled. The other players looked upon Noah with awe and interests


    Trevor''s eyes narrowed, recognizing the significance of Noah''s appearance and his demonstration of power. He guessed that the spear''s rarity was high, and that there might be some interesting skills attached to that very weapon.


    All in all, a very nice weapon to collect…


    But for now, all such thoughts were set aside as the focus returned to their common goal—the quest to find and save the old man''s lost son.


    “Alright, not a bad entrance, huh…”


    The Chameleon Visage''s magic had taken effect, altering his appearance and masking his true identity. No longer recognizable as Noah, his now identity bore a different visage, one that he had configured using the mask''s powerful enchantment.Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon.


    Especially…


    His in-game name, had also changed.


    Another boon granted by the Unique Rarity mask, instead of being known as Demerit Liberty, he now appeared as "Straight" to all those around him.


    That''s right, the others saw that the spearman''s ID was not Demerit Liberty.


    Instead, his name was Straight in their eyes…


    The change brought a certain anonymity for Noah himself, allowing him to move through without the weight of his true identity. With this newfound identity, he felt carefree, unburdened by the hostile parties that might come onto him.


    "This item was truly one of the best items that I posses after all..." Noah muttered with a small smile.


    In terms of value, this item could even rival the Epic ranked item. Even though the mask''s attributes couldn''t even compare to the usual Epic ranked item, the usefulness of this mask could surpass it in a different field, making anyone drool over it. The user basically had a second identity, which could be used accordingly to the user''s need.


    Imagine assassinating someone as he used the mask, and then take off the mask after he did the deed...


    Just how hard was it going to be to track the killer then?


    Noah''s mouth couldn''t help but curve into a grin as he swung his spear horizontally, blasting away the monsters in front of him. His foot tensed strongly and then proceeded to propel himself toward the monsters.


    “Lezgo…”


    Baaangghh


    Noah aka Straight continued to push forward, fearlessly traversing through the ranks of enemies. The onlookers, both players and monsters alike, were awestruck by the prowess displayed by the mysterious warrior. Some people also started to guess the player.


    Trevor and his underlings couldn''t help but also take notice of the newcomer’s subsequent actions. The memory of Straight and his exceptional skills lingered in their minds. A feeling of curiosity mingled with caution as they watched the Battle Mage single-handedly break through the enemy lines.


    Kraaanng Srrinnng Klsshh…


    As Noah moved with strength and precision, the monsters before him could only watch in trepidation. It was as if he had unlocked a realm of his own, a realm where he could redefine himself and forge a new legend…


    With each step forward, Straight carved a path through the battlefield, displaying the prowess of the Battle Mage class and the finesse of the Lambasting Spear.


    As Straight ventured deeper, he encountered a formidable pair of Chief ranked 2 Horns Bears. The monstrous beasts loomed over him, each one standing more than ten feet tall, their powerful muscles rippling with brute force. Their razor-sharp horns and massive claws were a trademark to their deadly prowess in battle.


    These Chief ranked beasts were stronger foes, and defeating them would require both skill and coordination. At least that was to the other players.


    “Let’s test you out,” Noah walked over calmly.


    Unfazed by their intimidating presence, Noah calmly assessed his opponents. With the Lambasting Spear held firmly in his hands, he knew he didn''t have to worry much.


    “Haauungg…”


    As the first 2 Horns Bear lunged forward with a thunderous roar, Straight reacted with lightning reflexes. He sidestepped the attack, narrowly avoiding the deadly swipe of its claws. In response, he thrust the Lambasting Spear strongly.


    The spear''s energy surged forth, striking the 2 Horns Bear with a devastating force. The beast howled in pain, its tough hide no match for the potency of Straight''s attack. But the battle had just begun, and the other 2 Horns Bear wasn''t going to let its companion fall without a fight.


    As the second 2 Horns Bear charged, Noah prepared himself. With fluid movements, he jumped to evade while unleashing the "Frost Marks" skill, infusing his spear with the power of ice.


    Shhhhsskk


    As he struck the beast, a frigid aura enveloped its body, causing it to slow down and become vulnerable to his subsequent attacks.


    Klashhh Krrrrtt Srraakkh…


    With a flurry of strikes, Noah aimed for the weak points of the 2 Horns Bear. His spear danced through the air, leaving a trail of icy destruction in its wake. He expertly utilized his Battle Mage skills to maintain a balance between melee combat and spellcasting, maximizing the potency of his attacks.


    But the beasts were not without their own strength. The Chief ranked 2 Horns Bears retaliated with their tremendous power, sending shockwaves through the ground with every swing of their claws. Though Noah''s evasive maneuvers and swift reflexes kept him out of harm''s way.


    “Go…”


    Noah continued to press on, looking determined to overcome the ferocious duo quickly. He drew upon the Lambasting Spear''s unique abilities, triggering the "Fused Magic" skill to augment his spellcasting.


    Dinng


    As he used the skill for his offensive spells, the Lambasting Spear absorbed the energy and infused it into his next melee attack.


    Graanngg


    The resulting strike was a devastating combination of magical damage and physical spear thrust. Subsequently, the first 2 Horns Bear fell to the ground, defeated by the force of Straight''s onslaught. With a glint in his eyes, he turned his attention to the second beast and started blasting.


    “Haaauuhhh…”


    Now weakened and slowed by the lingering effects of the ice, the second 2 Horns Bear struggled to keep up with Noah''s relentless barrage of attacks. With each blow, its strength waned, and the once fearsome creature now found itself at the mercy of the Battle Mage.


    “Arcane Thrust…”


    The Lambasting Spear crackled with profound energy as Noah thrust it onto the bear, sending a shockwave of destruction rippling through the area.


    Daaagghh


    The impact was destructive, and the second 2 Horns Bear was engulfed in a torrent of magical force.


    And just in a few moments after that, the once-proud beast lay defeated…