Chapter 11 : Brushing the Skin
Their plan was simple but carried a sense of urgency. They had to keep the bear engaged while ensuring that it wouldn''t consume the fruit that held the key to its unique properties.
As the bear continued to hover near the fruit, Trevor, Lyra, Marcus, and their companions sprang into action.
Sraannkk Fwwoosh Graaanngg…
With a flurry of coordinated attacks, spells, and maneuvers, they unleashed a barrage of assaults on the bear.
Magic spells crackled through the air, striking the bear with arcs of lightning and bursts of fire. Weapons clashed against thick fur and hardened hide, while the forest resounded with the roars of combat.
"Don''t let up! Keep it distracted!" Trevor''s eyes gleamed as he directed his underlings in a calculated assault while he himself tried to get near in every step.
"Stay focused, you left side! Shoot the lower flank of its body!" Lyra''s precision and agility were on full display as she shoot between the bear''s massive swipes, landing strikes that wore down its defenses.
Marcus''s strength and resilience were evident as he engaged the bear head-on, deflecting its powerful blows with expert precision. "Hold the line! We can''t afford any mistakes!"
The three of them gave loud instructions toward the others while they kept on advancing toward it.
The battle raged on, each strike, spell, and movement contributing to the intense effort to prevent the bear from escaping with the Nectar Star Fruit. The forest became a chaotic battlefield, with the bear''s formidable strength countered by the determination of Trevor and his group.
Seconds felt like hours as the attacks reached a crescendo. The bear''s initial curiosity had long waned, replaced by frustration and fury. Its massive frame trembled under the relentless onslaught, but it refused to yield.
“Grrraaa….”
Just as the situation appeared dire, a collective manifest of energy coursed through Trevor''s group. Their attacks intensified, their movements synchronized, and their accuracy sharpened. It was a powerful push, a calculated gambit to overwhelm the bear before it could react as they used scrolls and formations to enhance their powers.
And then, as if in a burst of clarity, the bear''s eyes widened with realization. It finally comprehended the danger it was in, and the threat posed by the skilled fighters before it.
Naturally not the danger of its life,
But the danger to the fruit!
“Grrrhhhaaaa…!”
The forest trembled as the bear''s rage surged, a formidable force of nature awakened by the unrelenting assault it faced. With a chilling roar that reverberated through the air, the bear summoned an arsenal of maddened offense, unleashing them with a terrifying and deadly precision.
Whaamm…
The 3 Horns Bear unleashed Terraquake Slam, where the bear slammed its massive paws into the ground, causing a shockwave that disrupted the terrain. The skill dealt area damage and stunned its enemies caught in the shockwave.
Then the bear continued with Thunderous Charge, as the bear charged forward with incredible speed, generating a burst of lightning around it.
Baaanngghh Krrassshh…
The attack Inflicted heavy damage to its enemies in its path, as around half of the players that faced the attack had died while the rest got paralyzed and injured.
Trevor and his allies were faced with a new reality, a reality where the bear''s wrath seemingly knew no bounds, and its skills were harbingers of destruction. As each skill was activated, the forest floor became a battlefield littered dead bodies.
Swwaarrhhh…
The bear unleased another skill called Molten Barrage, where the bear channeled its inner fire, releasing a barrage of molten projectiles that rain down on its enemies. Each projectile explodeed upon impact, dealing fire damage and igniting the ground.
Lyra''s eyes widened as she narrowly avoided a cascade of boulders that the bear had hurled with unparalleled strength. "Watch out!"If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.
Marcus gritted his teeth as he blocked a wave of searing flames that threatened to engulf him.
Trevor''s mind raced as he assessed the situation. The bear''s unleashed skills were very destructive. Each attack was ruthless, merciless, and deadly. But would they really be going to throw away this chance even though the chance was miniscule?
“Back to the formation…!” Trevor shouted out loud.
As the group scrambled to regroup and establish a defensive line, the bear''s wrath still showed no signs of abating. Flames crackled through the air, striking with pinpoint accuracy. Gouts of flame erupted from the ground, scorching the earth. The forest itself seemed to come alive, with roots and vines lashing out like vipers.
Their movements were dictated by the urgent need to evade and counter the bear''s onslaught.
Trevor''s mind raced as he considered their options. They had to find a way to weaken the bear''s onslaught and gain the upper hand. But how could they counter such an overwhelming display of power?
"We need to coordinate our attacks after this…!" Trevor called out, his voice cutting through the chaos. "Focus on exploiting its weak parts! I will use an ace scroll now!" Trevor shouted as a frown appeared on his face.
He was honestly reluctant to use a card up his sleeve, but it seemed he didn''t have any option. Just like what he said, it was like a trump card that one could possess. Scrolls in battles have many variants, some could deal damages, some could restrict movement, some could weaken the attributes, etc. And their lethality naturally varied too.
With a heavy heart and a sense of urgency, Trevor reached into his inventory and retrieved the treasured Grounded Sealing Scroll. This was a move of desperation, an option that he had hoped to avoid. The scroll represented a potent ability, capable of shifting the tide of battle when wielded at the right moment. A bright light showed up as he unfolded the scroll.
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Grounded Sealing Scroll: Effect: Unleashes a powerful seal that weakens the target''s defenses, slows their movement, and restricts their movement for 5 seconds. Effective against enemies below level 50. Cooldown: 24 hours.
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As he unrolled the scroll, a light of energy enveloped him, and the air around him seemed to turn with magical power. The scroll''s magic was like an ancient force that had been sealed away until now. Trevor knew that using this scroll would come at a cost, but in the face of the 3 Horns Bear''s overwhelming strength, he had no other choice.
“Go…!”
With determination burning in his eyes, Trevor activated the scroll''s power, channeling the magic into the battle.
Dhhiiinnggg
The space shimmered with ethereal light as the seal took effect right away, weakening the bear''s defenses and slowing its movements.
“Graaa….” The bear let out a somewhat weak roar out of its mouth.
It was a moment of leverage, a chance to turn the tide in their favor…
“Bombard it…!” Trevor screamed out.
As the Grounded Sealing Scroll''s magic took hold, Trevor and his allies renewed their assault, striking with renewed vigor. The bear''s roars echoed through the forest, as even its formidable strength could not fully resist the power of the seal.
Luckily for the bear, even though the scroll should''ve been more than enough to restrict monster below 50 for 5 seconds, because if its unique power, the bear felt that it was able to resist the restricting power from the scroll and was able to move after 3 seconds only.
Baamm
But unluckily for the bear, 3 seconds was enough time for Trevor to get a hold of the fruit as he launched himself powerfully. Trevor took advantage of the chance hurriedly as he directed himself toward the fruit.
Fast…
Time seemed to slow down as the effects of the Grounded Sealing Scroll took hold. Trevor had just three seconds—the briefest of moments—to seize the opportunity and claim the unique rarity fruit that lay near the immobilized 3 Horns Bear. In these tense seconds, the forest''s ambient sounds seemed muted, and all attention was fixed on Trevor and the bear.
1 second passed...
His muscles responded with urgency, and his desperation was evidence in his posture. The seconds seemed to stretch into an eternity as he closed the gap between himself and the prize.
2 seconds passed...
Trevor''s fingers brushed against the smooth surface of the Nectar Star Fruit. Time seemed to stand still as his hand closed around it, and he felt a mixture of relief, excitement and triumph. The fruit was his, a tangible reward for his decisive action…
3 seconds passed...
"ROOAAAARRR!"
The bear was enraged more than ever as he saw the things happening around him. The bear utilized Raging Rampage as the bear entered a state of frenzy, increasing its attack speed and damage output. Its attacks became more erratic and unpredictable, making it difficult for Trevor and his allies to predict its moves.
The bear continued with Inferno Roar, where the bear let out a deafening roar, summoning flames that erupt from the ground in a fiery explosion. The towering flames Inflicted burn damage that applied damage over time and reduces the movement speed of its enemies.
"Retreat!"
Trevor shouted out loud with dread, but a proud smile was plastered on its mouth.
The fruit was mine after all!
Finally obtained the fruit after much difficulty…
He still remembered the feeling where his fingers brushed against the skin of the fruit and if he had more courage, he would probably admit out loud that the feeling of the skin was even smoother than the feeling of a woman...
Hahaha...
Trevor laughed madly when his thinking became a bit silly.
Maybe the adrenaline... I don''t know, but damn...
The feeling of the skin...
Brushing the skin...
Brushing...
Brush...
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Hold up...