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COMMENTS:
TRm[questionablequesting]:
I like Val's energy of "Imma smash the thing"
Avip:
Next chapters she will do a lot of smashing, wink wink, nudge nudge.
Tobi[questionablequesting]:
The Avengers assemble part was awesome!!
Avip:
Hehe, thanks.
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[Jason]
My eyes fixed on the figure emerging from the rubble. The dust still hangs in the air, but not enough to obscure the sight before me.
Valthora, or whatever she is now rises in all her monstrous glory.
She is transformed into a vision of power and wild sexual lust. Now she is over two meters(6.5 f) tall, her imposing silhouette standing out against the dim light of the chamber. Four arms, each muscular and covered by a red fur that glows even in the low light. Her hair, once a short simple cut of red strands, now resembles a lion's mane, disheveled and wild. And a long fur covered tail wags excitedly.
The armor that once protected her has now transformed into something almost obscene: a bikini made of spiky turtle shell, which barely covers her body, exposing more than it hides.
[Image]
"Val?" My voice comes out shaky, uncertain.
Valthora's eyes fix on me, her irises dilate, as if trying to absorb every detail of my presence. A shiver runs down my spine as she sniffs in my direction, like a predator scenting its prey. Her lips tear part as her smile widens, revealing sharp teeth that gleam with the moisture of her saliva.
The carnal hunger in her expression is palpable, a hunger that will not be quenched by food alone.
"You've changed, Val." My voice comes out firm, despite the internal turmoil. "But that doesn't mean-."
She cuts me off, leaping towards me with a roar.
"DIIIICK!"
Artoria pushes me forcefully, throwing me away from Valthora's trajectory. The impact of the ground against my back is brutal, but I have no time to feel pain. My eyes widen as I see Valthora's four fists descending like hammers on the knight.
"No!" I shout, reaching out towards Artoria, but it's too late.
KABOOOM!
The sound of the impact is deafening, as if the ground itself were screaming in pain. An immense crater forms beneath Artoria's feet, pieces of stone and dust spreading everywhere. The walls of the dungeon begin to crack, and the ceiling shakes, dropping pieces of carved rock.
My heart beats erratically as I try to get up, my eyes fixed on the scene before me.
Artoria falls to the ground, her arm bracers crushed and cracked. Valthora, now a four-armed monstrosity, steps on her, her huge feet crushing the living armor against the ground. Artoria struggles, tries to push Valthora's foot away, but her efforts are in vain. Each of her movements is accompanied by a metallic grinding sound.
"Val, stop!" I plead to her, my voice echoing through the chamber.
But I'm ignored as the redhead revels in the pain inflicted on the blue mamono beneath her feet.
"NO DICK!" Shouts Valthora. "NO GOOD!"
I try to get up, but my left knee gives way, as I feel the bone crack. Probably broken.
"Shit!" The word escapes my lips as I struggle to stay up.
My eyes turn to Artoria, still trapped under Valthora's foot. With my heart in my throat, I see an arrow fly through the air, hitting Valthora's red mane squarely.
I am confused for a moment, trying to understand why Zyss would have hit her in such a place, but then I notice a lit fuse finishing burning inside a small brown paper package attached to the middle of her bolt.
BOOM!
The explosion reverberates through the chamber, the deafening sound echoing off the stone walls. Valthora, caught by surprise, stumbles backward, her arms flailing in the air as she tries to regain her balance.
Lindana, taking advantage of the distraction, advances. Her black blade gleams in the dim light of the chamber, Valthora manages to defend instinctively, black blade collides against the turtle bracer.
"I hope this turtle shell is good armor, foul beast," Lindana taunts, her voice as sharp as the sword she wields. "If not, it's only use is to make you even uglier."
Valthora growls at the cursed sword words, her eyes narrowing with pure rage before charging. Lindana moves with lethal grace, her black blade dancing in the air as she dodges her opponent's blows.
It's the first time I've seen Lindana fighting defensively, and that says a lot about Valthora's power in her new form.
Taking advantage of the distraction, Zyss runs to Artoria and lifts her with just one hand, showing that she still has the goblin's ability to carry a lot of weight. She quickly brings the living armor to my side and lays her down carefully.
I want to praise Zyss for thinking quickly and getting her friend out of danger, I want to reassure her that everything will be alright. But to my surprise, the gremlin silences me by shoving a flask of milk into my mouth.
"This is the concentrated version of Clarabella milk," Zyss explains, taking another flask and giving it to Artoria. "It only works on you, so I'll give her the normal one."
[STATUS]
Buff [Extra Thick Holstaur's Milk]:
-Stamina booster: Immunity to fatigue and exhaustion.
-Strength booster: +300% on Strength attribute.
-Vitality booster: +500% on Vitality Attribute.
-Curse: Instant Monsterization / Incubization.
[STATUS]
"It's not a cure, but it helps a lot" I murmur, getting up slowly. "Thanks Zyss."
Zyss nods in agreement with me while Artoria also gets up, groaning in pain.
Valthora advances, her four arms moving in a deadly dance. Lindana, fast as lightning, dodges and counter-attacks, but each blow is blocked or deflected by the turtle armor. Sweat runs down Lindana's forehead, her red eyes gleaming with determination and a touch of fear.
The cursed sword is faster and more experienced than her opponent, but Valthora attacks fiercely with her four arms with explosive force on her impacts, making Lindana fight on the back foot.
"Let's join her." Agreeing with me, Artoria takes a step forward, standing beside me while Zyss reloads her weapon.
I mentally activate my powers to equip Artoria and Lindana.
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Armor Mate: VITALITY and STRENGTH double when you are wearing living armor.
Sword Mate: AGILITY and STRENGTH double when you are wielding the cursed sword.
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The concentrated milk already gave me an absurd boost in combat, but added to what these two were giving me and my fury.
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Unlimited Fury= Fury bonus becomes 100% attribute bonus to Strength, Vitality, and Charisma. You can enter and leave its rage at any time.
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I become ridiculously overpowered with +600% on Strength, +700% on Vitality, +200% on Agility, and +100% on Charisma.
Valthora leaps towards me, her eyes gleaming with an insatiable hunger.
"GIVE ME DIIIIIIIICK!" She roars, falling on top of me.
Without hesitation, I jump intercepting her in the air.
Her four fists are parried by the blade of the Cursed Blade.
'What is this creature, my Lord?' Artoria questions in my mind. 'Its brute strength is greater than the hellhound, resilience greater than mine, and madness greater than Lindana.'
'Hey!' Complains the Cursed Sword offended in my mind. 'Despite the jab, the tin can has a point, darling. Its mana reserves also seem to be absurd.'
Feeling bold I direct her attack to my left side, stepping close to her body, making her lose balance.
Taking advantage of the gap, I turn my body and bring the blade down against her on brutal impact.
POOOW!
She is sent flying as my attack reverberates through the trembling dungeon floor and walls. The air around us vibrates, and more cracks open in the walls and ceiling of the dungeon. Pieces of stone begin to fall, the sound of rubble crashing against the ground echoing through the chamber.
"Zyss, get out of here!" I shout worriedly to the gremlin.
She hesitates for a second, her green eyes wide with worry. But there is no time for hesitation. The ceiling is about to collapse, and I can't let her be crushed.
"I can handle 3 mountains falling on my face right now!" I insist, my voice firm despite the chaos around us. "This dungeon will be a piece of cake."
With a quick nod, Zyss turns and runs towards the exit, her steps fast and precise.
'Good idea, my Lord.' Artoria agrees.
'Better than that, ' Lindana says in a tone of false annoyance. 'Only if the blue tin can could have gone too.'
A genuine laugh escapes my lips, the sound echoing off the cracked walls of the dungeon.
"DIIICK!" Roars the savage mamono rising to fight once more.
The monsterized Valthora breathes heavily before me, her eyes gleaming with a mixture of fury and desire.
"Please Val calm down..." I beg melancholically. "Are you still there?"
For a second the creature blinks in my direction in confusion, but when I shake its head it returns my fierce and hungry gaze shouting:
"GIVE ME DIIIIIICK!"
I feel a weight on my heart, but I am calmed down through my magical bond, as I feel Artoria ready to defend me and Lindana eager to keep fighting.
"I don't want to do this, Val." I say, raising the blade in an attack stance. "But I will keep fighting you."
She growls, her four arms muscles bulging with raw strength. I advance, my blade colliding with her arms in a metallic clang that reverberates through the chamber. Each blow is precise, each movement calculated.
"Artoria, what kind of mamono is this?" I ask, dodging a blow and counter-attacking with a quick slash.
Watching the fight intently inside my mind, Artoria answers me:
'I have never seen a mamono like this, my Lord,' She replies worriedly. 'I never even heard of a mamono that has more than two arms.'
Keeping up the fight I dodge, block and counter-attack Valthora as I notice something dreadful.
'She doesn't seem to lose steam.' I think her movements are as wild and powerful as the last.
Me on the other hand, sweat runs down my forehead, my body starts to feel tired of fighting with all my strength, but I can't stop… not now.
'Don't fret, my Lord." Artoria mentions in my mind, her calm voice contrasting with the turmoil around us. 'She is uncoordinated, keep fighting and you will find an opening.'
I nod in agreement, my eyes fixed on Valthora. She is a force of nature, a storm of fury and desire. But I am the eye of the storm, calm and focused.
"Please Val." I murmur, advancing with a powerful blow. "Come back to me."
I collide head-on with Valthora and keep up with her with greater speed, greater strength, and less technique than Lindana.
"DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!" She roars once again.
I get too focused on her strong arms and end up not noticing the kick coming from below.
THUCK!
The impact of Valthora's kick throws me backward, but I feel no pain thanks to the buffs and Artoria armor.
Confused, I stare at Valthora, trying to understand why she pushed me away.
Her eyes, once full of fury and desire, now gleam with something different.
Worry? Fear?
But before I can decipher it, my eyes widen as I notice an immense rock, bigger than a house, falling on top of her.
POOOW!
I watch the powerful monster being buried before me, paralyzed by the possible death of my childhood friend.
If it weren't for the mamonos in my mind, perhaps I would have stood there longer.
'Shake it off Darling.' Lindana's voice echoes in my mind, full of concern.
My breathing is rapid, my heart pounding in my chest, my eyes still fixed on the immense rock that fell on Valthora. The silence is deafening, broken only by the distant sound of falling stones.
"Val..." My voice comes out hoarse, almost a whisper.
I feel the gentle presence of my knight also trying to calm me down.
'My Lord, you were incredible,' Artoria says, her voice formal but filled with pride. 'That creature was no match for you.'
Lindana, always impatient, rolls her eyes.
'Stop fawning over darling, he knows he's incredible,' the frustrated cursed sword says. 'We have to get out of here.'
"No!" I reply firmly, bringing confusion to the two mamonos before me. "I need to help her."
My eyes fixed on the immense rock that fell on Valthora. The silence is deafening, broken only by the distant sound of falling stones. I feel Artoria's gentle presence beside me, as if even fused with me, she could place her hand on my shoulder.
'My Lord, I noticed that you know this mamono,' Artoria's voice is firm, but filled with concern. 'But she is too dangerous, she attacked you for no reason, and we cannot waste time trying to dig through solid rock.'
'I hate to agree with the tin can, but Artoria is right, Darling,' Lindana's voice echoes in my mind, in a serious tone unusual for her. 'We have to leave her behind and run, now!'
I close my eyes, visualizing Lindana and Artoria in front of me, both worried about me, begging me to heed their warnings. I know they are right, but the idea of leaving Valthora behind bothers me too much.
I take a deep breath, trying to clear my mind. The smell of dust and broken stone fills the air, a constant reminder of the chaos around us.
"I don't know why she came to this dungeon, but she became this monster while trying to save me." My voice comes out firm, resolute. "I won't abandon her."
Inside my mind, I feel Artoria and Lindana exchange worried glances.
'My Lord, I understand your feelings,' Artoria's voice is soft but firm. 'But we need to think about your survival. We cannot risk our lives for something that may already be lost.'
'Darling, please,' Lindana pleads, her voice filled with concern. 'It's not worth risking everything for something uncertain. Let's go, while we still can.'
I close my eyes, trying to clear my mind. The smell of dust and broken stone fills the air, a constant reminder of the chaos around us. But my decision is made.
"I understand your concerns," I repeat, my voice firm. "But I will stay and try to help her. I will deactivate my powers, allowing you both to escape while you still can."
I feel surprise and confusion emanating from Artoria and Lindana within my mind, but their silence is soon replaced by an explosion of laughter from both of them.
'Ha! Darling, you are ours,' Lindana adds, a smile playing at the corners of her lips. 'We are not going anywhere without you.'
'Don't you dare say such foolishness my Lord! Do you really think we would leave you here alone?" Artoria asks, her voice filled with amusement.
My chest fills with an indescribable happiness. Tears of gratitude and relief stream down my face.
"Thank you." My voice comes out choked, filled with emotion. "Thank you for being by my side, even when I am too stubborn for my own good."
The touching moment is cut short by a stone that falls beside me, reminding us that we have little time.
KA-POW!
'My Lord, what is the plan?' Artoria asks, her voice firm but filled with concern.
I take a deep breath, clearing my mind before speaking.
"I'm going to break the stone." I explain getting ready to jump.
I leap high just to land on the rock with sword thrust, but the impact is minimal, the blade barely sticks into the stone.
For a change, Lindana say something without sarcasm or sadistic comments:
'I recognize that stone, it looks like the same one used in my coffin. This won't be easy to break Darling.'
I think staring at the immense rock before me.
"What if I attack with everything I've got? Master Breaker with all the bonuses should be able to do damage."
'That's possible, Darling.' The cursed sword says in a serious tone. 'But you are too strong now; that mamono will receive the raw impact of the rock being broken on top of her. You will be responsible for her death that way.'
I close my eyes, trying to visualize the scene: the immense rock, Valthora trapped beneath it, the explosion, the brute force breaking the stone, and Valthora receiving the full impact.
'What are we going to do, my Lord?' Artoria asks worriedly, reminding me that we have little time.
"What if we cut it?" I ask curiously. "That way, I'll transfer less damage to Val than if I were trying to pierce or punch the rock."
'You are right, my Lord,' Artoria adds, surprised by my idea. 'But you saw the size of the rock; there's no way we can cut through it all at once.'
"Damn it…" I murmur, frustrated.
But before I could move on to another idea, Lindana hums happily in my mind.
'Darliiiiiiing, I know a way to cut a huge target.' Says Lindana in my mind. 'But I can't remember exactly how to do it. It was something I used in my other life, before I became a cursed sword.'
"What was it?" I ask anxiously.
'I would imbue mana into my sword to make big attacks or even do flying slashes,' the cursed sword says proudly.
"Like in anime?" I murmur without realizing.
'What's anime?' Lindana and Artoria question in my mind.
"I'll explain later." I say getting ready.
I raise the sword with both hands, feeling its weight and the firmness of my grip on the hilt. I close my eyes, concentrating on the energy that pulses within me.
The mass of mana I feel is chaotic amidst so many buffs. I need help, and I know exactly from whom.
"Lindana, Artoria, I need you both now." My voice echoes through the chamber, firm and resolute. "Guide our collective mana into the sword."
I feel surprise and confusion emanating from the two, but there is no time for explanations.
'My Lord, I have no experience with this,' Artoria's voice sounds in my mind, filled with concern. 'But I will do what I can.'
'I'm new to messing with mamono mana,' Lindana adds, her voice firm despite the uncertainty. 'But for my Darling, I will do everything to help.'
I take a deep breath, feeling the energy of the two merging with mine, and I channel everything into the weapon I wield.
The sword in my hands begins to glow with purple energy, the mana pulsing through it. The light intensifies, enveloping the blade in an intense glow.
'You need to visualize how the blow will be,' Lindana explains in my mind. 'Without that, you will cause a mana explosion and kill us all.'
'No pressure,' Artoria murmurs in an ironic tone.
I smile at the accidental role reversal of the mamonos, but I manage to stay focused, as the blade extends, taking on the size of what I estimate to be the same as the stone crushing Valthora.
The sword trembles in my hands with power, ready to be released.
"What do I do now?" I ask worriedly.
'Attack with the sword and shout a name for your attack,' Lindana explains. 'That way, the energy blast and your strike will synchronize easily.'
Confident of the next step, I bring the sword down with everything, shouting:
"EKUSU-KARIBA!"
An explosion of purple light takes over the dungeon, finally causing everything to collapse above our heads.
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