*Chapter 15: "The Turning Point"*
The demon, confident in its superiority, charged towards Damon with a swift strike. But Damon was ready. With a fierce determination, he countered with a powerful fist, catching the demon off guard. The demon sneered, thinking Damon was just a weak human trying to attack it with futile efforts.
Unbeknownst to the demon, Damon had been waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The demon finally unleashed its skill, Status Intimidation, causing Damon's HP and MP to plummet below 50. But Damon had anticipated this and used the opportunity to steal the demon's skill.
With the stolen skill, Damon counterattacked, using Status Intimidation against the demon. The demon's eyes widened as its own HP and MP began to dwindle. Still, it remained far stronger than Damon.
Damon knew he needed to end the battle quickly. He decided to reveal his secret weapon – the Heavenly Flame Sword. With a swift motion, he unsheathed the sword and unleashed the Art of Illusion, exploiting the demon's weakness. The demon stumbled, confused and disoriented.
Following up on the Art of Illusion, Damon used his Mimicry skill, which he had gained from defeating the Master of Illusions. With Mimicry, Damon transformed into a perfect replica of the Demon Lord, the very entity the demon feared most. The demon cowered, shivering in fear. "N-no, it can't be... The Demon Lord's power... How did you...?" The demon's voice trembled.
With the demon off balance, Damon struck with the Heavenly Flame Sword. The demon attempted to defend itself, but the sword's flames engulfed it, dealing massive damage. The demon roared in pain as its skin burned, its strength waning.
Despite its strength, the demon survived the attack, but Damon knew he had the upper hand. Two more hits, and the demon would fall. Damon charged forward, fueled by rage and determination. His wisdom and intuition guided him, revealing the demon's weaknesses.
The demon, desperate to turn the tide, unleashed a powerful blast of dark energy. But Damon was prepared. With a swift dodge, he avoided the attack and countered with a strike of his own. The Heavenly Flame Sword sliced through the demon's defenses, dealing another critical hit.
The demon stumbled, its strength fading. One more hit, and it would be defeated. Damon gripped the sword tightly, his eyes burning with determination. The final blow was all that remained. Would Damon emerge victorious, or would the demon find a way to turn the tables?
To be continued...