The Drake closes in letting out another roar, louder than the last as the ground once again quakes beneath their feet.
The Drake hovered over the party as it casted its preying eyes letting out a growl.
Tyler's heightened senses allowed him to deduce the stats of the beast.
"Level 35..." He muttered, "It's no pushover alright."
Despite the vast difference between their levels, Tyler was not intimated by the presence of the dragon-like creature.
If anything, he was glad he didn't have to spend hours looking for the Drake.
His meal was brought to him. Tyler manifests his light katana, as he prepares for battle.
He glances at the Drake's razor-sharp claws, venomous tail barb, and thick hide with keen focus. Being calm was one of Tyler's greatest weapons.
His mind was already calculating the most strategic approach to victory.
"Attack," He ordered his long-range Spawns to attack. Archers fired glowing light arrows and the mages fired multiple spells.
However, the Drake remained unfazed. Just as the Drake readies itself to strike back raising its claw, Tyler leaps forward with lightning-like speed dodging the attack.
In the heat of battle, Tyler strategized and observed the situation carefully.
"It's smart enough to go after the biggest threat,"he muttered to himself.
Liv, with her lightning bolt in hand, aimed at the Drake and unleashed it, causing some damage to the creature.
Taking advantage of the opening, Tyler swiftly moved in and slashed at the Drake with his blade, leaving deep cuts on its hide and penetrating through its tough scales.
The Drake let out a deafening roar of pain, thrashing its tail against the ground in frustration.
As the fight continued, the Radiant Spawns played their part by creating distractions and impeding the movements of the Drake, giving Tyler an edge in the battle. "Liv, again!"Tyler called out, prompting Liv to channel the full force of her lightning spells from a safe distance. Her magical abilities were further enhanced by the amplification ring she wore, allowing her bolts of electricity to collide with the beast, searing its flesh and provoking another howl of agony from the Drake.
The canyon echoed with the relentless roars of the Drake as the intense battle unfolded. Liv and Tyler worked in sync, combining their powers and skills to take down the formidable creature.
The adrenaline was high, and the stakes were even higher as they fought to emerge victorious in this fierce encounter.
The synchronization between Tyler, the Radiant Spawns, and Liv was executed flawlessly, putting the Drake in a vulnerable position.
Tyler sensed a surge of mana coming from the Drake, indicating its increasing power. "It seems like it's becoming more desperate, which works in our favor,"Tyler remarked. In a sudden move, the Drake aimed its claws at Tyler, but a Radiant Spawn bravely stepped in to shield him from the attack.
The Spawn sacrificed itself, breaking into numerous luminous particles upon impact.
Frustrated by the Drake's action, Tyler swiftly summoned another Spawn, showing his protective nature towards his allies. With determination in his eyes, Tyler channeled his mana and unleashed his skill called "Absolute Shine!"
A radiant burst of energy enveloped the Drake, causing it to be momentarily disoriented. The intense light emanating from the skill created a dazzling display, temporarily subduing the fearsome creature.
A blinding cascade of radiant energy engulfing the Drake and momentarily disorienting the creature.
With a cold glint in his eyes, Tyler then activates his Blitz Skill, he leaps forward with his katana glowing brightly as it cleaves through the air.
"You're nothing but food for my growth!" He shouted as the blade flashed over the Drake's head severing it from the rest of its body.
The creature fell to the ground lifeless. He didn't get a second to catch his breath as he was bombarded with notifications...
"YOU HAVE DEFEATED THE DRAKE."
"YOU ARE THE FIRST PLAYER TO KILL AN S-GRADE MONSTER."
"YOU HAVE EARNED THE TITLE, LIZARD KILLER."
"YOU HAVE RECEIVED 10 LEVELS."
Tyler's witnessed his level skyrocket to 32 in the blink of an eye.
"I am edging closer to claiming the top spot,"he thought to himself, a triumphant smile playing on his lips.
The surge of power and increase in his stats were palpable, filling him with a sense of invincibility.
With a swift and confident stride, Tyler approached the lifeless body of the beast he had just vanquished.
"All that remains now is you,"he murmured, his eyes gleaming with determination.
He knelt beside the fallen creature, his hands moving with practiced precision as he began the sacred ritual to transform it into a Drake Radiant Spawn.
Drawing upon his mana, Tyler wove intricate patterns of light around the Drake's form, his concentration unbroken as he channeled the essence of his Radiant Spawn skill.
The air crackled with energy as the light intensified, enveloping the creature in a brilliant glow.
As the radiance subsided, the Drake emerged reborn, its severed head miraculously reattached, now transformed into a majestic Light Drake Soldier.
The newly awakened Drake Radiant Spawn let out a deafening roar, a display of loyalty and obedience as it bowed before its master.
Tyler's eyes softened as he gazed upon his creation, a sense of pride swelling within him.
"I will name you Radakai."
How many players from the previous timeline can boast about having a Drake as a servant? This was a major accomplishment for Tyler, one that even the Divines respected.
"YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALOT OF COINS"
"A DIVINE BEING IS APPROACHING."
The triumphant mood Tyler found himself in ended almost instantly over the new system notification.
A dark purplish light beamed down in front of Tyler.
"What a bummer..."
"THE ONE WHO RULES OVER THE NIGHT, THE KING OF THE UNDEAD, THE NIGHT WALKER HAS ARRIVED."
The Divines are 4th dimensional beings with near-reality altering powers. But even amongst their ranks they follow a hierarchy.
The Order of the 12 Kings is the highest organisation in the 4th dimension. And The Night Walker, whom had just emerged from the portal that beamed down is one of those 12 Kings.
The dark being of chaos emerged from the portal riding an undead zombie horse with no flesh and dark flames around it.
"Such a presence..." Tyler found himself intimidated by the miasma that encircled the Night Walker.
"I, THE NIGHT WALKER OF THE ORDER OF THE TWELVE KINGS CONGRATULATE YOU FOR YOUR VALIANT ACHIEVEMENT."
The Night Walker's voice was thick and dark. It distorted as it there were dozens of people speaking at once.
" I OFFER TO YOU A CONTRACT, TYLER FLINT."
Tyler heard a voice in his head...."Don't accept.""Huh? Who the heck are you?""I am unknown.""TYLER FLINT, IT IS RUDE TO KEEP YOUR BENEFACTOR WAITING." The Night walker declared with a hint of rage."Sorry... Mister uhm, Night Crawler.""I WILL FORGIVE THIS TRANSGRESSION ONCE, WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE?"Tyler instantly dropped the formal tone and addressed the Divine King the way he normally spoke."If you want me to sign a contract with you, I require one thing... An Absolute skill." He declared boldly, his voice unwavering despite the tension in the air.The Divine's reaction was immediate, its expression contorting with rage."AN ABSOLUTE SKILL? DO YOU DARE TO MAKE SUCH DEMANDS, A MERE MORTAL WANTS AN ABSOLUTE SKILL?" his voice thundered, shaking the very area.But Tyler remained steadfast."Without an Absolute Skill, the contract holds no value to me," he asserted, his gaze steady as he stared down the celestial being before him. "That's my deal breaker, so if you want me to be your
The Streaming Imp's blue light beamed down, illuminating her form as she reappeared before him.A smile played at Ferahn's lips as their eyes met. Tyler rolled his eyes and sighed."You've made up your mind already?" she inquired, her carried a tone of amusement with it. She was feeling confident thinking she had the upper hand.Ferahn exuded an aura of calm assurance, her demeanor betraying her certainty that she had presented Tyler with an irresistible offer. Surely, he wouldn't dare to reject it."I must say, I didn't expect to hear from you so soon," Ferahn remarked, a smug look crossing her features as she subtly reveled in her own cleverness. Her words carried a hint of satisfaction, as if she had anticipated Tyler's swift response and found validation in his prompt decision-making.Tyler met her gaze evenly. "Well I have... Regarding the contract..."With a subtle smile playing at the corners of her lips, Ferahn leaned in closer, her expression one of quiet confidence. "Ah, I
Tyler sat on a towering pile of monstrous corpes. His haggard clothes was covered with blood."So this is it?"He muttered to himself as he took a glance at the area... Only a single word could fit the scene in front of him - Hell."After seven long years since Armagedon began, I am the final survivor. I'm the last one standing in this hellish nightmare the Divines put us in, all for tgesake of their entertainment!" He exclaimed before clenching his fist.The system window popped up in his view."Congratulations for being the last man standing in your vicinity. You and a select few will be granted a do-over." "Do over? So I'm not the only survivor" Tyler has seen his fair share of strange things, but he couldn't make sense of the content of the message."Commencing Regression." A bright light enveloped Tyler and with the blink of an eye, he found himself seated in a class room. He looked outside the window, the world was no longer a ravaged planet. It was in the same state prior to
Tyler face-palmed as he watched his class rep, Shen making a beeline for the serving area.Shen Masters, the top student in Tyler's class and a very skilled athlete was easily one of the most popular students in the whole campus."Come on you guys, don't you get it? If this Apocalypse or whatever is truly going to happen we're supposed to use what little time we have to stack up on supplies. What ever may befall us, we need food to persevere!""As expected of Shen!""We're with you all the way."Two of Shen's friends cheered him on as they sprinted with him, their sights was set on the serving area."Shen thinks fast, judging from his words and actions, I'd say he's not a regressor."Liz turned to Tyler, "Ty-Ty, didn't Shen get eaten by monster in the previous timeline?""Yep, he didn't make it past the first trial. Let's see just how he fares this time around."While most of the students watched the trio as they arrived at the serving area to claim first dibs on the food, some chase
The tremors kept intensifying. What felt like the largest tremor yet shook the entire ball room causing the students to scream crying in fear."We're all going to die!""If the monsters don't get to us, those deranged Waiters will!""Is this truly the end of the world?"Even Tyler and Merrick struggled to stay steady like everyone else around them. When the tremors eased a bit, some students rushed towards the ballroom staff."We're gonna die anyways, might as well risk it for the supplies!" yelled one of them, grappling with a waiter."Why don't you kids just stay put and let the monsters eat you like good kids? Us adults still got lots to offer society. No one will miss you if you kick the bucket!" declared one of the waiters."Absolutely. You behave, we won't lay a finger on you. But the moment you even eye our grub, you'll face the same fate as that fool over yonder!" another voice interjected, gesturing toward Shen's still figure.Despite the cautionary words, the students held t
Tyler streaked through the crowd, leaving behind a blur of motion. The force generated by his velocity created a shockwave, sending unsuspecting bystanders tumbling to the ground in his wake.As confusion rippled through the crowd, voices rang out in disbelief. "What the?" someone exclaimed, echoing the sentiments of those around them. "What in the world was that?!"He streaked through the crowd, leaving behind a blur. The sheer force from his speed created a shockwave, sending people flying off their feet.For Tyler, it was almost an instant, but he had already covered the distance to the other side of the hall.The sheer force of his passage caused a sonic boom, shattering windows and knocking over anything not bolted down.The walls trembled, and debris was tossed into the air as if caught in a violent gust of wind.Tyler made a powerful stop after arriving at the serving area. He created a strong shock wave that blew everyone around the vicinity away."What's that?"What they saw
"Shit! Shit! Shit!"Merrick was in the midsts of the spectators as Tyler made quick work of the waiters showcasing his new strengths.His legs shook and he gasped in shock."What did I just see? He's... a monster!" he exclaimed, sweating heavily."Wait, what will that crazy guy do if he sees me? I can't fight him now, he'll definitely want revenge for messing with him in the original timeline."Merrick turned and ran away from the group, giving up on reaching the food area."What's the use of getting food if I won't live long enough to eat it?"But Tyler had already seen Merrick among the crowd. Merrick was the only one moving while everyone else stayed frozen in shock. A small smile appeared on Tyler's face, which was unusual for him."Where do you think you're going, you worthless jerk?" Dealing with Merrick would be easy, especially with Tyler's new speed and strength.The idea of stopping Merrick's mischief and finally getting revenge felt good.But just as he was about to move fo
Ferahn watched as Tyler made quick work of the Kobolds."What on earth is going on?" She panicked yanking her hair. "I'm losing more viewers!""I've already raised the difficulty level to persuade my viewers, this will only ruin me. Nobody wants to watch a boring scene such as this. What do I do!?"Ferahn decided to check Tyler's status but she received an error message."ACCESS DENIED."Ferahn plopped to the floor."Just who on earth is this human and what entity is backing him? I'll have to see Yoon about this."Ferahn summoned the beam of light and beamed away.The Dimension between the 3rd and 4th dimension was the home and work place of the streaming Imp. Ferhan stormed through the hallways of the Streaming Imp headquarters.She stopped in front of a door with a tag "Head Administrator."Ferahn knocked before entering, an Imp with Red horns was seated at a desk."Ferahn, what brings you here?" he asked."It's about a certain human..." Ferahn proceeded to tell him about the troubl