Chapter 114: All According To PlanStanding there with an anxious expression, Nakros waved at Jukhan.

    "Hey...? How are you- Woah!" [Nakros]

    Jukhan threw a multitude of lightning coated punches, which Nakros barely avoided.

    "|Shift|!" [Nakros]

    Clapping his hands together, water covered Nakros and I. It formed a dome over us, only lowering after a moment passed.

    ("Huh?") [Solace]

    I quickly realized we were in a new location seeing as we were surrounded by greenery.

    "Where is this?" [Solace]

    "We''re in Foxtail Valley at the moment. Here, let me treat you." [Nakros]

    He casted a healing spell on me, allowing my wounds to close faster than when the knight helped me.

    "Wait, did you leave the knights back there?! They''ll die!" [Solace]

    Nakros shook his head.

    "No, they won''t. You and I are his targets. Jukhan will probably arrive here soon." [Nakros]

    Just as he said that, I heard thundering in the distance.

    "Is that him?" [Solace]

    Nakros nodded.

    "He was known as the Martial Berserker back then. Rumors say that his senses dwarfs that of a fenrir." [Nakros]

    "So... he''s like a dog?" [Solace]

    Nakros chuckled.

    "Very funny." [Nakros]

    The light on me dimmed, signaling the end of my treatment. Nakros then grabbed my shoulders and locked eyes with me.

    "Junior disciple. I need you to run and never look back. No matter what you hear or see, never look back." [Nakros]

    "Hold on, you''re going to fight him alone?!" [Solace]

    "I won''t die. I''ll stall for time before escaping too." [Nakros]

    I wished to stay by Nakros'' side, but my will wavered when looking at Nakros'' determined face.

    "...Alright." [Solace]

    I then turned and went into a full sprint.

    "NAKROS!!" [Jukhan]

    His voice boomed behind me as I heard what sounded like thunderclaps. Explosions occurred behind me, but I never turned to look.

    "Come at me!" [Nakros]

    A shockwave pushed me from behind, lifting me off the ground. I found myself somersaulting through the air, allowing me to find glimpses of Nakros and Jukhan battling.

    "|Two Thousand Folds|!" [Jukhan]

    "|Bold Unity|!" [Nakros]

    I witnessed an uncountable number of fists appear from Jukhan, but I also saw a colossal sword descend from the sky.

    ("What am I watching...?") [Solace]

    I was blown away further the moment the two skills connected.

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    I tore through a tree or three upon landing. Thanks to my |Temperance|, I didn''t feel a thing.

    "Urgh..." [Solace]

    I shrugged off the bark, leaves, and dirt before catching a breather.

    ("I should be far enough now, right?") [Solace]

    The distance I flew was most definitely not small. If I had to guess, it was probably a few miles. However, I quickly realized this wasn''t far enough after hearing a deafening roar.

    ("Agh! My ears!") [Solace]

    A moment later, I saw a massive creature dragging Jukhan through the ground right past me.

    ("IS THAT A DRAGON?!") [Solace]

    What I saw was the spitting image of eastern dragons. A colossal monster with a snakelike body, capable of flying. It had blue scales and white hair on its face, along with rows of teeth bigger than I was. The one thing that stuck out most was the coral-like horns on its head, or Jukhan flailing about in-between its teeth.

    "GRAHH!!!" [Jukhan]

    He appeared to be struggling to get out of its jaws. I saw Jukhan''s face go red as he forcefully pried the dragon''s mouth open.

    "|Rooted Physique|!" [Jukhan]

    Jukhan grabbed the dragon''s snout and grounded himself. He then let out a loud grunt before tossing the dragon around like a ragdoll.

    ("Oh... OH SHIT!!") [Solace]

    The dragon''s shadow loomed over me as it plummeted towards me.

    ""Er... Uh... |Explosion Arts|!" [Solace]

    Sticking my hands out, I spammed |Explosion Arts| to propel myself out of the area.

    ("That was close...!") [Solace]

    Is what I thought before the shockwave of the dragon hitting the ground blew debris into my face.

    "Ngh...! Damn you, Jukhan!" [Dragon]

    ("Huh?") [Solace]

    I was pretty surprised when I heard the dragon speak.

    ("Wait, this voice... Nakros?!") [Solace]

    I knew Nakros was of another race considering that he had horns, but I never suspected that he could transform into a dragon.

    "Becoming bigger doesn''t make you stronger." [Jukhan]

    Nakros lifted himself into the air, allowing trees and dirt to fall off his body. He then reared back his head and conjured up a blue ball of energy within his jaws.

    "|Azure Lord''s Wrath|!" [Nakros]

    A blue beam was fired at Jukhan, who raised his arms to endure it.

    "|Esteemed Aura|!" [Jukhan]

    Flexing his body, the beam split apart and dispersed. I watched the destruction that took place between the two. The landscape of a forest valley seemed to start turning into a deforestation project as collateral.

    "|Fluid Binding|!" [Nakros]

    Rope shaped water shot out of the ground and tied Jukhan down to his knees. Nakros then reared back while inhaling deeply.

    "You...!" [Jukhan]

    As if he had realized what Nakros was about to do, he also took a deep breath.

    ("What? What''s happening?!") [Solace]

    The two then roared at the top of their lungs. It was so loud that I could''ve sworn I saw the soundwaves colliding.

    ("Oh, I don''t feel so good.") [Solace]

    My legs then buckled under the pressure. What pressure? I honestly have no clue.

    "Warning: The spirit |Solace| is now in a disoriented state." [Spirit Guide]

    Jukhan then tore off his bindings.

    "|Violet Spark|!" [Jukhan]

    Punching the ground, purple sparks flashed around his body. Within an instant, the sparks turned into spikes that seemed to pierce and pin Nakros into the air.

    "|Overrule|!" [Nakros]

    He appeared to have casted a spell, but nothing happened.

    "|One Hundred Thousand Brilliant Lights|." [Jukhan]

    An innumerable flashes cut at Nakros, causing blood and scales to fly about. By the end of it, Nakros was limp.

    "Ngh...!" [Nakros]

    He tried his best to move. Unfortunately, Nakros was incapable of fighting against the purple spikes that pinned him.

    "You''ve lost." [Jukhan]

    "Not... yet...!" [Nakros]

    He squirmed as much as he could, but to no avail.

    "|Divine Blade Dhetrym|." [Jukhan]

    A blue energy enveloped Jukhan''s hand as he approached Nakros. It was a bit hard to see since they both remained in the air. However, I knew that Nakros may die if I didn''t do anything.

    "|Explosion Arts|!" [Solace]

    I summoned an explosion below, allowing me to charge at Jukhan.

    "Hm?" [Jukhan]

    Seeing me flying at him, Jukhan raised an arm in reflex.

    "|Piercing Blow|!" [Solace]

    I struck his arm, allowing the skill to go through.

    "Urgh!" [Jukhan]

    He flinched at the blow, causing the purple spikes to vanish. This then made Nakros try to chomp on him.

    "Silence!" [Jukhan]

    Slamming his fist down on Nakros'' snout, he hit the ground.

    "Uh oh." [Solace]

    I tried to back away, but Jukhan grabbed me by the throat.

    "Urk!" [Solace]

    I tried punching him and kicking him, even using |Lightning Enchant| and |Flame Enchant|. Sadly, it didn''t work.

    "Young whelp... I''m impressed that you had the courage to attack me with your measly strength." [Jukhan]

    Trying to speak out of his vice lock on my neck, I strained my voice.

    "Do you want to know why?" [Solace]

    Jukhan raised a brow.

    "And why is that?" [Jukhan]

    "It''s a skill called |Ligma|." [Solace]

    Jukhan went silent for a moment.

    "|Ligma|...?" [Jukhan]