The battle began. The Master fought the monster blow for blow, gradually becoming faster and stronger than it.
The monster realized this was no ordinary human it was facing.
Fear gripped it, but its pride as a powerful monster wouldn't allow it to flee.
— "Hahaha, seems like this is truly a fight to the death,"
the monster said with a laugh.
Hearing this, the Master calmly replied:
— "Don't be mistaken. The outcome of this fight is already decided. You're going to lose."
The monster, hearing the Master's words, grew even angrier, its pride wounded.
His words aren't entirely wrong… if this keeps up, I'll probably die…
The monster stopped fighting and stood still.
It said to the Master:
— "You've left me no choice."
Suddenly, a tremendous aura slowly erupted from its body — an aura so dark it even swallowed light.
It had entered the monster's ultimate form, a state only high-ranking monsters could achieve.
The dark aura enveloped the monster and the surrounding area, forming a glass-like shield.
A few seconds later, the glass cracked and slowly shattered.
(The Deathless's Demise)
The monster became almost human in form, yet its body was as dark as the night.
It looked at the Master and said:
— "Be proud. After centuries, you're the first to witness a monster in this form."
The monster thought to itself:
This is the ultimate, final form of a monster. After this, due to the immense energy surge, I will die too.
But if this creature survives and goes after other monsters with this power, the casualties will be catastrophic.
So it decided to end it here.
The monster assumed a combat stance and said:
— "Come at me."
The Master, seeing this form, adopted a slightly more serious expression.
With incredible speed, the monster charged at the Master, striking him with a blow that sent him flying several meters.
It continued attacking while the Master only dodged.
— "Taste the true power of a monster!"
the monster shouted, laughing loudly as it attacked.
— "Hmph… seems you're weak too,"
the Master said, standing firm.
The monster, enraged by this remark, attacked with even more intensity.
But this time, something was different. An aura emanated from the Master, pinning the monster in place, unable to move.
— "Wha…? What's happening? Why can't I move!?"
The Master slowly advanced toward the monster.
Proud beings who always think they will win and never know when to yield.
— "Ah… ah…"
The monster finally realized it didn't stand a chance against the Master.
It began to tremble.
— "Why is my body shaking? What is this feeling? I've never felt this before…
Th-this…
This…
Fear!!!"
— "P-please forgive me…"
— "F-forgive me…"
Suddenly, it saw its head fall to the ground.
The Master said:
— "There is no forgiveness for those who don't know their limits."
The monster turned to ash, scattering a cloud of dust around.
— "Hah… that was easy.
Time to go back to Ryu…"
The Master walked toward the city…
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End of Chapter 14