Chapter 520: Chapter 192: Dance (Part 2)

The arena before them was vast, with a sturdy magic stone slab laid on the ground, the faint radiance of runes visible, engulfed by the powerful blessing of runes.

The elder brother glanced around, confirmed no one would disturb them, then gently raised his hand to activate the engraved array.

With the activation of Magic Power, a transparent barrier rose gradually, isolating the entire arena from the outside world.

“…Foolish people ignore the facts before them, and the hopeless deny the changes already occurring. Now it seems, you don’t belong to either group.”

Accompanied by a cold and piercing voice, the youth walked steadily to the center of the training ground.

“Since you say you’re not seeking revenge, it’s neither slaughter nor duel.

“It’s merely a conversation of Strength, a reassessment of positions between us.”

He turned and looked at the Hero, sword staff pointed downward, his gaze inscrutable.

“Prepare yourself, then let’s begin.”

Two pairs of similar Emerald Eyes met, reflecting a resemblance and yet starkly different individuals.

The Hero pursed their lips, took a deep breath, and closed their eyes.

[Fusion Object]

1. Phoenix x Green Snake

2-5. Siren x Phoenix

6-9. Phoenix x Siren

10. Great Success / Extreme Failure

D10=d10(10)=10

D2=d2(1)=1

Note: Great Success + Holy, Extreme Failure + Depravity

[Fusion Critical Success, Fire spark +1]

1. Phoenix x Green Snake

2-5. Siren x Phoenix♛

6-9. Phoenix x Siren

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

The Hero slowly opened their eyes, the oceanic blue pupils reflecting the elder brother’s poised posture.

He stood in the center of the arena, sword staff slightly raised, waiting, as if taunting.

Then, the rings on the girl’s feet bloomed with radiance, and as the light faded, the ordinary clothing was replaced with a set of semi-transparent crystal black Armor.

The Armor’s design was simple and unadorned, closely coupled with a luxurious Collar at the neck, achieving a wondrous unity. With the unfolding of the Oath of Steadfastness and Wind Moon Night, an intangible force field spread from the Hero, as if the air turned into a steel bulwark, keeping her firmly protected at the center.

“A Humanoid Transformation?”

Seeing this, the elder brother raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise and acknowledgment in his eyes.

“To think you broke the shackles of the Profession itself, no wonder that Ancient Heroic Spirit has taken a liking to you.

“Along with the Equipment on you… it’s truly becoming more and more exciting.”

He raised the sword staff again, the breeze around the blade becoming wild, the sound of its howl gradually echoing throughout the arena.

Though he was steadfastly committed to the path of Mage, he had also undergone strict Battle Mage training with his father.

At this moment, the elder brother had fully engaged, watching the Hero closely, yet temporarily not making a move.

His gaze filled with vigilance and anticipation intertwined.

—Is your Strength only to this extent?

Confronted by that sharp gaze, the Hero clenched her fists, a warm breath emanating from the Finger Claw, igniting her blood, causing her heart to pound forcefully and swiftly, Battle Intent spreading like flames within.

Aside from the Black Gate, she didn’t have much combat Experience against people.

Though Goblins counted as Humanoid creatures, they could naturally not compare to the elder brother.

And the elder brother had trained with the father from a young age, not only was his Level higher than hers but he had also achieved Third Ascension, his combat Experience surely more extensive.

Though they hadn’t started, the Hero could sense that no matter what ability she showcased, the elder brother would quickly calm down, making an unanticipated evaluation, as if her every move was within his expectations.

No doubt to the elder brother, without relying on the Phoenix Avatar, she would certainly not be his match.

Even the Hero herself faintly felt the odds were slim.

But the girl’s eyes remained Crisp, without a trace of wavering.

The oceanic blue pupils gradually tinged with the fiery red of Inferno.

Her heart pounded faster and faster, blood scorching as if burning, Magic Power boiling like the raging ocean.

Though the Phoenix Avatar couldn’t be utilized, what needed to be done was to extract its strengths — and then Transcend them.

Whether it’s the lure of Depravity or the future seen in the elder brother’s eyes.

She did not want to give up, nor would she.

[Hero activates Equipment Skill: Oath of Victory (10=0)]

D10=d10(9)=9

[Hero activates Skill: Fusion]

[Extract Trait: Phoenix R8-D8]

1. Flame Blood

2. Undying♛

3. Feather Wings

4. Eggshell♛

5. Sun♛

6. Light Vein

7. Holy Fire♛

8. Depravity

9. Cleansing♛♛

10. Wing King

11-13: Anchor♛♛

8d13=d13(4)+d13(5)+d13(9)+d13(7)+d13(11)+d13(2)+d13(9)+d13(13)

Note: If the number repeats, the Trait is Enhanced.

[Extract Trait: Seven Seas Witch R5-D5]

1. Humanoid♛

2. Seven Seas

3. Shamaness

4. Princess

5. Posture♛

6. Vocal Cord

7. Devotion♛

8. Beauty♛

9. Ocean♛

10. Anchor

5d10=d10(9)+d10(1)+d10(5)+d10(7)+d10(8)

[Extract Trait: Phoenix—Holy, Eggshell, Sun, Cleansing, Holy Fire, Eternal (Anchor), Undying, Cleansing, Auspicious (Anchor)]

[Extract Trait: Siren—Humanoid, Ocean, Posture, Devotion, Beauty]

[Hero gains Fusion Avatar: Praying Light Dancer R7+]

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

It is said that in a world on the brink of Apocalypse, where all life is heading towards the end, swallowed by Eternal Night and Perpetual Winter on a solitary island, there is still a strand of Holy Fire and burning,

this Holy Fire shines like the Sun, warming the last Vestige, igniting a sliver of Hope in a world that has already despaired.

However, the radiance of Holy Fire is not eternal.

To keep it burning, it requires the purest Devotion to be offered and the firmest Will to be devoted.

An extremely beautiful dance, with a Posture that can make the soul fall; a resounding and moving voice, a Vocal Cord that can make the Spirit tremble…