5. Attack of the Devouring Curse Demon
6. Should we deal with what's outside first?
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
"I'll bind her for a moment, seize the chance to defeat her quickly," the Ancient Hero whispered softly, no longer a bystander.
The Hero gave a slight nod, and the two said no more, turning shoulder to shoulder towards the Depraved Hero.
Clearly not one to be indecisive, the Ancient Hero took a resolute step forward after making her decision, the clear Light shining in her purple eyes as her whole figure became ethereal and Transparent in an instant, as if merging with the air.
In the next moment, the face of the Depraved Hero, who was poised to Counterattack the pair, changed, her movements slowed remarkably as if shackled by an irresistible heavy bind.
"You vile creatures!" she roared through gritted teeth, yet failed to elicit even a twitch from the Ancient Hero's brows.
"This is her own Strength, and it's perfect to use against you."
The truth was, the Ancient Hero had already vanished and could not conjure a power from thin air to assist the Hero. In this Psychic Realm, the three were actually parts of the Hero's own self. The conflict they unleashed was merely an extension of the Hero's self-adversity.
In human hearts, good and evil differ. Originally, the Depraved Hero side shouldn't have been so powerful, but she was magnified by the Curse boost from the Devouring Curse Demon, allowing her to appear.
Logically, this boost should have provided the Depraved Hero an overwhelming advantage.
However, fate's intricacy lay in the fact that the imprint of the Ancient Hero was also awakened by the power of the Corrupted Phoenix, causing a reversal of the situation.
Though, the main reason seemed to be that the Depraved Hero, reversed from the core of the Hero, wasn't quite as articulate as she imagined.
"I invoked the Power of Purification within you to temporarily suppress her."
The Ancient Hero's figure grew even more ethereal while the Depraved Hero's expression turned pained, lacking even the energy to Counterattack or curse, she could only withstand the oppressive weight immobilizing her.
[Struggle of the Depraved Hero (Above 127)]
D39+d127=d39(13)+d127(25)=38
With just a brief statement, needing no further explanation, the Hero swiftly sprang from her side, launching punch and kick mercilessly towards the Depraved Hero.
Although it seemed a bit over the top to beat someone who couldn't resist, it was a chance the Ancient Hero had struggled to secure, not to be wasted.
The Depraved Hero gritted her teeth, barely raising her arms, crossing them to shield her face, taking a heavy, powerful straight punch from the Hero.
[Struggle of the Depraved Hero (Above 89)]
D39+d127=d39(29)+d127(48)=77
[Depraved Hero HP 30/127]
Neither of their combat skills could be considered high-level, despite much flattery. The Hero almost forgot she was still a Martial Monk. Naturally, the Depraved Hero wasn't going to have any exquisite skills either.
Even so, their fight, due to astounding Agility and flexible bodies, somewhat appeared valid between the two girls.
Their moves were smooth, continually repeating drumming and parrying, neither willing to retreat.
But under the Hero's relentless assault, the Depraved Hero was plainly struggling. She found it hard to concentrate on breaking the bind imposed by the Ancient Hero, growing sluggish with glaring flaws surfacing.
The Hero seized the opportunity, sweeping her right leg fiercely, striking hard against the Depraved Hero's shin.
Caught off-guard, the Depraved Hero tumbled to the ground.
Before she could rise, the Hero acted decisively, pouncing onto her, pinning this heterochromatic version of herself beneath her decidedly.
In this intense battle, neither had an inch of intact fabric left on them, the tactile sensation of skin contact made the Hero pause slightly, a faint blush spread across her face, yet she kept focused, raising her fist once more, looking down at the Depraved Hero.
Though she herself felt weary, the other's figure also began to grow ethereal.
1. Surrender or suffer! ♛
[The attitude of the Depraved Hero (The higher, the worse, 30-Surrender, 80+ Counterattack)]
"Surrender or suffer!"
The Hero donned a self-conceived fierce expression, glaring at the Depraved Hero she had pinned.
"Nah! Two against one and you're still asking if I surrender, do you have any shame?"
The Depraved Hero panted heavily, a flash of ferocity in her eyes, her hands, flexible as Bone Snakes, slipped out swiftly to grab the Hero's wrists, attempting to overturn her.
But the Hero had anticipated it, noticing the other's persistent malice, she leaned back without hesitation, her waist bending like a willow branch, showing incredible resilience.
"Hey—" The Depraved Hero's expression changed slightly upon seeing this, but before she could finish, the bent willow branch snapped straight.
"Don't surrender, then prepare to die!"
Dark hair flew as the Hero's head butted fiercely into the Depraved Hero's face.
[Headbutt of the Hero]
[Depraved Hero HP 20/127]
[Struggle of the Depraved Hero (Above 12)]
D39+d127=d39(14)+d127(76)=90
With a thud, the Depraved Hero let out a muffled grunt, the sudden impact left her mind blank, the fierce gaze dissipated instantly, leaving her momentarily bewildered.
However, she soon gritted her teeth again, a vicious glow in her eyes, her long legs kicking off as she took advantage of the Hero still feeling dazed to overturn her onto the ground.
The Depraved Hero struggled to her feet, her figure now faint and flickering, like smoke about to scatter in the Wind, she clutched her nose, crimson blood dripping onto the pages beneath her, seeping into them, leaving red marks.