>BOOOOOMMMM!!!<
Despite my resistance, I was flung to the ground, crashing upon the earth like a comet.
The floor scattered dirt and chunks of debris got sent in multiple directions.
Fortunately, my sphere protected me—though barely—else I would have been severely damaged.
Still, I couldn't give in now.
"Hehe, that thing is quite durable... I wonder..." Kahn spoke from above, looking at me as though speaking to an insignificant insect.
"... How will you be able to handle my Magic?"
My eyes widened the moment my opponent said this, and I grated my teeth in anticipation...
... And fear!
Kahn couldn't use his Original Magic since he wasn't at 100 Percent yet, but his Magic abilities were still troublesome—no, downright terrifying.
"Let's begin with this..."
Black orbs began appearing around him. They were no larger than the head of a newborn child, but they multiplied at an alarming rate.
I gulped and waited... not for his attack... but mine!
I had to time this perfectly, or I would die.
"... This should penetrate that barrier, right?"
The black orbs—estimated to be about a hundred as a result of my quick calculation—began taking morphing shapes... and then spat out numerous needle-like projectiles.
Yes, sharp bullets came from the dark orbs as they fired en masse.
With a hundred of those things firing an immense amount of hardened shadow shrapnel at me, it was impossible to evade them all.
They were also dense enough to penetrate my defenses after a few rounds.
"Rahhhhh!!!"
My cry burst forth and I called upon one of my most destructive Spells.
It was the same kind I used against Kuzon, but on a much larger scale.
"[QUINTA BURST]!"
With that, all five of my Mana Cores, as well as my Familiars released a surge of terrifying Mana, and I poured them all into the Spell.
A massive charge of five elements, shimmering golden-white, burst in the direction of Kahn's bullets.
They vaporized in an instant, and even my enemy had to hack away from the exploding path.
"Haa... haa..."
My heart was racing, and my body felt strained.
I had pushed myself so hard from the start—utilizing so many Spells at once—just so I could keep up with the monster in front of me, yet...
"You're interesting, kid." Kahn had a twisted smile and prepared for any lunge at me.
This time, his Miasma reached high into the sky and created a massive orb of darkness.
This orb condensed and became a giant spear.
Unlike the hundreds and thousands of needle-like spikes, this one was far more terrifying.
One Quinta Storm wouldn't be enough!
"Eat this...."
The spear became energized, whirring as though it was alive, and then Kahn—from his distance above me—sent the object of destruction my way.
If it connected, I was going to be torn to shreds, blown to smithereens!
However... I was already aware of this move. There was no way this would be the end of me.
"Haaaaaa!!!"
Mustering a great deal of my strength that would have killed anyone, I created multiple Quinta Storms.
It would have been impossible, but I had a bit of help from my Potions.
Common Knowledge assumed that Potions had to be ingested through the mouth to be rendered effective.
However, this only applied to regular Potions that served as medication.
Magic Potion could be absorbed through any part of the body as long as one could receive it through the pores by attracting the effects through Mana.
I used my Mana to attract the several Potions in my possession, sending me into a state of Mana Overflow.
I used this pressure to exert myself beyond the limit and create three of my most destructive Spell, charging it with more Mana than was usually possible.
Three High-Tier Advanced Spells... at my disposal... and they all charged at the black spear overhead.
"HAAAAAAAAA!!!"
More cries that emanated from the great pain enveloping me rang out.
>BOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!<
I shielded myself from the immense explosion that burned through the area.
As light and darkness collided, everything in the vicinity was rendered into dust and ash.
Before long, I was standing within a crater, and Kahn had descended from his high estate.
The knockback was too much for even him to bear, and while he may have seemed composed, the Shadow Demon expended a lot of energy to use that move.
"You're... quite good..."
I was sure he didn't expect me to survive. Still...
"Guark!"
... I had reached my absolute limit.
Blood spurted out of my mouth and lots of the crimson hue dyed the ground.
My red fluid was thick, dripping from my tired and quivering lips. I was feeling indescribable pain—for overwhelming my Mana Cores and also using Magic way beyond my means.
This was the price I had to pay for relying on abilities beyond my current build.
It felt like every muscle in my body was torn. Using enhancement Magic to push my physical state to its limits was also disastrous.
The repercussions of my earlier actions had led to this... leaving me with nothing but a pathetic state.
"It seems you're already used up. You barely have any Mana left, and your body is a mess." Kahn grinned, assured of his victory.
He was right.
My body was already beyond redemption. I wasn't very adept at healing, but even that would take some time.
I was also running on fumes as a result of my depleted Mana.
Anyone would judge this match over and rule in favor of Kahn.
However...
"You..." My quivering, bloodied lips formed a smile.
"... I told you already..."
My trembling and powerless body slowly moved as I stood atop my two feet. I staggered a little, but regained a proper posture.
My sharp gaze never left the opponent,l even as my very being screamed in agony.
Pain! Pain! Even more Pain!
I was assailed with such despairing terror and pain that I was sure I could pass out at any moment. No, this was enough to kill most people.
My eyes were moist with tears, but... I held them in. Even though I was experiencing such grave horrors that made torture seem satisfying, I couldn't reveal my suffering or give in to it.
Why...?
"—I'm going to kill you!"
... Because I was going to go through even more pain from this point onward.
But, it was all worth it!
After all...
'IT'S TIME!'
... Everything was going according to plan!
