Chapter 625 Till Death Do Us Part
In the midst of the vivid memories that swirled around him, Lenny was drawn back to the present by a hand on his shoulder and a very familiar voice.
Instinctively, he turned toward the sound, ready to unleash his formidable powers. However, the recognition dawned on him, preventing a potential fiery confrontation.
The figure before him bore the semblance of a nether beast, draped in a large, black hoody that concealed much of her visage. The hood featured two eyes on each side, and a pair of horns adorned the center, creating an illusionary image that merged seamlessly with the nether beasts that roamed the dark expanse. Yet, Lenny's realization cut through the deceptive appearance.
"Athena...?" he uttered in surprise, the name resonating with the connection they shared. The hoody, despite its ominous exterior, couldn't conceal the essence of the being beneath. lenny had recognized her instantly. After all, he had been the one that gave her that name.
In a brief yet pregnant pause, Athena reached up to remove the hood that concealed her features. Dark hair framed her face, and her slim facial features blended with an air of untamed beauty, reminiscent of a gladiator woman.
This essence was only reinforced by her muscular build, a testimony to her strength that, while not surpassing the bulk of most gladiator women, was undeniably apparent.
"Lenny!?" she exclaimed in surprise upon recognizing him. However, the astonishment didn't hinder her reflexes. In an instant, she conjured a dagger, black as obsidian, into her hand and swiftly brought it down in a menacing arc, aiming for his face.
In an instant reaction to Athena's aggressive advance, Lenny retaliated by unleashing a blast of his energy, sending her sprawling away. Undeterred, Athena swiftly regained her footing and charged at him once again.
Lenny, well-versed in their bitter history, assumed a defensive stance, preparing for the inevitable clash. As Athena leaped into the air to close the distance between them, she mysteriously vanished, leaving Lenny bewildered as he scanned the surroundings for her presence.
However, the nether creatures that lurked nearby had no intention of granting Lenny a moment's reprieve. A swarm of grotesque beings, amalgamations of insects and reptiles, attacked him relentlessly, their ferocious onslaught aimed at rending Lenny's flesh.
Responding with agility, Lenny conjured two blades made of runes into his hands. Wielding them with skill, he swung his arms like helicopter blades, slicing through the abominable creatures with ruthless efficiency.
Amidst the chaos, Athena reappeared before him with unexpected speed. A swift kick aimed at his legs sent Lenny crashing to the ground. Seizing the advantage, Athena executed a mid-air turn, descending upon him with her blade, poised to strike his eye in a lethal assault.
With Athena's blade perilously close to his eye, Lenny's hand swiftly intercepted the lethal strike just inches away from its intended target. Despite Athena's skills, Lenny's superior strength became evident in this crucial moment.
However, the Nether's corrosive influence greatly hindered Lenny from unleashing his full might, subtly eroding his power as they engaged in their fierce struggle.
In this peculiar realm that existed beyond reality, Lenny found himself unable to summon the cosmic law, a force that would have amplified his magical prowess to the proper level of a Great Demon powerhouse.
Nonetheless, even without the full extent of his magical abilities, Lenny still possessed the combat strength befitting of such a formidable entity.
Summoning the might that remained available to him, Lenny unleashed a bellow of commanding power that radiated in all directions.
"INSECT!!!"
Waves of his aura, charged with formidable energy, surged outward, breaking the very air around him. The force was so potent that it even fractured Athena's arm in the process, showcasing the vast difference in their strengths.
"AHHH!!!" She screamed in pain.
However, gladiators were bunch that had their endurance for pain to an abnormally scary level.
Despite the setback and her broken arm, Athena pressed on with unrelenting determination. Rolling onto Lenny, she conjured yet another blade, aiming to strike him down.
However, this time, a series of ancient runes materialized in the air above Lenny's body. These mystical symbols acted as a barrier, holding Athena's blade in place. No matter how forcefully she pressed, the weapon remained immobilized, thwarted by the arcane power of the runes.
Lenny, amused by his own defensive prowess, couldn't help but chuckle. "Impressive, right? I could show you some other tricks, but I really want to kill you and make it easier for your existence!" His confident tone resonated in the nether, but Athena, undeterred, retorted with a smile, "Not bad, shit face, but you forget something. This is the nether! Runes of the outside world have no power here."
As she spoke those words, Lenny observed with a growing sense of unease as the runes on his body flickered like a fading light bulb. She was right; his powers were waning in the nether, diminishing as the alien forces of this realm acted against his magical abilities. The reality of their situation set in, creating a tense and precarious atmosphere in the battleground.
Nevertheless, lenny did not consider himself as weak. Even without magical abilities, he was still a force many would rather choose death than to face.
He waved his hand and a dagger appeared. The dagger in an arc through the air came for Athena's head. Lenny was going to shove it through her ear.
However, just when the blade was about to reach, Athena's hood materialized a limb that caught the dagger, holding it in place.
Athena gave a cocky smile. "You are not the only one that learnt some new tricks you know. Besides, i don't think you realized but I'm a witch now."
The moment she said this, she raised the blade to stab down again.
However, this time around, A thick Claw stabbed from her back and through her stomach, all the way into Lenny.
She paused as she turned about. Waving her blades to tear apart the nether creature that had attacked her.
"Shit!" she cursed, rolling from Lenny's body.
Both of them had been injured from one attack. But this did not mean that Lenny would stop. He rolled back on top her as he brought his blade to stab her.
But then, there was a loud Howl...
(Author's note: As the writing gotten better?)
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