184 Fighting a Lich (2)
Leo observed as his soldiers pounded away at the impenetrable green barriers that the Lich had erected. He knew that the undead was intelligent and could understand him, so he decided to try a different tactic. With a sly smile, Leo began to taunt the Lich, hoping to provoke a reaction.
“Come on, just enter your second phase!”
As Leo continued to taunt the Lich, he noticed a change in the air around them. The green barriers began to crack and crumble, and a powerful energy began to emanate from the undead creature.
Leo knew that his plan was working. The Lich was being pushed to the edge, and he was about to reveal his true form. With a wicked grin, Leo continued to taunt the Lich.
“Being pushed back by puny shadows?”
As Leo spoke, the Lich let out a inaudible roar and began to transform. Its body grew in size, and its bones protruded from its flesh. Its eyes glowed with a fiery red light, and its magic became even more powerful.
Leo and his Shadows froze as they watched the Lich’s transformation. The undead creature’s body tripled in size, and new appendages and limbs sprouted from its grotesque form. The green aura surrounding it was replaced by a menacing crimson red, and intricate circuits began to be engraved on its bones.
Whoosh...
Leo threw the Shadow Blast through the air towards the Lich, he watched in amazement as the undead being suddenly reached out and grabbed it. Leo had never seen anything like it before; the Lich had literally consumed the spell that had been thrown at him.
.....
The Lich let out another roar, and a shockwave of energy erupted from its body, shaking the Shadow Dome to its very core. The green barriers that had surrounded the Lich began to crack and fall, but Leo knew that this was not the time to attack.
He called out to his soldiers, ordering them to stand back and observe the Lich’s movements.
Leo watched from within the Shadow Realm as the Lich turned around, searching for him. Leo was wearing his Shadow Robe, which made him practically invisible in the shadows, but he knew that he couldn’t let his guard down.
He summoned a lightning projectile and launched it at the Lich’s back, causing the undead to stagger forward. But before Leo could make another move, the Lich cast red chains in the direction where the projectile came from.
The chains missed Leo by a few feet, but the red glow illuminated him, making him visible to the Lich’s eyes. Leo quickly retreated further into the shadows, hoping to avoid detection.
As the Lich continued to search for him, Leo began to formulate a new plan. He knew that he needed to strike the Lich when it least expected it, and that meant being patient and waiting for the right moment.
Carefully, Leo waited in the shadows, watching as the Lich moved about the area, searching for him. But he refused to give up; he knew that his persistence would pay off in the end.
Whoosh...
Finally, Leo saw his opportunity and seized it. He summoned a lightning projectile and launched it at the Lich with all his might, aiming for a vulnerable spot. The projectile struck the undead mage, causing it to stumble as one of its ribs broke apart. The Lich let out an inaudible roar, and its crimson aura intensified.
But Leo wasn’t finished yet. He summoned another projectile and launched it at the Lich once again, this time aiming for its head. The undead tried to dodge the attack, but it was too slow. The lightning struck the Lich’s skull with a loud crack, and the monster let out another roar before collapsing to the ground.
“Shit...”
Leo muttered to himself, knowing that the Lich was not dead, but in the process of transcending into something even more powerful. Leo knew that this meant trouble and he needed to act fast. He quickly moved to the corner of his Shadow Realm, taking a moment to think and plan his next move.
Leo knew that the Lich was in half-dead mode, where it could not be damaged, and would return even stronger in a few minutes. He remembered that this was the furthest any player had gotten in the last timeline, so he had no information about what was to come.
Leo quickly accessed his memory to see if he had any knowledge or strategy that could help him defeat the Lich’s new form. He had already realized that he needed to use a combination of his Shadow Realm and Shadow Soldiers to hide and attack the Lich from the Shadows.
‘This will be hard...’
Even Leo was doubting if he was able to defeat the Lich. It was probably the first time, since he had reincarnated that his odds of winning were lower than half.
Rattle...
Leo’s heart was pounding in his chest as he drew closer to the Lich. He could feel the energy emanating from the undead creature, and he knew that he was in for a tough fight.
As he approached, he could see Lich’s body slowly rising in the air, its eyes searching for him with a fiery gaze. Leo took a deep breath, focusing his mind and body for the battle ahead.
He felt his blades slowly extending from his elbows, the metal gleaming in the dim light of the Shadow Realm. His Shadow Soldiers spread out around him, blending into the darkness, biding their time to strike.
With a flick of his wrist, a Shadow Blast appeared on one of his palms, crackling with dark energy. Leo took another step forward, his eyes never leaving the Lich.
The Lich let out a low growl, its body pulsing with magic. It raised a skeletal hand and pointed in the direction of Leo, unleashing a blast of dark energy.
Leo moved quickly, dodging to the side as the blast struck the ground where he had been standing. He retaliated with a quick throw of his Shadow Blast, but the Lich easily deflected it with a wave of its hand.
“A being that can use all magic, huh...”
Leo knew that this fight wasn’t going to be an easy one. The Lich was the epitome of a mage, and it could shape and use mana however it pleased. It wasn’t bound by the constraints of spells like other mages, it could create whatever it wanted.
Leo had to be careful; he knew that he was outmatched in raw magical power. He relied heavily on his Shadow Realm and the Shadow Soldiers to even the playing field.
He moved slowly towards the levitating undead, keeping his senses on high alert. As he approached, the Lich seemed to sense him and turned to face him. Leo could feel the magic emanating from the Lich, making his hair stand on end.
He knew that he had to act fast before the Lich had a chance to attack. Leo launched his Shadow Blast at the Lich, hoping to distract it for a moment. The spell hit the Lich, causing it to flinch for a second.
Taking advantage of the momentary distraction, Leo launched himself at the Lich, his blades extending from his elbows. The Lich retaliated quickly, casting a spell that caused multiple bone spikes to shoot out of the ground beneath Leo’s feet.
The Shadow Soldiers sprang into action, blocking the spikes with their own bodies, sacrificing themselves for their summoner.
Leo used the distraction to launch a lightning projectile at the Lich. The Lich countered by creating a shield of mana that deflected the projectile harmlessly away. Leo realized that he needed to change his tactics.
He couldn’t rely solely on his Shadow Blast and lightning projectiles; he needed to be more creative. He called out to his Shadow Soldiers, directing them to attack the Lich from all sides.
The Shadow Soldiers sprang into action, surrounding the Lich and attacking from all sides. The Lich fought back with powerful magic, blasting the Shadow Soldiers with bolts of energy. The Shadow Soldiers fell one by one, but their sacrifice allowed Leo to get closer to the Lich.
Leo used the cover of the Shadow Soldiers to get close to the Lich, his blades at the ready. He launched himself at the Lich, his blades extended, hoping to catch the undead mage off-guard. But the Lich was too fast; it dodged the attack and retaliated with a powerful blast of magic.
Leo was thrown back by the blast, his body slamming into the wall of the Shadow Realm. He groaned in pain as he tried to get back up. Leo knew that he couldn’t keep up this fight for much longer. He needed to find a weakness in the Lich’s defenses, something he could exploit to defeat the undead mage once and for all.
Rattle...
As he stood up, Leo noticed something strange. The Lich’s mana was fluctuating; it seemed to be losing control over its magic.
“Found it...”