A/N:
I just realized that Adrian's IQ decreased in the past few chapters, lol, sorry.
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"Kiieeekkk!!"
Glancing towards the voice, his cerulean eyes widened at the sight of a Chimera charging towards him; its beastly fist was poised to strike.
Wasting no time, Adrian leaped backward to evade the attack.
—Boom!
The monster landed with a deafening thud, shattering the floor into splinters that flew in all directions.
Without even bothering to look behind him, Adrian hastened his pace.
In order to defeat a 'complete' Chimera, one must destroy its crystallized heart.
Cutting off its head would not be enough to kill the Chimera, as it would still be able to move.
This would only deprive the creature of its sight, not its life.
However, in this case, only his arm and leg were transformed, while the rest remained human body parts.
And so, Adrian was uncertain whether the man's heart had crystallized because it was not visible to him.
Shattering the crystallized heart was a difficult task, as it was as hard as a diamond.
He hoped the serum hadn't modified it.
Peering at the monster out of the corner of his eye, Adrian was greeted by the monster's arms outstretched, ready to grasp him.
He ducked down and immediately rolled sideways, narrowly avoiding its attack in a hairbreadth.
As its feral red eyes fixated on the boy, the Chimera was oblivious to its surroundings.
—Boom!
A loud crash was heard the moment its body collided with a wall, causing a small crater to form.
"Kiiekkk!!"
The monster shrieked in pain and stumbled backward.
Stopping on his knee, Adrian rushed in and swung his sword directly at its chest.
—Slash!
"Kiiekkk!!"
The monster let out a deafening wail and thrashed its massive arm violently, forcing Adrian to jump back several times.
—Boom! —Boom! —Boom!
Debris and dust flew in every direction, obscuring his sight.
As the monster's arm fell still, Adrian heightened his senses and stood on guard.
Without warning, the monster lunged at him and the boy hastily jumped out of harm's way just in time.
—Boom!
His previous foothold shattered into pieces as the creatures landed and Adrian commenced running.
—Thump! —Thump! —Thump!
Upon feeling the floor beneath him tremble, he peeked over his shoulder and the Chimera was seen running four-legged.
Sensing something hurtling at him from behind, Adrian bent his body to the side, narrowly avoiding the monster's outstretched hand.
Seizing the opportunity, Adrian deftly swung his sword toward its arm that hovered perilously close to him.
"Kiiieekkk!!"
One of the most frustrating aspects of battling the Chimera was its ability to stretch its limbs like rubber and its thick skin.
Despite landing two blows, Adrian's attacks failed to inflict significant damage on the monster.
He couldn't help but long for his beloved sword, which would have been more effective in battle.
The sword in his hand was straight coming off from the trash, it was somewhat useless in his eyes.
As Adrian approached the wall, he quickly pivoted to the side, causing the monster to collide with the solid surface.
—Boom!
After recovering from the crash, the Chimera quickly scanned its surroundings.
Upon seeing its prey running away, it leaped forward with lightning speed.
—Boom!
With a deafening crash, the Chimera slammed into the earth, shattering the ground beneath its weight.
Using its powerful leg, the monster launched itself into the air once more, hurtling towards the boy.
The moment a shadow fell upon him, Adrian looked up to see a monster passing overhead in the air.
Adrian abruptly halted his track and the monster landed right in front of him.
—Thump!
Without delay, the monster brandished its arm and so did Adrian.
—Bang!
Fiery sparks erupted when Adrian's blade clashed with the Chimera's sharp claws and bound.
They strained against each other, filling the air with the harsh grating of colliding metal.
As the monster pushed against him, Adrian gritted his teeth and felt his foothold slide a few centimeters backward under its immense strength.
Sweat trickled down his back and his arm began to grow numb, but fortunately, his stamina was still okay.
Mustering his strength, Adrian shoved the claws away and immediately thrust his sword toward the man's heart.
—Clang!
Adrian flinched as the tip of his sword struck something hard.
"Kkkieeekkkk!!"
Crimson blood spurted from the wound, saturating the floor.
The monster let out a piercing wail before thrashing its ferocious arm once again, forcing Adrian to hop backward to evade.
Landing perfectly on the ground, Adrian couldn't help but click his tongue in annoyance.
"Tsk."
In the distance, Adrian could see a fiery heart, resembling an ember, protruding from its severed chest—his worst fear had become a reality.
The man's heart had crystallized.
"Kiiieekkkk!!"
With a deafening screech, the monster lunged at him and Adrian jumped backward.
—Boom!
His previous foothold shattered as the monster's punch landed on the floor.
Not giving up, the monster sprang once again with its fist poised to attack.
—Boom!
Adrian leaped backward, but unexpectedly, its hand grabbed his ankle and slammed him onto the floor.
"Ugh!"
Blood spurted from the boy's mouth and agony began to coursing through his entire body.
Adrian's vision blurred and his head spun.
However, before he could even recover, the monster lifted his body and threw him across the room.
—Whack!
The sound of splintering wood filled the air as Adrian's weight crashed onto the wooden table.
The table beneath him shattered into pieces.
"Ugh!"
Adrian's mouth filled with the metallic taste of blood as he gasped in pain, his entire body tingling with agony.
'Fuck.'
Adrian grimaced.
He wouldn't wonder if he broke a rib or two from the excruciating pain radiating from his chest.
Despite his best efforts, Adrian struggled to rise to his feet.
His head spun with dizziness, disorienting him as he tried to gather his bearings.
Adrian lifted his head, only to see the monster walking slowly towards him, like a predator eyeing its prey.
Adrian tried to drag himself away, but his arms wouldn't cooperate.
The monster arrived before him, and Adrian braced himself for the worst.
Unexpectedly.
—Bang!
A loud bang echoed through the room followed by the Chimera's wailing in pain.
"Kiiieeekkk!!"
Adrian's hazy eyes saw a girl with lilac hair standing not too far away, holding a chair—it was Leticia.
Nevertheless, he couldn't help but curse inwardly.
'What the fuck is she thinking?!'
The monster's attention shifted to Leticia, who instinctively began to back away.
"Ah…"
Her heart was pounding in her chest and her face was drained of color.
Adrian knew he had to act fast before it was too late.
With a burst of adrenaline, he sprang forward and jabbed his sword into the chimera's back.
—Bang!
"Kiiieekkkk!"
With a swift and powerful thrust, Adrian's sword pierced through the creature's body.
The monster thrashed about wildly in an attempt to dislodge Adrian, but he clung on with fierce determination.
With all the strength he had left, he relentlessly stabbed the same spot over and over again, determined to inflict as much damage as possible.
—Bang! —Bang! —Bang!
"Kkiieekkk!!"
The monster emitted a deafening screech before coming to a sudden halt, its massive body lurching forward before crashing to the ground with a thunderous boom.
—Boom!
Without a moment's hesitation, Leticia rushed to Adrian's side and swept him up into her arms, cradling him gently.
"Are you okay?"
Concern laced her voice.
However, before he could respond, Adrian coughed violently, spewing blood from his mouth.
Leticia's panic surged as she watched the crimson liquid spatter onto the ground.
Reacting quickly, Leticia reached into her pocket and retrieved an elixir she had found on a nearby shelf.
With a deft twist of the lid, she carefully poured the potion into Adrian's mouth, hoping it would help him.
She held her breath, waiting for any sign of improvement.
After a few moments of catching his breath, Adrian slowly sat up and began to scoot away from the girl.
"Thank you."
His voice was hoarse from the exertion.
Leticia smiled, relieved that Adrian was conscious and able to speak.
"You're welcome."
Staring right into her eyes, Adrian wondered if she knew what had just happened and if she understood the gravity of her actions.
With a deep sigh, Adrian tried to open his mouth, however—
—Boom!
A deafening explosion reverberated throughout the space and the ground began to shake violently.
"W-what is happening?"
Leticia tightly grasped Adrian's arm.
"I don't–"
Unexpectedly, the floor beneath them cracked and they plummeted downward, Leticia's voice echoed in the darkness.
"Kyaaa!!"
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