5 Breaking Out

The bloodbath in the dungeon had reached its gruesome conclusion, but the absence of the guard scheduled for duty raised alarm outside.

In no time, a legion of Asgardian guards swarmed into the dungeon, their imposing presence filling the air.

"What's this? Hasn't Odin led the army into battle?" Johnny muttered, his eyes flickering open as his newfound strength surged forth.

"Spectre, stand ready to fight alongside me!" Johnny commanded, his anticipation for the impending clash palpable.

With a surge of adrenaline, Johnny propelled himself forward, his body a blur as he raced toward the dungeon's exit.

The Spectre trailed behind, its ethereal form gliding effortlessly, its speed matching Johnny's every move.

As the guards entered the dungeon, they were met with a grisly sight: skeletal remains strewn across the floor, surrounded by discarded armor bearing the insignia of the dungeon guards. Their caution heightened, the guards braced themselves for the unknown threat lurking within.

"It seems a formidable prisoner has broken free. Stay vigilant, and shoot on sight!" commanded a leader resembling a captain, his voice echoing with authority as the warriors readied their spears, crackling with energy.

Before they could react, Johnny burst forth from the shadows, his spear unleashing a deadly bolt of energy that struck a guard squarely in the head.

"Attack!" the commander roared, igniting a frenzy of retaliation from the divine warriors.

Despite the Spectre's formidable aid and the power it bestowed upon him, Johnny felt the weight of their combined assault bearing down upon him. The fusion of technological weaponry and magic wielded by the guards posed a challenge, one that even his enhanced strength might struggle to overcome.

"Spectre!" Johnny's voice rang out, and the undead, ever obedient, positioned itself to shield Johnny from the onslaught.

With the Spectre acting as a barrier, a barrage of attacks rained down upon it, tearing holes through its ethereal form. Eventually, the Spectre's head was obliterated by the relentless assault, causing its body to disintegrate into dark energy, dissipating into the air.

Though the Spectre was destroyed, it successfully absorbed the brunt of the attacks, allowing Johnny to remain relatively unscathed behind his shield, which served as his secondary defense, safeguarding his vital areas.

Seizing the opening created by the Spectre's sacrifice, Johnny swiftly darted toward the assailants who were still recovering from their assault.

To the guards, their attacks seemed to hit an invisible barrier, dissipating into thin air. Only a few managed to land on Johnny before he plunged into their midst.

In the blink of an eye, Johnny's spear thrust pierced the throat one of the guards, unleashing a torrent of crimson blood, while his shield delivered a bone-crushing blow to another, sending them hurtling away, disrupting the attackers' formation.

Empowered by the countless souls devoured by the Spectre earlier, Johnny's strength surpassed his previous limits.

Amidst the chaos, Johnny weaved through the melee, dodging and striking with deadly precision, his movements honed by the absorbed combat experiences.

With each blow, a guard fell, their bodies broken and lifeless. The sheer force of Johnny's attacks left a trail of devastation in his wake, as if a juggernaut had plowed through their ranks.

"And you!" Johnny's onslaught continued unabated, each strike fluid and relentless, a deadly dance of combat honed by the sacrifices of those who came before him.

A swift kick connected with one of the guard's face, snapping his head around, life extinguished in an instant!

"Don't falter! Surround him!"

The commander, watched as Johnny dispatched his soldiers with alarming ease. Frustration simmered before he charged, hoping to subdue Johnny while his comrades landed fatal blows.

But ideals collided with harsh reality.

The captain found himself outpaced by Johnny's lightning moves, unable to restrain him, let alone keep up!

Each punch and kick flowed seamlessly, honed through countless repetitions. Each strike spelled agony and bloodshed.

In mere moments, Johnny dispatched the guards who'd rushed in, alerted to the disturbance!

"Spectre."

Johnny summoned the Spectre once more.

"Master..."

Dark energy coalesced into the undead Spectre, summoned by Johnny, standing with it's deadly claws gleaming.

"It's time for your feast."

Johnny handed over the fallen guards' bodies, then departed without a backward glance.

The gruesome sounds of bones breaking and flesh tearing echoed behind him.

Blood adorned Johnny's form, not just from the guards, but also his own.

Traces of their initial assault evident on him, despite the Spectre and shields deflecting many blows.

Bloody wounds adorned his legs, healing swiftly as warmth surged within him.

By the time he ascended the dungeon's steps, his injuries had vanished.

Sunlight bathed him, soothing his frayed nerves after the bloodshed.

"The dungeon's secrets won't stay hidden long. I must flee Asgard, before Odin returns with his army..."

Johnny surveyed his surroundings, plotting his escape.

"There's only one way out of the Asgard..."