Chapter 95

"Farewell."

Hearing Zephyr's indifferent voice that helds no emotion in it, he felt a sense of helplessness and desperation.

I can't lose.'

The NPC wouldn't have a chance to recover if he lost so helplessly. He prepared for a final counterattack to keep fighting with the hope of winning. "Rage!"

The effect of the NPC's Rage skill was similar to the Berserk skill used by boss monsters. The user's defense was drastically reduced while other stats were elevated.

[Rage has been activated.]

[Attack power has increased.]

[All stats have increased.]

[Movement speed has increased.]

[Defense has decreased.]

However his effort was futile as he could sense his imminent defeat staring at the incoming raging black lightning that it rushing towards him.

Eventually, he exploded, "Shit!! Why?! Why?! Why doesn't it work?"

As he was in the middle of feeling an intense despair, the [Black Lightning Blast] reached its target to pulverize it. The NPC screamed in pain after being hit but his suffering wasn't the end.

[The option effect of the Divinity 'Ultimate Miracle' has triggered the 30% 'Instant Kill' probability.]

[You have dealt a catastrophic damage to the target.]

[Player 'Zephyr' has won.]

Luckily, even NPCs could be revived after losing in the arena. If not, he would truly experience the worst death he could ever dream much more to an opponent that didn't even treat him as an opponent.

Aside from the players, NPC were also given the blessings to revive in the arena as every recognized arena in Tensura was blessed by the Goddess of Light Maria, God of War Ares, and God of Battle Mars.

After pulverizing his opponent and won, the next one immediately appeared. Unlike the one earlier, the man in front of him wore a heavy armor and big greatsword at the back.

Zephyr could see at first glance that the man is a Guardian Class but he didn't paid it no further attention as in front of him, all forms of defense was good for nothing.

[The ranking battle has begun.]

As soon as the battle started, the guardian that is commonly known as tanks immediately charged towards Zephyr. It is a common guardian skill the [Guard's Charge]. Aside from that it was a skill that could stun its target, due to the heavy armor of the guardian it was certain that those who were directly struck would be sent flying.

Looking at the rushing guardian knight, an idea came into his mind.

'Maybe I should atleast try to avoid this.'

Thinking that it would be so boring if he remained idle knowing he won't suffer even a little bit because of [Infinity Barrier], maybe he should atleast fight the guardian in a hand to hand combat to release a portion of his boredom.

Zephyr casually leaped into the air and twisted his body and quickly adjusted his center of gravity.

"This...How is this happening?"

The charging guardian was bewildered seeing Zephyr's speed. Even it was just a casual movement of Zephyr and because of his high agility stats together with the bonus effect of the Satoru Set, not even a trace of his silhouette was seen.

No matter how he cracked his brain he couldn't force himself to see him.

'Assassin!'

Seeing Zephyr's speed, he concluded that he was facing an assassin this time. However as he himself was a guardian who boosted a strong defense and several crowd control skills, he wasn't a bit frightened at all even facing an assassin that holds an extreme speed.

Unfortunately for him, the defense he was proud of would not gonna be in use against his opponent. Like a dazzling art, Zephyr landed right next to the guardian. Zephyr flipped backwards the moment he appeared behind the guardian. Before the guardian could react, Zephyr twisted and broke his neck.

[You have dealt a catastrophic damage to the target.]

[Player 'Zephyr' has won.]

Looking with eyes that held no emotion, Zephyr muttered as he stared at the falling lifeless body before it disappeared in the arena.

'Maybe I shouldn't end it with that.'

『Kufuahahahaha! I didn't expect that this fellas would be so easy to deal with. You're really invincible within the Tier 2.』

Ignoring Hyrkan as he was now very bored, Zephyr proceeded to the next match.

[The ranking battle has begun.]

•~~~•

Zephyr spent another 3 days in the arena and endured the boredom. After tirelessly fighting without rest, Zephyr blasted his last opponent with [Black Lightning Blast]. Even he had already reached the Ancient Rank, Zephyr found no challenge at all as no participant's attack was able to reach him and endured even a single hit before disappearing in his sight.

[An event quest has been created.]

[Undefeated Monarch]

Difficulty: SS

For the first time in the arena, the last trial is being given to you, who have never lost or defeated, as you challenge the divine position.

Quest Clear Condition: Win the battle against the final opponent.

Quest Clear Reward: Title, Skill Book.

Quest Failure: None.]

'A quest?' Zephyr looked closely at the quest window that appeared in front of him.

He remembered receiving a quest ago. It was his first day of fighting in the PVP Arena. The quest had occurred on the day he challenged a 100 winning streak in the Arena. Since then, it hadn't appeared at all, and he had slightly forgotten its existence.

The surrounding landscapes started to change. This wasn't his original arena but the arena he was moved to for ranking battles.

An overwhelmingly mighty aura coming from the new opponent incomparably heavier than any one he had fought in the arena.

Staring at the so called final opponent before reaching the divine rank, Zephyr knew that this encounter wouldn't be any different from the previous ones.

It's not that he was looking down on them, it was just the power of the Divine Demonic Arcane Dragonoid was out of their reach unless they were higher levels than him but sadly, his opponent was still a Tier 2 even it was a level 92.

[The ranking battle has begun.]

The light armor clothed opponent immediately rushed towards Zephyr after the fight officially began. Just like always, Zephyr didn't bother to defend.

Baffled, seeing that his attack didn't reached Zephyr he immediately retreated. As a veteran fighter that managed to reach the high ranks of Ancient, he was an experienced one however this doesn't mean much to Zephyr.

"Oh, what kind of defense is this?"

The man that has long white hair and amethyst colored skin. This indicates that he came from the Dark Elf race.

Dark elves appearance differ from other elves. They have amethyst colored skin, yellow eyes, and white hair. Female dark elves are said to be unmatched in voluptuousness.

Dark Elves besides possessing the innate elven ability to use spirit magic and longevity, possessed the ability of night vision. In addition they are typically more physically stronger that other elves.

If elves were known for being born with their innate magical ability and archery, dark elves were famous for blending in the dark and were natural born assasins.

"So, there really was one. A worthy being among all the human trash."

The dark elf said with interest looking at Zephyr who remained at his human appearance as the marks of being a dragonoid was covered by the Satoru Set.

"That's an interesting thing to say."

"...!?"

Zephyr spat out a calm and monotone reply out of his reflex as he became intrigued about what the dark elf had said. The dark elf on the other hand had an expression of surprise.

"You can understand my language?"

What the elf was currently speaking was the elven language that normally humans would not understand. But for Zephyr who obtained the knowledges of the Gods, Demons, Dragons and after combining it to one together with being organized by the [Wise One], understanding about the elven language is just a fraction part of the knowledge he had at this moment.

Fixing his gaze to the dark elf, the dark elf returned the gaze with great interest.

"To be able to converse. Very good. Hello, I am Flenn."

"Zephyr."

Zephyr casually responded. Flenn wasn't so offended by Zephyr's simple respond as he was an open minded one.

"Then I look forward for our fight."

Zephyr nodded as Flenn took a stance. Knowing that this would be his final fight in the arena in the meantime, Zephyr decided to try something else.

He summoned some of his Stygian Umbras. According to his wishes, the Stygian Umbras of death revealed themselves in a blink of an eye.

"A necromancer?....No something strange."

Flenns expression gradually changed after the appearance of the Stygian Umbras. Just like everyone that feared the unknown, Flenn didn't rushed immediately and studied the situation.

Zephyr on the other hand shifted his gaze to a specific Stygian Umbra that was summoned. It was a humanoid one and had the appearance of black knight of darkness and death.

It even carried a huge war hammer made of darkness on its hand as it gave off an oppressive and threatening impression. Looking at the Stygian Umbra that is a previously troll warrior when it was alive, Zephyr decided to take a random sword and wanted to test something.

[Nether-Phantasmal Blade]

Rating: Legendary

Durability: 1,203/1,203 Attack Power: 2,895

* Strength + 393

* Agility + 375

* Vitality + 382

*Attack Speed + 35%

* There is a low probability of attacks impossible to be parried or blocked.

* There is a low probability of attacks dealing double critical damage.

* There is a certain probability of activating the Death Devour' skill.

★ The attack skill usage speed will increase by 60%.

★ Additional attack power is applied against the dragons species.

★ In dark places, the attack power of the weapon is increased by 40%.

A sword of death created by the Legendary Blacksmith using a piece of material that emits the energy of death. Anyone that wields this sword will be enveloped in an aura of death and will suffer double the death penalty.

It evolved into a legendary dragon slaying weapon after dealing a fatal injury to a dragon and after being bathed by the dragon's blood of the Evil Dragon Nima.

The owner of this sword will leave countless achievements and will be the protagonists of hymns that future generations will sing.

User Restrictions: Dragon Slayer.]

Before handling the Nether-Phantasmal Blade that has now evolved as a legendary sword after being bathed by the dragon's blood of Nima, Zephyr made the other summoned Stygian Umbras to disperse as he only intended to summon those who had the appearance of a humanoid and choose who could wield a weapon.

Receiving the sword, the remaining Stygian Umbra dispersed his battle axe into nothingness and bowed with gratitude.

Flenn gulped heavily as he sense the energy of death and darkness radiating from the Stygian Umbra. His eagerness to fight Zephyr disappeared only shock and disbelief remained as no matter he closed his eyes, its totally not an ordinary undead.

After bowing at Zephyr, it immediately rushed towards Flenn.

"Dammit!"

Flenn also did the same as he disappeared and he entered stealth. Pulling out a dagger, and started to strike.

The Stygian Umbra lightly evaded the attacks of Flenn and slid immediately appearing behind Flenn. It unsheathed the sword and shave the blade to the body of Flenn.

As the dark elves possessed a high amount of agility, Flenn managed to barely avoid the blade with a cut on his cheek. However as a faithful servant of Zephyr, it wouldn't let those who stand on its master's way to remain unscathed.

As a being of death, it showed no mercy at Flenn at all. Swinging the sword immediately with an extreme speed without allowing Flenn to avoid, the Stygian Umbra shread its target as it fell to the ground piece by piece.

[Player 'Zephyr' had won.]

The Stygian Umbra immediately knelt in front of Zephyr after taking care of Flenn as it respectfully returned the sword to its liege.

Taking the last one, the system prompt that made Zephyr to stay in the Arena finally appeared.

[You have reached 'Divine'.]

Without hesitation, Zephyr looked at it as he atleast wanted to know if this is really worth it for spending many days in this boring Arena.

[Undefeated Monarch Quest: Completed.]

[Completion Rate: SSS.]

[No experience points can be further added unless you pass a tier advancement.]

[You have made an achievement that is not easily accomplished. Additional karma will be provided.]

[You have acquired 5,000 karma.]

[You have acquired 7,500 additional karma.]