noveltune Chapter 38: Chapter 37- Catastrophe(1)
Chapter 38: Chapter 37- Catastrophe(1)
Chapter 38: Chapter 37- Catastrophe(1)
It was strange. First, Austin was able to detach his Soul Shard to make it a melee weapon against Parkinson and now he was able to Augment his Shard without even trying.
What was this? A sudden change because Austin's soul was merged with someone who doesn't belong to this world?
As of now, Austin could only think of that being the reason responsible for this sudden change.
He was happy that he was progressing rapidly, more so when his goal was to participate in the tournament as an Elite, however, the sudden progression was happening without him realizing the method.
Spontaneous changes can be lethal since you won't know how to trigger it and might not be able to use it when it is needed the most.
For now, Austin was traveling through the forest to find his next prey. The sabertooth would grant him at least five points, and to remain in the Apex Circle he needed five. But, just to ensure his position, he was searching for another beast worth even a single point.
"*HISSS*"
Austin paused as he heard the voice of a serpent nearby, the hair strands on his back standing erect.@@@@
He didn't make any restless move since a serpent only makes its presence obvious when its eyes are on the prey. It means Austin was on the radar.
Austin released his Shard from the hand and before hitting the ground, it dissolved in the air.
Closing his eyes, Austin felt his breath turning a little unsteady as he judged the position of himself and his prey. This was his second time coming across a real threat, and it would be a lie to say that he was not scared.
'Keep calm...' Austin clenched his fists, his breaths grew steadier. The serpent's tail wrapped around his legs like a coiling noose. The slithering beast thought him trapped, but Austin's mind worked sharper than fear.
With a flick of his wrist, his Soul Shard materialized behind him, glowing with ethereal light.
"*HISSSSSS*"
The serpent's hiss turned into a shrill scream as the weapon's sudden presence startled it. It reared back, fangs gleaming with venom, but Austin was already moving.
His boots slammed to the ground as he launched himself backward, narrowly escaping the snapping jaws.
The snake struck like a whip, its speed terrifying, but Austin was quicker. His shard met its attack mid-air, the collision releasing a sharp crack.
Austin told her, "I felt it since I was nearest to the exit point. And now I understand why so many beasts were roaming around the border of the forest."
Valerie finished what he was about to say, "They sensed the danger and were running away from it."
Austin nodded; it wasn't like he didn't expect it, however, the presence of the A-rank beast was way above what he anticipated.
Valerie's eyes sharpened, her body rigid as the tremors in the air grew heavier. She stepped forward, her voice low but resonating with authority.
"Stay behind me."
The ground beneath her cracked as an invisible force erupted around her. Austin could feel the weight of her power pressing against his chest—it was suffocating yet awe-inspiring.
Valerie raised her hand, fingers curling as if gripping something unseen. The atmosphere around her spiraled violently, and a chilling wind howled through the forest.
In a heartbeat, the swirling air coalesced into a glowing spear, its shaft forged from shimmering light, and its tip gleaming with a razor-sharp edge. Frost spread outward from the spear, freezing the grass beneath her feet.
Her grip tightened, and the spear pulsed with raw energy, sending sharp gusts of icy wind slicing through the trees. The temperature dropped, her presence turning into a force of nature.
Austin couldn't compare his Shard with hers at all. The only student whose Shard has gone through three evolution.
One of the Seven tools of mass destruction: Shiverfall.
Valerie was about to launch the spear and shatter the barrier when suddenly her eyes widened as she hurriedly turned to her left before slamming her spear against the ground
"Val?!" Austin exclaimed as suddenly huge spikes of ice erupted from the ground and trapped a being within the cage.
Valerie's eyes gave an ominous vibe as she stared at the huge monkey grinning from within the ice cage.
Austin's eyes widened seeing the monster, as he muttered under his breath,
'Isn't this an S-rank monster....why the fuck is it here?'
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