Mutant awakening: My evolution knows no bounds

Chapter 135 A different one

A bone-cracking sound echoed throughout the deserted area as the Sycrax devoured Barry's body, blood trickling down its grotesque mouth in thick, crimson streams. After gnawing on him for a few agonizing moments, it finally swallowed, a low, satisfied rumble emanating from its chest.

"Delicious," the Sycrax growled in a deep, guttural tone. It spoke in a language foreign to Miley, who stood several meters away, her body trembling and her heart pounding. Cold sweat dripped down her face, her wide eyes reflecting the brutal scene she had just witnessed.

The Sycrax had torn through her comrades with terrifying ease, reducing them to lifeless heaps of flesh and bone. The high staff members were called that for a reason—their strength far exceeded that of ordinary staff. Yet, this creature had decimated them effortlessly, as though they were nothing more than fragile toys. The sight of their brutal defeat made their formidable abilities seem laughably insignificant.

"This has to be the end," Miley thought, gripping the hilt of her blade so tightly her knuckles turned white. "There's no way I can defeat that monster. But if I'm going to die, I'll die fighting." Determination surged through her veins, pushing back the paralyzing fear that threatened to overwhelm her.

With a deep breath, Miley summoned her wind ability, propelling herself forward like a rocket. The air around her vibrated with the force of her acceleration, her speed increasing exponentially. She became a blur against the desolate backdrop, each stride a testament to her resolve.

In mere moments, Miley was within striking distance. But before she could launch her attack, the Sycrax raised its colossal leg and brought it down with bone-crushing force, aiming to squash her like an insect. The sheer power of the move caused the ground to tremble violently.

Miley's reflexes kicked in just in time. She summoned a powerful gust of wind that thrust her sideways, narrowly evading the devastating stomp. The impact sent shockwaves through the ground, and the force of it shuddered through her bones.

Without hesitation, Miley shot into the air, rising to the creature's level. Her eyes blazed with determination as she swung her blade at its chest, aiming for what she hoped would be a vulnerable spot.

CLANG!

A deafening metallic clash echoed through the area as her blade struck the Sycrax's armor. The vibration reverberated up her arm, and when she looked, she saw that the armor remained pristine—not even a scratch marred its surface.

"What is this armor made of?!" Miley shouted, frustration and desperation lacing her voice. Before she could process her next move, the creature's enormous horns began to glow, crackling with energy. A blinding laser beam shot out, slamming into her with devastating force.

Miley, eyes shut, braced for the end. When the blow never came, she cracked her eyes open to see a tall, striking figure standing before her.

Spiky golden hair veiled his eyes, and at six feet tall, he exuded a quiet, powerful confidence.

"Klaus..." Miley whispered, relief washing over her battered features.

"You've done enough, Miley," Klaus said, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. "Rest with Kara. I'll handle the rest." His gaze never left the Sycrax, his expression unyielding.

"What do you mean, rest?" Kara's voice cut in, firm and unrelenting. She unsheathed her blade, stepping forward. "I'm fighting too."

Klaus chuckled, his smirk widening. "Fine. Just stay out of my way." Without another word, he advanced, his focus locked on the towering beast.

The Sycrax narrowed its eyes. "You... you are different from the others. But you're still human. You will be crushed!"

Klaus tilted his head, nonchalant. "No idea what you just said, buddy," he retorted. "But you crossed the line when you killed a high staff. This ends here. Good thing there's enough sand to bury your oversized body."

Before the Sycrax could respond, Klaus blurred into motion. In an instant, he closed the distance, leaping high into the air. Twisting mid-flight, he delivered a spinning tornado kick that smashed into the creature's head.

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A/N: Gift! Gift! Gift! Thanks for reading.