bookpub Chapter 163: Closing The Portal
Chapter 163: Closing The Portal
Lassim felt a bit of relaxation with the assistance of his [Grand Aegis] technique. He was able to help his struggling allies, but they still couldn’t afford to falter now.
He raised his halberd, the weapon bubbling with water elemental energy as he unleashed a powerful [Slash] attack forward. Another wave of approaching demons were cleaved apart and sending them writhing in agony or dying instantly.
Korro and the allies rested for a brief moment as they realized the barrier around them would hold for a bit as they advanced forward.
While the others rested, Korro was the first to jump back into the chaos with his harpoon that darted forward with deadly precision. The constellation above him glowed brightly. Together, they cut a swath through the demonic ranks, their combined strength a beacon of hope for the defenders.
The battle raged on, the water filled with the sounds of combat and the cries of the wounded.
They had to survive. They had to keep fighting for the sake of the seafolk and even the wider world if they couldn’t contain the legion. They had to keep pushing forward. The fate of millions living on Nexaria depended on it.
Despite their efforts, the portal remained a looming threat, its’ dark energy pulsating ominously. Lassim’s mind raced,
The demon roared, its eyes glowing with malevolent fury. It lunged at Lassim, its claws aimed at his chest.
Lassim twisted his body, narrowly avoiding the attack, and struck back with a powerful [Slice] of his halberd. The blade bit into the demon’s armor, sending a shockwave of space energy through its body. The demon convulsed, its movements slowing as the energy coursed through it.
It exploded into a million minuscule fragments as if space itself decided this point in the universe was unfit to stay combined and de threaded itself.
The defenders around them let out a cheer, their spirits lifted by the sight of the formidable foe’s defeat.
But there was still more to do. The remaining demons, though fewer in number, fought with desperation.
Lassim and Korro moved through the battlefield and remains of the city outpost, their weapons striking down any demon that dared to cross their path. The defenders of Sitnalta pressed on, their coordinated efforts driving the demons back.
As the last of the demons were defeated, another cheer went up from the defenders. The battle was over, and the Sitnalta region was safe again.
Lassim leaned on his halberd, his body trembling with exhaustion. He could feel the weight of the battle pressing down on him, and the sight of the dead made him sad.
’If only I was stronger… I might have been able to close the portal sooner…’ He thought to himself.
Korro approached him, a look of awe and gratitude on his face. "You did it, Lassim. You closed the portal! You really saved us there."
Lassim nodded, his voice weak but his body still brimming with energy and tensed if he needed to react to any sudden attacks. "We did it. Together."
Korro extended a hand, helping Lassim steady his feet. "Come on, let’s help the others. There’s still work to be done."
Lassim nodded as they moved to assist the wounded and restore order to the city. The battle was over, but the aftermath would take time to heal.
As they worked, Lassim couldn’t help but reflect on the events of the battle. His progenitor markings had given him the power to close the portal, but the strain had been immense.
He knew he needed to find a way to strengthen this power and harness it more effectively. He had to learn how the progenitor markings worked in the first place and test ideas as he had no guide from Khaalseru. He was the first with this power and his limits were unknown.
This was just another thing he planned to study and advance upon once he reached the Lightning Sect. The journey ahead was filled with challenges, but he was determined to face them head-on. Hopefully the headmaster’s friend at the Lightning Sect would be as helpful as the headmaster had suggested.