Another: Memory of Another World

Ch. 7 Dusk

Antares landed after flying several meters. The good news is that he is still strong enough to land on both feet. However, a large wound is clearly visible from the tip of the right shoulder to the left waist of the child. Then Antares coughed as a little blood flooded his lungs.

Steve clicked his tongue looking at the scene. On the other hand, there are only 3 arrows in the quiver. "Anta, stop moving or you'll bleed out fast. Support me! Hehe, I also want to try this new skill."

Steve released his arrows with the skill he had just obtained a moment ago. The name is simpler than the others, "Find [Quickshot]!"

Three arrows shot towards the Goblin who was held perfectly, yet it was not that she was still pushed a few steps. At about the same time Antares released [Firestorm] once again. This time, a tornado-shaped blaze swallowed the Barbarian perfectly.

"Grooaaaa!"

[Firestorm] has a diameter of about 5 meters to 2,220 km depending on needs, with a maximum speed of 522 km/h and temperatures exceeding 2000°C. With the current level of Antares, the fire tornado was already strong enough to reduce 60% of the Hp of the Barbarian Goblin.

Oh, I didn't think the effect would be that horrible. // The tip of Steve's mouth twitched violently at the sight of the Barbarian Goblin roaring in the ferocity of the fire. It must have survived because of the effects of the Berserker skill which reduced the injuries received to a certain point. Maybe he will activate his other skills soon.

The Barbarian Goblin roared once again. Then he darted towards the powerless Antares. Steve immediately threw his bow at the Goblin to attract his attention. The bow flew beautifully in the air, being driven away by the Goblin's arm without reducing its speed in the least.

"Stop moving and let me chop off your fucking head!" Steve tried to reduce the distance between him and the Goblin. Steve knew he wouldn't make it in time.

"AIGSK SRIVIEKAIK AKKRITRKET !"

The huge axe was enveloped in a large amount of mana which took on a reddish color. When the axe was swung, energy in the form of a savage beast was formed and chased after its target. Antares immediately who was a little aware immediately activated the new skill he got.

A savage beast and a golden protector in a thrilling moment. A strong wind was created once again and spread out right then and there, flying everything around him.

Steve had to stop or be blown away by the shockwave feeling lighter. He felt his entire ability increase by several folds. Of course confused as to why it could happen, because other than [Dragon Blood], Steve did not have any other type of enhancement skill. Then he could see Antares pointing his palm at him, and Steve finally understood.

The explosion only lasted for a few moments, leaving the little boy with a half-destroyed shield. Seeing that, the Goblin approached with another ability.

Well, that's good too! // Steve immediately darted towards the Barbarian Goblin with the pair of knives he always carried. While the Goblin attacked Antares' half-destroyed shield

"[Double Spin] [Twin Strike] !"

The attack hit the Goblin's back. Leaving behind a large double X mark that was stained with blood.

The Goblin roared once more, finally paying attention to the grandfather in a bloodthirsty gaze.

"Finally, but it's too late, oi."

The Goblin swung her axe diagonally down which was avoided easily. Then Steve stabbed a knife into the stomach that was driven with the axe body. Then the Goblin attacked with a lifting motion where Steve had to jump to avoid it. A counter-attack by Steve stabs that injures the Goblin's right shoulder. Such attacks and retaliatory actions continue for a long time. Sometimes the Goblin gets hurt, sometimes Steve gets hurt. But little by little the wounds began to accumulate.

Unlike the Barbarian, the Ranger had no regeneration-type skill. [Dragon Blood] may have it, but right now the Barbarian Goblin is starting to get in the wind. The wounds on Steve's body began to gather over time.

Antares wanted to stand up once more, but unfortunately his body was in a condition where raising his hands was painful, what else was moving. Hence he had to think of something else to defeat the Barbarian Goblin. [Firestorm] is very effective but he will probably hurt Steve because of his range type and his current condition. It was not so different from [Hell Flame] and [Wind of Decay].

No, why don't I use basic element abilities? // Thinking so, he began to look for the right technique in the use of elements. Yet everything that appeared in his imagination could not be achieved in the current state of Antares. Then all of a sudden, he remembered something, //Right, why didn't I try it?

The mana that enveloped Antares was visible physically for a moment. Then where it walks out of its main body. He twists his wrist and moves his hand.

Hah, it worked! Mercifully. Hm, since this technique has no name then I will call it, Body Double? no. gabe. The persona? no. gabe. The Out of Body Experience? too long. Maybe a persona is enough. Go, Persona!

The Antares' shadow moved as fast as its original body. It also possessed strength as strong as the original, making it a dangerous potent weapon. The distance between the persona and the Barbarian Goblin was rapidly decreasing. The two people were surprised by the arrival of the half-real creature, but that did not stop the flow of battle. Both Goblin Barbarian and Steve recognize who the owner of the persona is intuitively. Then the battle continued fiercely.

The Barbarian Goblin that had begun to dominate the battle was unable to compete with the Antares persona like the Berserker himself. Each attack was extremely explosive regardless of its own defense. He would not hesitate to release [Firestorm] right in front of his face, technically setting fire to his opponent and himself. Luckily, friendly fire was not activated, this was also one of the advantages that 'He who Watches from the Underworld' gave his servant.

The Barbarian Goblin roared, losing almost its entire consciousness. He started to attack blindly. Steve also did not stay silent, he gave a slight increase in strength to the Antares Persona and then joined the attack on the Barbarian Goblin.

[Twin Strike] [Double Spin] !

[Way of Cut] [Firestorm] !

"Grooaah!"

Little by little the wounds began to accumulate on the Barbarian Goblin's body to the point where her regeneration skill was unable to keep up. Although the movement and power are not so different from the usual, Steve and Antares know that the Barbarian Goblin HP has been reduced very much.

When the darkness of the night reached its highest peak, the Barbarian Goblin unleashed its final roar. The monster fell down along with the first light that split tonight. Persona Antares disappeared shortly afterwards with severe injuries. Steve was speechless, unable to shout anymore even though his adrenaline hormone was still at its highest point.

The battle is over. We're winning. We're winning...

(to be continue)

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When everyone was unwinded after the chaos, a small child observed them from the top of the tower. Everyone raised the date. Then the cheers echoed without any hindrance. Tears and laughter escape with the stress that has accumulated over the years. There is no other appropriate word to describe the atmosphere other than, satisfaction.

Looking at the pile of corpses strewn on the ground, Ren did not hold back the smile on his face. The smile is not directed at fallen people, but at those who continue to fight to the end even though death may pick them up today.

The wind blew, lifting Ren's hair and clothes with him. The sky turned bright slowly, like the feelings of the residents today.

No matter what man goes through, the night will pass and the sun will rise once more. Those who endure today will remember those who do not. But there is no meaningless sacrifice.

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