Athanor Online: Monarch of War

Enemy and, Teacher?.

"Ice Age!."

Eve with cold temperatures burst out of the hands of the Zephys. Spreading widely like a plague, freezing slowly but wiping everything out. The thick blue ice covered the entire corner of the room.

Errol's concerns really happened along with him who did not escape exposed to large quantities of Ice. His metal black sword was not strong enough to withstand the cold from the ice making him at the same condition.

Zephys smiled satisfiedly at the success of his plan. It was true, losing his two twin daggers was enough to make Zephys moody. Previously he had refined the Blade of Agni and Ice on the forging NPCs to perform at a good performance.

But unfortunately, in just one serious swing from Errol the dagger had to meet its end. And this was completely unpredictable to Zephys, the strength and techniques Errol had mastered were already at the highest point that humans could reach.

"Honestly, it's an honor to fight with you. The World Strongest Swordsman, no more precisely The Black Blade ." Said Zephys while slightly bowing in honor.

Before Errol became The World Strongest Swordsman, The Black Blade was tightly attached to his figure. In the end, he reached the highest level. That is to kill one of the lightning god Thorder who used to serve as the head of law at Archon, to defeat The World Strongest Swordsman before that, Chen.

The Black Blade name faded and became The World Strongest Swordsman. However, it does not change anything and does not lower anything.

Zephys looked towards Errol who was completely frozen. For one-leveled Errol to be exposed to one of the Ultimate Skills from Berus, then there was no need to ask again the winner among them.

Zephys looked around. The knight statues, the red carpet of reverence, as well as the imperial throne of Azeroth were all frozen with no remains. Zephys then walked over, approaching the throne with one arm a rusty black blade stuck in. According to his feelings, the dagger was Nakroth's heirloom.

"I have to take it quickly."

Zephys stepped on his foot, hoping this would all be over soon. Because after all he has been too long at Athanor Online, he does not want to be too deifying this game. But the real world is the truth.

Zephys' footsteps are getting faster. However, a cracking sound came out in a medium tone. Zephys who heard the voice was quite upset.

"Currently, not enough."

Zephys had expected that his ice would not be able to hold Errol, but he did not expect that it would be this fast. Isn't Errol just a level one Undead?, Why is he so powerful?, Is the technique capable of making a very wide distance between himself and Errol?. Zephys still doesn't understand. But for sure he will again face Errol.

The ice cracks get bigger until they break and free Errol. His black armor was more shiny than usual as well as his black sword. Errol wiped away the remaining ice on his black armor.

Zephys who saw Errol coming out of his ice trap was immediately on standby with Berus who was on his fist. Zephys did not expect that there was such a powerful level one Undead. The world is so vast, Zephys is like a frog in a well that does not understand the vastness of the world.

Seeing the condition of the Zephys, Errol then sheathed a long black blade behind his back. Seeing that Zephys tilted her head but clearly saw a small frown on her forehead, which signaled she was a little upset.

"What do you mean?." Said Zephys in a deep enough tone, understanding as if Errol was toying with him.

"Looking at your abilities, it feels like wearing my flagship sword is quite excessive. An empty hand is enough for you."

"You think you're invincible!."

Is he underrated, or is he demeaned?. Both of them Zephys hated. Clenching his grip, Zephys darted forward with a powerful kick towards Errol's neck. But it is not difficult for Errol to overcome it.

Not stopping just like that, Zephys twisted and accelerated on his legs. The Zephys punch was so free and nimble to aim at Errol's body parts, the Zephys' extremely aggressive movements amazed anyone. But Errol was so disciplined in the selection of angles and time, making the Zephys attack did not hit him.

Zephys placed both of his palms on the floor as wicks. Zephys turned on his axis, and launched a swift curling towards Errol. An attack like a round helicopter wheel is enough to make Errol a hassle.

But it's not a meaningful hassle. Amidst the kick, Errol dodged and at the right tempo caught Zephys's leg, forcing him to stop.

I don't want to lose momentum. Zephys filled the energy on both of his palms to help him float in the air. In an upright position, Zephys again launched a critical kick towards Errol's head. But once again Errol was able to catch Zephys leg.

Understood both his legs locked as well as himself who each had an advantage in the air. The Zephys are launching an attack again. Zephys put his hands together. Zephys again tried to injure Errol's head.

See the threat in front of you. Errol threw both of Zephys' legs and messed up his movements. As a result, Zephys had to improve his posture, but a lethal kick was aimed at his neck. Zephys understood that, and quickly crossed both arms.

Zephys crashed backward because of holding the weight of Errol's kick. Zephys accelerated on his feet and landed perfectly, Zephys instantly taking his breath in anticipation of Errol's impending attack. But a clap was heard.

"It's good, you're so calm in your decision. You also understand what to do in his difficult position. You remind me of someone I admire." Errol was impressed.

"Is that a compliment?."

Not intending to answer him, but Errol chuckled smallly. He was very interested in Zephys. How he makes decisions when he is in a difficult position, how when he takes advantage of momentum, how when he retreats. All very disciplined and organized.

"Your ability to read movements is so great, but what about your visibility?."

Errol's statement was enough to make Zephys confused, but a quick flash led to his body. A one? No, three kicks from different directions were aimed at his body. Not having time to react, Zephys hit three kicks and fell back.

'What.. That was?...' Inwardly

Forgetting the pain on his body, Zephys still responded to what attack he had just received. Seeing that little smile Errol.

"You do have great reading skills, but your visibility is too narrow." Errol said with a smile behind his steel helmet, forgetting Zephys who was still confused by what Errol was trying to convey.

"You are too dependent on the ability to read movements to predict the next move, and that is very draining of your focus, and fighting like that is not recommended for long-distance combat." Errol said in a tone without pressure.

Zephys was confused by what Errol had said. But after a moment of contemplation he understood what Errol was trying to tell him.

"You mean I'm too focused on one attack, right?." Zephys replied with an interested glance from Errol.

"True, you have the advantage of reading attacks as well as high focus. But you didn't use your advantage as a powerful weapon. It would be a pity if you could only focus on one attack, but you're more than that." Said Errol, who was actually the complaint he got when fighting with Zephys.

A Shock Therapy burst into Zephys' body. It is too much, but for Zephys this is a surprising thing. When in an intensive duel, Zephys was very focused and read one by one the attacks issued from his enemy, and from that one attack Zephys read and predicted the next movement.

Although it looks impressive, but that's the real weakness of the Zephys. Reading movements and predicting the next movement requires high focus, and it is a waste of energy.

So what if he does not focus on one sphere of movement but on the whole sphere?. Then he no longer needs to look one by one but see in the whole.

And subconsciously made the Zephys movement feel dull. Because Zephys thinks too hard about reading the enemy's next move until he forgets the most important thing. How could he prevent it?, How could he cut off his movements?, How could he strike back?.

Perhaps for ordinary enemies the Zephys would have no trouble. But if faced with Errol's class enemy, then Zephys is just an ordinary whimper that is too ordinary. That was why Errol was able to dismantle every move of the Zephys and reply to every move.

Zephys smiled in satisfaction and immediately stood up. Seeing Zephys bright smile made Errol think that he had found what Errol was trying to convey.

"You seem to understand what I'm saying." Errol said and was only replied with a small nod by Zephys

Back, three flashes of kick out and aim quickly at Zephys body. But the Zephys who understood quickly caught Errol's footwork with one hand. Seeing his attack fail to make Errol smile a little.

Errol again launched a complicated kick, but Zephys was able to dismantle it and deflect all attacks. Errol smiled slightly behind his steel helmet, understanding that his enemy was starting to develop and that was not unfortunate by Errol.

Unlike before, he had to be shaken by Errol's attack. Now Zephys can start following a series of fast and high-precision kicks belonging to Errol. He has to adapt to this new ability. In the middle of it Errol stopped a series of his kicks.

"Tell me Zephys, what exactly did you come here for?." Errol said seriously, understanding that Errol is not an evil figure. Zephys finally straightened out his intentions.

"I'm here to take Nakroth's heirloom, and raise his life."

Hearing that statement, Errol froze instantly. Rise up the commander?, this kid?, after all who chose this kid?. Whatever it is, it is the chosen one.

Errol pointed towards the rusty dagger that stuck on the arm of the throne. "That's what you're looking for." Say

Instantly Zephys turned his head, looking at the fully rusted dagger. But he didn't expect Nakroth's heirloom to be a rusty dagger, but whatever it was Zephys' path was getting closer. Understanding the gaze belonging to Zephys made Errol return on standby.

"If you want it, you should know what you're doing, right?."

"Well, I know."

Both Errol and Zephys tightened their grasp, as the real fight was just about to begin. Right now too.

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Trivia: Errol knows where to come that someone will inherit the power of Nakroth. Therefore he always keeps Nakroth's heirloom. To judge whether the chosen one is worthy of Nakroth's power and destiny.

Shunizu ba vawhor!.