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Ascension:

"Echelons of Ascension: Chronicles of a Warrior's Promise" is an epic tale of determination, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of one's destiny in a world where combat defines life itself.

J14S07 · Fantasy
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62 Chs

shattered

With a sudden, guttural roar, the monster lunged towards Blake, its gnarled limbs flailing wildly. Its speed and ferocity caught him off guard, and for a split second, his fear threatened to consume him.

"Damn it!" Blake cursed inwardly, admonishing himself for allowing his fear to gain a foothold. "I can't let it overwhelm me."

As the creature charged, he noticed its reckless abandon, a complete lack of strategy or thought. It seemed to be acting on pure instinct, driven by an insatiable hunger for violence and destruction. This realization, however small, gave Blake a glimmer of hope – perhaps he could use the monster's own mindlessness against it.

"Alright," he thought, steeling himself as he prepared to face the onslaught. "Let's see what you've got, you ugly bastard."

"Remember, Blake," J called out, his voice tense with anticipation. "Stay focused and keep your head clear. You can do this."

"Right," he whispered back, his eyes never leaving the snarling, advancing beast. "Here goes nothing."

Blake sidestepped the creature's wild charge, narrowly avoiding its gnashing teeth and thrashing limbs. As it stumbled past him, he spun around to face his opponent, adrenaline surging through his veins.

"Ha! Not so fast, you hideous freak!" he taunted, relishing in the monster's momentary disorientation.

"Blake, don't get overconfident," J warned, "Stay focused."

"Right," Blake muttered, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew he couldn't afford to let his guard down, not even for a second.

As the goblin-like creature clumsily regained its footing, Blake studied it carefully, searching for an opening or weakness to exploit. He could see the anger and frustration boiling within its grotesque features, and he couldn't help but derive a twisted pleasure from its mounting desperation.

"Maybe it's time I taught this thing a lesson," he mused, an unsettling grin spreading across his face.

"Blake, remember –" J began, but Blake cut him off, his eyes gleaming with dark intent.

"Watch this, J," he said, his voice dripping with sadistic anticipation.

The monster snarled and lunged again, but Blake was ready. With practiced grace, he evaded the attack once more, leaving the creature exposed and vulnerable. Seizing the opportunity, he raised his foot high in the air, aiming for the soft, fleshy region between the monster's legs, the balls.

"Let's see how you like this, you disgusting abomination," he whispered, his breath hitching with sick excitement.

The sound of shattered bones echoed through the wasteland as Blake's foot collided with the monster's balls, a sickening crunch. The creature's rage-filled eyes widened in shock and disbelief, its mouth opening to release a blood-curdling scream that reverberated throughout the desolate landscape.

"AAAARRRGGGHHH!" it screeched, its body convulsing uncontrollably as it fell to the ground, writhing in excruciating pain.