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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

Triumph Amidst Chaos

The first goblin-like monster, its grotesque face twisted in rage, lunged forward with reckless abandon. With a mix of skill and luck, Blake's plan worked; the creature stumbled into one of the holes he had dug earlier, its momentum sending it sprawling. Seizing the opportunity, Blake swiftly grabbed a broken stick from the ground and plunged it deep into the monster's throat.

"Gotcha!" he yelled triumphantly, his adrenaline surging as he ripped the makeshift weapon from the lifeless body.

"Two left," Jay's voice resounded in his head, reminding him not to get too caught up in the victory. "Stay focused, Blake."

"Right," Blake muttered, adjusting his grip on the bloodied stick as he turned to face the remaining monsters. They hesitated for a fraction of a second, surprise and fear flickering across their hideous faces. Taking advantage of this momentary pause, Blake charged at them, yelling out a fierce battle cry.

"Come on! Let's see what you've got!" he taunted, hoping to unnerve them further. But these creatures were cunning and quickly regained their composure.

"Damn, they're learning," Blake thought, gritting his teeth as he braced himself for the next onslaught.

"Remember, think strategically," Jay advised, his calm presence grounding Blake amidst the chaos.

"Okay, let's try this then," Blake whispered as he feigned an attack towards the leftmost monster, drawing its attention before suddenly pivoting and tripping the one on the right. The creature fell with a bone-crunching thud, momentarily incapacitated.

"Almost there, Blake. Finish it off!" Jay urged.

"Got it!" Without hesitation, Blake jabbed the stick into the fallen monster's gut, a sickening squelch echoing through the clearing as its lifeblood stained the earth. He glanced up at the last remaining monster, his heart pounding in his chest.

"Your move," he challenged, his voice low and dangerous.

"Keep your guard up, Blake," Jay reminded him as the last monster snarled in defiance. It bared its teeth, vicious intent clear in its beady eyes.

"Alright, you ugly freak, time to end this," Blake growled, his muscles tensing as he prepared for a decisive strike. He observed the creature carefully, searching for any weakness he could exploit.

As the beast lunged at him, Blake spotted a sensitive area on its lower abdomen, just below its crude armor. He made a split-second decision, focusing all his energy into one savage blow. The bloodied stick connected with brutal force, causing the monster to howl in agony as it doubled over in pain.

"Gotcha," Blake panted, his breath ragged from the exertion of combat. The creature's legs buckled beneath it, and it collapsed to the ground, twitching for a moment before finally succumbing to its injuries.

"Blake...you did it," Jay said, his voice filled with relief and pride.

"God, I didn't think I'd make it out alive," Blake admitted, his chest heaving as adrenaline coursed through his veins.

"have faith in yourself " Jay encouraged.

"Let's see if our efforts paid off." Blake checked his status window, his heart still pounding from the battle. He couldn't help but grin as the display revealed 0.6 additional points, rewards for his strategic thinking and decisive action.