Ch 49 Final Shikigami

Standing on a desolate land scarred by deep cracks from their intense battle, dust swirled and hung in the air, obscuring the grim scene. The two combatants stood apart, their eyes locked, each preparing for their next onslaught.

'If I want to beat Ergo, I need to kill him twelve different times in under thirty minutes,' thought Ichiro, tightening his grip on his sword. He glanced at Ergo, who stood tall and unwavering, his eyes glinting with cold determination. 'But normal means won't work on Ergo anymore. He's already gained immunity to my sword by deflecting it earlier, rendering my usual attacks useless.'

As his smile slowly turned into a grin, Ichiro couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement coursing through him. Carefully, he released a small amount of cursed energy into the ground, an amount so subtle that not even Ergo could sense it. This energy began to coalesce, slowly forming small, special-grade curses, their malevolent presence nearly imperceptible.

'These bad boys will be very helpful in my fight against Ergo," Ichiro thought, his grin widening. "I'll save them for later.'

Without wasting another second, Ichiro focused his energy and summoned White Tiger. His shadow expanded ominously, darkening the cracked earth beneath him. From this shadow, a ferocious beast emerged. The White Tiger stood tall and majestic, its pale fur marked with striking black stripes. Lightning crackled and wind swirled around it, showcasing its formidable prowess. The beast's eyes glowed with a fierce intensity, reflecting its readiness to execute its master's orders.

Ichiro then gave a sharp command to White Tiger, which the beast immediately obeyed, lunging at Ergo with lightning speed. As Ichiro watched the fierce clash unfold between White Tiger and Ergo, he swiftly prepared his next move. Channeling more of his cursed energy, he summoned Black Tortoise and Fenrir. From the depths of his shadow, both entities materialized with an aura of raw, fearsome power.

The Black Tortoise, a massive creature with a sturdy shell and a serpentine snake coiled around its body, immediately began to enhance both itself and Ichiro, boosting their strength, speed and resilience. Fenrir, a fearsome wolf with gleaming eyes and a predatory stance, stood by, waiting for the opportune moment to strike.

With Ergo focused on fending off White Tiger's relentless assaults, the other shikigami seized their chance. Black Tortoise moved silently behind Ergo, its snake uncoiling and latching onto one of Ergo's legs with crushing force. The snake coiled tighter, forcing Ergo into a kneeling stance as he struggled to free himself. Desperately, Ergo tried to cut the snake with a swift slash, but his efforts were abruptly interrupted.

White Tiger, sensing the moment of weakness, pounced from Ergo's side, claws extended and lightning crackling around its body. Simultaneously, Ichiro appeared directly in front of Ergo.

The White Tiger's claws, crackling with electricity, drew closer to Ergo's head, while Ichiro, his sword gleaming, aimed for the same target. The coordinated assault was executed with flawless precision. However, amidst the chaos, Ergo remained unnervingly calm, prioritizing the White Tiger's imminent attack. Having already gained immunity to Ichiro's sword, Ergo dismissed the threat it posed and focused entirely on deflecting the White Tiger's deadly strike.

In a blur of motion, Ergo successfully blocked the White Tiger's attack, his swift movements showcasing his immense skill. He felt a brief moment of triumph, certain he had neutralized the immediate danger. Yet, in that split second of confidence, Ichiro vanished from his sight.

Replacing Ichiro was Fenrir, who lunged forward with jaws wide open. Ergo barely had time to register the change before Fenrir's powerful jaws clamped down on his head with devastating force. The bite was swift and brutal, and Ergo's body crumpled to the ground, lifeless.

Ichiro and his shikigami, warily observe Ergo's fallen form. Ichiro's breathing was steady as he prepared for the next phase of their confrontation.

As Ergo's body lay lifeless on the ground, it began to twitch unnaturally. Within seconds, his body convulsed, and a new head began to form, while his previous head dissipated into smoke. Ichiro watched with a mix of amusement and determination as the ring on Ergo's head started to move.

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Ergo stood up, his eyes blazing with renewed intensity, and immediately charged at Ichiro. Ichiro responded in kind, their movements a blur of speed and power. The ground beneath them shook as their swords clashed with a thunderous roar, sending debris flying in all directions. Each strike was met with equal ferocity, the air thick with the energy of their relentless battle.

Ichiro's shikigami, sensing their master's intent, joined the fray with coordinated precision. White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Fenrir attacked from multiple angles, their combined might pushing Ergo to his limits. For twelve grueling minutes, the battlefield was a maelstrom of chaos and destruction, the sound of their clashes echoing across the desolate landscape.

Despite his formidable defenses, Ergo could not withstand the relentless assault. With each carefully planned strike and shikigami attack, they managed to kill Ergo four times, each resurrection more desperate than the last. Every time Ergo fell, he would just heal and rise once again moments later, his head regenerating in a cloud of smoke.

As Ergo revived for the fifth time, Ichiro decided it was time for a change in strategy. He dismissed his current shikigami with a wave of his hand, their forms dissolving back into shadows.

Ichiro then summoned Baku and Griffin. The two new shikigami materialized with a flourish: Griffin, a majestic creature with the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle, soared into the sky, its powerful wings beating against the dust-laden air; Baku, a fearsome, elephant-like beast known for its ability to devour nightmares, stood ready with a calm yet menacing presence.

As their fight resumed, Ergo pressed his advantage, dominating both Ichiro and his shikigami with overwhelming force. His relentless assaults pushed Ichiro to his limits, but Ichiro's eyes gleamed with determination. He quickly issued orders to his shikigami, their bond allowing for an almost telepathic understanding.

Griffin took to the skies, its keen eyes locked onto Ergo as it circled above, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Baku, meanwhile, began to channel its dark power, preparing to unleash its nightmare.

The battle raged on, and despite Ergo's dominance, Ichiro and his shikigami fought back with fierce tenacity. Griffin dove from the sky, its claws extended and beak snapping at Ergo, while Baku summoned forth swirling clouds of nightmare energy, aiming to disorient and weaken their foe.

Five minutes passed in a blur of movement and power, the air thick with the sound of clashing weapons and the roars of mythical beasts. Ichiro's precise commands and the relentless attacks of his shikigami gradually turned the tide. They managed to exploit brief moments of vulnerability in Ergo's defenses, striking with deadly precision.

In those intense minutes, Ichiro successfully killed Ergo two more times.

A/N hi guys author here I'll be making this fight scene a bit shorter so that next chapter I'll just be focusing on ergo's supreme evolution and we can time skip so that we can start with the story, and to be honest I want to make it longer by describing how they killed ergo but that would be to boring as mostly of my chapters involved shikigami so I want to finish this shikigami conquest as soon as possible. sounds good??

Okay 👍 👍

As Ichiro once more retreated, he issued a silent command to his loyal shikigami, bidding them to withdraw into his shadow. With a surge of cursed energy coursing through his body, he unleashed a torrential wave of cursed energy, creating over a hundred special grade curse spirits. These special grade curse spirits, imbued with malice and otherworldly strength, materialized swiftly and without hesitation, engulfing the battleground in a frenzy of chaotic assault.

The once serene landscape transformed into a tumultuous battlefield, marred by jagged rocks and swirling clouds of dust stirred by the relentless onslaught. Each of the special grade curse spirits moved with unnatural synchrony, their ethereal forms a stark contrast against the desolate backdrop.

Ergo, taken aback by the sudden surge of Ichiro's offensive prowess, found himself beset on all fronts by the relentless tide of curses. Despite his formidable defenses and fighting style, the sheer numbers and ferocity of Ichiro's summoned special grade curse spirits pushed him to the brink of vulnerability and death

For 23 intense minutes, the clash of wills and powers unfolded amidst the chaos, until Ichiro's strategic cunning and unyielding determination prevailed once again. Ichiro has successfully killed Ergo leaving ergo with a total of 11 death, and only one life remain

As the dust settled and the echoes of battle subsided, Ichiro stood amidst the ravaged terrain, his slender frame contrasting against the rugged backdrop. His youthful appearance belied the intensity etched upon his face, a determined focus that belied his age that us mere thirteen years old. Dust clung to his clothing, the remnants of conflict swirling around him, yet his attention remained fixed on the motionless figure of Ergo, now nearing the end of his lifeline.

"I don't know what will happen if I manage to end Ergo twelve times," Ichiro mused aloud, his voice barely audible over the lingering haze of battle. His gaze bore into Ergo's lifeless form, a testament to the countless struggles they had endured. 'But this battle grows more arduous by the moment. Ergo's resilience has grown—he's practically immune to my shikigami now, except for the Red Dragon I've yet to summon. And I've yet to utilize my cursed energy to kill him. So he still hasn't gained immunity to my curse energy yet'

As Ichiro's keen eyes detected the subtle movement in Ergo's seemingly lifeless body, , he tensed, prepared for the resurgence of their deadly dance. And In an instant ergo's body healed up, as ergo stand up once again ergo gripped his great sword and both combatants vanished from sight, leaving behind only a violent rush of wind that tore through the desolate landscape with a resounding boom. Their clash resumed with unparalleled ferocity, the clash of their swords sending sparks flying into the tumultuous air.

Ichiro, matching Ergo's swift movements with his own agility, attempted to outmaneuver his formidable opponent. With calculated feints and precise strikes, he aimed to disrupt Ergo's defenses, but each attempt was met with eerie anticipation and effortless evasion from Ergo's part. Their blades clashed in a symphony of steel, the sound echoing through the ravaged terrain.

At 24 minutes and 34 seconds into their relentless duel, Ergo seized an opening, delivering a powerful downward slash towards Ichiro. Reacting swiftly, Ichiro abandoned his sword, opting instead to tackle Ergo head-on. With a forceful push, he managed to drive Ergo back momentarily, surprising him with the unexpected maneuver.

Ergo, bewildered by Ichiro's audacity, attempted to retaliate by slamming his fist into Ichiro's exposed back. To his astonishment, Ichiro evaded the attack with incredible agility, slipping underneath Ergo's outstretched leg and emerging behind him in a fluid motion. In a display of raw strength and technique, Ichiro executed a Russian suplex, slamming Ergo forcefully into the unforgiving ground.

The impact triggered the special grade curse spirit that lays beneath ichiro and as such an explosion that rocked the battlefield, sending chunks of earth and debris hurtling in all directions. Amidst the chaos, Ichiro's limb that was blown from his body, flew through the air, the limb began to regenerate miraculously, flesh and bone reforming from his hand down to his toes.

As the dust settled, Ichiro found himself standing amidst the devastation, now stripped of his clothing due to the explosive force. Unfazed by his nakedness, he surveyed the scene with steely resolve. From the shattered ground emerged a small, round special grade curse spirits, their eerie forms marching methodically towards him.

"Hahahahahaha! Looks like my plan worked," Ichiro gloated, his voice echoing through the battleground. He stood triumphantly. "Slowly releasing my cursed energy into the ground without Ergo noticing was hard," he chuckled to himself, relishing in his cunning. "And I had to control their movement too, so that they are always below me. Whenever I want to kill Ergo, all I have to do is step on them, or slam ergo's body into them like a land mine and BOOM!"

As Ichiro celebrated his perceived victory, his eyes widened in amusement. Ergo, once again revived, stood before him. The air around Ergo had shifted, a subtle but unmistakable change that Ichiro immediately noticed. The ring hovering above Ergo, previously adorned with menacing spikes, now appeared as a series of concentric circles. Sweat trickled down the side of Ichiro's face as he frantically assessed the new Ergo before him.