Randy II

"Time for Round 2," Ash mumbled under his breath as he dashed towards the doppelganger, his eyes gleaming with determination.

The doppelganger reacted instantly, its sword flashing as it attacked with "Pinnacle."

Pagma's Swordsmanship, a feared technique that dealt devastating damage based on physical strength, had many unpredictable movements. But "Pinnacle" was different. It was a targeted strike, designed to pierce through defenses, ignoring armor and cutting through even the most hardened opponent. The sheer speed and precision of the strike left little room for evasion.

Kwachak!

The air cracked under the force of the blow. For anyone else, it would have been the end—a strike too fast to counter, too deadly to withstand.

But not for Ash.

Just as the doppelganger's sword was about to make contact, Ash summoned his Phantom Steed—a nightmarish horse born of shadows. The creature rose beneath him as Ash leaped onto its back, immediately activating Unstoppable Charge. The skill was relentless, driving the Nightmare Horse forward with an unstoppable force, only ceasing when the steed was destroyed.

The doppelganger's Pinnacle collided with the golden energy of Ash's charge. Sparks flew, but the Phantom Steed did not falter. The momentum of the charge was too great. Ash surged forward, gaining the upper hand.

In the next moment, Ash unleashed Shadow Chains, dark tendrils shooting out from the ground to bind the doppelganger in place. The mimic struggled, but the chains held firm, restricting its movement.

Then, with a swift motion, Ash summoned Shadow Bite. The shadows of the bamboo forest behind him came to life, rising like a colossal whale leaping from the ocean, its maw filled with sharp, gleaming fangs. The doppelganger could only watch as the shadowy beast descended upon it, the fangs closing in with a bone-chilling crunch.

The impact was devastating. The doppelganger's shield shattered, its form flickering as its health was drained away by the attack by large portions.

It kneeled as it coughed up blood, but it rose up n its feets once more, as he looked at Ash with same emotionless handsome face.

Ash didn't give it any chance as he used the strongest technique, 100,000 army Mortality Sword.

[100,000 army Mortality Sword Lv. 1]

Like the end, it is inevitable

It will cause 6,000% of fixed damage to a locked target, ignoring 50% of target defence.

Skill Usage Conditions: Have a sword type weapon equipped.

Skill Mana Cost: 20,000

Skill Cooldown Time: 10 minutes.

Kuoooh!

Runic Sword moved in a half moon shape. The slash covered Pagma's doppelganger. But the doppelganger was already prepared.

"Revolve."

A counterattack used at the perfect timing. Energy Slash was caught by the vortex and returned to Ash. The energy blade faced Ash.

"I was waiting for this" Ash mumbled and then "Revolve."

Mercedes watching Ash fight felt surprised as he returned the attack so easily.

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 1,375,900 damage to the target.]

[Critical!]

[Critical!]

[Critical!]

[Critical!]

It was an continues damage that's why it was called Mortality Sword.

[You have defeated the Doppelganger of the Mysterious Forest that has existed for 153 years.]

[8,450,109 experience has been acquired.]

[You have acquired 6,300 gold.]

[You have acquired the Guardian's Necklace.]

[You have acquired the Guardian's Bracelet.]

[You have acquired the Doppelganger's Greatsword.]

[You have acquired 13 weapon enhancement stones..]

[You have acquired 15 armor enhancement stones..]

[You have acquired 4 blessed weapon enhancement stones..]

[You have acquired 6 blessed armor enhancement stones..]

[Your level has risen.]

The doppelganger began to dissolve, its form losing cohesion like melting rubber, eventually collapsing into a puddle of thick, black goo. Ash stood over it, breathing heavily, his body aching from the intense battle.

Mercedes approached him with a soft smile on her face. "You did it alone again," she said, her voice filled with admiration.

Ash chuckled despite his fatigue. "Were you bored just watching?"

She shook her head, her eyes glimmering as she replied, "No, not at all. It was a great fight. I could feel your strength."

Ash grinned, nodding in acknowledgment. "Glad you liked the show," he replied, his voice filled with warmth. Then, as his exhaustion finally caught up with him, he closed his eyes, allowing himself a moment of rest.

Mercedes leaned into him, both of them sharing a quiet, comfortable silence in the aftermath of the battle.

After some time Mercedes said " Why don't we check what's beyond the forest?" 

"Won't we get late?"Ash asked.

"well, a little adventure won't take much time" Mercedes chuckled and said.

Ash nodded and then he summoned Phantom Steed, they begin to climb the mountain beyond the forest..

Mercedes who was looking around suddenly shouted.

"There is a small cabin on the slopes of the mountain."

"A cabin?"

A person lived in a dangerous area where no one could enter because of the doppelganger? Ash and Mercedes curious but didn't forget their boundaries. They knocked on the door of the cabin.

"Is anyone here?"

"..."

There was no answer. There were also no sounds.

"Should we enter?"

Ash wasn't sure if there was a landlord present, but he opened the old door. Then the smell of mold tormented them.

"This house has been neglected for at least a decade."

Ash and Mercedes started to search the house. However, there was nothing in the house except for a small bed and desk.

"Huh? What is this?"

Mercedes discovered an old storage box. It was made of birch and locked like a treasure chest. What was inside? Mercedes was curious and tried to break the box. But the system rejected it.

[Nothing happened.]

"This... It looks like we need a key to open the box?"

"Maybe the key is also around here somewhere" Ash replied and then once again they turned the house upside down, but no key was found.

"what should we do now?" Mercedes asked, .

Ash thought for a moment and then he remembered the Spell creation skill of his .

he smiled as he got an idea,for what spell he should create now.

"create Spell" Ash mumbled and then screen lit up as system asked him to describe the spell and its effects.