Ch-12 < New powers >

"Boom, boom, boom." The sound of heavy objects rolling grew louder and nearer, reverberating through the rubble-strewn streets.

Due to the collapsing buildings, the area was filled with thick smoke and dust, making visibility nearly impossible.

<< Notice , Kevin heard system voice in head.

Objective

1. Defeat emperor class honkai beast

2. Put data of ice attribute honkai beast in system

Reward - 20k system points, authority of fusion , 3% Kevin Template >>

"Stay alert, everyone," Kevin called out, trying to peer through the haze.

An extremely ferocious Honkai Beast emerged from the smoke. It was an intimidating 30 meters long, clad in gleaming white armor with deep purple furrows. Four menacingly sharp horns jutted from its head.

"What the hell is that?" a soldier exclaimed, his voice tinged with fear.

"Roar." The beast let out a deafening roar, sending concentric circles of red ripples from its mouth that spread rapidly through the air.

"Elysia, stay close!" Kevin shouted, his eyes narrowing as he assessed the new threat.

The ripples hit the soldiers with brutal force. Many began bleeding from their noses, ears, and mouths. Some dropped unconscious instantly, while others staggered in a dazed state.

Kevin quickly activated his fire manipulation abilities. "We need to take this thing down fast! Focus your attacks on its head and horns!"

Elysia, maintaining her composure despite the chaos, readied her weapon. "Right behind you, Kevin."

Kevin surged forward, his fists ablaze. He launched a series of fiery punches at the beast, each impact causing small explosions against its white armor. The beast roared in fury, swinging its massive claws at Kevin, but he deftly dodged, countering with a torrent of flames.

The Honkai Beast, Ganesha, retaliated with a powerful tackle, its colossal body slamming into Kevin and sending him crashing through a building. The impact left a cloud of dust and debris in its wake.

"Kevin!" Elysia shouted, her voice filled with worry. She aimed her bow and fired at Ganesha's eye, greatly damaging it.

The beast roared and crashed into buildings. As it began to roll over soldiers, a flash of electricity crackled through the air. Kevin emerged from the rubble, electricity coiling around him.

Boom!

An electric punch slammed into Ganesha's head, driving it away from fallen soldiers.

Everyone was stunned, watching in awe as Kevin stood his ground. "I'm not done yet," he growled, his eyes blazing with determination.

Ganesha roared and charged again, but Kevin met its advance head-on.

Kevin launched himself into the air, summoning flames to his hands. A lance made of fire danced around him.

As he descended, he unleashed a devastating fiery punch directly onto the beast's head, creating a massive explosion. Fire lance pierced the beast in several places.

The beast staggered, but Kevin didn't relent. He followed up with a flurry of fiery attacks.

Boom! Boom! Bang!

Each strike further weakened the beast and destroyed its armor.

Ganesha, now severely damaged, attempted one more attack with its tail, but Kevin activated his body armor, receiving no damage.

Kevin stood firm, gathering all his energy into a single, powerful punch. "This ends now!" he shouted, striking the beast with a blast of fire and electricity combined.

The impact sent shockwaves through the air as Ganesha was blown back, crashing into the ground with a thunderous impact.

Next, Kevin vanished and drove his sword into the beast's head.

The beast let out one final roar before falling silent, defeated.

"Kevin, you are incredible," elysia said, running to his side.

Kevin smiled, a hint of playfulness in his eyes. "With you by my side, my power has become a hundred times stronger."

Elysia smiled, shaking her head. "At least grow up, you little kid."

The rest of the team approached cautiously, their expressions a mix of awe and relief. They had witnessed Kevin's incredible strength and determination, and it left them speechless.

With the Honkai Beast Ganesha defeated, the team moved quickly to manage the aftermath. Elysia, ever graceful, provided medical aid and comfort to the injured, her soothing presence helping to calm their fears.

Kevin approached the fallen beast, slicing a small piece of flesh and placing it into his system bin. A notification soon appeared:

*Defeat Emperor Rank Honkai Beast Ganesha - Complete*

*Put Genes of Ice Type Honkai Beast in System - Complete*

Reward:

* 20,000 System points

* Ice Manipulation

* Authority of Fusion

Kevin's system template updated to 2%–5%, and a notice followed:

*Combining Powers of Authority of Fusion into Host Stigma.*

Kevin felt a surge of power and noticed an increase in his abilities.

However, Elysia, seeing the change, became concerned. The intensity of Kevin's aura suggested a potential for something more dangerous, like becoming a Herrscher.

She approached Kevin with a look of genuine worry. "Kevin, are you okay?" Her voice was soft but carried an undertone of urgency. "Do you want my help? Are you injured?"

Kevin turned to her, his expression mixed with reassurance and discomfort. "Yes, but the injury isn't visible. However, you might be able to help heal it."

Elysia nodded, her compassion shining through. "I'll try my best to help you. Let me see what I can do."

Kevin pulled her into a gentle hug. Elysia's cheeks flushed a soft pink, and she pulled back her head slightly, her voice laced with confusion. "What are you doing?"

Kevin looked at her with a playful smile. "I'm just harnessing ellie energy to heal. It's more effective this way."

Elysia was momentarily speechless, her surprise evident. The warmth of his embrace and his words caught her off guard.

Nearby, the soldiers watched the interaction with a mix of amusement and jealousy. Some of the older soldiers, with a knowing smile, commented, "It's good to be young."

"Well, if this helps, then I'm glad to assist. Just remember to take care of yourself. She said with a hint of embarrassment.

Kevin's smile softened, and he tighen his hug. "Thank you, Elysia.".

Elysia offered a warm smile. "You're welcome, Kevin.

Just looking at her cheerful and lovely smile makes my day. Kevin thought while looking at elysia.

The team boarded their transport vehicles, and the journey to the MOTH base began. During the ride, Elysia took the opportunity to provide comfort to those around her, her gentle presence helping to ease their tension.

Upon arriving at the MOTH base in Chennai, the team was greeted by a well-organized group of personnel who swiftly moved to assist with medical care and logistics.

The base, a fortress of advanced technology and bustling activity, was a stark contrast to the devastation they had left behind.

Elysia and Kevin were escorted to the command center, where they briefed their superiors on the battle's outcome and the state of the area.

Elysia, ever graceful, spoke with clarity and compassion, ensuring that her account was as thorough as it was heartfelt.

As the evening wore on, Elysia and Kevin took a moment to step onto a balcony overlooking the base. The soft glow of the lights cast a comforting ambiance over the scene.

"You know," Elysia said, her voice gentle and reflective, "even in the aftermath of such destruction, there is something profoundly moving about witnessing the effort to rebuild and support each other.

"Kevin nodded, his expression thoughtful. "Yeah, it's moments like these that remind us why we do what we do.

A/N ~ drop some stones for encouragement.