World Tournament - Massacre

"[For today's world tournament, everyone seems very excited... good, good. Let the excitement flow, for the world tournament defines the very reason why we all players love PvP.]" The commentator's voice resonated, transmitted to every player scattered throughout a small biome.

"So, all the commentators are also players, huh?" Yuki muttered to himself as he stood on a grassy plain. Ahead of him lay a forest where more players were gathering.

Today was the day of the world tournament, and the first event was a huge battle royale in a biome created by the developers just for this tournament. This biome was no walk in the park; monsters lurked everywhere, ready to attack any player at first glance.

Yuki was participating in the World Tournament of Niflheim. He chose it because it had some of the strongest players in the rankings. Obviously, Yuki himself was also highly ranked, but not with this avatar. This avatar of his was rarely seen by anyone. His other avatar had participated extensively in PVP, defeating multiple powerful players with just single spells. As for his new avatar, it was also a monstrous force in its own right. Another reason Yuki joined the Niflheim tournament was his desire to eliminate Faith Sapiens, a race he disliked due to their hypocrisy. Niflheim had the highest number of Faith Sapien players in the tournament.

Currently, Yuki stood on the grassy field, gazing up at the sky where the announcements were taking place. He could see multiple stars seeming to shine in the sky, acting as a sort of camera that followed players. Yuki's current avatar was customized. Unlike his original avatar, which had two forms, this one had only one form: his humanoid vampiric form. However, when he used his Ragnarok to its full capacity, it changed his hair to an even longer length, although it already reached his knees. Right now, Yuki had bloody red hair, a remarkably handsome face that was almost unrealistic, long red eyelashes, and eyes that seemed to have a drop of blood in them. His pupils could shift into a beautiful shade of glowing crimson or change into a drop shape depending on the moment. On his forehead, there was a symbol of a burning flame, indicating his affiliation with the False Noblesse Clan of Flame. As for his gear; he was wearing a dark light armour that did not put much focus on defense.

"[The tournament will start in 00:59]," the announcement proclaimed."Finally... Only one minute left," Yuki said as he left the Grassland. He could already see multiple players who had participated, standing ready to engage each other.

Smart players would likely attempt to hide and stay out of battles until the last moment to conserve their strength. Battle royales could become chaotic, with players ganging up on each other.

Hence, there were rules in place. For instance, players couldn't target a single player with multiple attackers; doing so would result in a ban from the game.

However, Yuki had no intention of employing such tactics. He like to solo play as he believed it to be the best way to enjoy the game. The exception will be when he will join [Nines Own Goal]; at that time, he'll collaborate with other players.

"Let's see..." Yuki muttered as he used one of his Noblesse abilities to observe distant players. His vision zoomed in on various groups of players scattered around. He scanned the area until he spotted his target: a group of Faith Sapiens, a race not known for their physical strength.

In a tournament meant to determine the strongest, one would typically expect one-on-one battles until a top player emerged. However, Yggdrasil was different, as strength alone didn't guarantee success in the game. That's why even in the World Tournament, designed for physical fighters, everyone had the opportunity to participate, provided they met the necessary level and stat requirements.

These players had all met specific criteria, standing in the arena solely because they were level 95 and possessed physical stats exceeding 80. They could be mages, support classes, or anything else. As long as they had well-thought-out strategies, they stood a chance at victory in the world tournament, although the odds were incredibly slim.

Nonetheless, this didn't change the fact that the tournament would likely last over three hours, a duration Yuki had no intention of enduring.

"When one is bored, they seek entertainment, and when one is entertained, they seek more of it..." Yuki muttered as he leaped off the ground.

Two wings materialized behind his back, unlike the normal vampire wings. They were made out of blood and looked as if they were alive. Instead of flapping, they emitted a bloody glow that allowed Yuki to fly.

Just as Yuki ascended into the sky, the timer reached zero.

[00:00]

"[Let the tournament begin!]" The commentator shouted. Yuki's vision, which had previously grayed out combat options, finally became visible.

A smile spread across his face as he saw everything available to him. He made a gesture with his right hand and shouted, "[Come, Ragnarok!]"

A golden and red key materialized from the center of his chest, expanding and transforming into a beautiful golden sword that would leave anyone in awe.

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"We're going all out," Yuki declared as he raised the sword high in the sky, his stats soaring to incredible heights.

[HP - 107 -> 130]

[MP - 102 -> 124]

[Phy. Atk: 113 -> 133]

[Agility: 116 -> 138]

[Mag. Atk: 102 -> 125]

[Special: 94 -> 119]

"Good," Yuki muttered to himself as he observed his stats steadily rising.

"But this is just the beginning..." Yuki muttered with an almost laughing tone because, indeed, he was amused. He had no intention of waiting for inexperienced players to eliminate each other just so he could advance to the next rounds. He intended to seize control of the situation.

"[Aura Stratos]," Yuki activated another ability, and a light emanated from his body, gradually emitting a golden radiance that enveloped his entire form. From behind his back, a circular golden halo began to form, radiating rays akin to the sun.

[4:59]

"Five minutes are more than enough," Yuki muttered as he checked the timer on the ability. This skill granted him access to limitless aura skills for those 5 minutes. However, he didn't stop there.

"[Unholy Strength], [Fallen Aura], [Ward of Chaos], [Dark Trance], [Blossom of Strength], [Crypt Veil], [Dark Rise: Strength], [Dark Rise: Speed], [Unholy Resilience], [Cursed Blade], [Tainted Might]," Yuki unleashed one ability after another, simultaneously casting multiple strengthening spells to further enhance his strength. But he didn't stop there.

"This is just the beginning..."

"[Aura Burst]" Yuki activated another ability, and golden energy erupted from him, creating an aura that surrounded him at its center.

"[Mantle of Aura], [Serenity Aura], [Aegis Aura], [Aura Manifest: Weapons], [Aura Enhance: Strength], [Aura Enhance: Speed]"

Yuki's entire body radiated a golden light that shone like a star. He wasn't finished yet, though.

"Last but not least, [Aura Beacon]." Yuki activated another ability, and a golden light shot upwards as his body became enveloped in intense energy, causing the animations to glitch.

"Hahahah..." Yuki laughed maniacally.

[4:03]

"One minute has already passed, huh," he muttered to himself while glancing at the timer. He appeared unconcerned about the countdown as he extended his hand, pointing Ragnarok toward the sky.

"[First Rosario]," Yuki activated the final skill required before commencing his plan. A vertical red line materialized behind Yuki, followed by a horizontal red line, forming a shining cross-like gate that expanded. Yuki was promptly engulfed by it, and the gate vanished, leaving behind an immensely long-haired Yuki.

His crimson hair reached behind his legs as he floated there, his pupils taking on a droplet-like shape. In the center of his forehead, a bloody cross symbol emitted a crimson glow. His entire body radiated with two contrasting colors, a deep bloody red and a brilliant golden hue.

"This is awesome," Yuki complimented himself as he admired his enhanced stats.

[HP - 130 -> 160]

[Phy. Atk: 133 -> 183]

[Agility: 138 -> 176]

[Mag. Atk: 124 -> 135]

[Special: 119 -> 139]

His current stats had reached such astronomical levels that Yuki couldn't help but wonder how much further he could push himself. His magical attack stats had nearly reached 140, the maximum possible magical attack stat his Apocalypse avatar was able to reach. This level of power was incredible. However...

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There was always a price to pay. The First Rosario ability was siphoning his HP every second, even with its enhancements. This ability doubled the potency of every skill, resulting in attacks that dealt twice the damage. But for Yuki, this was a calculated trade-off, especially after activating Aura Stratos.

Yuki confidently advanced, raising his foot and seemingly teleporting in front of a group of players. They all wore pristine armor, primarily focused on holy attributes. Their eyes lacked pupils, appearing entirely white, with most of them sporting white hair, except for a few who had customized their appearances.

"Who is this—" one of them began to speak, but before he could finish his sentence...

"Disappear..." Yuki muttered as he raised his hand and swung Ragnarok, unleashing devastation.

The entire forest was consumed by a bloody inferno, cutting and burning everything in its path before vanishing as quickly as it appeared. The player he had targeted disappeared instantly, reduced to motes of light without warning.

"Let's see..." Yuki checked the time and noted how much time remained.

[3:24]

"Three minutes is quite a bit," Yuki muttered with a smile on his face, his eyes scanning for any remaining players. His goal was clear: eliminate every player in the biome within three minutes.

"Let's enjoy this..." Yuki muttered to himself. In an instant, he disappeared and reappeared near another group that had been hiding, launching another barrage of attacks. Each swing of his sword carried enough power to instantly eliminate any players caught in its vicinity. Yuki continued his assault for another minute, while the commentators and the audience watching the event live went into a frenzy. Due to various reasons, participating players were not allowed to hear the live commentary.

"[This is absolutely incredible! This single player has gone beyond all expectations, taking down every player in sight. Out of the 9,246 participants, including 1,463 in the first biome, he has eliminated a staggering and unprecedented number of players—209 in just one minute! This is a new record!]" The commentator shouted excitedly as he watched Yuki swinging his sword, creating chaos among the players who were desperately trying to evade the rampaging force.

"This is getting tiresome. Eliminating them one by one will take forever," Yuki muttered to himself as he swung Raganrok once again, dispersing another group of players.

"[Blood Reign]" Yuki activated another skill, and his entire skin turned red for a second. He could feel his MP and HP replenishing rapidly, and his physical attack power increased by 5 points.

However, just as the skill activated, ten silver-shining lances came hurtling toward Yuki. Before they could hit him, a barrier formed around him, like a cocoon of blood, protecting him from the silver onslaught. Immediately, the golden swords made of aura spinning behind Yuki began launching themselves in various directions.

"Hmm, it seems players are finally snapping out of their stupor. Good," Yuki muttered as he observed a group of players launching spells at him.

"[Silver Lance]"

"[Holy Burn]"

"[Divine Vortex]"

Several divine spells effective against vampires flew at him. A vortex of flame materialized around Yuki, and his body became cloaked in white flames, while a silver lance struck him directly in the chest. However, Yuki stood there, unmoved.

The group of players attacking him wore various types of gear—some were elves, some goblins, and some insectoids. Players of all kinds continued their assault.

"This will never end... A futile effort," Yuki muttered, still bombarded by spells. No one dared to approach him, even though most of the players were physical specialists, as they knew getting close meant certain death.

"[Noblesse Authority: Kneel]" Yuki muttered, and suddenly, all the players surrounding him felt an overwhelming pressure on their bodies. Their combat abilities momentarily shut down as they fell to the ground, those in flight crashing to the ground like lifeless jelly, unable to move despite having access to their menus.

"[Go, Ragnarok!]" Yuki shouted as he hurled Ragnarok high into the sky, sending it soaring beyond the clouds of the biome.

"Now, let's see how much this can do," Yuki muttered, raising his hand as if anticipating something.

"This will be the final one," Yuki muttered, raising his hand and slowly lowering it, as the shadows of colossal swords began to cast over the entire biome, while Yuki unleashed the most powerful attack of Ragnarok.

"[Blades of a Certain Doom]," Yuki muttered, stating the skill's name. The clouds parted, revealing massive swords adorned with swirling chaotic red and brilliant golden energies. Each blade appeared as though it were the size of a mountain.

"Hey! What the fuck!!!" An elf player shouted in fear as he gazed at the sky, which presented an apocalyptic scenario.

"I don't think we are winning anymore," the insectoid warrior beside him said as he moved toward the player and thrust a sword into the elf player's chest.

"Hey, why would you do that!?" The elf player looked at the heteromorph with disgust before asking.

"It's ending, so we might as well secure a kill," he said before they began to battle.

Yuki, hovering in the sky, resembled a god at that moment. His entire body burned with red and golden energy, and his red hair almost felt alive as it moved with chaotic swirling motions. His droplet-like pupils scanned the players, although the biome was vast, preventing him from taking them all in with a single gaze.

[0:34]

"It's about to end soon; I'm supercharging the skill to enhance its capabilities," Yuki announced, patiently waiting in the sky.(he talks because I want you guys to understand shit.)

"[Bring destruction, Ragnarok,]" Yuki commanded as he swiftly lowered his hand, and the sword followed suit, unleashing destruction in its wake.

"[This is no longer a battle! This is pure chaos! It's a complete massacre. There's no room for supremacy or one-on-one fights. Strategy has no place here; it's all about destruction and annihilation. It's a massacre.]" The commentator exclaimed in a low voice as he observed the apocalyptic scene unfolding in the first biome of the Niflheim World Tournament.

The enormous burning swords, drenched in bloody red and brilliant golden hues, descended all over the biome, reducing every player to mere motes of light and leaving charred ground in their wake. However, the scorched landscape soon reverted to normal. The cataclysmic event continued for a few moments before everything settled.

Yuki, floating high in the sky, gazed at the remaining players. All his auras had dissipated, and his skills and abilities were turned off, rendering him highly vulnerable.

"How many players remain now?" Yuki mumbled as he checked the player list participating in the tournament.

[Niflheim]

[«Present» Biome - 1 : 0013/1,463]

[Biome - 2 : 242/1,529]

[Biome -3 : 271/1289]

"Hmm, there are still 13 players left..." Yuki smiled as he examined his HP and MP. His Infinite Stratos was no longer available; it could only be used once every day, and he had already used it, along with the First Rosario, which could be used once every two days.

[HP - 43/107]

[MP - 21/102]

"This should suffice. Let's locate these 14 players first," Yuki muttered to himself, not concerned about being killed, as he had alternative means to deal with a lethal blow. He was confident that these top players wouldn't be able to kill him, even considering his current strength.

[The tournament has ended]

Suddenly, Yuki received a notification, and his feet touched solid ground as he found himself back in the preparation room, where all the players had gathered before entering the biome.

"Well, that was anticlimactic. I was hoping for a 'peaceful discussion' with them," Yuki muttered, pouting slightly as he glanced at the new notification.

[Your first battle begins in 20 minutes]

[Battle Chart]

- Nex Yuki Vs ImaginineMoe

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(AN: I wasn't able to update due to certain reasons. I'm sorry for that. However, this week, there might be one more chapter only, and after that from the next week, I'll maintain consistency. I'm planning to write 1 or 2 chapters ahead, so I won't have to worry.)

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