29 Duel and the spell backfired.

"Ugh, I can't understand beings like you." Agatha Harkness has dealt with many beings like Alex in the past and all of them had some weird quirks but they were not daring enough to keep something like Darkhold that could even corrupt gods.

Then she realized how foolish was she in the past to try using Darkhold in the past to make herself more powerful if Alex hadn't taken it from Mount Wundagore would sure have become a puppet of the demon Chthon.

So, indirectly, she owed Alex, but she would not say it.

Then she focused on her current situation and asked "So, what do you want from me? I don't think I have anything of value to give to you except for my loyalty." She was worried he would change the terms of the duel which she had completely lost hope of even the slightest chance of winning.

"I don't need your loyalty as I would have it anyway once I defeat you. Hmm, what can you give me?" Agatha suddenly had a bad feeling and seeing his eyes roaming over her figure she could not help but feel uneasy.

However, there was a hint of expectation in her which she didn't realize, Herobrine was naturally one of the most handsome men she had seen in her long life and he was also the strongest being she had ever met till now and a woman who could think and try of using Darkhold to increase powers she was attracted to him and the same was for other the Witches but her's was subconscious action.

Yes, she had accepted him as the strongest being she had encountered till as she was sure that no one could tame Darkhold like he did and there wasn't even a hint of discomfort on his face it was as if he was holding a normal book instead of a book made from the flesh of degenerated elder god.

But, she would still sleep with him just for power, she was a prideful woman and she was also not someone who would sleep with someone just for power which is quite funny considering she didn't hesitate using Darkhold to increase her powers but she knew her needs she wanted someone who could help her and stand by her side for the whole journey, not just for a moment no matter how beautiful it would be.

When Herobrine closed his eyes as if thinking of something she subconsciously felt disappointed a bit thinking he lost the in her.

Then she realized there was no need for Herobrine to ask for her body considering he could force her but that would ruin his impression on her and her fellow witches, Witches most of the time could go to any length to gain power they were a united group and while there disdain for men has reduced overtime it hadn't disappeared the only reason they didn't think Herobrine as same as other men was simply he was far superior than any man they had seen or met and if he did something like forcing her than it would be very bad for his growing kingdom.

Then she thought he could wipe her memories of the event or use other means such as killing her see suddenly shivered at the thought, and fear gripped her heart, realizing how vulnerable she was in front of him, never felt this feeling of fear, she was about to despair when she heard Herobrine chuckling then she looked at herself shivering like a timid little girl.

This time she didn't feel flustered instead looked at him warily like a cat who was about to get attacked.

Seeing her behavior Herobrine couldn't help but think 'Cute' he stood up causing her to stumble back and ready to teleport away but her body froze and instead, she felt a stinging pain in her forehead.

She rubbed her head and looked at Alex who had the same annoying smirk on his face.

"It looks like Darkhold managed to affect you a little, little queen you should be careful." He said causing her to frown and she realized it was indeed the case but his next words made her embarrassed "And if you were thinking about me wanting you it is indeed true, though not for the reason you were thinking. For your information my two wives are Goddesses and they have the most beautiful bodies in the whole universe along with my other wives not that it means you are lacking. But they have a league of their own."

But the later part made her scowl as she looked at him complimenting his wives she knew he was messing with her she had confidence in her body but was also sane enough to not say that she was better than literal goddesses.

But she also noted the part where he said he wanted her and not for her beauty, of course, she didn't believe he wasn't interested in her body but he had more interest in something else about her which her curious what it was.

Strength? Sorry, but she was sure even his weakest wife could defeat her easily which is certainly not far from the truth.

The only thing she could think was Darkhold that too he already has an original one on that.

But before she could think of something she heard.

"So you ready for the duel?" He said looking into her eyes she hesitated a bit then agreed.

"Nice. So I will only use magic reserves of the master level and only five spells. So, let's get started ." He said.

She was shocked by hearing how much he would limit himself, it also hurt her pride but before she could say something they appeared in an Arena it was a private one in Alex's castle, he had built small arenas all over the kingdom along with dungeons for his people but this one was for his personal use.

Agatha could not even resist the spatial displacement that made her smile wryly thinking how foolish she must have been to challenge him.

But remembering the handicap Herobrine gave himself and the promise she would get on winning her determination soared as she attacked Alex with her most powerful spells at starting daring to underestimate him, these spells didn't aim to injure Alex but to make him use his Master level magic reserves although a lot but these spells drained magic faster than usual.

Herobrine not breaking his promise used his magic only to avoid those spells deflecting them to Agatha who could not help but frown as it felt like someone had used the same spells over her but more reinforced, some magics could do the same but the deflected magic would be weaker but here it was stronger showing that Herobrine had his own set of spells which were more potent than regular magic.

Indeed, living over eons Herobrine didn't like stagnation and obviously developed many types of magics and spells.

Some are still used by many wizards and sorcerers.

Like the spell, Agatha used on Alex after stopping the deflected attack, though she didn't know it she was using his spell against him.

[Enderflames of Endora] - Summons ender flames from the dimension of ends that delete the target from reality.

A powerful spell and a dangerous one but had a major flaw if not being used by Herobrine they have to keep supplying magic till their target is erased and the target can also resist it but using their magic.

Agatha knew this and also knew that the spell could not harm Herobrine but she thought of using the spell to deplete his magic reserves which was a brilliant idea as a Supreme's magic reserves are far more than those of a Master's but how could Alex be harmed by his own spells?

And Agtha hadn't anticipated it and the plan backfired causing her to be defeated due to the magic exhausting as Alex reversed the spell.

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I am no good at action scenes but I tried.

Give me power stones guys.