21 Chapter 21: Neat trick, but mine are better

Sharp Tooth could only stare and repeat the only two words she heard in her head.

"Afraid."

"Die."

Sharp Tooth was so lost in thought that she didn't react as Jayson approached, eyes only reflecting the image of him hefting the scythe. As the blade came down the motion roused Sharp Tooth. A surprise came to Jayson as he sliced Sharp Tooth in half, one that would cause him to jump a few feet away.

Sharp Tooth wore an unsettling grin as though she welcomed the attack. However Jayson paid no attention to Sharp Tooth as he was staring at the blade of Lions Bane. His eyes sparkling with a subtle light, nodding his head as a thought arose.

With a shake it reverted back into a small ax, which Jayson stored away, " No resistance or blood, in any of our exchanges. For a moment I thought you made parts of yourself harder to cut up. Now I see that your a tricky kitty."

Jayson looked around for a moment, "Although the scenery hasn't changed drastically, I'm guessing you can only apply it to yourself. Am I right, Miss Dull Tail?"

The two halves of Sharp Tooth shimmered briefly then faded away, leaving behind countless specks of moonlight that came together.

Slowly Sharp Tooth's body reformed itself standing before Jayson, the injuries from before had vanished as though they never happened. The bone that was hidden in her tail crumbled, the pieces falling to the ground beneath Sharp Tooth.

Causally flicking her tail, Sharp Tooth stared angrily, "What did you call me?" Although it was asked calmly there was no hiding the rage in her voice.

Jayson feigned a look of surprise, "Oh? Did I get it wrong? I'm so terrible with names, let me try again. It was . . . Flat Nose?"

Sharp Tooth gaze darkened as she said nothing else, this kid was doing nothing but antagonizing her. Taunting her into attacking recklessly, and delivering near-fatal counter attacks as a result. If not for Sharp Tooth preparing a skill unique to the Moonlit Panther species, that last attack could've cost Sharp Tooth her life.

The Panther's Conjuring was unique to them, as it let the Moonlit Panther utilize their innate talent to use illusions. However using the skill required great amounts of energy to be consumed, as such grabbing a bone that was slightly brimming with vitality. This relieved some of the burden as Sharp Tooth fought.

Jayson seeing that Sharp Tooth wasn't going to move, his mind drifted off to his Power Tab. Looking over his available skills caused Jayson to smile, Magnet Magic was there right under Shadow Paralysis. Ideas flooded his mind as how to best use them, "I will have to go and thank that old lady." Jayson thought to himself.

Jayson called out softly "Hey Short Eye, I have to wrap this up. My boss doesn't like to be kept waiting, and I really don't want to be punched again.

Jayson really felt that if he stayed any longer with Sharp Tooth, Faith would reward him with another knock to the head. The spot where Jayson was punched before throbbed slightly, sending a shiver up his spine.

Sharp Tooth lost for a moment before regaining her senses, only responding with a deep growl to his taunts. With a quick glance toward Jayson, Sharp Tooth dashed toward the bloody pile. Diving head first into its mass, her body soon vanished within. Leaving Jayson standing there looking on curiously, " I wonder if it will be giant or copies. It'd be a pain to have to fight multiples, so let's go giant kitty." His eyes sparkled with excitement as Jayson stared at the pile.

Inside Sharp Tooth was spreading her powers throughout the pile, slowly cultivating it as the dark spots along her body begun to glow blue. The bloody pile started to shine and gradually shrunk, on Sharp Tooth's body images of the moons phases appeared. It cycled constantly until slowly stopping on a new moon, a dark hole outlined by thin golden ring. The vital energy that remained inside was drawn toward this ring, pushing Sharp Tooth's power to its maximum.

The remaining energy Sharp Tooth couldn't take in was used to reshape the pile, the light shining from the pile turned dark as it took on Sharp Tooth's form. Jayson wanted to jump for joy as a giant version of Sharp Tooth appeared before him, however something clicked in his mind.

He got a little angry as Jayson asked, "Hey annoying system, why haven't you warned me about the kitty's moves?"

The system responded plainly, "You always get annoyed when I talk, so I stopped talking. Is that a problem now?"

Jayson who wanted to retort instead said, "Point made." Putting his focus back on Sharp Tooth who seemed to be finished powering up.

Sharp Tooth looked down at Jayson and said, "For a mere human child with no powers, to make me go this far. You are indeed strange, my only regret is that there won't be your corpse to take to my master now.

Jayson chuckled darkly, "I will say you're right about one thing. It won't be my corpse that your master gets, if we decide to leave any."

Sharp Tooth roared and reached out with her claws, slamming them down on Jayson. The night sky vanished from Jayson's view, and was replaced giant claws that seemed to tear apart reality. Jayson smiled as streams of colorless mana swirled, covering him in a egg-shaped barrier. It blended seamlessly with the surroundings, and made no ripple as it sealed.

His eyes widened in surprise, his voice trembling, "This is bad."

Sharp Tooth eyes sparkled as she noticed for the brief moment, a small surge of mana come from Jayson before disappearing. The look of surprise and the quiver in his voice, was all she needed to understand that Jayson tried a spell and failed.

His short life was over, while skillful with that weird weapon earlier. His control with mana was lacking, and this flaw would lead to his early death. Sharp Tooth laughed as she clawed down on Jayson, the joy on her face drained away as her claw came into contact with the barrier surrounding Jayson.

All the force behind her attack was reflected and it sent the claw nearly flying off, yet Sharp Tooth resisted the backlash grunting as she brought the claw down again.

Jayson stood there unmoving as Sharp Tooth launched her assault, smiling as her attacks were all reflected away. Resting his hands behind his head, Jayson started to whistle innocently as though unbothered to what was going on. This angered Sharp Tooth to no extent but she didn't keep attacking and backed away.

Seeing that physical attacks weren't working, Sharp Tooth switched tactics and channeled the power remaining in the bones. A blood red moon was slowly growing over Sharp Tooth's head, emitting an eerie and sorrowful glow that turned the surrounding area red.

While Sharp Tooth was preparing her next move Jayson wasn't idle, questioning the system, "What can I do this magnet magic?"

To which it simply replied, " That depends on you."

Jayson smiled, " Well if that's the case."

Jayson's body shimmered as colorless streams of mana began to flow out of him, Lions Bane had reappeared in his hands as the streams of mana landed on the blade. Under Jayson's guidance the mana was stored inside the blade, his grip tightening as the hilt vibrated in his palm.

Sharp Tooth saw the massive amounts of mana being stored in that small axe, and became wary. Her instincts telling her fleeing would be the best option, her body trembling slightly but ignoring her senses.

Jayson giggled darkly, " Now for my next trick."

He let go of the axe and it vanished, at that same moment Sharp Tooth attacked the red moon above her emitting a strong radiance. A bright and intense beam of red and black light shot from the center, Jayson didn't have time to blink before the beam struck the invisible barrier. The force causing it shake on impact, Jayson watched as the beam was deflected into various directions.

It wasn't long after the beam was fired did it fade, draining the rest of the energy Sharp Tooth had at her disposal. The giant body collapsed turning to dust, revealing a drained Sharp Tooth staring angrily at a completely unfazed Jayson. Who waved lazily calling out, "Kitty you had some neat tricks, but mine are just better."

This finally caused Sharp Tooth to snap, "YOU CHEEKY BRAT!! I HAVEN'T EVEN BEGUN TO SHOW YOU MY TRICKS!!" Screaming and yelling so much that foam formed at her mouth, her eyes were bloodshot but not matter how much she did so Sharp Tooth's body remained still.

Jayson only smiled and pointed up, Sharp Tooth's eyes followed. What she saw caused her pupils to dilate, Lions Bane was floating in the sky, glowing bright orange. The space serval meters around the axe however was completely black as though nothing existed there, but seem to draw in all life around it. Trees breaking off at the trucks flew up toward Lions Bane, only to silently vanish on contact with the black space around it.

Sharp Tooth felt her own body being drawn toward Lions Bane, helpless she floated still screaming, "MY TRIBE WILL SEEK VENGEANCE. YOUR LIVES WILL BE SHORT!! ENJOY YOUR FINAL DAYS!!" As Sharp Tooth came into contact with the black space she felt nothing as her body was brought toward the axe and reduced to nothing.

Lions Bane had been filled with Magnet Magic, and started to emit its own magnetic field, the blade becoming super heated as a result. The intense heat vaporizing anything that got close, her destruction was almost instantaneous.