Chapter 1753 Horen the Jinx
?On the third day of the final round, Vasco Joel faced a relentless horde of Emberfang Ironwolves.
The wolf-like beasts and shapeshifted werewolves with their red eyes and iron fangs closed in on him, their predatory instincts honed for battle.
"You fucking dogs! Come some– get some!"
Vasco's eyes flickered with determination as he unleashed his elemental prowess. He raised his hands, summoning forth Elemental Clones with a mastery unique to Elementalists.
[ Skill: Flame Ifrits ]
Each clone bore the fiery essence of his Flame Ifrit Skill, mirroring his movements and intentions. He had spent a significant amount of Spiritual Force on them, which was only possible because he was an Elementalist. He would have run out of Spiritual Force and dropped on the ground after executing the Skill if he had Eren's stat values as his own.
The Flame Ifrits manifested with an ethereal brilliance. These fiery entities bore an uncanny resemblance to Vasco's physical dimensions, standing tall and mirroring his stature. However, their forms lacked distinct facial features, giving them an otherworldly and mysterious appearance.
The flames that composed the bodies of the Flame Ifrits seemed to have been compressed and sculpted into humanoid shapes, acting as a fiery shell encapsulating the essence of Vasco's elemental power. Each Flame Ifrit radiated an intense heat, casting a warm glow in the surroundings as their fiery silhouettes moved with fluid grace.
This use of the clones was completely novel to anyone from Anfang. The clones Vasoc had created acted as if they were really alive. They did not need any additional instruction from their creator either. It was as if they already knew what they were supposed to do.
The lack of facial features didn't diminish the Flame Ifrits' expressiveness. Instead, the flickering flames seemed to convey an array of emotions – determination, aggression, and unity in their purpose. Their fiery limbs moved seamlessly, synchronized with Vasco's commands, turning the elemental clones into an extension of his will.
Vasco didn't stay quiet either. He started casting his long-range elemental spells around him in various forms, targeting the enemies that were all around him with exceptional precision.
One could say that he had become an accomplished summoner and a well-established ranger at the same time. The variety of the Skills he had in his arsenal allowed him the freedom to pull this off.
Vasco, like everyone else in Anfang, had a Skills cap. It meant that he couldn't exceed a certain number of Skills he had kept unlocked for himself in the Mesh. This Skill Cap was based on various factors. But to a large extent, it was associated with one's Profession.
Just as the metallic jaws were about to close on Vasco, Eren materialized beside him.
Blitz. Swoosh. Clash.
[ Skill : Unlimited Weapon Works ]
The butcher swiftly swung his dual swords, Rigor Mortis, intercepting the A-Ranked enemy with a cascade of purple lightning and red fire.
Together, Vasco and Eren fought as a synchronized force, combining their skills to overwhelm the remaining Emberfang Ironwolf. The corridor became a battleground of elements, a dance of fire and lightning that ended with the defeat of the A-
Ranked werewolf.
"Th— thanks, Eren. I... I thought I was a goner."
Breathing heavily, Vasco nodded to Eren in gratitude.
The fight had tested their limits, but their teamwork had proven essential in overcoming the metallic onslaught.
"Hahahaha," Eren and Vasco both heard joyous laughter behind them that was laced with a bit of mockery. "Look at you two pussy cats. Breathing like a dame who has just been railed by her lover," Horen the body cultivator approached them practically unharmed and covered in his enemies' blood.
"Those werewolves were nothing—"
Bzzzzt! Bzzzt! Bzzzzt!
Horen was about to brag some more in front of his allies when he heard a distinct sound. His jovial expression quickly transformed into a frown as he realized the next batch of enemies had already arrived at the scene. And this time, Horen had to face something he didn't want to face at all.
"Those giant flies. They are back," Horen started the obvious as he looked at his allies.
Eren and Vasco had darkened expressions on their faces as they both came to the same conclusion. That Horen had practically invited this new batch of enemies to approach them by jinxing their arrival.