Michael Wilson
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The dust from the fallen abomination hadn't even settled when a shimmering, crystalline door began to form at the center of the arena. Its facets caught the dim light, casting kaleidoscope patterns across the worn and battered floor. In the midst of the group's weary relief, the voice of the Asura echoed, deep and resonant, "Pass through the door to face the next trial when you are prepared." Simultaneously, two gleaming crystals manifested in mid-air, gently floating toward Irys and Zalya. With…-
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As the dust and chaos swirled around them, Zalya, with eyes widened in horror at the approaching abomination, hastily shouted, "Irys!" The urgency in her voice jolts Irys back from her berserker trance. Looking at the monstrous threat bearing down on them. She called upon her greatsword, summoning it back to her. However, instead of catching it as usual, she had a different plan in mind. Using all her might, she swung her Warhammer against the blade of the greatsword, propelling it with the force of a…
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Zalya showcased a masterclass in tactical defense. Maintaining a deliberate distance from the crystalline archer, she managed to position herself ideally to deal with its projectiles. With every arrow that the archer loosed, Zalya's whip would lash out like a serpent, intercepting it mid-flight. But she didn't just deflect; she redirected. Each arrow was sent spiraling into the ranks of the crystalline soldiers, blocking their advance and causing havoc among them. The archer soon realized the…
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Amid the calm, Irys strode over to Liam, her piercing eyes studying him for a moment. "May I see your weapon?" she inquired, her tone a mix of curiosity and genuine intent to help. Liam, taken aback by the unexpected request, hesitated for a brief moment. In the background of his thoughts, he was reassured by the fact that Talonstrike was bound to him. Even in the worst situation, he could dematerialize it, preventing misuse. As Liam contemplated, Trick's voice, ever the playful commentator, echoed…
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Liam, genuinely interested in the cascade of information, tilted his head and asked, "You mentioned Irys is in search of a sword artifact. Does that mean we can uncover artifacts in the Origin?" Zalya nodded in affirmation, "Indeed. The Origin is a trove of both genetic and symbiotic ascension paths. However, till now, no one has stumbled upon the covenant path." Aric smirk was unmistakable, disdain evident in his voice, "That path is a joke. It only gives rise to lunatics." Choosing to sidestep…
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As Liam and Aric conversed, the soft hum of a high-tech floating car filled the air. Slowly, the sleek vehicle hovered into view, settling gently a short distance away from them. Its polished surface gleamed under the sun, and intricate patterns of neon blue illuminated various parts of its structure. Aric looked up and remarked, "They've arrived." As the car's door slid open seamlessly, two figures emerged. The first to step had a porcelain-like complexion skin. Standing at a height where her head…
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Looking at the back of the asura as it went slowly, Liam and Aric settled down amidst the crystal field. The vastness around them felt even more pronounced now, the majority of the crystalline structures having been assimilated into the colossal castle's construction. Liam glanced at his arm, where blood continued to seep through a fresh wound. Before he could inspect it further, Aric's hand darted into his pack, producing a small jar with an intricate label written in an unfamiliar script. Catching…
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The awakening of the Asura was a sight to behold. As it rose, it took a moment to adjust to its surroundings, the air rippling with its immense energy. It was clear that it wasn't accustomed to being disturbed. Its piercing eyes, luminescent and calculating, locked onto the two small beings trying to make a hasty escape. There was a spark of intrigue in that gaze, a keen intellect assessing and evaluating them. The corners of its mouth lifted in an almost imperceptible smirk, a blend of amusement and…
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Liam, thinking on his feet, tried to quickly devise an effective strategy. The slimes didn't have discernible eyes or ears. Yet, they managed to target their prey with frightening accuracy. "So, how do they sense their prey?" Liam wondered in his mind, "What's their secret? Trick do you have any idea? I think they should use some kind of echolocation." (echolocation, they emit a wave, which bounces off objects and provides them with a distorted picture of their world.) With his playful tone, Trick…
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Liam took a moment, letting the reality of his surroundings sink in. "So, I've returned to the last place I met my end?" He mused aloud, looking around, the all-too-familiar crystal area mocking him with its eeriness. The crystal area's chilling ambiance had an eerie familiarity with Liam. The pale luminescence of the crystals cast ghostly shadows upon the ground. He recalled the cold, merciless grasp of the creatures that had ended his life, and a shiver coursed down his spine. The ethereal blue glow…
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