Orbis Online
114. One More Berserk NPC

A huge explosion was heard all over Mount Horen, even with the sound of the ground around Mount Horen was shaking like a small earthquake. Almost all the creatures around him ran away from the mountain with tremendous panic.

The source of the explosion came from within Mount Horen, precisely in the city hidden in the mountain, the city of Throud—, a city that is currently becoming a battlefield between monsters and monsters.

   "Did that work?"

One of the perpetrators behind the giant explosion asked his colleagues. It was Ikshan, a mysterious Ninja-class player whose body was completely covered up.

   "No, I don't think this is enough to beat him."

To his left was a silver-haired player who held a sword in his right hand, Reus. The expression on his face did not look happy even though he had launched such a powerful combined attack.

Magic Storm: All Out takes all the magic that has been collected in Blackstar, and Moon Scythe Art Series : Third Form – Moon Fall which is the strongest skill of Ikshan's Moon Scythe Art Series, as well as Stampede Mega Swing which is predicted to be able to destroy a small village in one attack.

Although all three of such powerful skills were combined, Reus felt that Ash had not lost. He could tell from his experience against Ash before.

It was true at that time that Reus used Ouroboros Mode which was able to increase his strength many times over, yet he was still able to measure the strength of his opponent and himself. If only there was no help from the hidden effects of the Black Predator, perhaps Reus would have died a second time some time ago.

   'After all, a level 45 player is impossible to finish off a level 250 monster.'

Reus' expression became very sour once he realized something from his own mutter. True, he had just realized that he was no longer an ordinary abnormal player, but an ultra abnormal player! Otherwise, how could he have defeated Ash before?

When Reus's mind began to go everywhere, a shadow was seen behind the dust in front of him. It took a few seconds until the shadow figure was revealed clearly.

   "Hmm, your attacks are good enough to reduce half my HP in one strike."

That's right, Ash Greyhold the Chaos Messenger. He looked perfectly healthy without injury, but the HP Ash parameters the system displayed were unlike his physical condition.

   "Oi oi, are you kidding me? Even such a terrifying attack could thrill Horen Mountain, you know."

   "I know your surprise, Horb."

Ikshan patted Horb's stomach while uttering it calmed the giant Snow Troll. At first he wanted to pat Horb on the shoulder, but given the size of the bodies of the two were much different, then Ikshan could only pat his belly full of fat.

   "He's attacking!"

Simultaneously with Reus's exclamation, Ash streaked as fast as lightning which in an instant had been in front of the three. Due to the proximity and Ash's rapid movements, none of them could react.

   "The white!"

Bruaak!!

Ash's punch, which shot several centimeters from Reus, smashed the stone floor and blew his opponent, even Horb, whose incidentally had the heaviest body, was thrown.

Ikshan and Reus were about ten meters away until finally stopping thanks to his weapon, while Horb was still rolling on the floor. The two looked at each other a little confused, why did Ash's attack miss even though the distance was very close?

   "Hmm, my accuracy dropped dramatically because it just got up, huh? My strength also reduced by about half."

There Ash looks as if he is examining his body feeling that there is no face. Although he knew that there would be a slight reduction in status thanks to the resurrection for the first time, he did not expect his accuracy could also decline like this.

Seeing Ash not taking any further movements, Reus chose to observe him for a moment trying to find his weakness, but nothing was so useful. Ash's absolute physical strength was able to cover everything.

   "Ikshan, I think the accuracy is reduced because I cut off his head earlier."

   "How can you?"

   "The neck is the connection between the head and the body, right? There are many important nerves, especially in the spine. Although it was resurrected, it did not mean that the wound would heal in an instant. It might be so."

Ikshan's mouth was slightly rounded the moment he heard it. Although Reus' speech is not entirely true, the neck is one of the Critical Zone points in the world of Orbis Online that can kill opponents in one attack. It could be that the healing in that area would be long even if using healing skills.

Surely that only applies to NPCs, a player who has super regeneration of his limbs will not experience this.

   "Oh, looks like your guess is correct, Reus. Let's take a look next to his HP parameters."

Following Ikshan's words, Reus focused his gaze on Ash's HP parameters. There is a broken bone. It was one of the special statuses of NPCs, Fracture.

When exposed to this status, the strength of an NPC can be reduced by half, depending on which limb has Fracture. In Ash's case, Fracture was caused by Reus's slash separating his head from his body. Therefore, his entire status was drastically reduced, even abilities outside the status were also affected.

   "We're lucky, his strength is drastically reduced than before."

   "Although you said drastic, in fact he can still make a big hole in the stone floor in one hit."

Ikshan responded to Reus's words which were now smiling widely. Either because of his cunning nature that began to rebel out or his great spirit who was eager to fight against Ash.

After finishing discussing for a while, Reus and Ikshan got up together with their respective weapons then shot forward kicking the floor towards Ash.

   "Hoo, you guys go ahead, huh?!"

Realizing that the two players were advancing towards him, Ash struck the air with all his might towards Reus and Ikshan. The blow created a huge whirlwind wave. It was Air Smite, one of Ash's favorite skills.

It is true that Air Smite is a more powerful version of Blow Shoot, but in terms of attack speed Blow Shoot is still superior. Reus and Ikshan could dodge it easily.

   "Energy Wave!"

Not wanting his opponent to launch even more attacks, Reus instantly swung Blackstar who was emitting waves of energy attacking Ash. But unfortunately, such a weak attack can easily be held by Ash's bare hands.

   "Things like this won't hurt me!"

   "It's true, but it could be."

Busy to comment on Reus's attack which was nothing to him, Ash is surprised by Ikshan's presence which is in an instant in front of him.

   "Moon Scythe Art Series: First Form – Crescent Moon!"

Ash is shocked to find that he cannot dodge or withstand Ikshan's horizontal attacks perfectly. The attack was successful in repelling Ash, but only a few steps and the impact on his HP was not much.

Ash clenched his teeth and wanted to strike blindly, but Reus did not let him.

   "The Heavy Flash Dragon Smite! Swing!"

In one breath Reus was already in front of Ash then swung Blackstar horizontally with all his might along with Black Form intending to split his opponent's stomach.

   "It's not that easy!"

Yuruk!!"

Using Hard Skin on both hands, Ash held back the slash. But thanks to the thrust of Sprint's reaction and centrifugal force before launching the attack, Reus managed to push Ash back a few more steps.

   "Ikshan!!"

   "Moon Scythe Art Series: Third Form – Moon Fall!"

Ikshan threw his kusarigama scythe into the air just above Ash, then whipped it down like dropping the moon on the enemy. But again, Ash could hold him back, this time he crossed both arms up.

Graak!!

The stone floor which is where Ash's footing became cracked so strong the skill Series.

   "Reus, now!"

Hearing the cry of Ikshan who had almost run out of Energy, Reus once again darted at full speed with Blackstar clasped using both hands towards Ash whose abdomen down wide open.

   "The Heavy Flash Dragon Smite! Swing!"

While spinning several times before launching an attack, Reus strengthened Blackstar using his Life Enhancer with his 150 Energy points. By giving a lot of Energy at once, Reus hopes this attack can split Ash's body in half.

Yet....

   "Don't underestimate me, you fucking cockroaches!!"

Along with the shout the air around Ash rampaged violently, making kusarigama Ikshan and Reus slammed a few steps back. Ikshan who was quite far away did not quite receive the impact, but Reus rolled several times on the floor before stopping right next to Ikshan.

   "You okay, Reus?"

   "Y-yes, I'm fine."

Reus developed a wry smile of his answering Ikshan. Actually his HP was reduced by 20% just from rolling around just now, but he couldn't say that, could he? He didn't want Ikshan to worry about him and break his partner's concentration.

   "Hey Reus, are we dreaming?"

   "You mean?"

   "Let's see that."

Ikshan pointed towards Ash with wide-eyed and frightened. Reus was a little confused at Ikshan's frightened expression, then turned his gaze to Ash who was about ten meters in front of him.

There is Ash whose body is enlarged to three times its normal size, then around him there is also a blackish red aura that emits a very gripping air. His eyes turned completely red.

Seeing Ash's drastically changed appearance, Reus could only smile wryly feeling winning this fight was impossible.

   "A level 100 player against a level 250 monster in Berserk condition, where is the balance of this game?"

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