BXBX NOVEL Chapter 184 Shadow Kraken
It wasn't like the one I've met with Rose while searching for the Darkling Mask. No, this Kraken was different.
It was completely made out of shadow.
My heart raced, a mixture of fear and determination flooding my veins. I knew that I had to find a way to defeat this creature, or the ship and everyone aboard would be consumed by its darkness.
Swish...
The golden glow of my longsword seemed feeble against the enormity of the Shadow Kraken, but I refused to let doubt cloud my mind. I had faced formidable foes in the past, and each battle had honed my skills and sharpened my instincts.
With a deep breath, I channeled Mana into my blade, the golden light intensifying as I braced myself for the imminent clash.
Swish...
As the Shadow Kraken's tentacle lunged once more, I evaded with a roll, narrowly escaping its grasp. The tentacle slammed into the ship's deck, sending tremors through the wood. I couldn't afford to stay on the defensive; I needed to take the fight to the creature.
My mind raced, searching for a strategy. The Shadow Kraken's form was ever-shifting, and its movements were unpredictable. But I noticed a pattern in its attacks - an opening that I could exploit.
As the tentacle recoiled from its missed strike, I lunged forward with a calculated strike, aiming for the spot where the shadowy form seemed to be thinner. My blade met the darkness, and there was a clash of energies as the golden light clashed with the malevolent force.
Hiss...
The Shadow Kraken let out a hiss, a sound that echoed with pain and anger. I had found its weakness - the area where its form was less concentrated. It was as if the creature's massive size worked against it, creating vulnerabilities that I could target.
I continued to press my advantage, launching a series of strikes at the weakened spot. The golden glow of my blade illuminated the deck as I danced around the tentacle's attacks, my movements swift and precise.
But the battle was far from one-sided. The Shadow Kraken was relentless in its assault, its tentacle whipping and thrashing with incredible speed. Each strike threatened to crush me, and I had to rely on my instincts and agility to avoid being ensnared.
Creak...
The ship groaned under the onslaught, its timeworn structure pushed to its limits. I couldn't let the creature destroy the vessel - it was our only means of escape.
With a surge of determination, I channeled more Mana into my blade, the golden light growing brighter and more intense. The Shadow Kraken hissed and recoiled as if it could sense the growing power of my attack.
"Come on, you bastard..."
I muttered under my breath, my voice a mix of frustration and resolve.
With a fierce cry, I launched a powerful strike, pouring all of my Mana into the blade. The golden light erupted in a blinding flash as the sword sliced through the air, aiming for the weakened spot on the tentacle.
Crack...
The impact was like thunder, a collision of energies that sent shockwaves through the deck. The Shadow Kraken let out a guttural roar, its form flickering and writhing as it struggled to maintain its cohesion.
I seized the moment, my movements fueled by adrenaline and determination. I continued to attack the weakened spot, each strike driving the creature back further. The darkness around the tentacle seemed to writhe and convulse, as if the Shadow Kraken's very essence was being threatened.
Splash...
Suddenly, the water around the ship began to churn, and more shadowy tentacles emerged, each one reaching toward the ship with deadly intent. I realized that I couldn't focus solely on the main tentacle; I had to deal with the onslaught from all sides.
Swish... Slash...
My blade became a whirlwind of light and steel as I engaged the additional tentacles, each strike calculated and precise. The ship rocked and groaned as the battle raged on, the sounds of clashing energies and roaring water filling the air.
The battle against the Shadow Kraken intensified, the ship's deck becoming a chaotic battleground. As I deftly parried and struck against the additional tentacles, a sense of urgency gnawed at the back of my mind. With each strike, I knew that time was running out - the ship's integrity was deteriorating rapidly under the relentless assault.
Swish... Slash...
The tentacles were unrelenting, their movements synchronized in their attempt to overwhelm me. I couldn't afford to lose focus for even a moment, each strike needing to be perfectly timed to avoid being ensnared.
Creak...
The ship groaned again, louder this time, as the pressure from the Shadow Kraken's relentless attacks took its toll. I could see cracks forming in the wooden planks, and splinters flew as more tentacles reached up from the water, smashing against the ship's sides.
It was a race against time. I needed to disable the main tentacle before the ship was completely crushed. With a surge of determination, I redoubled my efforts, channeling all of my Mana into each strike.
Swish... Crack...
One of the tentacles lashed out at me, but I managed to deflect its attack and counter with a swift strike. The golden glow of my blade cut through the shadow, severing the appendage with a burst of energy. The tentacle recoiled, its form flickering as it dissipated into darkness.
But just as I celebrated the victory, another tentacle slammed into the ship with tremendous force. The impact was enough to knock me off balance, and I stumbled, struggling to regain my footing.
The ship shuddered violently, and I felt the wood beneath me give way. Panic surged through me as I realized that the ship was slowly being torn apart by the Shadow Kraken's assault. Water began to seep onto the deck, and the ship's once-sturdy structure was mangled and splintered.
It was a sinking ship in every sense of the word.
With a deep breath, I forced myself to focus. I couldn't let fear paralyze me - I needed to finish this battle, and quickly.
Swish...
I launched myself at the main tentacle once more, determination burning in my veins. The golden light of my blade cut through the air with precision, aiming for the weakened spot. The clash of energies was intense, the deck shaking under the force of the collision.
But then, just as I was about to deliver the decisive strike, another tentacle lashed out from the water. It caught me by surprise, its shadowy form wrapping around me and lifting me off my feet.
"Damn it!"
I shouted, struggling against the tentacle's grip.
My longsword slipped from my hand and clattered to the deck as the tentacle constricted around me. The ship was rapidly descending into chaos, its wooden planks groaning and creaking.
And then, with a sudden, powerful motion, the tentacle threw me off the ship and into the water below. I hit the water with a splash, the impact momentarily stunning me.
Underwater, I fought to regain my bearings, my heart pounding in my chest. The shadowy depths were suffocating, the darkness surrounding me in a tangible, oppressive embrace.
I swam upward, breaking the surface with a gasp for air. The ship was now a chaotic scene of destruction, the deck smashed and splintered, the waterline rising ominously.
And there, looming over the ship, was the Shadow Kraken in all its terrifying glory. Its form was a swirling mass of darkness, its tendrils writhing and shifting in a grotesque dance. Its obsidian eyes gleamed with malevolent intelligence, its presence exuding an aura of otherworldly power.
"What a shitty night..."
Muttering to myself, I felt my Mana surge toward my hand and a golden blade appeared from thin air.
My Aura Blade was activated.
Still treading water, I met the Kraken's gaze head-on, determination burning in my eyes. I knew that I couldn't defeat this creature through brute force alone. I had to outwit it, find a weakness, and exploit it to my advantage.
Splash... Splash...
As the Kraken continued to observe me, I slowly began to make my way back toward the ship. The water around me was a cold embrace, the ship's shattered deck a stark reminder of the battle that had unfolded.
Each step through the water was deliberate, every movement calculated. The Kraken's eyes followed my every move, its tendrils occasionally twitching as if it were assessing my intentions.
With every step closer, the aura of power emanating from the Kraken seemed to intensify. It was an overwhelming presence, one that could easily crush me if I faltered.
But I refused to back down.
Creak...
Climbing onto the broken ship, I gazed straight into the creature's eyes and a grim smile appeared on my face.
"Tonight, you will die!"