SOULTALE | By ShadowNTS

(Chapter 126) Adamantic.

Noire stares at Stiven with killer intent. She is ready to destroy the place if it means killing him.

STV: You're quite determined to kill me.
NOR: You should ₣Ɇ₳Ɽ for your life.
STV: Let's not waste time.

Stiven dashes towards Noire and swings his blades. She blocks with her axe but Stiven lets go of his blades and grabs her by the collar, throwing her into the rubble. Noire shakes the dust off of her body and gets back up. She grips her axe tight and lunges towards Stiven, who summons numerous afterimages. Noire stands in the middle of the battlefield.

STV: You're surrounded. No where to run now, Noire.
NOR: Oh, you think so? Ⱨ₳Ⱨ₳Ⱨ₳Ⱨ₳!
STV: I always hated that laugh of yours.
NOR: Planet-shattering Strike!

Noire charges up her axe and smashes it into the ground, releasing a shockwave that blows back all the rumble and throws Stiven off his feet. She slowly walks towards the injured Stiven.

STV: (Dammit, my ability is wearing off!)

Noire smiles demonically. She bends over and laughs at Stiven on the ground, before grabbing his hair and pulling him closer.

NOR: Are you ready to ĐłɆ?

Stiven tries to escape her grasp but is unable to. Noire throws him on the ground and raises her axe in the air, before swinging it with full force. Stiven closes his eyes.

ASH: Shield up!

Out of nowhere, Ashley comes and blocks Noires' swing in time with her ability. She pushes her back and checks up on Stiven.

ASH: Stiven, are you okay?
STV: *cough* I've seen better days.
ASH: You shouldn't fight alone!
STV: I know, but I can't risk you getting hurt, love.

Noire stares in disgust at the couple.

NOR: Finish your unbearable talk so I can kill the both of you gruesomely!

Ashley covers Stivens' wounds and stands up, looking at Noire with a serious expression.

STV: Don't fight her, Ashley! Your ability isn't suited for a one on one battle!
ASH: I'll make it work.
NOR: My my, what a determined lover. It's gonna be fun looking at the expression on his face as he watches his loved one die!

Noire dashes at Ashley and jumps into the air, before slamming her axe towards the ground. Ashley forms a shield with her magic and stops Noires' strike.

NOR: Ahh, what a durable defense. Too bad you only got one!

Small spikes form out of the ground behind Ashley and fire towards her. To Noires' suprise, another shield is formed behind Ashley and blocking the spikes from hitting her. She pushes her shield forwards and crashes Noire into a wall.

NOR: *spit* That's pretty good for a weakling.
ASH: I'll make you regret your words.

Noires' face gets even more distorted. Ashley takes a deep breath and gets ready for battle.

End of Chapter 126
"Adamantic"

[ Ashley has now entered the fray. How will this change the outcome of the battle?! ]