Fantasy Realm [One Piece] [Harry Potter] [Naruto] - [Progression] [LitRPG]

Chapter 53: Unleashing Sealion's Terrifying Strength

As Alex finally commits to action, he pulls out one of his remaining two grenades, setting the fuse to precisely three seconds. With careful precision, he slides it across the ground so that it silently rolls directly under Black Waltz No. 2, who, due to his floating wings, is not grounded. Simultaneously, Alex activates his new ability: Sealion's Icewing Embrace lvl 0.

A sudden drain of 44 MP hits Alex, the cost slightly reduced by his innate skill Genius Conjurer lvl 1, cutting the drain by 12%. His entire body becomes encased in sharp, gleaming ice shards, his armor enlarging and wings of ice extending from his back. Cold mist seeps from his body, creating an imposing, ethereal aura. Alex feels as though Sealion's very soul has merged with his own, gifting him terrifying, supernatural power.

Black Waltz No. 2, highly sensitive to Mana, immediately notices the shift. His concentration on Zidane shatters, and he abandons his spell to focus entirely on Alex, glaring at him in shock.

Taking advantage of the distraction, Alex fires a round from [Mr. 5's .44 Caliber 6-Shot Revolver] directly at the Black Waltz's face.

You have dealt 30 x 3 = 90 damage to Black Waltz No. 2
You have dealt 12 x 3 = 36 damage to Black Waltz No. 2

Although the weapon's special effect doesn't activate, Alex receives a pleasant surprise as he notices that his new ability enhances not only his melee attacks but also his ranged ones. His bullets now carry an icy, cold aura, adding frost damage to his strikes. As usual, Alex lands a critical hit by exploiting the enemy's exposed weakness, his face shrouded in black mist.

A heartbeat later, the grenade explodes. The fire blast hits Black Waltz No. 2 squarely, as the floating mage remains directly above the detonation point. Shrapnel flies into him, fire scorches his robe, and the sheer force of the explosion rocks the battlefield.

You have dealt 56 damage to Black Waltz No. 2
You have dealt 6 damage to Black Waltz No. 2
You have dealt 7 damage to Black Waltz No. 2
You have dealt 10 damage to Black Waltz No. 2
You have dealt 8 damage to Black Waltz No. 2
You have dealt 17 damage to Black Waltz No. 2

Alex can't help but wonder how the enemy is still standing. Between the surprise shot to the face, the grenade explosion, four shards of deadly shrapnel, and the fire damage from the blast, the Black Waltz should have been done for. The ambush dealt a staggering 126 damage, followed by another 104 damage for a total of 230 damage, nearly enough to kill Alex twice over.

Yet somehow, Black Waltz No. 2 still clings to life, shrieking in agony.

"DAMN KNIGHT! I AM SUPERIOR TO INSECTS LIKE YOU! YOU WILL REGRET THIS—DIE!!" he bellows, enraged.

He charges a "Thunder" spell at Alex, who grins. "How can this guy be both nihilistic and stupid? Why use a thunder spell against me when fire would be the obvious choice? Can't he see the ice?" Alex thinks, marveling at his opponent's poor tactics.

The spell hits, momentarily stunning Alex, but it only deals minor damage. A small piece of his icy armor shatters, but the bulk remains intact.