SWNOVELXO Chapter 658 VirtualValkyrie
Villain Ch 658. VirtualValkyrie
Allen turned back. His senses were sharp and alert, he raised his sword in a fluid motion, ready to brush off or block any incoming attacks.
- Clang!
Suddenly, a sharp, clashing sound pierced the air as Allen's sword collided with a pair of blades, wielded by a mysterious figure who had managed to approach him unnoticed. His eyes narrowed as he focused on the player before him, a female assassin whose presence seemed to defy the odds.
Allen couldn't help but feel a sense of begrudging admiration for the player standing before him. In the midst of the sea of fire and chaos that engulfed the battlefield, where most players struggled just to survive, she had managed to not only approach him but also launch a surprise attack from behind. It was clear to Allen that this player was no ordinary foe.
Her skill and stealth spoke volumes about her prowess as an assassin. He had never seen her before, and yet she had managed to infiltrate his ranks and strike at him with precision.
Allen couldn't shake the feeling that she must have been working with Red_King, one of his stealth soldiers. It was the only explanation for how she had managed to get so close to him undetected. Allen was sure this player was hiding and using her Hiding skill. She must have clung to the Behemoth and waited for the right moment to come out.
Allen flicked his gaze up to the top of her head, where her username hovered.
VirtualValkyrie (Deputy) <Ironclad Legion>.
'VirtualValkyrie,' Allen muttered under his breath, his brow furrowing in confusion. He racked his brain, trying to place where he had seen her before. It wasn't often that he clashed with someone from the Ironclad Legion guild, even though they were part of the same alliance as the Order of Valiance. So, this player was a bit of a mystery to him.
'Where have I seen her?' he wondered aloud, his thoughts swirling as he tried to piece together the puzzle. Her nickname didn't ring any immediate bells, but there was something naggingly familiar about it. Perhaps they had crossed paths in a previous battle, or maybe he had heard of her through the grapevine.
Allen's memory flashed, a lightbulb moment hit him like a lightning bolt. It all came rushing back to him in a sudden flood of recollection. His eyes widened in realization.
He vividly remembered their encounter during the tournament two years ago, a fierce battle that had pushed both of them to their limits. Three rounds of intense combat had ensued, with VirtualValkyrie proving to be a formidable opponent. Though Allen had emerged victorious in two of the rounds, it was the one loss that stood out in his mind.
He couldn't help but grimace as he recalled how VirtualValkyrie had managed to outmaneuver him, delivering a well-placed kick that had sent him tumbling into the lava surrounding their battle arena, reducing his HP to zero in an instant. It had been a close match, proof of her skill and prowess as a gamer.
Despite their previous competition, Allen harbored no ill will towards VirtualValkyrie. In fact, he respected her for her strength and tenacity in battle. It had been a fair fight, and he bore her no grudge for emerging victorious.
Allen recalled hearing that VirtualValkyrie had gone on to achieve third place in the tournament due to her skill and determination. But that wasn't all – she had also transitioned into the world of streaming, building a following of fans who eagerly watched her gaming exploits. Allen himself had tuned into her channel several times.
VirtualValkyrie jumped back, a steely determination etched across her features, Allen's eyes narrowed in anticipation. He could sense the tension in the air, the anticipation of another clash between them crackling like electricity.
With a fierce grit of her teeth, VirtualValkyrie unleashed her skill.
"Poison Spike," she said in a cold voice. But instead of hurling it at him from a distance, she made a daring move. She plunged her blades into the Behemoth's thick hide, the monstrous creature beneath them, the deadly spikes acting like drills as they bore menacingly toward Allen.
A surge of adrenaline coursed through Allen's veins as he watched the spikes approach, his instincts kicking into overdrive. Without hesitation, he raised his hand and summoned his skill.
"Barrier." A translucent shield that shimmered into existence just in time to intercept the attack.
The impact reverberated through his body as the spikes collided with the barrier, sending shockwaves rippling through the air. VirtualValkyrie gritted her teeth against the force of the blow, her muscles straining with the effort of maintaining her grips.
But even as he fended off the attack, Allen couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to VirtualValkyrie's strategy than met the eye. It was a cheap trick, to be sure, but he knew better than to underestimate her.
He surveyed their surroundings. 'Ah, I get it,' he thought. It dawned on him – she had deliberately chosen this place as their battleground, knowing full well that it would limit his ability to use his area-of-effect skills. It was a clever tactic, one that spoke volumes about her cunning and resourcefulness in battle.
VirtualValkyrie's blades dug deeper into the Behemoth's thick hide, the monstrous creature roared in pain, its massive frame trembling with fury. The impact of her previous attack sent shockwaves rippling through its body, causing it to thrash and rage against its restraints.
Despite her intention to target Allen, the Behemoth was not spared from the brunt of the assault. The poison-laced spikes embedded in its flesh inflicted considerable damage, eliciting anguished cries from the beast as it struggled to free itself from the onslaught.
Meanwhile, Allen remained poised and composed, his wings flicking with practiced ease as he hovered just above the Behemoth's tumultuous movements. He had learned long ago how to maintain his balance in the midst of chaos, but even he could not escape the powerful gusts of wind that buffeted him from all sides.
The wind whipped around Allen with increasing ferocity, obscuring his surroundings and blurring his vision.