[Chrono Stasis] has a rule that the target cannot be affected by other {Spell} besides ones from Chronomancer.
Abiding by that, I use [Vortex Warp], although I can chain it with [Chrono Crush] to deal massive damage. However, I’m not here to PK.
...
Just like that, that elf pyer is gone from the equation. At least... long enough for us to complete the quest anyway.
Siegfried scooted over and leaned down before whispering to my ear.
“What did you do?” -Siegfried-
“Just teleported him far away from us”
[Vortex Warp] allows me to target opponents for teleportation instead of only allies or myself to the location that I knew or saw.
It’s OP in effect but can be resisted, which makes me wonder why that elf easily falls to the {Spell}. Nevertheless, it has a long Cool down so I can’t use it that freely.
I teleported him above one of the big blooms in Lainore Forest. The ones that inflict [Pollen] and cause a myriad of monsters to chase after the affected.
Hehe... I can imagine him running away from a horse of monsters, but since he’s high LV, I doubt it will be much of an obstacle.
(“Sorry”)
I internally said sorry to him again.
The atmosphere rexes as that elf vanishes from the room. The Cardinal of Light exchanges gazes with Drust and his troops before nodding and continuing what they were talking about.
-Switch to 3rd Person POV-
“Waaaaaaaaaaa... Magie, fuck you!” -Elf Pyer-
An elven figure suddenly falls from an incredible height. His body locked in a freeze frame, he knew that he would be safe from the fall since {Spell} did prevent any damage except Chronomancers {Spell}.
*POOOOF*
He fell to a soft cushion of a rge flower as yellow pollen stuck all over him as the {Spell} duration finally ended.
“Ha... I can move.” -Elf Pyer-
*GRAAAAAA*
Several roars of monsters and buzzing of insects echo within this colourful forest as they are approaching.
Instead of panicking, this elven pyer simply shrugs and opens the system turning off his video recording feature. Since he’s confident it will get many views on MeTube.
He can picture it in his mind. ‘A Mage casting different csses {Spell}???? What’s going on?’.
But then he frowns... as he double-checks on his equipment wondering if he equipped his usual gear or is stupid and wearing the wrong one.
All of these are (Legendary) rarity and specifically chosen to give significant resistance against magical ailments to the point of immunity.
Especially hard CCs like [Chrono Stasis] which doesn’t expin his predicament.
(“How in the hell, Magie’ {Spell} just bypass them all? It’s not ‘lucky’. It is as if they ignore restrictions/resistance. But their duration is still shortened by other pieces of equipment… Hm.”) -Elf Pyer-
He reminded the time when his anti-magic cloak was bypassed too.
In a split second though his rumination was broken as several monsters approached him. With a sigh, he closes the system panel and stares at them...
(“Magie’s troublesome.”) -Elf Pyer-
“Eh... Might as well, you all be my punching bag.” -Elf Pyer-
-Switch of 1st Person POV (MC)-
In this strategy meeting, The Cardinal of Light and Royal Guard Drust came up with a pn.
Essentially, there are two parts to this invasion of the Royal Pace. First is a distraction troop that will be stationed in front led by Saintear & Cardinal of Light with Rebels.
The second one is a much smaller and elite group led by Lucius & Drust who knew the secret entrance to the royal passage through the underground maze.
Their mission is to incapacitate the King or at least break the incoming ritual before the solstice comes. We as Travellers are chosen to participate in this scenario.
“Let us begin.” -Cardinal of Light-
As he said it...
*PINNGGGGGGGGGGG*
(“Hm? What is this?”)
-System-
[Quest: War for Lowlight (Global)]
Description: War is brewing against the possessed King of Lowlight. Pyers from across O.w.O can participate in the front lines. Higher contribution means higher reward.
[Quest: The Tyrant III (Unique)]
Description: A Coup d’état has been pnned against the possessed King of Lowlight. Rewards will be given after the King has been defeated.
-System-
Me and Siegfried shared a look and simply nodded. Closing the system window as we follow Drust and Lucius parting ways from Cardinal of Light and his troops of Priests & Padins.
-Royal Pace Secret Passageway-
“Crown Prince Lucius, why does Lowlight have so many underground passages?”
Curiously, I asked him while walking in this long tunnel. As he answers automatically mouthing off from his knowledge.
“In Ancient times, This location was a dwarven civilization. They built numerous channels for quick and hidden travel. It’s unknown why they left this grand structure but humans settled in above building Lowlight until the royal family stumbled in.” -Lucius-
“I see... How long ago was the Ancient times?”
“Hmmm, probably in Mythical Ages where Gods still walk on this pne.” -Lucius-
(“Wow... That’s long ago”)
Laid in old worn bricks and covered by cobwebs. We passed through almost endless corners, gates, and tunnels until we faced a wall...
“Here we go.” -Drust-
I can hear Lucius take a deep breath and touch one of the loose bricks. It faintly shines revealing a myriad of runes before fading.
*GRSSS* *GRSS* *GRSSS*
The bricks dislodged themselves arranging in a way to become a hole revealing what’s behind it.
In an old storeroom, I can see furniture being covered by white cloth including wall decorations. The interior looks luxurious enough for us to recognise we’re in the Royal Pace.
“We must hurry!” -Drust-
Lucius nodded and we ran following Drust towards the audience chamber.
Not long after though, we see a figure passed by. Humanoids wearing knightly armour as their eyes widened and shouted as loud as possible.
“Intruders!!!” -Guards-
In unison, we immediately heard several metallic rattles in the background as combat music began to py.
“Your Highness and Chief Drust! Go on forward we’re going to stall them.” -Rebels-
The Crown Prince and his royal guard gave a firm nod as we did the same gesture before running forward.
“Catch them! Don’t let them in.” -Guards-
She yelled loudly albeit already muffled in the background as we kept running.
(“Mag, that’s odd. You and I have multiple stealth magic but they still detected us.”) -Siegfried-
(“It is scripted most likely.”)
(“Yeah...”) -Siegfried-
-Lowlight, Royal Pace Audience Chamber-
Like what the script says, more and more rebels are being used to fight off against guards leaving only us, Lucius, and Drust.
“Drust, to think you escape the dungeon.” -Royal Guard-
Hearing that voice, I hear Drust’s sudden gasp and upon watching him I can see he’s gritting his teeth in anger as he brandishes his sword towards the approaching figure.
(“That’s pretty Hi-LV NPC.”) -Siegfried-
Yeah... It says that NPC is LVRe25 compared to the rest which doesn’t even have the ‘Re’ suffix except for Drust, Lucius, and Cardinal of Light.
“You... Traitor. Your Highness! Please go to the chamber, I’ll catch up with you.” -Drust-
“Hah! You think I’ll allow you like that?” -Royal Guard-
The floor cracks as he leapt towards us...
*TING*
Drust quickly intervened blocking the royal guard's attacks as he shouted.
“Quickly your Highness!” -Drust-
“I-i... I understand, let’s go!” -Lucius-
His voice was strained yet still marched on as me & Siegfried and’ shared a look.
*BAAMMMMMMM*
Just like what I & Siegfried saw, this is indeed the audience chamber. High-up ceiling with beautifully carved pilrs as support, a vishly decorated chandelier that occasionally glints to show resplendence, and a massive red carpet leading forward to a ptform where several throne chairs lie empty.
Except for one...
Sitting in the centre of it lies the possessed King. Protected by a horde of demonic creatures.
Ranging from hellhounds with fires spewing from their mouth, flying imps carrying equally size trident, and one resembling that of a goril in reddish fur with serrated teeth & gring red eyes.
They growl and groan as a thick sulphuric scent permeates the air.
“My Son.” -King-
His voice is overpping, The voice of an old man is being covered by growls. Like a beast trying to talk through a human’s voice creating eerie distortions.
Gncing to my left towards the windows, I see darkness begin to settle in low light. I guess it’s because of the incoming solstice that the possession is stronger.
“Silence! Parasites wearing my father’s skin.” -Lucius-
I jolted at the intimidating voice coming from the Crown Prince, his eyes narrowed in a hateful stare at the presence sitting on that chair.
My startled reaction earned a snort from Siegfried of which I gave him a look as he raised his hand in surrender while still smirking.
*CRACKKKKKK*
The King’s wrinkly face eerily grins so unbearably wide ear to ear & eye to eye to the point of inhuman as it spoke...
“How easy... the prey comes first.” -King-
It stands up from the chair and the familiar sounds of splitting bones and ripping flesh echo in the chamber.
The King’s frail old body transformed into a fearsome monster, with bat-like leathery wings sprouting from its back. A curved horn grew on top of its head charred & bckened. Its build widened and bulged like a tumour...
!!!
My eyes quickly turned to the Crown Prince as the colours of his pace turned pallor.
“Fa...ther?” -Lucius-
His small and uncertain voice simmers in the air as the creature before him growls.
“Souls for my Lord!!!!” -King-
Demonic beasts in a myriad of shapes unch forward, straight towards the prince...
“[Maximize: Praefatio]!!!”
Uttering those words, I hear angelic bells echoing in the chamber as golden gossamer coalescence into a dome protecting me, Lucius, and Siegfried.
Their attacks are blocked by this force field as Siegfried’s figure leapt out from the dome’s protection.
“Mag! Pn A.” -Siegfried-
The boss battle has begun!
“Okey Dokey!”
I give him a thumbs up as he faces the horde of demonic creatures whilst the boss is still unmoving. Although its eyes glint ever so frequently locked in a staring contest with the Crown Prince.
(“I guess 1st phase is an add phase.”)
“Fragments! Spread far and wide...”
Wanting to show off a bit, the fragments that’s been orbiting around me shoot far spreading in all cardinal directions. While delegating 2 of them to be by my side and Crown Prince.
“Hahahaha! Come here, you shit stain!” -Siegfried-
He boisterously ughs, while making a mocking gesture of ‘come’ curling his index finger simultaneously activating a taunting {Skill}.
Pn A is simple; Siegfried lures them all and I carpet-bomb them. Good ol’ razzle-dazzle...
*FWIP*
Multiple demons changed their target to Siegfried according to pn as I almost ordered my fragments to cast.
I noticed something amiss...
!!!
“Huh!???” -Siegfried-
Their gazes changed to the Crown Prince and began hammering into the barrier. Each causes noises after their attacks are deflected by [Praefatio].
“[Widen: Force]”
As those words left my mouth my voice resonated. A powerful shockwave boomed throughout the chamber and with it, several demonic monsters were knocked aside.
Some hit the pilrs, lying ft on the ground, or worse... sptted to the walls. I didn’t expect upcasting [Force] to be this strong!
“Shit! Mag, protect the prince.” -Siegfried-
“On it!”
His legs have changed, nkier and thinner like bones including the digitigrade structure. I’m gd I have masked us in [Seeming] prior.
In the blink of an eye, he jumped using the shoulder of a goril beast that staggered from my magic as a boost. Swinging his leg he’s now looking like a scythe to decapitate the demon hound.
Come to think of it...
I steal a gnce at my side, Lucius simply stood in silence locked eyes with the demon. His body slightly trembles and he quickens his breathing pattern.
The {Status} shown on him indicates he’s been inflicted with [Fear] but it is in a reddish background showing it cannot be dispelled. It truly is the first phase of fighting this boss...
(“Fragments... cast [Arbitrium].”)
In my mind, I designated the AoE towards the back of this wave. As in the party system, I can see my fragments simultaneously cast that {Spell}.
Siegfried is in front of us tackling and decimating mobs. While these ads merely focus on breaking the barrier and trying to kill Lucius.
--
*FWOOOOOMMMM*
On cue... angelic choir sang in the background and concentrated beams of light descended from above. I can hear groans and the st throes of the demons once they are in the radius of those beams.
Pure white feathers and golden glimmers scatter with each beam striking these demons obliterating them to dust.
[Arbitrium] a {Spell} used by the Inquisitor line of the Priest css. A DPS priest is quite rare since the majority of them prefer to become Cardinal. I have seen MeTubes about it!
“Nice! I’ll go crazy too.” -Siegfried-
He grins seeing those angelic holy beams.
*TAP* *TAP* *TAP*
Hitting his knuckles together, his weapon glowed in golden radiance and his signature grin decorated his face.
“
He shouted reverberating the entire chamber and threw a mean hook hitting a hulking monster....
*KABOOOOM*
With such a force the monster ragdoll or in this case obliterated deleting several mobs in its wake followed by golden glimmers.
Since he did it on a straight path, monsters were wiped out. I didn’t know much about that {Skill} only it can be activated after doing a series of hits. Like a combo I guess?
One by one, we thinned out the numbers until nothing was left except the boss and fear-stricken Lucius.
--
“YOU!!!” -Lucius-
With anger and gritted teeth, he drew his sword as the [Fear] de-buff vanished and my [Praefatio] ran out of its duration.
Start of Phase 2!!