Extra's Magic

Chapter 177 Shadows And Dungeons

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"Fucking Shadows..."

The Demon's frustration grew as he found himself at a dead end, surrounded by the remnants of a forgotten chamber.

The shadows seemed to dance maliciously, mocking his efforts to uncover the secret he had sought with such determination. It was as if the very fabric of the dungeon was conspiring against him, testing his resolve to the limits.

"If I could strangle you..."

He muttered under his breath, his voice tinged with irritation. He had grown weary of their elusive games and half-whispered riddles. He had come too far to be thwarted now.

"..."

Gritting his sharp teeth, the Demon turned on his heels, determined to retrace his steps and find a new path, one that would lead him to the truth he sought.

The air around him felt heavy with anticipation as if the dungeon itself was watching, waiting to see if he would give up or press on.

As he navigated the labyrinthine streets of the ruined city, a sense of unease lingered in the back of his mind. He could sense something lurking in the shadows, something other than the shifting forms of the ethereal allies that had guided him thus far.

Instinctively, he tightened his grip on the dark blade that hung at his side, ready for whatever challenge awaited him.

Grrr...

A low growl rumbled through the air, and suddenly, the darkness coalesced into a menacing form. A shadow hound, with eyes that gleamed like shards of obsidian, materialized before him. Its presence was palpable, a creature born from the same shadows that had aided the Demon on his quest.

"Finally, something to kill it..."

However, the Demon didn't even flinch, a small smile curling on his lips.

Without hesitation, the Demon raised his blade, ready to confront this new adversary.

Swish...

The shadow hound lunged, its movements swift and fluid, a creature of pure darkness and malice. It was a test of strength and skill, a battle in the heart of the desolate ruins.

As the clash ensued, the Demon's mind raced, analyzing the hound's movements and searching for a weakness. He could feel the shadows around him, as if they were watching, waiting to see if he would prevail. Every strike of the hound was met with a calculated counter, every dodge a calculated step towards victory.

In the midst of the battle, the Demon's inner thoughts were focused, sharp, and determined. The darkness within him resonated with the shadows, an unbreakable bond that fueled his resolve.

Whoosh...

With a final, decisive strike, the Demon managed to weaken the shadow hound. Its form wavered, and then, with a sound like dissipating mist, it vanished into the very shadows from which it had emerged.

Sneering, the Demon surveyed his surroundings. The city, still shrouded in darkness, seemed to hold its breath as if awaiting his next move.

"I know there's more of you... Come out, bastards!"

Letting out a chilling laugh, he pointed his dark blade into the eerie gloom, his voice echoing through the ruins.

Although he couldn't see them, the Demon could sense the presence of other ethereal beings lurking in the shadows, observing him with their mocking eyes.

Click...

The Demon's grip on his dark blade tightened as he sensed the encroaching shadows.

His icy blue eyes shone with amusement as the corners of the ruins seemed to stir, giving birth to a swarm of shadowy forms, each one taking on grotesque shapes and eerie semblances.

Whoosh...

They oozed from the cracks and crevices, manifesting as spectral wraiths, twisted abominations, and spectral figures that seemed to defy the very laws of reality.

"Good... Good..."

Demon's smile widened as the first shadow lunged at him, its form a blur of darkness.

Clank...

Instinctively, he parried with his blade, feeling the resistance and weight of the creature against his weapon. The shadows were relentless, their attacks coming from all directions, testing his skills and pushing him to his limits.

In the midst of the chaos, the Demon's mind remained focused, calculating the angles and timing of his strikes.

He knew that hesitation meant defeat, and he couldn't afford to be overcome by this horde of shadowy assailants.

Swish... Clang... Grunt...

The battle raged on, the shadows surrounding him like a malevolent ocean. He moved with a dance of darkness, his movements fluid and precise, his mind locked onto the shifting forms of his foes.

Shshshshshshsh...

He could hear their ghostly whispers, taunting him, trying to break his concentration.

However, the Demon wasn't easily scared.

He had faced countless challenges in his life, and he had grown stronger with each trial.

The shadows may have thought they could overwhelm him, but they underestimated the depth of his resolve. He embraced the darkness within, letting it flow through him, becoming one with the shadows.

He struck with ferocity, his blade slicing through the dark figures, dissipating them like smoke. Every attack he landed was a testament to his unwavering determination, every dodge a testament to his mastery over his own darkness.

It almost seemed as if he became one with the Shadows...

However, that was until 'it' showed up.

A Shadow that, suddenly, lunged forward, smashing the Demon into the ground with a force that sent shockwaves through his body.

"Ughhh..."

The Demon spat out a mouthful of black blood, quickly cutting off the tendril that was pinning him to the ground and leaping back up to his feet.

"This one is different..."

Muttering under his breath, he observed the new atrocity before him, its towering silhouette radiating an aura of malevolence.

The Shadow appeared to be deep and dark as if leading to the bottomless abyss.

It wasn't unlike those Shadows he had faced or seen before, there was truly something unsettling about this one.

The Abomination seemed ancient, stronger...

It felt as if this Shadow were the embodiment of all the evil and darkness in the world.

However, this was kind of ironic as the Demon himself was no stranger to darkness and malevolence.

"Finally, a normal opponent..."

Eyeing the 'abyss' Shadow he tightened his grip on his weapon and his eyes shone with crazed madness.

"Let's rip each other apart..."

The tension in the air was palpable as the Demon faced the abyssal Shadow. Every fiber of his being was alert, every instinct honed to the utmost.

"..."

He could feel the weight of the abyss as if it were pressing down on his very soul. But he didn't flinch. Instead, he welcomed it, embraced it, allowing the darkness within him to resonate with the depths of this formidable adversary.

A grin, sinister and confident, crept across his face.

The abyssal Shadow moved with an eerie grace, its movements fluid yet unpredictable. It was as if it could shift and contort at will, defying the laws of physics and challenging the Demon to anticipate its next move.

The Demon's mind raced, analyzing the Shadow's patterns, seeking a weakness. This wasn't just a physical battle; it was a battle of wits.

As the two forces clashed, the world around them seemed to blur, fading into the background. There was only the Demon and the Abyss, a battle of titanic proportions that transcended the physical plane.

Swish... Clang... Grunt...

The clash continued, each strike of the Demon met with a calculated counter from the abyssal Shadow. It was a dance of power and finesse, a battle that pushed both combatants to the very limits of their capabilities.

The Demon's mind was sharp, his thoughts focused, and his determination unshakable. He couldn't afford to falter; he couldn't let the abyss consume him.

The abyssal Shadow was relentless, its attacks unrelenting. It seemed to draw strength from the darkness itself as if it were an extension of the very fabric of the universe. But the Demon was relentless too, his resolve unbreakable, his willpower a force to be reckoned with.

The clash continued, the two adversaries locked in a fierce struggle that seemed to defy the passage of time. Each moment felt like an eternity as they traded blows, the sound of steel meeting shadow resonating through the desolate ruins.

As the battle raged on, the Demon's mind raced with thoughts. He knew he couldn't let his guard down, not for a second. The stakes were too high, and the outcome of this confrontation could shape the fate of his quest.

He had come too far, faced too many challenges, to be defeated now.

"Focus... find the weakness..."

He thought to himself, his eyes never leaving the movements of the abyssal Shadow. Every strike, every feint, every subtle shift in the shadows held a clue, a hint to its vulnerability. He just needed to uncover it, exploit it, and emerge victorious.

However, the shadow kept being elusive, always one step ahead.

If the Demon thought he was starting to grasp the Shadow's patterns, it quickly slipped through his fingers like smoke.

The Abyss Shadow managed to change his tactics, adapting to the Demon's attempts to find its weakness.

It was truly an ever-evolving and shape-shifting adversary, capable of adapting to the Demon's every move.

The more the Demon tried to outsmart the Abyss Shadow, the more it seemed to anticipate his every move.

This was a losing fight.