I Received System to Become Dragonborn

Chapter 514: Die Again

Lysander heard the deafening roar of the giant beast reverberate through the forest, the force of its sound pushing him backward. The wind whipped violently around him as he crossed his staff and sword in front of him, bracing against the onslaught. With a surge of will he managed to stop midair, hovering as the echoes of the beast's roar faded.

The creature's furious eyes locked onto Lysander again, its monstrous form still dripping with the corrupted blood that oozed from the wound he had just inflicted. Its gaze still burned with rage as if it was still alive.

Lysander knew that brute force alone wasn't going to be enough to bring this thing down. He needed to take advantage of every small opportunity he got and landing attack on its vulnerable spots. Lysander steeling himself drew on his Magic once more. Lightning was appearing along his staff and he prepared to strike again.

With a wave of his hand Lysander sent a barrage of lightning bolts toward the giant beast. The bolts whistled through the air and lighting up the forest. Each one slammed into the beast with strong force that immediately burning its thick hide. These attacks weren't just meant to harm, it was also a distraction.

The beast responded as expected, raising its massive claws to swat away the lightning like gnats. This gave Lysander the opening he needed. As soon as the beast's focus shifted to the barrage Lysander fly forward with lightning speed.

He aimed for the blood substances where its grotesque flesh was already torn and being mended. His blade moving in a powerful strikes. Each cut tore through the beast's flesh and corrupted subtance, spraying more of the dark, corrupted blood across the ground. Lysander felt a rush of satisfaction as his sword sliced through, knowing that he was slowly wearing the monster down.

But it still wasn't enough.

The giant beast roared again and its movements becoming more frenzied. Even though Lysander's attack were effective in causing damage, its still not enough to bring it down. The creature's immense size and the dark Magic flowing through its body it made it a very dangerous opponent. It was as though the beast thrived on pain, growing more aggressive with each wound Lysander inflicted.

Lysander dodged the beast's wild swings, narrowly avoiding the crushing blows as he circled around it. His breathing was labored now but he still can keep going.

The beast lunged at him again, its massive claws swinging in a massive arc through the air. Lysander dodged to the side, feeling the wind from the creature's strike rush past him. He retaliated with another lightning strike, this time aiming for the beast's face in an attempt to blind it

The lightning speared toward the creature's eyes and for the first time, Lysander saw the beast falter. It staggered back, one of the lightning bolts striking its eye, causing it to howl in agony. The distraction gave Lysander the chance he needed.

He surged forward again. This time aiming for the creature's heart. His sword glowed with intense Magic energy as he drove it toward the beast's chest, hoping to strike a decisive blow.

The beast's massive body twisted violently but Lysander was faster. His blade connected with its chest, cutting deep. The beast let out a guttural roar, the sound echoing through the air, shaking the trees around them.

But Lysander knew that once again, it still wasn't enough to end it.

BOOM!

Lysander suddenly heard a deafening boom echo through the forest followed by a massive surge of Magic energy to all direction. His head snapped toward the source of the explosion and his eyes widened in alarm as he saw a great blast of power erupting from where Adrius and Theron were locked in combat. The sheer force of it sent a chill down his spine.

His heart filled with dread. Lysander knew Adrius was strong but from what he had heard, Theron was an ancient enemy, a person – if he still can be called that – who supposed to be dead, yet came back alive to seek for revenge. The thought that Adrius might not be able to withstand such power gnawed at him. He couldn't shake the worry that his mentor might be overmatched.

"I need to finish this... now," Lysander muttered to himself, his jaw clenched. He had to kill the giant beast faster if he was going to help Adrius.

Lysander gritting his teeth and decided to push himself further. He start to pour more Magic energy into his next attack. His staff crackled violently with his Magical power as the air around him grew thick with the electric hum.

With a fierce cry, Lysander thrust his staff toward the heavens above. A massive lightning pillar, bright and blinding, erupted from the sky as if it were splitting the very atmosphere in half. The colossal bolt of lightning tore through the air and striking the giant beast with such force that the ground quaked and burned beneath them.

The impact sent shockwaves through the forest, splitting trees and scorching the earth where the lightning touched down.

The giant beast was momentarily engulfed in the brilliant light, its monstrous form barely visible within the crackling energy. The air was thick with the smell of ozone and burned rotten flesh and the deafening roar of the lightning drowning out the creature's bellowing cries.

But Lysander wasn't done. He knew that he couldn't rely on just that attack to finish it. The beast had survived too much already, and Lysander wasn't going to take any chances. Without wasting a moment he shot forward, flying directly toward the beast as the lightning still crackled around its body and make it unable to move.

His sword glowed with intense Magic, the blade extending as he infused it with his power. It gleamed with a brilliant blue light, growing longer and sharper until it reached five meters in size as Lysander poured his strength into it. The beast was now disoriented and weakened from the lightning. So it barely had time to react as Lysander closed the distance.

With a swift movement Lysander swung his sword, aiming for the creature's thick neck. The Magic-infused blade sliced through the air with a deadly hum, extending its reach to match the size of the beast.

The sword connected with a sickening sound, cutting deep into the giant beast's neck. The force of the blow sent a spray of dark, corrupted blood into the air as Lysander's blade carved through flesh and sinew. The beast let out a guttural roar and its massive body shuddering as the weight of the blow took its toll.

The creature's head sagged as the blade severed through the thick muscles of its neck, and with one last tremor the giant beast collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash. Died for the second time.

Lysander hovered above the fallen creature, his breath heavy and his body trembling from the exertion. He glanced back toward the battlefield where Adrius and Theron were fighting, the explosion of Magic still lingering in the air.

"I'm coming, master..." he whispered to himself, already preparing to launch into the next battle.

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