Chapter 8 Born To Be

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Back in Bojing's conscience

" Choose who I am, how do i- " ( Bojing )

*Arrgghh

Falling over the tight sensation in his chest was unbearable. His skin began to turn pale and his body became chilling.

" Bojing, you must hurry up and decided who you are before you die, before they die! " ( Numen )

Suddenly his eyes widen to the hallow view his heart saw. In This moment he saw his old and new party lingering around him, their tears flowing down each of their cheeks. In this moment time stood still. With each passing moment it felt like and eternity until the moment shattered.

" Hahahaha, my Hero's, Must you really fall so soon. Don't you wish to destroy the enemies that stand before you? Pass your resolve onto me and be reborn. " ( ??? )

A transparent pale shade loomed throughout Numens face as he let out a shocking gasp.

" No, she can't be here. " ( Numen )

A bright light shone from within a dark void looming at the centre of the room, From withing it the radiant shine forming the appearance of humanoids. A strong surge of energy emitted shaping into weapons born of light and armour adorned in shadows.

" Yes my goddess, at your very command. " ( Players )

Their eyes were shimmering with a bright light that could only be compared to stars shinning in the night sky. Popping up in front of them windows adorning a quest marker showed up.

" Do you accept the quest my champions? Do you accept the power to smite these foul and pitiful creatures that stand before you? " ( ??? )

Swiping their hands across the menu in unison a specific phrase left their lips.

" With all our heart, we will bring you the beasts body! " ( Players )

Watching on from within the void the room began to darken even further as cracks began to form in their surroundings. All Numen and Bojing could do was watch on. The party quickly gathered in front of Bojing's body blocking their path to him as they prepared for the battle that would ensue. Taking a step forward the first player drew his sword thrusting towards the tiny body of Yang. It was so fast she had little time to react only enough to prevent more than a cratch.

Next the second player drew his bow as radiant light ingulfed his arrows tip. Bursting forth the arrow shot like a raging thunderbolt headed straight for Daiyu, striking her in her leg.

*Arrrgghh

" We will give those who aren't monsters the chance to leave immediately. " ( Players )

" No, Never will we leave him behind. Not ever again. " ( Daiyu, Bo and Ciao-xing Chen )

" We wont stand idly buy either! " ( Wang and Yang )

Dashing forward Yang formed her shadows into long, sharp claws and took a slash at one of the players but ultimately it was blocked, prompting a counterattack that sent her flying bowling over the party members standing behind her.

At this moment Bojing shut completely down. How was he still so weak? How was he still unable to protect them? His deep rage bursting forth wishing their blood on his hands, only shut down by the second wish to never harm another again. To never lose control again.

The Players continued their assault, knocking around the party, however they were tenacious and would always situate themselves in front of his body, shielding him from their onslaught.

How… How could I still be so weak? Why is it that I always need saving? Why must I be so weak that they must get hurt for it? Why was I even born. Looking at his hands they were shaking uncontrollably. In this moment he felt an overwhelming feeling of dread.

" Hahahaha, is that all they have got. Well I guess its time to finish them off. Jinjing Da, do you wish to follow the final command. " ( ??? )

" Yes, Let me kill them with my own hands. " ( Jinjing )

The radiant shine burst forth from the candle breaking it into pieces, from the light Jinjing lashed out with a bright yellow light.

" This will finish you, so long losers! " ( Jinjing )

In that moment it was almost like time froze. Jinjing watched on, There was nothing he could do. He couldn't harm them, it wasn't in his nature. Just as the energy began gushing from the swords blade –

*Bang

" That's right from the beginning there was only one thing I could ever do. You all are much more stronger than me when it comes to offense. So let me be your ultimate shield! " ( Bojing )

" You think that power is enough to protect them, how pitiful. " ( ??? )

The sword smashed the first layer of shield as Bojing cast a second layer.

" Your right, I need to go all in! " ( Bojing )

Swiping his free hand he opened up his menu, selecting the stats screen.

" Please, Numen. Grant me one wish! "

" Heh, so you finally decided who you are.

A bright green flash sparkled around his body, flowing into the shield he created.

" Wha… What are you doing! ( ??? )

A bright smile flashed across his face once again.

" Isn't it obvious, these offensive stats. I no longer need them! I will put them all into my defence! " ( Bojing )

" That's impossible, how will you possibly survive without them! " ( ??? )

" It is quite simple. I will have my party by my side. In this regard I never needed any offensive capabilities. My very purpose, my very wish, is to protect those who are most precious to me! " ( Bojing )

[System: All Offensive Stats Have Been Transferred To Defensive Stats… The User Has Now Unlocked The Active Skill: Guardians Aura – Your Will And Resolve Resonate From You Allowing You To Cast Your Skills At A Set Range Depending On The Skills Level]

Pushing on his shield he begins to expand it outwards, forcing JinJing and the other players back.

" Ugh, how is this possible. " ( ??? )

A snickering sound echoed out from the status menu.

[System: Isn't It Obvious… This Is Who Bojing Really Is… This Is His True Potential… Something That You Couldn't Even Comprehend… Gaia]

Dashing around the now expanded green bubble the players persisted to find a single hole in his defence, but to their try's they bared no fruit. In This moment Bojing was absolutely indestructible and there was nothing any of them could do about it. From behind him the wailing cyrs resonated throughout his ears.

" Bojing… your alive. We were so worried. ( Daiyu )

" Whoa, so this is your true potential. ( Ciao-xing Chen )

" You, Idiot, don't ever worry me like that ever again! )

Placing his hand onto her head he began to ruffle through it.

" Yeah, I hear you. I promise I will be the one to protect you all from now on. " ( Bojing )

" Arrrggghhhh, you are all useless. I shall buff you up to your full potential. " ( Gaia )

The shine in their eyes and appearance grew brighter, emanating with a stronger force.

[System: Immortal Crown Active Skill Unlocked… Active Skill: Guardians Heal - Infuse Your Shield With The Ability To Heal Those Inside… Healing Scales Off Skill Level]

[System: Active Skill: Guardians Heal Activated]

" You guys wait in here until your all healed, let me handle this. " ( Bojing )

Walking through the shield the effects removed all abnormal status effects from his body, further coating his body with armour. The monster transformation becoming tamer, fusing with his Player look.

" He, he's out, now let's finish him! " ( Players )

" No! He is mine! " ( Jinjing )

Lunging forward Jinjing thrusted forward, golden light forming the shape of a spear piercing Bojing. However, in the moment Bojing swatted the spear away from him. Picking up pace Jinjing begins to thrust at inhuman speeds, however every thrust is repelled simply by Bojing's waving hand.

" Ugh, why wont you die! " ( Jinjing )

" Let me make it perfectly simple for you. It is because my party's life is on the line. " ( Bojing )

Taking a step closer Bojing unleashed a boosted punch utilizing his shield armour but not even a scratch was left behind. However, it still didn't stop the blow sending him flying backwards and shattering his spear.

*Arrgh

Dashing forward yet again Jinjing summons a sword this time. Swinging his arm the green energy from his shield flowed out from his palm forming the shape of a sword.

*Ting

*Ting

*Ting

" Ugghhh, why are you so annoying you monster, lowborn filth! " ( Jinjing )

" Call me what you want but the truth remains, you are nothing compared to me! " ( Bojing )

" Urgghh, Attack him now! " ( Jinjing )

From all sides Jinjing's upgraded party rushed in to attack Jinjing all at once.

*Ting

*Ting

*Ting

" Seriously, no matter what attacks these guys throw why are they almost always easy to parry. I mean it is laughable the number of times we have countered you all today. " ( Yang )

" Wha- How are you able to keep up! " ( Jinjing )

" … It is quite simple… ! " ( Daiyu )

[System: Party Speed Buff Has Been Applied… Party Strength Buff Has Been Applied… Good Job My Children]

" See, now your going to face us all… and we are going to mop the floor with you! " ( Bojing )

Chapter 8 End