Chapter 296 Colin vs Skorn(3)

An eclipse appeared in the sky as the dragon condensed itself, then expanded outward. Darkness covered the sky, blocking the stars and moon, with the only source of light being the red 'sun' that appeared in the middle of the darkness. Everyone spectating the fight marvelled at the power contained in that attack, except for Askalad, who gritted his teeth in worry. Even he had to admit that the attack was powerful, and he was worried that Skorn might lose, which would mean his loss and humiliation.

As the eclipse disappeared, Colin saw something fall to the ground, and quickly flew over.

"Fuuuuuck." Colin said in frustration as Skorn got to his feet. His armour was gone and so was his golden aura, his skin was blackened and his eyes were bloodshot as he glared at Colin. Colin's heart felt like it was about to leap out of it's chest as he didn't think Skorn would have survived his attack and even if he did, he didn't expect him to be in such 'pristine' condition. That attack was by far his strongest and consumed more than half his DP and he was currently running on fumes. The good news was that Skorn should be in the same condition and Colin didn't see his axe in his hand. Skorn let out a long sigh, puffing out a cloud of black smoke before speaking.

"Kid, now you've done it. I'm angry." He said and his hands were surrounded by a thick red glow. The glow expanded until it created a large battle axe and Colin cursed again. Skorn charged forward, his newly created battle axe in hand, and swung towards Colin. He blocked with his gauntlet and noted that the strike was not as strong as before, and then grabbed onto the axe. He threw a punch towards Skorn's face, but he moved his head out of the way before sending a kick towards his stomach. Colin blocked the attack with his knee, before stabbing his horns towards Skorn's neck, but he quickly backed away. The red energy weapon liquified and changed shape, wrapping around Skorn's hands and turned into gauntlets.

Skorn kicked off the ground and punched towards Colin's head, and he dodged but he soon felt a fist connect to his face. Colin skid across the ground, as Skorn rushed in once more and delivered another punch to his face, but this time, Colin wrapped his tail around his hand, preventing him from escaping. Colin delivered a powerful punch to his face, causing blood to spurt from his nose, but he wasn't done. Colin went in for a nasty headbutt, impaling him on his horns, causing him to scream in pain. Enraged, Skorn turned the red energy into a dagger and stabbed him in the back, causing Colin to roar in pain. Colin swung his head, throwing him off, as blood poured from his stomach, Skorn kneeled on the ground as he was low on DP and he was too wounded to stand. Colin pulled the dagger from his back, and crushed it, before walking towards the kneeling Skorn. Skorn looked up at him and he delivered a powerful kick to his face.

'Fuck, how did I lose to this brat?' Skorn thought as his consciousness faded. Colin panted heavily, as he felt more exhausted and battered than he has ever been in his life. He wanted to fall down and faint on the spot, but he knew that was a bad idea right now, and instead, hoisted Skorn onto his shoulders and flew towards where Askalad was floating.

'How did that big, green ape lose to this bastard?' Askalad thought while gritting his teeth. Blue lightning sparks appeared in his hand, as he prepared to kill Colin, but suddenly, golden blades with black smoke surrounding them appeared around his body.

"Don't even think about it." Bartus said with a grin and Lily glared at Askalad as well, making him shudder as he found something unsettling about her gaze. The sparks in his hand died down as Colin appeared before him.

"I believe I get to choose five of your subordinates as my own." He said and Askalad gave him a forced smile.

"Yes, now choose." He said

"First, I'll be taking this guy, Skorn. I'll also take the succubus, the Oni and those two high orcs." Colin said, pointing out each of them. He observed Askalad's expression, but he didn't notice any change.

"Very well." He said and before Colin could breathe a sigh of relief, red lightning appeared in Askalad's hand, before firing off into two bolts. Before anyone could react, the bolts struck the succubus and Oni in the head, causing them to explode.