Two demons

17: Two demons

It's been seven days since Leo had been in the Omni system dimension, he only spent his time leveling up only talking short breaks since he didn't feel tired.

Leonis stood victorious, having spent seven grueling days battling beasts within the Omni system dimension.

He had faced countless Nightshade Wolves, their razor-sharp claws and teeth no match for his swordsmanship. Other foes fell before him: Gloopernaughts, Skarvoks, and Dreadnought Trolls.

Each battle honed Leonis's skills, his sword slicing through darkness and shadow.

Wyrmworms, Mistmorphs, and other terrors tested his mettle, but he emerged triumphant.

His sword, now a trusted companion, shone with a faint, otherworldly glow.

Leonis felt its power coursing through him, a symphony of steel and will.

Seven days. Countless battles. Leonis stood tall, his sword still trembling with the force of his final blow.

The silence that followed was oppressive, punctuated only by Leonis's heavy breathing. He knew his journey was far from over.

"Status" ! He called out.

Level: 25

HP: 1,200

Strength: 120

Agility: 90

Endurance: 50

Intelligence: 30

Life Force: 50

Charisma: 30

Skills:

- Swordsmanship: +50

- Combat Tactics: +40

- Survival Instincts: +30

- Magical Resistance: +20

- Omni System Mastery: +10

Attributes:

- Critical Hit Chance: +20%

- Critical Hit Damage: +40%

- Dodge Chance: +25%

- Attack Speed: +20%

- Mana Regeneration: +10%

Titles:

- Monster Slayer

- Unyielding Blade

Achievements:

- Defeated 1,000 Nightshade Wolves

- Completed the 7-Day Trial

- Unlocked Omni System's Hidden Potential

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Leonis's eyes gleamed with pride as he beheld his transformed status.

Seven days of relentless battles had forged him into a legendary warrior.

Leonis let out a deep sigh, his shoulders relaxing as he gazed out into the distance.

The numbers and titles on his status screen were impressive, but they didn't erase the weight of his journey.

Seven days of relentless battles had taken their toll.

His body ached, his mind reeled with memories of claws and fangs, and his spirit longed for respite.

Leonis sheathed his sword, its familiar weight a comfort against his back.

A soft chime echoed through the air as a notification materialized before Leonis:

NOTIFICATION: Mana Synchronization Complete

"Your body has fully adapted to your mana, granting optimal synergy.

You are now eligible to exit the Omni System dimension."

Leonis's heart quickened with excitement.

Additional Notification: Final Trial Imminent

"Pass the last trial to confirm your readiness for the world beyond. Trial details:

-Trial Name: Echoes of Eternity

-Trial Type: Solo Combat

-Objective: Defeat the Echokeeper"

Leonis's gaze locked onto the notification, his mind racing.

"What final trial?" Leonis muttered, conflicted. "I thought I was done with these trials... What is the Echokeeper? Another monstrous creature?"

He hesitated, uncertainty creeping in.

"Can I really defeat it? What if I fail?"

Leonis's thoughts swirled with doubts, but his determination slowly resurfaced.

"No, I've come too far. I won't back down now."

With a resolute breath, Leonis steeled himself.

"Accept," he said firmly, though his voice trembled slightly.

The Omni System's dimension began to shift, rearranging itself for the final trial.

Leonis stood tall, ready to face the unknown.

Xarathys towered over the trial arena, its imposing figure exuding malevolence. Horns as black as coal pierced the air, curved and twisted like twisted roots.

Eyes blazing with fiery malevolence burned with an inner fire, illuminating the dark recesses of the arena.

Its massive wingspan cast a dark, ominous shadow, as if night itself had taken form.

Its scales glistened like polished obsidian, reflecting the faint light of the arena.

Each scale seemed to absorb the light, radiating an aura of darkness.

Xarathys's massive frame rippled with muscle, its power evident in every flex.

In its hand, Xarathys wielded the demon blade "Abyssal Requiem," its dark metal drinking in the light around it.

Xarathys spoke, its voice like thunder in the abyss.

"Your journey ends here, mortal," Xarathys declared, its voice dripping with malevolence.

"Your soul will fuel the darkness, and your existence will be reduced to ashes."

The demon's words echoed through the arena, heavy with the weight of finality.

Leonis focused his mind, invoking his Skill Appraisal.

A soft, blue glow enveloped Xarathys, and Leonis's eyes widened as the demon's status unfolded before him.

Xarathys, The Great Demon

Level: ???

HP: ???

Strength: ???

Agility: ???

Endurance: ???

Intelligence: ???

Attributes:

- Dark Resistance: +100%

- Fire Resistance: +100%

- Physical Resistance: +50%

- Magical Resistance: +50%

Skills:

- Hellfire Manipulation

- Shadow Travel

- Demon Blade Mastery

Titles:

- The Unyielding

- Bringer of Darkness

- Devourer of Souls

Leonis's eyes locked onto the demon's level: ???. His mind reeled in shock.

"What... What kind of level is this?" Leonis thought, stunned.

The Omni System's usual level cap was 30. What did it mean for Xarathys's level to be unknown?

Leonis's gaze fell upon the demon's HP, and his heart sank.

Xarathys's HP was also unknown.

"How can I defeat something with unknown strength?" Leonis wondered.

Fear crept into Leonis's heart, but he steeled himself.

"I've come too far to back down now."

Xarathys's massive arm swung forward, Abyssal Requiem slicing through the air with a deafening roar.

The blade tore through space itself, leaving a shimmering rift in its wake.

Leonis dodged to the side, his heart racing as the blade missed him by a hair's breadth.

The wind generated by the swing buffeted him, sending him stumbling backward.

"Avoiding that was pure luck," Leonis thought, his mind reeling.

Xarathys's attack had distorted space-time, creating a temporary tear in reality.

The implications were staggering – this demon could manipulate the very fabric of existence.

Leonis regained his footing, his eyes locked onto Xarathys.

"You're not just strong... You're a reality warper," Leonis muttered.

Xarathys's response was a cold, mirthless smile.

"Your understanding is... amusing," Xarathys said, its voice dripping with contempt.

The demon raised Abyssal Requiem, poised for another strike.

"Your existence will be erased."

However instead of his heart to be filled with fear and regret it was quiet the opposite.

Leonis readied his sword, bracing for the next attack.

And his expression ?

A grin.

Leonis's grin grew wider, his eyes blazing with an otherworldly intensity. Xarathys's gaze locked onto Leonis's face, and for an instant, their eyes shared a spark of mutual understanding.

Then, Xarathys's expression transformed. Its face elongated, horns twisting into sharper, more sinister curves.

The demon's skin darkened, scales rippling across its body like a living shadow.

A wicked grin spread across Xarathys's face, its teeth sharpening into razor-sharp fangs.

Leonis's grin never wavered.

Xarathys's laughter shook the arena, a deafening roar that sent tremors through the ground.

It was no longer a battle between human and demon .

No that's not it.

It was a clash between a demon and another demon.