Chapter 6: The Reaper’s Wrath
Chapter 6: The Reaper's Wrath
The Reaper-Class Annihilator stood before us, its metallic frame humming with lethal energy. Red streaks of lightning crackled along its scythe, illuminating the battlefield in a demonic glow.
"Stay sharp," Specter muttered, tightening his grip on his pistols. "This thing won't go down easy."
🚨 [Boss Fight Initiated: Reaper-Class Annihilator] 🚨
Health Bar: ██████████ 100%
The massive machine lunged at us with terrifying speed. I barely had time to activate Phantom Dash, teleporting away as its scythe sliced through the air, leaving a searing red trail. Specter flipped backward, firing a volley of plasma rounds, but the bullets bounced harmlessly off its reinforced armor.
🔹 Analyze its weak points 🔹 Attack head-on with full power 🔹 Use Cyber Override to attempt a hack
My mind raced. A direct attack was suicide, and hacking a boss-level enemy? Too risky. I needed more intel.
I activated Combat Analysis Mode, and my HUD flashed with a weak spot indicator—its energy core, located on its back!
"Specter! We need to hit its core!" I shouted.
"Then get me an opening!" he yelled back.
The Reaper roared, lifting its scythe overhead, preparing a devastating AOE attack. My HUD screamed warnings.
⚠ [System Alert: Lethal Area Detected] ⚠
I teleported just in time as the scythe slammed into the ground, sending a shockwave of pure energy that disintegrated the surrounding debris.
"Damn it, we need a plan!" Specter grunted, rolling to cover.
I scanned my skill tree. A new option was unlocked.
🚨 [Skill Unlocked: Shadow Chain] 🚨
⚡ Shadow Chain: Launch spectral chains to immobilize enemies for 5 seconds.
"Perfect!" I activated the skill, and dark chains erupted from my hands, latching onto the Reaper's arms and legs. The machine struggled, its movements slowing.
"NOW!" I roared.
Specter leaped onto the Reaper's back, unleashing an overcharged plasma grenade directly into its energy core.
🔥 DIRECT HIT! 🔥
The explosion sent shockwaves through the battlefield. The Reaper staggered, its health bar dropping drastically.
Health Bar: ██████ 40%
But it wasn't over.
🔊 [WARNING: BOSS IN RAGE MODE] 🔊
The Reaper shrieked, its body transforming. Its metallic plating shifted, revealing spiked armor and additional plasma cannons mounted on its shoulders.
"Oh, come on!" I groaned.
The machine unleashed a devastating barrage of plasma blasts, forcing us to scatter. One hit, and we were dead.
"We need a final strike!" Specter shouted. "Any ideas?!"
I checked my energy levels. One more powerful move left.
🚀 [Ultimate Ability Unlocked: Overclock Slash] 🚀
⚔ Overclock Slash: Channel all remaining energy into a single, high-speed blade strike capable of bypassing armor.
"Cover me!" I yelled, feeling a surge of raw power flow through me.
Specter nodded, jumping into action, unleashing a hailstorm of bullets to keep the Reaper occupied. I charged forward, my energy blade glowing white-hot, my vision narrowing on the core.
With a final battle cry, I teleported behind the Reaper, slashing downward with all my strength.
💥 CRITICAL HIT! 💥
The Reaper froze. A second later, its entire body shattered into fragments of light, disintegrating into the void.
🚨 [Boss Defeated: Reaper-Class Annihilator] 🚨
Reward Unlocked: Hidden Class - Cyber Gladiator!
A surge of energy flowed through my body. My HUD flashed with a new notification.
🎖 [Class Evolution: Cyber Gladiator - A hybrid warrior with enhanced hacking, agility, and combat proficiency] 🎖
Specter wiped sweat from his brow, smirking. "Not bad, rookie. Looks like you just leveled up."
I exhaled sharply. This game was getting crazier by the second.
But before we could celebrate, my HUD flickered with a new alert.
🔊 [System Warning: High-Priority Target Detected] 🔊
A mysterious figure appeared in the distance, clad in futuristic black armor, a blood-red insignia glowing on his chest.
Specter tensed. "That's… impossible."
I clenched my fists. "Who the hell is that?"
A chilling voice echoed through the air. "You shouldn't be here, Player One."