The Spirit Of The All-Consuming Shadow Forest (1)

Atlas, standing in front of the terrifying Spirit of the All-Consuming Shadow Forest, quickly assessed the situation. In order to have even a small chance of winning, he needed to take advantage of all the opportunities that the system provided him with. He remembered the ruined bracelets with seals that he kept in his inventory.

These bracelets could possibly help him safely use the artifacts he had just acquired — the Eye of Silence and the Essence of Silence.

Atlas took out two bracelets from his inventory, examining them carefully. At first glance, they looked damaged and hopelessly ruined, but the system in his interface informed him that these bracelets could be repaired using his "Repair Forgotten Items" skill.

Atlas knew that this was his chance— if he could repair the bracelets, he would not only be able to protect himself from the negative effects of the Eye of Silence, but also strengthen his powers in battle.

[System Notification: "A tool is required to use the 'Repair Forgotten Items' skill."]

Atlas reached for the tools he always carried with him, picked up his hammer and special tongs, getting ready for work. He concentrated on trying to fix the cracks and damage on the bracelets.

His repair experience wasn't that great, but he was getting more confident every time. He wasn 't a skilled craftsman at all .

The process was long and intense.Atlas felt his stamina go to waste, but he couldn't stop—restoring these bracelets was the key to his survival in this battle. Time passed, but the Spirit did not retreat, continuing to burn the air with its dark eyes.

[System notification: "The repair process is completed. The destroyed bracelets have been restored."]

When Atlas finished his work, he felt the bracelets regain their power. He didn't know exactly what they were doing, but he felt that they could now protect him from the dark power of the Eye of Silence.

[System notification: "You have successfully repaired the bracelets with seals. You can safely use the Eye of Silence in battle."]

Atlas pulled the bracelets onto his wrists, and immediately felt a barely noticeable magical field form around him, which would absorb some of the negative energy from the artifact.

Now that his defenses were in place, Atlas looked at the Spirit. The time has come. He was ready to fight.

A battle with the Spirit of the All-Consuming Shadow Forest was inevitable. Atlas could feel his heart starting to beat faster, his mana was almost at its limit, and even with the magical protection from the bracelets, he knew this fight wasn't going to be easy.

The Shadow Guardian was a powerful being endowed with dark power, and with every move he made, the air was filled with an oppressive shadow.

Atlas knew that his first goal was to use his speed and evasion to avoid being hit by the powerful attacks of the Spirit.

He focused his attention and activated the Tactical Evasion skill, which had already reached the third level. At the same time, his mount beast, the air shark, began maneuvering around the Spirit, ready to attack as soon as he found the moment to strike.

[System Notification: "The skill 'Tactical Evasion' has been activated. Efficiency increased by 30%."]

The spirit abruptly moved forward, its huge shadow enveloping the space, becoming more threatening with each step. He raised his weapon, a dark staff, from which a strong stream of magical energy emanated.

The guardian shot a clump of shadow towards Atlas, but thanks to the activated skill "Tactical Evasion" Atlas managed to quickly dodge, jumping to the side.

[System Notification: You dodged the blow.]

[Threat response improved.]

At this moment, the air shark used the "Whirlwind Wind" to attack the Unique Boss from the flank. The shark flashed by like a flash, slicing through the air with its movement and delivering a series of swift punches.

However, the Spirit wasn't an easy opponent—its skin proved resistant to most attacks, and it didn't even flinch, only swaying slightly.

Atlas understood that it was necessary to act wisely. He decided to use the "Eye of Silence" artifact to enhance his combat abilities. However, even with protection from negative effects, the artifact's power required concentration.

Atlas closed his eyes and concentrated to keep the dark power of the artifact from clouding his mind.

[System Notification: "The use of the 'Eye of Silence' artifact has been activated. Strengthen all attacks by 25%.']

Instantly, his perception changed. The whole world around him became clearer, the movements of the All-Consuming Shadow Forest slowed down, and his every gesture became easier to predict. Atlas felt his strength increase, and he could now not only dodge, but also counterattack with high speed.

He rushed forward, taking advantage of the moment when the All-consuming Shadow Forest began to prepare a new magical strike.

Atlas leaped, and with incredible accuracy, he stabbed with his dagger right at the weak spot where the Guardian's armor was damaged. However, the blow was not decisive, and the Guardian, with a furious roar, unleashed a magical wave in response, knocking Atlas off his feet.

[System Notification: "You've taken damage from a magic attack. Protection for 12 has been reduced by 10%."]

Atlas felt the magic of the Spirit entering his body, but the bracelets with seals that he repaired worked, absorbing some of the damage.Despite this, the pain was palpable.

He jumped aside, realizing that he couldn't go on like this forever.

At this moment, the mountain beast, the air shark, returned to the fight once again, radiating the energy of the "Energy Rush". She jumped on the Spirit, stunning it with a powerful attack pulse.

Atlas turned on "Energy Resonance" again to improve the effectiveness of his attacks and charged towards the All-Consuming Shadow Forest, using his daggers and quick movements to break through the enemy's defenses.

But the Spirit, realizing that the situation was becoming critical, used a magic spell in the last moments, which transformed his dark forces into a deadly stream.

[System Notification: "The All-consuming Spirit of the Shadow Forest uses the 'Shadow Devourer' spell. Evasion is impossible."]

Atlas felt the space around his body being pulled into a gravitational field, and his movements became slower. It was a deadly spell.

He realized that if he didn't escape, he wouldn't survive. The Mountain beast, keeping up with him, used an "Energy Jerk", pulling Atlas out of the affected area.

[System Notification: "The Mountain Beast uses 'Energy Surge'. Dodging the attack is successful."]

Atlas was safe again, but his mana was running out and his strength was dwindling. He knew he couldn't go on like this for long. It was necessary to either win this battle, or retreat, so as not to lose everything.

The Mountain beast was already on the verge of fatigue, but its skills and reserves of energy allowed it to continue fighting.

[System Notification: The battle continues.]

[Atlas and Montaine Beast levels have been reduced by 15%."]

Atlas stood on his feet, breathing heavily. His body ached with every movement, but he couldn't afford to be weak. He knew that this fight was crucial. All his efforts, preparation, and battles with monsters in previous locations were for this moment.

He had a choice — either he wins and takes the essence, or he has to retreat and continue preparing for the next attempt.

"It's good that the "Bracelets with seals" were fixed."

But the system reacted immediately:

[If you lose, the recent progress will be rolled back]

"That's not fair!"

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