"ALL TROOPS REPORT TO BATTLE STATIONS. ALL TROOPS PREPARE FOR BATTLE, I REPEAT, ALL TROOPS PREPARE FOR BATTLE- "
*Alarm Blaring*
Alarm sounds were raised all across Zandar once Regus neutralised Dracula's attack.
All troops were asked to be on-guard and ready to fight in case Dracula was planning to launch a full invasion.
Since the troops had no idea whether the attack was being carried out by a single strong enemy or multiple ones, they prepared for the worst case scenario while tier6 gods followed Regus to confront Dracula in space.
In the midst of the chaos, soldiers scrambled in every direction, armour clinking and weapons drawn. The air was thick with tension, fear palpable among the common troops as they tried to make sense of the situation. Some shouted orders, trying to bring order to the frenzy, while others prayed silently.
This was a scenario they had trained for, yet nothing could truly prepare them for the reality of it. The sound of the alarm seemed to resonate with their pounding hearts, a constant reminder of the imminent danger.
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Caius Marcus, a tier6 warrior, stood among the ranks, his eyes scanning the turmoil. He had risen through the ranks through sheer determination and skill, a journey filled with trials and triumphs. From a young soldier who barely knew how to wield a sword to a respected warrior, Caius's story was one of perseverance and courage. His rise to fame in the vampire society was not just for his combat skills but also for his tactical mind.
Following Regus into battle was an honour few could boast of, and Caius was among those select few. As they hurtled through space, the gap between the tier6 and almighty tier8 was palpable. It was like comparing a flickering candle to the blazing sun. Caius, despite his achievements, felt dwarfed in the presence of such immense power.
As they neared the confrontation site, Caius caught a glimpse of Dracula. The ancient vampire's presence was overwhelming, his aura exuding a sense of untouchable power. Dracula's eyes briefly met his, and Caius felt a chill run down his spine. "I hate it when you bring kids to our fight," Dracula commented with a hint of disdain.
Those words were the last thing Caius heard. In a swift, almost casual motion, Dracula snapped his fingers. In that instant, Caius's head separated from his body, a life of struggle and ascension extinguished in a mere heartbeat. His body, once a vessel of ambition and hope, now floated lifelessly in the void.
For Caius, his end came without warning, without glory. It was a stark reminder of the cruel reality of their world, where years of hard work and sacrifice could be rendered meaningless in front of beings like Dracula. His demise was not just the end of a warrior but a sombre reflection of the ruthless hierarchy that governed their universe and then there was nothing but darkness-
" HOW DARE YOU- " Regus questioned as his entire body trembled with rage when he saw dozens of promising vampire gods losing their life in an instant.
These were not mere mortals, nor were they everyday warriors easily replaced, yet, they fell victim to a unilateral onslaught, and Regus, despite his might, could only watch helplessly as such a fate befell them. Like the others, he too found it nearly impossible to discern Dracula's swift and lethal attacks as they struck as this one instance was enough for him to be reminded of the terrifying might that Dracula wielded.
" Oh yes, I was waiting for this exact moment- " Dracula said as he smiled a dastardly smile and mocked Regus.
" What moment? " Regus asked, taking the bait as he felt curious as to why Dracula felt so elated.
" The moment where you are reminded of our power gap and your eyes stop gazing at me like you're the hunter but rather show fear like the prey that you are " Dracula said as he began laughing like a maniac in complete disregard for Regus's status.
It was only at that moment that Regus realised that his body was trembling subconsciously and even though he tried, he could not completely stop the shaking.
Watching the ease with which Dracula handled the tier6 god's reminder Regus of their first encounter in Ixtal where he barely survived with his life.
Somehow, all the bravado and all the training that he had done since appeared to be meaningless as he fell victim to the fear of facing Dracula head-on which caused his body to involuntarily tremble.
" Afraid? Me? Of you? Stop flattering yourself! " Regus said as he unsheathed his sword and channelled the power of the Surya-Astra through it to give it a shiny appearance.
[ Solar Slash ]
In a Unique move that even Dracula had never defended against before, Regus unleashed a sword slash that mirrored the effects of a solar flare and moved towards Dracula with an uncanny heat and speed.
*SHUA*
-4,509,000
The attack grazed the shoulder of the primordial vampire and caused him to lose about 4 million health points.
*Sizzle*
*Sizzle*
The wound sizzled before closing down as Dracula visibly winced in pain as it did.
" So that's the source of your confidence to fight me…. The Surya-Astra! " Dracula said as he shook his head and appeared to be in deep thought.
" I must say, king Regus, your incompetence depresses me….. I let you live for so long, hoping that you will improve and give me the fight of my life when I come after you next time, yet, instead of working on your strength you rely on such cheap tricks?
Tch, how disgusting " Dracula said as he launched a volley of blood bullets towards Regus.
[ Solar Wall ]
Regus said as he used the power of the Surya-Astra to create a wall of solar energy that vaporised and blocked all the incoming blood bullets.
" I don't fight for your pleasure, and I don't care how ' disappointed ' you feel about me.
I fight to win and today, that's exactly what I'm going to do! ' Regus said as he vowed to finish this feud against Dracula today, one way or the other.