HPDBC Chapter 173: Futile Efforts
Chapter 173: Futile Efforts
Simultaneously, the Demon King leaped towards Erebos, his hand beginning to glow with a golden hue, marked with a lock pattern on his palm. He inched closer to Erebos's chest, ready to unleash his power.
In a breathtaking display of power and cunning, Erebos acted just a moment before the Demon King could touch his chest. With a swift movement, he brought his right fist to his chest and then swiftly raised two fingers, declaring a single word with significant force: "Revival!"
In an instant, the dynamics of the battle shifted dramatically. The Yami King, previously thought to be incapacitated, emerged from the black liquid surrounding Erebos. His presence brought a new revelation as he spoke with a tone of knowing authority, "Do you think he was born with his ability to corrupt others by the way?
Handing out talents was a neat thing to be able to do, you know." With these words, the Yami King crashed into the Demon King's glowing hand, exploding into a mist of blood in a self-sacrificial move.
This chaos allowed Erebos a crucial moment of distraction. He faded out of reality momentarily, using his elusive abilities to escape the immediate danger. When he reappeared, it was back on the ground, only inches away from the man in the white suit. Raising his fingers to his face with a menacing gesture, Erebos pronounced a single, ominous word: "Boom!"
The man in the white suit, ever vigilant and prepared, reacted swiftly to Erebos's ominous "Boom." He used his metal rod to absorb the impact of whatever Erebos had unleashed. However, the force was so immense that it shattered the rod, sending shards of metal lodging into his shoulder and the side of his face.
Despite his defensive efforts, the man skidded along the ground, his glasses cracking and breaking from the force of the collision.
Amidst the chaos, Erebos maintained his composure, a sly smirk playing on his lips. "Well, this was a fun emergence, but I think we'll need to plan our next visit in about a month or so," he said, his voice oozing confidence and a hint of threat. "Might want to keep a close eye on your family, Mr. Demon King," he added, the smirk growing wider. "Like I said, I have friends in many places after all!"
The Demon King, however, was not one to be intimidated or outmaneuvered easily. Appearing before Erebos in an instant, he unleashed an immense pressure, the air around them seeming to tremble with his power. "I don't think so," he stated firmly, his presence commanding and dominant.
Erebos, demonstrating his cunning and resilience, quickly broke free from the chair's binding. With a defiant and slightly mocking tone, he addressed the Vampire King. "I didn't think your power would work on a projection, but you are the great Dracula! Even if you are pathetic, like in all the other universes."
His words were laced with contempt, undermining Dracula's efforts and hinting at the depth of his own abilities. Erebos's projection, a clever ruse, had bought him the time he needed.
Suddenly, behind everyone, a portal closed with a resounding zip. As it sealed shut, the body of Erebos faded away into a mist, indicating that they had been interacting with merely a projection of him all along. This revelation left a palpable sense of frustration and disbelief in the air.
"Bullshit! How could he possibly escape Dracula?!"
The characters, now grappling with the reality of Erebos's escape and his potentially escalating powers, began to theorize about his abilities. "Depending on how far along he is with his connection to the black entity and the Devil God, he might have even been granted a form of immortality.
But I doubt that; otherwise, he'd be more straightforward, ready to attack with more free will," one of them mused, trying to make sense of Erebos's actions and his elusive nature.
The Demon King, reflecting on the situation, added his thoughts with a sense of frustration and power. Placing his finger under his lip, he stated, "If we weren't in my house, I would have destroyed half the solar system to ensure he didn't get away." His words highlighted the extent of his power and the restraint he had to exercise in his own domain.
Curiosity then arose about the casual use of portals by these powerful beings. "How do you bastards even conjure portals up so casually, anyways?" the question was asked, pointing to the ease with which these supernatural characters seemed to manipulate space and time.
The Vampire King, with a slight laugh, responded enigmatically. "I can't reveal all of our secrets, not even to an old friend." His reply was light-hearted yet firm, indicating that there were boundaries even among allies when it came to sharing the full extent of their abilities.