HPDBC Chapter 68 No Time for Regrets
Chapter 68 No Time for Regrets
I smirked, my blood already boiling in anticipation. "Oh, I plan to."
[Analyzing opponents...]
As the tall one rolled his shoulders and stepped forward, a system window materialized in my field of vision, translucent and glowing faintly.
[Hostile Entities Detected: Displaying Statistics]
Opponent 1:
Name: Kaelos Drakthar
Level: 18
Health: 2500/2500
Magic: 900/900
Attributes:
Strength: 45
Agility: 38
Endurance: 42
Intelligence: 26
Magic: 20
Abilities:Fist of Fury (Level 5) Heavy Strike (Level 4) Battle Roar (Level 3)
Opponent 2:
Name: Serina Nightflame
Level: 16
Health: 1800/1800
Magic: 1300/1300
Attributes:
Strength: 30
Agility: 44
Endurance: 35
Intelligence: 40
Magic: 50
Abilities:Firebolt (Level 4) Flame Whip (Level 3) Heatwave (Level 2)
Opponent 3:
Name: Varik Emberthorn
Level: 15
Health: 1600/1600
[Damage sustained: -200 HP.]
"Great. Love that for me," I groaned, scrambling upright.
Serina was already launching another fire whip, this one aimed at Enara.
"Oh, no, you don't!" I snapped, throwing up my newly-learned Earth Wall. A barrier of stone erupted between Enara and the whip, absorbing the blow.
Enara raised an eyebrow, her smirk growing. "Nice. Didn't think you had it in you."
"I'm full of surprises," I shot back, breathing hard.
Kaelos was on me again, swinging his fists like sledgehammers. I ducked, rolled, and slashed, landing a shallow cut on his arm.
[Damage inflicted: 150 HP.]
"Barely a scratch!" he laughed, swinging again.
"I'll take what I can get," I muttered, dodging.
From the corner of my eye, I saw Serina readying another spell and Varik recovering from my earlier attack. This was going to be a long fight.
[Combat Status: You're still alive. Congratulations.]
"Not for long at this rate," I muttered.
"Is this your idea of a plan?" Ananara piped up from where he'd rolled to the side, glaring at me. "Because I'm not impressed."
"Feel free to help any time, buddy," I shot back, dodging another swing from Kaelos.
"I'm a pineapple! What do you expect me to do, trip them?"
The fight was just heating up. Literally Serina's spells were starting to leave scorch marks on the courtyard stones. This wasn't going to be easy, but I wasn't about to back down. Not when Enara was watching.
Kaelos swung again, his massive fist cutting through the air with a whooshing sound that made me flinch. I barely dodged, the wind from the blow ruffling my hair as I ducked and rolled away.
[Reminder: Your opponent is Level 18. His fists are rated "Certified Bone-Crushers." Try not to become a fine powder.]
"Thanks, system! I hadn't noticed!" I hissed back telepathically.
Kaelos laughed, flexing his fists. "You're quick, I'll give you that. But you can't run forever."
"Oh, I'm not running," I shot back, raising my sword. "I'm pacing myself. You know, gotta give you a chance to catch your breath."
[Observation: Trash talk effectiveness—low. Recommend focusing on combat.]
Serina, meanwhile, was preparing another attack. Her whip of flames coiled in her hand, the heat distorting the air around her. "How about I speed this up for you, darling?" she purred, snapping the whip toward me.
I summoned Earth Wall again, blocking the attack, but the strain of consecutive spells was starting to wear on me. My magic reserves were dipping dangerously low.
[Magic: 600/1400. Suggest conserving resources before you become a sitting duck.]
"Conserve resources? Against three enemies? Genius idea, thanks!" I growled.
"Stop talking to yourself and focus!" Enara barked, still watching from the sidelines. Her arms were crossed, her gaze sharp and unforgiving. "If you can't handle this, why are you even here?"
"Because I'm your bodyguard, obviously!" I snapped, parrying another blow from Kaelos.
"Bodyguard or comic relief? Hard to tell," she retorted.
Kaelos chuckled, clearly enjoying our bickering. "You two are cute. Too bad you won't last long."
I grit my teeth, feeling the heat of Serina's magic on one side and the brute force of Kaelos on the other. This wasn't just a fight it was survival.