507 Sterfen Challenges Naparn (1/2)
Watching the incredible scythe attack take on Halmut's most powerful breath attack was beyond belief. Even for the spectating gods, they were blinded momentarily by the ensuing explosion. Then, the two dragons did it again at close range to startle them all the more.
It was at that moment that Naparn disappeared.
While watching the battle overhead, Naparn was furious. He knew there was a gap between himself and Moranti but Naparn didn't want to believe the difference was so vast. And the harsh truth was now in front of the whole world to witness.
To Naparn, seeing those colliding attacks was enough to wound his heart and pride. It was something that could fuel his training and growth, giving him a definite target to aim for.
Once the first attack blinded everyone present, the second attack only rocked their senses further. As the second flash of so many warring energies dwindled away, the gods and mortals below were left speechless. And Naparn felt a hand briefly touch his back while a pulse of spatial energy was hidden within the overwhelming aftereffects of the draconic duel above.
This gave Naparn no time to shout or warn the others about his sudden ambush and hid his teleportation perfectly.
That hand instantly left Naparn's back as Naparn, still in his hybrid form, covered his body in magma while showing his rage. The Magma Dragon snarled and glared at the man who had teleported him away.
But before Naparn said anything, that man smiled and waved his arm. A gigantic illusory barrier was created to cover more than a kilometer.
Naparn took a moment to assess his situation and momentarily quell his anger. Instantly recognizing the endless sea below, Naparn questioned, ”Why bring me here, Sterfen? Don't you need--”
”Now, no one will see us,” stated the God of Secrets, answering Naparn without letting the dragon continue his questioning. ”And now, no one will see your demise.”
Tilting his head to the side, Naparn asked, ”You think you can kill me alone? In a face-to-face match? When did the Assassin God become so noble as to face me while I'm not sleeping?”
”Threatening you is one thing, but I'm going to enjoy this too much to kill you so quickly…” sighed Sterfen. ”Try all you want. While in this space, no one will hear or see us. Not even Eedaj can find us here. So, if you happen to kill me, no one will know until it's too late for me.”
”Then let me thank--”
”And now I can kill you while Halmut and the others have no chance of stopping me,” Sterfen continued.
”Such confidence from a coward too afraid to show his level.”
Naparn eyed his opponent, unsure of what to say next.
The cloak around Sterfen suddenly vanished and a faint illusory energy faded out of his body. ”There. You should feel honored as the first person from this world to ever see my stats.”
The Molten God scoffed, not proud at all. But he was a bit surprised to see through Sterfen for once. ”Only lv. 96 and you're so cocky?”
”Is that all you noticed?” Sterfen chuckled, preparing to put his cloak back on.
Not saying more, Naparn paid more attention to the rest of the information available to his eyes. It was an opportunity that would never come again. And though Naparn grew more confident in facing Sterfen after seeing Sterfen's level, Naparn wasn't too confident in his ability to keep Sterfen from running away.