Chapter 246 Awakening End (2/2)

But this time, Rhode didn't attack because he was looking for an opening.

Rhode held the sword with his right hand and swiped the blade on his left palm. Along with the splash of fresh blood, the Crimson Blade flickered.

Clang!

The Crimson Blade struck the Runes Guard. But this time, it didn't slide off its surface like before. Instead, the sharp blade brought along a dazzling blade ray and sliced into the Runes Guard's arm. Dozen of runes lines were reduced to shreds and half of the Runes Guard's arm was damaged badly.

As a being who lived on their source of magic, the Runes Guard was naturally sensitive to the movements of magical powers. Although the sword in Rhode's hand was a magical weapon, it was no different from a normal weapon before it got into contact with fresh blood. This was why Rhode's previous attacks were useless. But now, the activated Crimson Blade immediately stood off with the Rune Guard's magical powers, which was why Rhode's attack wasn't negated this time.

But, even so, the Crimson Blade wasn't strong enough to defeat the Runes Guard.

However, Rhode was long prepared for this.

This surprise attack put the Runes Guard at a loss. After all, it was only a being similar to a magical puppet and it was impossible for it to possess the advanced battle intelligence as humans. Due to this reason, the Runes Guard, who had always been fast in reactions, was caught off guard.

Rhode seized this opportunity and once again swiped the blade along his left palm.

The immense pain forced him to grit his teeth as he struck forth.

This time, the Runes Guard finally failed to defend against his attack. The more blood the Crimson Blade absorbed, the sharper it would become. After absorbing Rhode's sacrificial blood twice, the blade became razor-sharp and penetrated the Runes Guard mercilessly.

”—!”

The magical undulation of the Crimson Blade disrupted the magical flow within the Runes Guard, and shortly after, it trembled violently. Its four limbs shook and its body cracked wide open. The Crimson Blade's magical powers had struck deep into its body.

Now's the chance!

Rhode's eyes glinted with hope. He gritted his teeth and held the blade with his left hand. At the same time, he swung his sword downward and ripped a huge tear through the Runes Guard's body instantly. A blue magical radiance shone and speckles of light dust fluttered past Rhode's blade and into the air with some sense of beauty.

However, Rhode wasn't in the mood to admire this mesmerizing scene. As the Runes Guard lost its balance, he finally caught onto an opening.

Fury Trail!

On the tip of the sword blade, a bright, spiritual light gathered. Then, he struck the Crimson Blade down, and this time, the Runes Guard wasn't able to guard on time. It raised its hands helplessly, but the radiance of the Crimson Blade dazzled as it pierced into its body like a knife slicing through butter.

At this moment, the stored energy in the blade finally erupted.

Bam!

The Runes Guard exploded as though crashing to a giant fist landing from above. In the blink of an eye, the Runes Guard was utterly destroyed. Broken bandages flew in the air along some light dust, quickly disappearing into nothingness.

Rhode came to a halt and took in a deep breath as he looked at the remains of the Runes Guard.

It finally ended.