Chapter 244: Splitting the Monster
The Terramaw’s three remaining eyes blazed with molten fury. Its body convulsed violently, scales splitting apart as a surge of raw, chaotic energy erupted from its core. The ground beneath it cracked and splintered, and the creature let out a deafening roar that shook the very air.
[Berserk Mode Activated – Terramaw has entered a state of uncontrollable rage. All stats increased by 50%.]
Andrey’s eyes narrowed. He could feel the shift in the creature’s energy—a wild, desperate surge of power, pushing its body beyond its limits. The wounds he had inflicted were already beginning to seal, the flesh knitting together with unnatural speed.
"Tch... just what I needed."
He glanced at the timer in his vision. 45 seconds remaining. Overdrive was nearing its limit, the white glow around his body flickering. He could feel the strain in his muscles, the burning in his chest.
’One last push.’
The Terramaw lunged, its movements faster, more erratic. A barrage of jagged stone shards erupted from its maw, forcing Andrey to weave through the projectiles. One caught him across the shoulder, tearing through his jacket and drawing blood. Another grazed his side.
He gritted his teeth and pushed through.
His daggers carved deep into the creature’s flank, and this time, he felt something give way—a major tendon, severed. The Terramaw’s leg buckled, and it stumbled, its massive body crashing to the ground.
Andrey’s gaze locked onto its exposed chest, where the third heart pulsed, visible through a crack in its armor.
’Now!’
He used Phantom Step to close the distance, his daggers extended, and drove them deep into the creature’s chest. The blades sank through the armor, piercing the third heart. The Terramaw convulsed violently, a guttural, agonized roar tearing from its throat. Its body thrashed, and a shockwave of dark energy erupted from its core, sending Andrey flying backward.
He hit the ground hard, his vision swimming, the white glow of Overdrive fading as his hair began to return to its natural brown. He pushed himself up, his body screaming in protest.
The Terramaw was still moving—its body convulsing, its massive form thrashing. A final, desperate surge of energy erupted from its core, and a shockwave of dark, corrupted earth exploded outward, sending Andrey tumbling across the clearing.
Andrey scrambled to his feet, his body aching, his vision blurry. He could see Lumy, still trapped within the creature’s maw, her face pale, her eyes barely open.
’One more. One more shot.’
Andrey felt a surge of power. The stored damage from every hit, every blow, every strike he had absorbed through Damage Absorb—it was all there, waiting, burning inside him.
He released it all at once.
A shockwave of pure, concentrated energy erupted from Andrey’s body, slamming into the Terramaw with devastating force. The creature’s form convulsed violently, its scales cracking, its body jerking. The damage was catastrophic, tearing through its remaining defenses.
Andrey didn’t wait for it to recover. He surged forward, his daggers extended, and began carving into the creature’s body.
He slashed through its flank. Drove his blade into its chest. Carved a deep gash across its abdomen. Each strike was precise, brutal, fueled by the stored energy and the last remnants of Overdrive. The creature’s body buckled under the assault, its dark ichor spraying across the ground, splattering against his clothes and face.
The Terramaw’s body convulsed. One last, desperate lunge—a final attempt to crush him.
Andrey moved faster. His daggers carved through the creature’s throat, its chest, its abdomen. He carved a path straight through its body, his blades tearing through muscle and scale and bone until he reached the chamber where Lumy was trapped.
He tore through the final layer of flesh, and Lumy tumbled out, landing in his arms.
Her body was pale, her breathing shallow. She was unconscious, her face slack, her pulse weak.
Andrey cradled her against his chest, his voice rough with exhaustion and relief. "I’ve got you."
The Terramaw let out a final, guttural groan before it collapsed. Its massive body hit the ground with a thunderous crash, the impact shaking the earth. Its three eyes dimmed, and its body went still.
Silence fell over the clearing.
Andrey stood in the center of the carnage, his body covered in dark ichor, his breathing ragged. The white glow of Overdrive had faded completely, leaving him pale and exhausted. But Lumy was safe. He could feel her heartbeat against his palm, weak but steady.
System: Terramaw defeated! Magical Girl Lumy Rinne rescued. Stable condition confirmed.
He lowered himself to the ground, cradling Lumy in his arms. The Moonpetal Blooms lay scattered around them, their silver petals glowing faintly in the dim light.
He gathering the silver flowers one by one, their petals cool and smooth against his fingers. He placed them gently into his inventory, making sure they were secure.
When he had collected enough, he stood and walked towards the exit portal.
The mist had begun to thin, and the sounds of the forest grew distant as they approached the exit. The shimmering portal appeared ahead, its edges crackling with faint energy.
Andrey stepped through, the light washing over them as they emerged back into the industrial district. The afternoon sun was warm on his face, a welcome contrast to the cold, damp air of the gate.
A holographic screen flickered to life in front of him.
System: Gate cleared! Moonpetal Bloom acquired. Terramaw defeated. Performance Rating: A
Rewards Calculating...
Andrey Thompson:
+3400 EXP | Level 83 → Level 86!
Ki Manipulation Lv22 → Lv24 (Ki flow efficiency +160%, Ki Pulse range and damage significantly increased).
Damage Absorb capacity increased to 32 hits.
Overdrive cooldown reduced: 1 minute → 45 seconds.
Lumy Rinne:
+3400 EXP | Level 31 → Level 41!
Aqua Dominion Lv4 → Lv6 (water control range and pressure significantly increased).
Tidal Restraint Lv3 → Lv5 (binding duration increased, cooldown reduced).
New Skill Unlocked: Water Veil – Creates a protective veil of water around Lumy, reducing incoming damage by 25% for 10 seconds. Cooldown: 40 seconds.
New Passive Unlocked: Regenerative Flow – While near a water source, Lumy’s mana regeneration increases by 30%.
Team Bonus: +400 Affection Points, +350 Mana Points.
