Chapter 567: Unwanted Union
Lilixira’s second [Aparajita] axe attack comes swinging down. I drop the remaining left side of my [Oneiros Flugel], and send it flying towards her with a smack from my tail. Using the recoil, I fly backwards while continuing to recover with [Autoregeneration] and [High Rest].
Her [Aparajita] axe smacks into the left half of the [Oneiros Flugel], sending it hurtling downwards. It was destroyed in mere moments, but it played an important role in interrupting her attack. That’s more than enough value for a greatshield that only cost me a moment to bring out.
Until now, I’ve been thinking of this battle as a contest of who can shave down the other’s MP more effectively. We both have high maximum HP and have ample resistance and recovery skills, so both of us can restore our HP before it hits zero.
However… That last attack that hit me could have depleted all my HP at once. It’s probably the result of a combination of her big swing from an [Aparajita] axe, the boosts from [Chakra Awakening], the attribute compatibility, and the direct hit from the front, but… The fact that I could have had all my HP gone at once had it gone slightly worse isn't just something I can just ignore.
[Aparajita] can take on any shape, and [Immortal Step] gives her too many options. It’s too optimistic to think that I understand all her attack patterns. I shouldn’t count out the possibility of her using a method I haven't thought of to bring something with high firepower to bear.
While she's under the effects of [Chakra Awakening], she’s powerful enough to cut down most of my HP in one blow. I should probably act with that in mind…No matter how much MP it’ll cost, I should constantly keep my HP at maximum.
Lilixira’s body shakes violently. I didn’t deal any damage in the earlier clash, but [Chakra Awakening]’s burden is probably taking its toll. I throw three [Dimension Claws] as I keep my distance and continue to heal.
Lilixira’s figure flickers in and out of existence… After all, is it impossible for me to catch her if I don’t use close combat?
Lilixira reappears, the [Aparajita] greataxe gone from her hand. I look towards the greataxe of light that has suddenly appeared in midair. It’s heading straight for me while spinning chaotically.