Protagonist?Antagonist? I Reject Both

Chapter 320  320

The arena trembled with the force of their clash, the air crackling with the intensity of their magic. As the dust settled, both combatants stood, battered but unbroken, their eyes locked in a silent challenge. Ael and Morbius, champions of their respective races had shown the world the true extent of their power.

As the dust settled and the echoes of their clash faded, Morbius and Ael stood, eyeing each other warily across the battlefield.

"Quite the show you put on there, Ael," Morbius remarked, his voice strained with exertion.

Ael grinned, his eyes flashing with a hint of amusement. "You're not so bad yourself, Morbius. I must admit, I didn't expect such resistance from the human race."

Morbius chuckled weakly, his muscles aching from the intensity of their battle. "You're not the only one surprised. But I'm not done yet."

Ael raised an eyebrow, his smile fading slightly. "Oh? And here I thought you'd be ready to throw in the towel."

Morbius shook his head, determination burning in his eyes. "Not a chance. I've come too far to back down now."

Ael nodded, a glimmer of respect shining in his gaze. "Very well, Morbius. Let's see what you're made of."

With that, the two warriors squared off once more, their swords clashing with renewed ferocity. As they battled, their words were lost amidst the clang of steel and the roar of magic

With that, the two warriors squared off once more, their swords clashing with renewed ferocity. As they battled, their words were lost amidst the clang of steel and the roar of magic

But amidst the chaos of battle, a new threat emerged. As the smoke cleared, Ael figure stood amidst the rubble, his sword raised high. A halo of light surrounded him, casting an eerie glow across the arena.

Morbius cursed under his breath as he felt his body freeze in place, the pillar of light descending upon him with unstoppable force. With a surge of aura, he propelled himself forward, narrowly evading the deadly attack.

But Ael was relentless, his sword descending with ferocious speed. As the blade struck the ground, a shockwave rippled through the arena, sending Morbius tumbling to the ground.

Determined to turn the tide of battle, Morbius summoned his Martial Spirit.

Unlike his aptitude, his Martial Spirit was just low-ranked.

[Bat Mist]

Soon, a screeching sound evolved and dozens of bats shot out from him that started spraying a layer of dust and shoots.

 But Ael was ready, his sword raised in defense and swung. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

With a defiant cry, Morbius launched himself forward, tearing through the veil, and struck the ground.

 As he struck the ground, pillars of flame erupted from the earth, surrounding Ael in a ring of fire.

Morbius took his stance and took a deep breath.

As Ael concentrated, the air around him crackled with energy, and pillars of flames erupted from the ground, shooting toward Morbius with fierce intensity. The flames danced, forming a fiery barrage aimed directly at him.

Morbius remained stoic in the face of the inferno. With calculated precision, he unsheathed his katana in a fluid motion, the blade gleaming with an otherworldly aura. With a swift and graceful movement, he slashed through the air.

 His blade left behind a trail of shimmering energy as it cut through everything that appeared in front.

As Morbius's katana sliced through the flames, a shockwave rippled outward, disrupting the fiery pillars' trajectory. Wherever his blade passed, the flames were sliced apart, leaving a trail of dissipating embers in their wake. With each precise slash, Morbius effortlessly redirected the onslaught of fire, his movements a mesmerizing display of skill and control.

With a final flourish, Morbius completed his series of slashes, the flames extinguishing in his wake. Standing amidst the dissipating inferno, he remained unscathed, his gaze fixed firmly on Ael, a silent challenge lingering in the air.

….

While the fight between the top rankers was happening on the other side, the other rankers weren't staying still.

Two elves raising their bows shot out at the two humongous figures barraging towards them.

"Daisy! We have got them."

Lila and Zara shouted as encouragement.

"HMPH!"

"In your dreams"

Two snorts echoed and their eyes fell on two humongous figures.

A minotaur named Drax tagged along a half-giant woman Liara who sped them away.

The two were wrestling to their heart's content but suddenly they were ambushed by those two elf bitches.

Then another bitch from the wolf tribe joined them.

It was two vs three but.

As Lila and Zara launched their arrows they tore through the air and appeared right before the two.

But before it could touch them, a wall of rock erupted and blocked them.

BOOM!

A loud hammering sound echoed and they spotted a dwarf Durin striking his hammer.

Runes glowed from the hammer sending a shockwave and then rocks started morphing.

Lila and Zara's expressions changed.

"Why don't you take our side?"Lila snickered.

"I don't like sissy pretty elves."Durin snorted. He really hates those fair skins.

Drax stepped ahead and then beat his chest with a scream."Come on, team! Let's show them what we're made of and yeah, don't forget I am the Captain."

Durin added his war cry and smashed the hammer "Keep pushing! I have  got this!"

Liara's expression cracked and she shouted, "Who the fuck made you captain?"

Daisy swayed her petite body and looked around "Stay focused. If you get hit by them it's done."

Soon Drax appeared before Daisy and swung her axe but to his shock.

BOOOM!

An array of dust shook the place and to his horror, he found Daisy underneath his axe.

"How?"

"Don't go by my looks."Daisy sneered and twisted her body, sneaked in, and kicked Drax's guts.

Drax was pushed back but turning around, he charged again.

Amidst the clash of steel, Drax and Daisy found themselves locked in a fierce melee, exchanging blows with the ferocity of predators.

Drax spat, "You're tougher than you look, Daisy!"

Daisy rolled her eyes, "Likewise, Drax! But we're not backing down!"

Meanwhile, Durin and Liara worked in tandem, their movements synchronized as they sought to overwhelm their opponents with brute force.

Durin made an eye sign "Keep them distracted, Liara! I'll go for their flank!"

Liara gave a thumbs up, "Got it! I'll hold the line!"

On the other side of the battlefield, Lila and Zara coordinated their arrows with precision, their magic intertwining in a dazzling display of power.

Aura condensed on the tips of arrows that exploded.

Lila: "Zara, cover me! I'm going for a big one!"

Soon, Liara and Durin's eyes widened as they saw a pillar of light emerging from Lila bow.

"Fuck!"

Liara's steps suddenly came to halt along with Durin and both of them ran back.