MMORPG: Rebirth of the Shadow Mage

Boom...

Suddenly, the summit of the tower shook, Ava was startled by a sudden explosion in the clouds surrounding her. Soon, more explosions followed, engulfing the area in orange clouds of smoke and debris. Quickly, Ava managed to teleport above the clouds, narrowly avoiding the danger as she soared through the air.

Ava grimaced, the heat of the explosions was palpable, even in the already sweltering environment. She couldn't help but frown at the realization that if she had been just a few meters closer, she would have been cooked alive.

Roar...

As the explosions raged on, Ava heard the deafening roar of the Fallen Angel. Glancing down, she caught sight of a burnt silhouette with black wings plummeting through the clouds, heading towards the ground below.

...

Soon, the explosions finally subsided, allowing Ava to stop teleporting herself higher into the sky. She took a moment to catch her breath and survey the damage before deciding on her next move.

The platform at the summit of the tower was in shambles. The ground was scarred with crevices and pits, and debris was scattered everywhere. The barrier that had previously kept beings from falling off the edge was also completely destroyed. Despite the widespread destruction, the clouds surrounding the tower seemed unchanged, their appearance unchanged by the chaos surrounding them.

Drinking a Mana potion Ava quickly familiarized herself with the new terrain, memorizing the locations of every crevice and pit on the battered platform. She knew that this information could be crucial in the upcoming fight, and she couldn't afford any missteps.

Swish...

Ava heard the sound of flapping wings and instinctively bit her lip. The angel was fast!

A black silhouette with two majestic wings adorned with black feathers emerged from within the orange clouds, landing on the ruined platform below.

The fallen creature's face was obscured by a plain white mask with no openings for its eyes. Its large frame was obscured by a black, baggy robe, but Ava could tell that its body was that of a Greek God.

[ Weak elf.... ]

As the Fallen Angel spoke in a language that Ava understood, she hesitated. She had read a document written by Leo that warned her not to engage in conversation with the creature, as its 'Unholy Influence' passive skill could be strengthened through conversation.

Swish...

The creature's massive wings had a wingspan of 8 meters, adding to its imposing presence. It flapped its massive wings, as if preparing to dash forward. However, it seemed that the Angel was more interested in talking than attacking, continuing to try and engage Ava in conversation despite her refusal to listen.

[ Why is there a weak elf in my tower? ]

Seeing that Ava wasn't willing to answer, the Fallen Angel let out a low growl and a sword appeared within his right hand. A Sword with a broad, double-edged blade made of dark, obsidian-like material, with a hilt wrapped in black leather and adorned with intricate silver etchings. The blade seems to absorb light, making it appear almost invisible in certain lighting conditions.

[ If you don't want to talk, then you are no different from insects! ]

In the blink of an eye, the angel's figure disappeared, reappearing behind Ava, in the shadow of her own body. It was clear that the creature was using one of its more powerful skills, 'Shadow Step' in an attempt to catch Ava off guard.

Swish...

The Demon Blade it had summoned tore through the air with deadly precision, aiming to sever Ava's head from her body. However, the quick-thinking elf managed to teleport out of harm's way just in time, narrowly avoiding the deadly attack.

Landing on one of the clouds she looked at the angel with massive wings decorating its back and sighed, the hard part was upon her.

The Angel's newfound ability to fly and teleport made it difficult for Ava to stay on the clouds, where she had previously held an advantage. She'll be forced to continuously teleport out of its way, hoping not to get hit and trying to strike back. The clouds, which had once given her an advantage, now seemed to work against her. The shadow they dropped on the tower, would give the angel more possibilities to teleport.

Whoosh...

A Lightning Spear flew through the air and hit one of the creature's wings.

- 356 Critical Damage!

The damage was higher than previously, the wings of the creature were its weakness!

[ You Dare! ]

Ava felt someone draining her strength and knew that the Angel used its 'Soul Drain' to sap away her vitality.

Swish...

Lightning Particles started dancing around her feet and she teleported to another orange cloud, hiding herself from the angel's sight and disrupting its 'Soul Drain' spell in the process.

Ava relied heavily on her 'Lightning Step' spell to evade the angel's attacks, but she knew it came at a cost. With a 10 second cooldown and high Mana consumption, it could be considered one of the most efficient movement skills in the game. However, its slow activation time of 1 second could be a liability in high stakes battles.

Whoosh...

- 421 Critical Damage!

Another Lightning projectile hit the fallen being's wings making it scream in rage.

[ Scoundrel! ]

The Angel's wings started pulsating Mana and Ava's vision momentarily went dark. She knew that the being was using its skill 'Wings of Darkness', but momentarily panicked and almost got herself killed.

Swish...

She heard a sword tearing through the air and barely managed to evade it by rolling to the side. If not for the Blessing that gave her agility, Ava would've been split in half.

[ So you've gotten the blessings? Hahahaha! ]

As the angel continued to speak, Ava guessed that it was talking about the statues she destroyed. She couldn't help but smirk at the creature's assumption that the ancient parasites would soon try to drain her life force.

"You should fight rather than talk..."

Ava summoned a Lightning Orb and threw it at the angel, striking its back and causing black feathers to fall from its wings.

Ava's body suddenly started trembling in fear. Without a second thought, she immediately cast her 'Lightning Step' spell, narrowly avoiding an impending attack.

Swish...

The angel appeared in Ava's shadow and swung Demon Blade through the air, aiming for the spot where Ava had just been standing. However, the elf had already teleported to another orange cloud, where she was taking a quick sip from a Mana Potion to replenish her energy.

[ Are you really an elf, a member of a race widely known for their magical prowess? You seem more like a cockroach to me! ]

Ava raised her eyebrows in surprise. The creature was a surprisingly skilled trash talker, and she couldn't help but wonder if its words would be able to cause some players to lose their cool and make poor decisions in battle. Ava was at least 30% sure that her friend Eric would be intimidated by the angel's insults.

'Incoming!'

A Hellfire Blast came flying directly towards Ava, forcing her to fall on the ground to avoid the blue flames.

Swish...

Without a moment's notice the being appeared right before the Elf and caught her by the throat.

[ Finally I've caught you... ]

The angel's grip tightened around her neck. Her 'Lightning Step' spell was still on cooldown, so she had no way to escape. She tried to struggle, using all her strength to tear free from the creature's grasp, but it was no use. The angel's strength was far too strong for her to overpower.

Even with all the blessings Ava could do nothing, but look at the plain white mask covering the angel's face and wait until 'Lightning Step' spell was off cooldown.

[ I'll send you to hell... Oh, wait! You're already in hell! Hahahaha! In that case, I'll just send you straight to the afterlife! ]

The psychotic laugh of the fallen angel made Ava frown, but she kept quiet. She should be able to escape in a few seconds.

[ Goodbye, Cockroach! ]

Suddenly the angel's hand started turning blue and Ava knew that it was getting ready to use its skill 'Grasp of Damnation'!

'Come on, Come on!'

Looking at her Status Screen she could see the 'Lightning Step' cooldown and there was only a second left.

Swish...

Lightning Sparks started dancing around her legs that were lifted in the air. She suddenly had an idea and placed her feet on the creature's wide chest, using it as a makeshift surface as she prepared to teleport.

Crackle...

With a burst of energy, Ava managed to escape the angel's grasp, teleporting to one of the orange clouds and coughing as she tried to catch her breath. Bruises were visible on her neck, a testament to the creature's strength.

[ Can you just die? ]

Ava turned her head towards the angel, noticing that it was shaking its hand, which had turned a sickly shade of blue. She watched as the color slowly returned to normal, a sign that the creature had canceled his Skill activation.

'...'

Sighing, Ava quickly took a sip from another Mana potion, preparing herself for the angel's next attack. She knew she had to stay on her toes if she wanted to emerge victorious in this grueling battle.