parentshiftbook Chapter 43: Flame of Desire
Chapter 43: Flame of Desire
Chapter 43 - Flame of DesireAlthough Kael was amused by the way Tharnyx had designed the Labyrinth, he was still very cautious as this was all real. If he fell in that burning lava river, even his Dragon physique wouldn't save him.
He could feel the terrible heat even from the distance, making him wonder if it was an enhanced version of lava.
He dodged two more fireballs and realised that Kiona had already rushed to the undead monster's side. Just when it was going to draw another arrow, she smashed her fist right through its square-shaped skull.
Kael activated his [Beast Sense] and
Kiona was no different, but she also liked other aspects of him that had shaken her heart and also captured it.
But she knew she wasn't really worthy of him yet. He was bound to rise as he was a Dragon, so she would need to be stronger to stay at his side.
A flame of desire lit up in her heart as she swore to become worthy to stay beside him. It was kind of funny to her since she was used to seeing males competing against each other for her approval, but here it was the opposite.
Still, she understood her place and knew what she needed to do to stay by his side.
Before they could even land, she noticed a pair of skeletons standing on the other side of the bridge. She smiled and said, "Throw me towards them."
Kael didn't object and after dodging an arrow, he threw Kiona with all his strength towards the skeletons. Then, he crashed into the stone bridge, as it cracked under the force.
Kiona was sent flying through the hot winds and noticing the skeletons getting ready to fire another pair of arrows, she opened her mouth and roared.
[Pyrohowl Domination]
Instantly, the skeletons flinched and their actions were delayed. But it was only for a second. They didn't have a mind of their own, so the effects of her intimidation was small.
However, it was more than enough for her as she descended upon them like a herald of flaming destruction and in two swift attacks, separated their skulls from their bodies.
Her uppercut punches were getting more and more effective.
'Two E-Rank Undead monsters dispatched in one go, nice!' Kael thought and went over to her location.
"Master, I heard that you only get half of the Soul Power in Labyrinth compared to the outside world," Kiona asked in confusion, as she clenched her fist. "But I feel I'm getting the full... no, a bit more than usual actually."
"That's because we discovered it first so we got a buff. We'll get double the Soul Power for a week here," Kael explained, as he walked past her. "You're also fighting alongside me, so the effects of my Beast Taming is showing."
"I see," Kiona looked at her fist and smiled. "Then, I wish to fight here all week. I want to reach the peak of D-Rank before I exit the Labyrinth."
"That's a lofty goal but I also support it," Kael nodded in agreement and looked at the volcanic mountain rising high in the sky.
Several streams of lava were running down from it, drenching the world in hotness. It was a beautiful yet harrowing sight.
'I also need to reach D-Rank quickly,' he thought.
The only problem was that he was at Legendary Stage in evolution, meaning his soul needed much more Soul Power to rank up compared to others.
That was also the reason why Kiona didn't rank even after killing so many Fanged Lions and a Flameclaw Lion. She was at the Rare-Stage of Evolution, after all.
As he was contemplating those matters, he noticed something at the end of the bridge. A dozen of skeletons were gathering there and it wasn't just the archer ones.
'Guess the whole gang is here.'
He smiled and said, "Time to farm!"