From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Chapter 42  Fire Power

Tightly gripping the dagger that Ashaiki had tossed to her, Jade's eyes darted between Tyree and Erebos as the fight between the two erupted into a maelstrom of fury and fire.

In the midst of roaring flames, Tyree charged at Erebos with an almost blinding speed, but all of her efforts were for nought as the vampire was quick, too quick.

With a casual flick of his wrist, Erebos sent a coin spinning through the air and towards Tyree. "Is luck in your favor?" he taunted, blowing on the coin. As soon as he did so, the coin sparked with a dark fire before it started twisting in the air as it zoomed towards Tyree.

Just barely dodging it, Tyree displayed his impressive speed once again, however, Erebos was clearly toying with him since he remained unfaltered. With each dodge, narrowly avoiding coin, each flame Tyree hurled at Erebos – none of his efforts seemed to matter.

Erebos effortlessly danced around Tyree's fiery strikes with mocking ease, and with every dodge, his taunting laughter only continued to echo across the field.

Meanwhile, the coins kept coming and assailing Tyree as they whirred through the air, their erratic paths posing a constant danger. And the constant dodging had started to make Tyree tired and his movements were losing the crisp sharpness they held during the start of the fight.

"SWISSHHH"

A coin grazed his arm while another singed the edge of his coat.

Tyree's breaths soon became ragged while the flames around him started flickering and his strength waned.

Despite the chaos, Waddle remained a silent guardian as he stood beside Jade, standing as a silent guardian, his eyes never leaving her.

His presence served as a shield, ready to protect her from any stray coins or sudden attacks from Erebos.

Erebos flung another coin, this one striking Tyree right in the chest, sending him flying back followed by a grunt of pain escaping his lips.

Tyree struggled to get up, his body now seemingly a patchwork of numerous burns and cuts. Yet, there was a fiery defiance in his eyes as he faced Erebos once again. His flames roared back to life, surging around him with a renewed fury.

As he sensed that the battle was further tilting against Tyree, Waddle called out, "Do you need backup?" However, Tyree, stubborn as ever, scoffed at the offer.

Even as blood trickled down from his chest, shoulders, and upper lip, he retorted with a gritted smile, "I'm barely getting a warmed-up."

"YAAAAA" Nôv(el)B\\jnn

With a mighty roar that resonated through the barrier, Tyree's flames transformed. The dark red fire that once encased him brightened, turning into a fierce blue, with tiny specks of white flickering at the edges.

The intensity of the flames was such that the shoulder of his skin-tight shirt began to singe and burn, creating a sight that was awe-inspiring yet at the same time terrifying.

Erebos, however, seemed unfazed by the display of powers and scoffed, his voice oozing mockery, "So you still have more left to give? I was getting a little bored after throwing around a child for so long. I hope you can punch better this time around. I've taken hits from a salesperson who has a much stronger blow."

Tyree didn't let the taunt slide by, clenching his fists, he bit down hard while the muscles in his body coiled like springs.

With a sudden burst of speed, he dove back into the fray, a trail of blue flames streaking behind him as he hurled a fiery punch that was aimed squarely at Erebos's chest.

However, Erebos, who was already anticipating the move, effortlessly caught the flaming punch using both of his palms and seamlessly redirected the force in one fluid motion hurling Tyree into the barrier's wall.

"BAAAAMMMMM"

The impact resonated through the field, and a dark mist seeped from the barrier, ever slowly as Waddle focused on trying to get Jade out before realizing that the barrier wouldn't yield to any of his energy releases.

Meanwhile, Erebos continued to provoke Tyree even further, extending his arm out and curling his two index fingers towards him in a mocking gesture, beckoning him to dare to step forward.

"Come on, fire boy, you have more than just punching harder up your sleeve," he sneered.

"PHEEEWWWW"

Just as Tyree shifted, a whistling sound sliced through the air – a coin raced passed a moment too late, slicing Tyree along the face.

He staggered to his side, but before he could regain his footing, Erebos closed up the distance between them in the blink of an eye before delivering a crushing fist to Tyree's face.

"BAAMMM"

Tyree was once again sent flying, crashing into the barrier with a force that echoed through the field.

Yet, in a show of grit and control, he used his flames to cling onto the barrier walls, preventing himself from falling any further.

"HAAH"

He gasped for breath as blood trickled down his face while it mingled with the sweat and grime of battle.

He couldn't help but curse under his breath, anger and frustration boiling within him at the thought that his flame shield had been sliced through effortlessly like a hot knife through a block of butter.

Upon witnessing this brutal onslaught, Jade felt a sharp pang of fear. "He's going to die if you don't step in! I can hold my own or at least stay away for a moment," she urged Waddle, her voice laced with desperation. The reality of the situation was as clear as the blood streaking down Tyree's face.

"Taking down this creature was going to require a collective effort," she stated before placing a hand on Waddle's shoulder.

"Hmm"

With a gentle swirl of air flowing around him, Waddle nodded in understanding and without a moment of hesitation, he darted straight towards Erebos.

The vampire shifted his focus to Waddle with a sinister grin playing on his lips as he welcomed another dance of violence. "Ah, so you wish to dance as well?" Erebos taunted.

Waddle didn't respond verbally, but his actions spoke volumes. With a swift motion, he conjured numerous Fire Needles out of thin air around him and as Erebos lunged with a strike aimed at him, Waddle simply leaped over the vampire, evading the attack with nimble grace.

"FIRESTORM!"

The word erupted from Waddle's throat as he soared overhead, a command to the elements that responded with fervor.

The next moment, a cascade of blue fire needles rained down on Erebos from all directions.

They swooped and swirled, a storm of fiery vengeance closing in on the vampire.

Each needle was a piercing streak of blue, a blend of control and unleashed fury.

As the fiery needles engulfed Erebos, Waddle's feet landed on the ground before he slammed his hand down with a force that resonated through the field.

In response to Waddle's command, the ground beneath Erebos's feet erupted into a small explosion which detonated beneath the vampire, intensifying the fiery assault.

"HAAH!"

Panting from the exertion, Waddle barely had the time to catch his breath when Tyree dropped down next to him, landing on one knee with a heavy thud.

The impact raised a small cloud of dust billowing around them, momentarily concealing the exhaustion that was written all over Tyree's face.