Chapter 593: Two Thirds (1/2)
Nix studied the nether creature known as the Corruptor as he advanced closer toward the diffusion chamber. In her hands, she held a grapefruit-sized object that radiated intense energy. One of the tubes that had once been used to remove dragon marrow was outfitted with a square receptacle. He casually flicked a black hand onto her shoulder, resulting in her dropping the object.
”Trying to modify the infusion harness to use the power of corruption? I doubt that will work.” Nix spoke calmly, having removed her only chance of escaping intact.
Priscillian has attempted to charm you.
You have resisted charm.
Priscillian has activated Soul Siphon.
You are immune to Nether Spells.
Priscillian has cast [Black Ice: Spear].
Black ice extended from Nix's Bone hilts; the crackling power of electricity erupted from the blades as he casually swatting the spear to one side.
Nix has activated [Storm Rider][Chiba's Apprentice: 3rd Form]
Combination successful.
Nix appeared behind his target, his blades crossing in an 'X' pattern as they flashed at Priscillian.
Priscillian has been crippled. (Permanent reduction of agility)
Priscillian has been slowed. (Permanent reduction of movement speed)
Nix leaped free, pursued only by a helpless scream filled with rage and pain.
[Bo'raz V has successfully carried out a sneak attack]
Earth Shredder has injured you.
[Bo'raz' X has landed a critical backstab]
You have been critically Injured.
Nix caught the follow-up strikes on his blades and deflected them; stepping toward the two new combatants, he flowed around the flurry of strikes.
[Elemental Healing][Black Ice Sculpture][Black Ice: Amor]
Triple Combination Successful.
A large portion of your health has been restored.
Bo'raz X has been encased in Black Ice.
Your body is coated with Black Ice Armor.
”KILL HIM!” Priscillian screamed at Bo'raz V, while her hands drew a series of complicated runes in the air.
Priscillian has cast [Spell Reversal: Black Ice: Sculpture]
[Deflected]
Nix stepped in front of Bo'raz X and deflected the counterspell before it could free him; his form morphed suddenly as the chants of Bo'raz V filled the air.
Priscillian has been [Petrified].
The long tail of the basilisk whipped outward, striking Bo'raz V before he could finish his cast. The blow landed on the caster's side with enough strength to send him catapulting into the far wall. The reptile morphed back into a man just as his target landed on the floor.
Bo'raz V has been stunned.
Nix has cast [Silent Summons][Elemental Fiend: Lightning]
Combination Successful.
Bo'raz V has been silenced.
Nix snatched Bo'raz V as he flew towards him and slammed him headfirst into the floor with enough force to shake the room.
Bo'raz V has been critically injured.
Bo'raz V has been stunned.
Nix placed a black hand on him before kicking the stunned magic-user aside and ordering his Fiend to attack. The lightning fiend seemed to like Nix's last attack and emulated it by picking up Bo'raz V and body-slamming him onto the floor. The target convulsed helplessly as electrical current coursed through his body.
”The other two-thirds...” Nix frowned at being taken by surprise. Bo'raz had managed to escape Alpha months earlier by splintering his soul into three parts: empathy, martial, and magic (chapter 369). Empathy had agreed to accompany Eron to Kitsu, where his splintered soul had been shackled.
The steady slamming of Bo'raz V into the floor echoed in the room as Nix approached the dark seed. Although it pulsed with energy, it was cold to the touch. He glanced around the chamber, his eyes taking in the modifications. Priscillian was obviously a talented artificer. If given enough time, it was possible that she could have circumvented the need for the Verynzai Master Key.
Bo'raz V has been slain.
Nix glanced at his fiend, who continued to slam the magic-user against the floor even after his demise. With a wave of his hand, he dismissed the frenzied fiend and picked up the dark seed. Moving closer, he realized that a second receptacle had replaced one of the infusion probes and was connected directly to the Control Interface.
A surprised Nix paused at the Control Interface; he assumed it was going to be inoperative since the city lacked a power supply; that wasn't the case. Not only was the hud screen lit up, but it had been altered with an additional Menu. ”Probably operating with minimal power off of residual dragon marrow still in the lines.”
[Verynzai System Operations]
1. Security (Offline)
2. Power Grid (Offline)
3. Transportation (Offline)
4. Master Key (Offline)
5. Alternate Menu
a) Artifact Control
b) Power Override