Virtual Sword God!

Chapter 120: Turning into a Warrior

The Woo Woo team was hot on Dan and Scarlett's tail as they fled rapidly through the forest. Leaves and mottled brown flashed bye as Dan traced the paths through he had practised countless times before, whereas Scarlett found herself struggling to follow where Dan had stepped.

The Woo Woo players, on the other hand, had much more experience and were easily able to use this to their advantage, rapidly catching up. Dan had two options, to continue moving forward and help out assist Novis, or to stick with Scarlett.

In the end, despite this just being a game, he just couldn't commit himself to leave Scarlett behind.

"Come on Scarlett, we can do this," Dan said as he held out his hand.

Scarlett took Dan's hand and pushed herself harder to keep up with her ally. Dan had decided that it was best for them to head deeper into their half of the map where their own towers would be, rather than head for the mid-tower that was closest to Novis.

This route was technically shorter as well, because they would be in the range of there towers quicker. Dan darted around trunks and hastily stepped over roots, find focused on maintaining speed before he was rapidly jarred back into battle, as an arrow slammed into the ground some feet behind him.

Seconds later, another arrow slightly faster than the last came from a different direction. Dan barely managed to lift his gauntlets in time to deflect the arrow. Yet when he put his hand down, he could see the Woo Woo players had already caught up to him.

They were pinned. Even if they did run, both the ranged players would be able to constantly attack them while their back was turned. Dan decided there was no choice for them but to fight back.

Dan headed straight for the single archer player. If he was going to die then he would at least take down one of them with him. The archer was taken aback seeing Dan's suicidal charge.

The archer readied his bow but he was too slow. Dan threw his fist out as hard as he could. However, the sound of metal was heard as he thrust out his gauntlet. When Dan looked in front of him, all he could see was a shield.

The Woo Woo players had regrouped, sending two players to back up their archer, while the other two came from the other direction pincering Dan and Scarlett.

The shield wielder smiled and proceeded to duck down, revealing a large hammer, which proceeded to send Dan flying several feet away into a tree.

The wounded warrior struggled to get up, slowly rising to his feet. Yet moments later, an arrow came shooting out, piercing his leg. Dan then staggered back down to the floor.

"It's over for your team." The Krang player stated. At the same time, Scarlett's screams could be heard from behind.

She had been injured buy the duel scimitar player, her bow and arrow had been taken, and she was now being led over to Dan while the players held back both of her hands.

"What are you doing?" Dan groaned, "Just get rid of us."

"Don't worry, I will." The Krang player said, grinning as he walked up to Scarlett. He lifted his hammer back, charging up his skill, then slammed it down upon her, bursting the archer into blue particles.

Dan couldn't help but close his eyes as he saw Scarlett's frightened face as the hammer fell down on her.

<Triple Kill>

The Krang player then sauntered back over to where Dan was.

"I want to thank your team for making me look so good. If it wasn't for you guys then I would have never had an opportunity like this."

The Krang player then swung his hammer once again and as soon as it hit Dan, he too burst into blue particles.

<Quadra Kill>

"What should we do now?" the archer asked. "Should we take the tower and win the game?"

"No!" the Krang player replied, "I'm going for the Penta kill."

This game was being broadcasted online where some universities and Pro teams were looking for the next big players. Getting a Penta kill was something unheard of in this stage of the game, as teams who had made it this far were usually of equal level.

If the Woo Woo player managed to get a Penta kill, it would increase his fame and chances of getting scouted. This was a chance he wouldn't let go.

The outside arena consisted of two exceedingly different sides. While the Woo Woo supporters were cheering from the top of their lungs, The Montem team had already accepted defeat. Many of the students who had come to support Montem had already decided to pack up their things and leave the arena.

They felt like it was impossible for their team to win and staying only made them feel more disheartened. Leaving early would also allow them to beat the rush once the game had finished.

In the end, only a few of the Montem team supporters remained along with the players' family members.

Even Josh was feeling down. He was hoping that the Montem team would be able to win. Even though he knew it was unlikely, he thought they might be able to pull something off like they had in their last games.

He had even prepared to reveal big news to the world once the Montem team had won, causing a stir. But his information was useless now.

"Looks like Josh's underdog is still in the game."

"I guess Josh really has lost his skill, he actually convinced me that this was going to be a close game."

"How long do you think he will last?

"Ten seconds. Max."

"The Montem team didn't even take out one person."

The online community was full of criticism for Tick, claiming that they had hyped up the game for the sake of views.

"I guess I was wrong," Josh muttered with his head held down.

But Cindy was busy looking on the Monitor, the big screen above, which was focused on Novis.

"I'm not too sure, It doesn't look like he's given up yet to me," Cindy said.

Novis was standing by his tower, breathing in slowly.

"Are you ready for this Novis?" Arthur asked.

"Yeah!" Novis replied.

"Good, it is the time of war, on the battlefield, there were many times where we were outnumbered. Now your life is now on the line, it's you or them. To the last breath.

"To the last breath!" Novis shouted louder.

"They killed all your friends, even Scarlett who you had known your whole life, and now it's time to make them pay."

"Isn't that a bit too much?" George whispered to Arthur.

"No, Novis needs to feel like everything that happened was real. It's the only way he can draw that anger out of him. Facing against five opponents is tough. Especially five skilled opponents like these. He's going to need to draw out every little bit of power he has."

Suddenly, the expression on Novis face had changed. He was no longer the naive boy he once was when he had started the game. He was now a real warrior on the battlefield.

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