Chapter 413: Chapter 413 - Infernal Bond
Chapter 413: Chapter 413 - Infernal Bond
[Name: Blaze]
[Grade: Unique]
[Level: 223]
[Race: Charfire Equine]
[Strength: 239 | Agility: 754 | Intelligence: 654 | Constitution: 432 | Stamina: 512]
[Skills - 3]
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While riding, Broken took a moment to check the status of his Charfire Equine. He was pleased with what he saw-Level 223! That was impressive by any standard.
The beast's stats stood out, with Agility and Intelligence being the highest. It was clear that the Charfire Equine was built for incredible movement speed and potent magic damage. Intrigued, he began reading through the three skills that were attached to the beast, eager to understand its full potential.
[Flame Dash (Active Skill)
Surges forward, becoming a blazing streak of fire that scorches everything in its wake.
Effect: Increases movement speed by 150%, leaving a trail of flames that deals 200% fire elemental damage per second to enemies who touch it.
Cooldown: 20 seconds.
Duration: 5 seconds.]
The first skill, Flame Dash, was pretty standard for a mount-especially for a horse-but what caught his attention was the insane 150% speed boost! Damn! The duration lasted for 5 seconds, with a 20-second cooldown.
This made the skill incredibly valuable when used at the right moment-whether for dodging, escaping a fight, or repositioning during combat. It was the kind of skill that could turn the tide of a battle if timed correctly.
However, he realized that Flame Dash wouldn't be ideal for long journeys, as it seemed to drain both Mana and Stamina heavily. Still, if used sparingly and strategically, it could be a game-changer without overexerting the beast.
[Hellfire Nova (Active Skill)
Releases a powerful burst of hellfire, incinerating nearby enemies.
Effect: Deals 600% Intelligence as fire damage to all enemies within 15 meters, and applies a burning effect that deals 100% Fire elemental damage as DoT for 8 seconds.
Cooldown: 45 seconds.
Duration: 8 seconds.]
The second skill, Hellfire Nova, packed some serious damage. It dealt 600% Fire elemental damage initially, and while that didn't seem overwhelming at first, the real value came from the Damage over Time effect, which lasted for 8 seconds. This made it an excellent defensive skill, allowing the beast to hold its own during combat, even when Broken wasn't riding it.
At least with this skill, if Broken needed to dismount, the Charfire Equine could still fight and survive on the battlefield. Unsummoning and resummoning the beast took time, so Hellfire Nova provided a way for it to stay in the fight, dealing continuous damage while dodging attacks.
With Flame Dash for swift movement and Hellfire Nova for offensive defense, the horse had a balanced skill set for both evasion and damage. And let's not forget-this beast was level 223! That's far higher than any member of the Ass Guild. Killing this beast, even alone, would be no easy task, especially with its agility and ability to dodge or retaliate when needed.
Broken couldn't help but grin. This mount is seriously awesome, he thought.
[Infernal Bond (Active Skill)
Shares fiery power with the rider, enhancing both combat abilities for a short duration.
Effect: Increases the rider's Agility and Intelligence by 20% and grants a 10% lifesteal on all attacks while riding.
Cooldown: 50 seconds.
Duration: 15 seconds.]
The third skill was, in Broken's opinion, the best of them all. When activated, it boosted both Agility and Intelligence by 20%, for the rider?!
This made the skill incredibly useful, especially if Broken decided to fight using a bow. Bow combat heavily relied on Agility for speed and precision, while Intelligence would enhance his magic-based attacks. The added lifesteal was more suited for melee fighters, but the boost to Agility and Intelligence alone made it versatile for any combat style. Fighting on horseback with a spear also crossed his mind-high mobility paired with the increased damage output could be deadly. But even so, The Scorchslayer, with its long blade, was perfect for mounted combat as well, giving Broken multiple options in battle.
This is the perfect combination of skills for a beast companion, he thought, satisfied with the synergy between himself and the Charfire Equine.
"Ivana..." Broken called out, turning to her.
"Yes, Broken?" she replied eagerly.
"Catch me!" he said with a grin, activating Flame Dash.
[Flame Dash (Active Skill)]
Blaze's body ignited even more fiercely, and in an instant, the horse shot forward, weaving through the trees at incredible speed. Trails of fire burned in their wake as they raced through
the forest.
Ivana's eyes sparkled with excitement. She patted Flare's side. "Come on, Flare, let's catch them!" she urged, and without hesitation, Flare surged forward, matching Blaze's speed, flames dancing behind them as they chased after Broken.
They raced through the forest, darting between trees, and soon encountered several groups of monsters along the way. Still mounted on their fiery horses, they engaged in battle, using the power of their steeds and their own abilities to cut through the enemies.
Broken activated the skill from his Mask of Scorched Fury.
[Ember Breath (Active Skill)]
Flames spewed from his mouth, dealing moderate damage to the monsters, but setting up his next move perfectly. With a swift motion, he swung his sword for the finishing blow.
[Blaze Nova (Active Skill)]
A powerful burst of fire erupted from him, creating a blazing nova that dealt 600% Physical Attack and 600% Fire Element Magic Damage to all enemies within 10 meters, knocking them back. The ground was left scorched, and a ring of fire lingered for 10 seconds, dealing 200% Physical Attack and 200% Fire Element Magic Damage per second to any enemies caught
inside it.
The monsters were sent flying, and as they attempted to strike again, the lingering flames burned through them, dealing devastating damage over time.
Broken, with fluid, precise movements, finished them off one by one, his sword cutting through the night like a dance of fire-each slash of his blade igniting the darkness with
blazing flames.
The monsters fell, consumed by the inferno, as Broken's and Blaze's power dominated the battlefield.
Ivana mirrored Broken's fierce style, her sword slashing through the enemies as her horse, Flare, danced through the battlefield. Both riders coordinated effortlessly, their flaming steeds leaping and running around the monsters, covering each other with precise strikes. Ivana's smile shone brightly as she cleaved through the approaching foes, reveling in the thrill of the fight.
"I see you're having fun, Ivana," Broken remarked as the last of the monsters fell and the battle died down.
"Yes... I'm really enjoying this, thanks, Broken," Ivana replied, smiling.
Broken nodded, satisfied. "Let's move on. We've got an even more exciting hunt ahead."
He quickly checked Ivana's status-her level had climbed back to 201. It wasn't quite where she had been before, but at least she was back in the 200s.
With that, Blaze and Flare bolted forward again, blazing trails through the forest as they sped toward their next destination.
After some time traveling, they finally arrived. The air shifted, and the ground around them began to tremble. The grass and trees surrounding them erupted into flames, as cracks split
open in the
earth.
Magma surged upward in fiery explosions, sending molten streams and fire shooting from different areas. The heat was overwhelming, and the landscape became a scene of chaos as the
ground itself seemed to come alive with destruction.
"Broken?" Ivana shouted, her voice laced with concern.
"Avoid the fire, Ivana. That's our target tonight," he called out.
Ivana nodded, guiding the horse to dive and weave through the area, skillfully dodging
streams of molten lava that erupted in several spots.
One thing Broken noticed this time was the fire's spread-it seemed much wider than before,
and the lava shots were far more intense.
"Could the demon have leveled up since last time?" he wondered, sensing the increasing
danger.
From one of the largest cracks in the earth emerged the demon Broken had been hunting-a towering figure wreathed in swirling flames. Its wings were pure fire, flickering with chaotic intensity, and its entire body radiated heat that warped the air around it.
"You dare enter my domain... Now, feel the searing heat of my flames!" the demon bellowed,
its voice deep and menacing.
The ground around them continued to burn and shift as Infernak spread its fiery wings,
looming over them with a terrifying presence.
At that moment, Broken received a message from Marlene. The brief notification appeared
before him, and he quickly opened it.
"Broken, for our raid boss hunting, we'll do it tomorrow morning."
Without hesitation, Broken responded, "Yes, I'm ready."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om