Endless Vertex Chapter 7

"They will perish . I won't disappoint you anymore . "

Hugh murmured, his eyes were still myopic grey, but flashing with determine . He got up .

"Let's do this . " Hugh spoke with an extremely calm and hoarse voice, an eerie sensation emitting out . He sensed something germinating, slowly attaching to his body . It was fearful, not acknowledging what it was . But it felt so natural, like it belonged to him all along .

"I can't wait to see you beg for mercy . " Insanity danced before the man's sight as he ripped off his jacket, revealing an appallingly frail feature .

"Orangutan . Rank 187 on the Dexter billboard . " Hugh narrowed his eyes, getting into combat position . His right foot stepped forward, arm curved as if about to throw out a punch . The Dexter billboard, created by an unknown personal . It mysteriously appeared on the internet, sweeping up tempestuous chaos . Two hundred detailed information of the strongest or the most genius Aura Users surfaced on the site . Of course, there were probably still many Warriors who had hidden information or were reclusive people blending in society . The Dexter billboard constantly alliterates . Names that belonged at the top could just vanish in a day . They could have ranked up to a legendary Axonn . Or, they could be dead . The way of the Warrior can be brutal . And treacherous combat is the best way to improve .

"That's right . I'm at the edge of the Dexter Billboard . But at least I exist there . You are a nobody . Your body will rot and there will be no one to remember you . " The maniac released another sinister laugh .

"Yo, over here! Yes you, monkey guy . I'm literally standing right here and you're sayin that no one will remember my bro if he dies . Where is your situational awareness idiot?" Atlas waved, irritating the hell out of Orangutan as he continued mocking him .

Orangutan snorted and made slight movement, but was caught by Hugh who paid attention to the words 'situational awareness' .

A flax-yellow butterfly knife silently slid out Orangutan's pocket .

"Argh!" He lunged forward, the knife wielded in a specific angle, lethal barbs reflecting the flickering dim light .

Hugh had taken serious caution, well-prepared for the attack . He leaned left, supporting himself with his arm, the tip of the knife flashing before his eye . Hugh jerked his body, forcefully kicking at Orangutan's head . Orangutan scarcely ducked, locking onto the vital points of Hugh, finding an opportunity to strike . Forming a fist with the middle finger slightly edging outwards, Hugh was about to carry out his next counter when his heart tightened . Thump . A compact source of energy accumulated in Hugh's heart . And it felt like it was about to explode .

The knife split a drop of perspire into two . Dust whipped in all direction on the concrete where the droplets landed, and magically, soil sprouted from it, forming a sturdy soil handcuff that locked Orangutan's arm on the floor .

"What! No way!" He yelped, "You are a gif . . . " Hugh's muscle trembled with uncontainable force . He had to release the energy piling up within him . With a loud bang, Hugh uppercutted his jaw . " . . . ted . " Reddish liquid squirted out from his head, meshed with pinkish clay-like clots . Jagged conoid earth pierced through his skull, and a few seconds later, the earth swiftly withdrew, returning to the potted plant a story below . "I'm taking your place on the Dexter Billboard now . "

"No!" Darwin widened his eyes in incredulity, "One who bears the royal blood . " He heard a clean whistle similar to a sword unsheathing, only to discover that his vision was going hazy . A minuscule hole formed on his forehead . Five figures slumped .

"Hugh, are you all right?" Atlas supported him up and made a soothing grin, "Gifted eh? Fancy . " He examined the decorative pot of flower through the enormous rift .

"That pot served a great purpose today . "

"I know right . " Hugh has replenished some Aura, now tampering with the new ability he has obtained, "Forget the pot . This thing . It's like a living being . I can detect it interacting with my soul . " Tawny and vibrant mist enveloped his palm, discharging a very staunch impression . Earth Aura . Hugh has evoked an innate ability .

Chapter end