Protagonist?Antagonist? I Reject Both

Chapter 378: 378



"FUCK!"

Leon moved with incredible speed, his body became a blur as he darted through the wide hollow place.

His sword slashed and cut through the writhing tentacles that surrounded him, each swinging a cut through the monster's attempt that aimed to cut him.

Despite his skill, the sheer number of tentacles made it seem like a losing battle.

As he fought, the tentacles seemed to grow more numerous and coordinated, closing in around him like a massive, living cage. The slimy appendages twisted and coiled, their movements synchronized to trap and overwhelm him. The cavern walls pulsed with the rhythmic motion of the encroaching tentacles, creating a nightmarish labyrinth of flesh. Leon moved quickly, leaving a blur as numerous pairs of tentacles shifted around him. He slashed, cut, and fought like a madman while darting through the chaos. To his dismay, the entire area seemed to have been enclosed by a massive cage of tentacles.

Leon gritted his teeth, focusing all his energy on his greatsword. He raised the blade high, preparing to unleash a heavy, powerful attack. The sword glowed with a fierce intensity, channelling his strength into a single, devastating strike.

Just as he was about to bring the sword down, a sudden force yanked at his body, making him lose his balance. He was caught off guard as a tentacle whipped out from below.

The thing had already been cut still it retained the speed and power sending him crashing. He struggled to regain his footing, his concentration disrupted.It was only then he noticed that the tentacles he had cut squirmed their way towards the main body.

In the chaos, Leon noticed a burst of blackish liquid splattered over his body. The substance was thick and sticky, seeping into the cracks of his armour. It wasn't just the tentacles, this liquid seemed to be part of the Vortugon's defense mechanism, adding another layer of difficulty to his battle.

No, it wasn't just a whip. He saw a splattered piece of liquid covering his body and the tentacles tightening around him.

In a brief lapse of focus, the tentacles seized their opportunity. They lunged at Leon, wrapping around him with a crushing force. The appendages coiled tightly, their slimy surface pressing against his body with immense pressure.

Leon's muscles tensed and his body quivered under the great amount of force. He could feel the tentacles twisting and squeezing him with a power that threatened to tear him apart. The crushing grip was almost unbearable, each movement of the tentacles sending waves of pain through his body.

Crackling sounds echoed through the place as his bones strained under the pressure.

The quivering noises grew louder and more frequent, each one a grim reminder of the devastating force pressing against him. The once sharp pain now spread throughout his entire body, mingling with a growing sense of desperation.

Leon gritted his teeth, fighting to maintain his focus despite the overwhelming agony. His mind raced, seeking any strategy or chance to break free from the nightmarish grasp of the tentacles.

The cavern seemed to close in around him, the walls pulsating with the Vortugon's grotesque rhythm.

Leon struggled as the mass of tentacles tightened around him, their relentless grip threatening to crush him. Each moment felt like an eternity of suffocating pressure, and his breaths became ragged gasps as the damned thing even covered his mouth.

Suddenly, a dark, explosive force erupted from within him. A blast of shadowy energy surged outward, creating a massive shockwave that tore through the cage of tentacles. The shockwave slammed into the encroaching mass, causing the tentacles to burst apart and ignite in flames.

The dark flames spread quickly, consuming the slimy substances and sending the tentacles writhing in agony. Feeling the danger from the spreading inferno, the remaining tentacles recoiled and retreated. Those still on fire flail wildly, their frantic movements adding to the chaos as Leon manages to free himself from their deadly grasp.

"Damn!"

Leon cursed around and jumped back to retreat. If not for his strong body due to draconic transformation, he might have been squeezed to death today and burst into a puddle of

blood.

At the last moment, he cast the power of darkness and concentrated on forming a blast along with darkness flame but the blast almost shook his internals and his body.

Leon staggered away from the flaming chaos, gasping heavily while keeping an eye on the creature. As he retreated, his back suddenly hit a cold, unyielding surface. He turned to find himself pressed against a wall, its surface strange and unfamiliar.

Before he could react, an electrifying sensation surged through him. The wall began to shift and transform, enveloped by a thick, pulsating cocoon. The dark, viscous layer spread quickly, wrapping around the wall and extending outward.

From the cocoon emerged tiny, wriggling dark worms, their bodies emitting an eerie, faint glow. They scuttled and squirmed across the surface, moving with a purpose that seemed almost sentient. The worms began to crawl toward Leon, their tiny, segmented bodies creating a creeping, unsettling sensation as they approached.

Leon's heart raced as he realized he was trapped. The mini worms moved faster than he anticipated, closing in on him with a disturbing efficiency.

The electrifying sensation intensified, making it difficult for him to think clearly. With no other apparent escape route, Leon drew his greatsword and slashed.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Leon gripped his greatsword tightly and swung it with all his remaining strength. The blade connected with the wall, and a blinding explosion erupted on impact. The force of the blast shattered the cocoon, sending fragments of the wall flying in all directions.

The tiny dark worms were caught in the explosion, bursting into pieces with a violent, splattering mess.

A huge crack appeared over the wall that started to expand upwards but Leon ignored it and turned to the problem ahead.

The flame that formed a layer was slowly dying out and soon the same situation would arise.

"This thing is just too big for me to attack. If I use every bit of power to cast darkness and annihilation to engulf everything, in that case, I might be caught in between."

The power needed to destroy this was something like an atomic bomb or something that could burn the entire thing at once.

"Wait...How did I forget that? I still have to go through a breakthrough..."

"Hahahahah!I can use that to deal with this.."

An ominous smile flashed on Leon's face as he raised his finger and tapped on his forehead two times after which an ancient symbol appeared over his forehead.

"BREAKK!"