Reawakening: SSS-Rank Villain's POV-Chapter 93: Creating A New Kyra!

Lucian thought for a while and then deceived to hand the entire set to King Levi!

It was the most reasonable and thought of something he had ever thought of.

Just like Baltzer, Levit would become so devastatingly strong not even a boss monster could one shot it!

The massive shadow equipped the gear, and his already terrifying presence skyrocketed. He looked like an ancient god of war, clad in armor seemingly forged from mountains, wielding a hammer capable of shattering continents. The synergy between the set and Levi's innate abilities was perfect.

With two King-rank shadows fully decked out in Legendary sets, Lucian felt a surge of confidence.

He meditated till his mana was filled and then stood up.

He glanced towards the portal.

"I wish to challenge the third floor."

The oppressive heat and sulfurous stench of the third floor hit Lucian again. This time, he was prepared.

"Levi! Baltzer! Alphas!"

His King-rank shadows and the eight Knight-rank Mastiffs materialized instantly. Levi stood like the impenetrable wall of china.

Baltzer crackled with lightning, King's Judgement held ready. The Alphas fanned out, growling.

The Hell Hounds surged forward from the haze.

"Baltzer, [King's Command]!" Lucian ordered.

Baltzer threw his head back and unleashed a deafening roar that echoed with the crash of thunder.

"ROOOAR-CRACKLE!"

[Skill Activated: Baltzer - King's Command!] [+30% Stats to Elemental summons (Alphas)] [-20% Stats, Fear Chance on Enemies!]

The Infernal Mastiffs visibly surged with power, their shadowflames burning brighter. The charging Hell Hounds faltered, whimpering, their speed noticeably reduced, some even trying to turn back only to be forced forward by the pressure behind them.

"Levi, hold the line! Alphas, incinerate! Baltzer, artillery!"

Levi planted his feet, activating [Warden of the Earth]. He became an immovable object. The first wave of Hell Hounds slammed into his shield and armor, bouncing off harmlessly or being crushed by casual swings of Earthbreaker.

The Alphas unleashed coordinated blasts of [Shadowflame Breath], turning the area in front of Levi into a vortex of black fire that consumed dozens of hounds instantly.

Baltzer leaped onto high ground, calling down targeted lightning strikes from King's Judgement, vaporizing hounds that tried to flank or break through.

Lucian watched for a moment, then focused inward. This wasn't about setting a speed record yet. It was about efficiency and preparing for the real threat. He needed to conserve mana this time. He let his shadows handle the initial wave, only stepping in to eliminate stragglers with precise spear thrusts.

Soon, the familiar, dangerous purr filled the air. Kyra emerged from the heat haze, obsidian greatsword on her shoulder, golden eyes narrowed as she took in the scene – the efficient slaughter, the significantly more powerful shadows.

"Upgraded your toys, eh?" she purred, though the amusement in her voice was strained. She could clearly sense the power radiating from King Levi and King Baltzer in their legendary gear. "Impressive."

Lucian was slightly surprised at her words mad although numerous thoughts went through his brain, he didn't respond verbally.

He simply pointed his spear at her. Levi turned, planting Earthbreaker before him. Baltzer raised King's Judgement, lightning gathering. The Alphas growled, flanking Lucian.

Kyra's smile faded. "Fine. Let's see if they break as easily this time."

She exploded forward.

The ensuing battle was fiercer, faster, but more controlled than the first time. Levi, with his insane defense and regeneration boosted by the Titan set, managed to intercept and withstand Kyra's initial onslaught, though his armor took heavy damage. Earthbreaker's swings, empowered by Levi's strength, forced Kyra to dodge or block, the impacts shaking the ground.

Baltzer provided constant pressure from range, lightning bolts forcing Kyra to evade, chain lightning arcing off her armor, Earth Shaker attempts disrupting her footing.

The Alphas acted as interference, trying to bite at her legs or hit her with shadowflame, though she dispatched them easily whenever they got too close, forcing Lucian to resummon them.

Lucian played the role of assassin. He used Shadow Pounce and Crimson Shadow Step to constantly reposition, looking for openings. He didn't engage her head-on unless necessary, instead coordinating with his shadows' attacks. When Levi staggered her with a blow, Lucian struck her flank. When Baltzer forced her to dodge, Lucian attacked her back.

Kyra fought like a cornered demon, her speed still incredible, her greatsword a blur of magma and obsidian. She triggered her first resurrection after a combined assault from Levi's ultimate [Primordial Titan Form] and Lucian's [Mountain-Cleaving Slash].

[Boss Entering Stage 2: Nine Lives Activated! (1st Resurrection)]

Her speed increased, making her even harder to pin down. She focused on taking down Baltzer, seeing him as the biggest nuisance. Despite his legendary gear, Baltzer was forced onto the defensive, his lightning proving less effective against her enhanced agility.

Lucian knew he couldn't rely on the sacrifice play again. He needed to end it before her final, most powerful form.

He pushed his shadows harder. Levi became a massive pire wall, absorbing her attacks relentlessly. Baltzer focused on disruption, using Earth Shaker and lightning to constantly distract her and throw her off balance. Lucian poured mana into his spear, standing, waiting for the perfect moment.

It came when Kyra, frustrated by Levi's resilience, attempted her [Meteoric Strike]. As she leaped, preparing the devastating downward blow, Lucian acted.

He didn't attack her directly. Instead, he used [Shadow Pounce] to appear beside the airborne Kyra, then immediately used [Crimson Shadow Step] to gain momentum, slamming his entire body into her side mid-air.

It wasn't a powerful blow, but it was unexpected, disrupting her technique's trajectory. Her Meteoric Strike still came down, but instead of hitting Levi or the ground directly, it slammed into a patch of empty rock nearby, the explosion massive but wasted.

Thrown off balance and momentarily disoriented in mid-air, Kyra was vulnerable.

"[Ultimate Dragon Strike]!" Lucian roared, appearing below her as she fell, thrusting Dragon Soul Devourer upwards with every ounce of his power, amplified by Emperor's Dominion.

The crimson beam struck her torso, punching through her enhanced defenses, aimed at her demonic core.

"AAAAAHHH!" Kyra shrieked as the beam erupted from her back.

[Critical Hit!]

[Boss Entering Stage 3: Nine Lives Activated! (2nd Resurrection)]

She crashed to the ground, already healing, already transforming into her massive, furred demonic form, but the Ultimate Dragon Strike had dealt catastrophic damage.

Before she could fully rise, before her power could peak, Lucian commanded his forces.

"Levi! [Earth Rend]! Baltzer! [Ultimate: Maelstrom of Judgement]! Alphas! Full Breath Assault! NOW!"

King Levi roared, slamming both fists and Earthbreaker into the ground. The entire area around the downed Kyra erupted, stone shattering, fissures opening, destabilizing her.

King Baltzer raised King's Judgement high. The sky darkened instantly as storm clouds gathered with unnatural speed. Lightning rained down, slamming repeatedly into Kyra's rising form, while Baltzer himself glowed with power.

The eight Infernal Mastiff Alphas unleashed converging beams of Shadowflame Breath, bathing the struggling Kyra in annihilating energy.

Lucian himself didn't hesitate. He charged forward, ignoring the lightning and fire, spear blazing. "[Mountain-Cleaving Slash]!"

He aimed for the neck again.

Overwhelmed by the simultaneous assault while still recovering from the Ultimate Dragon Strike and the second resurrection's strain, Kyra couldn't defend effectively.

"SLICE!"

The golden-red crescent connected. Her massive, demonic head flew from her shoulders just as she was regaining her footing.

The towering body collapsed. Silence.

[Floor Boss: Kyra Cerberia, Guardian of the Hellscape Eliminated!]

[+15,000 EXP | +25,000 Relic Gold Coins]

[SS-Rank Skill: Blood Devour Activated!] → +13 Physique, +9 Strength, +11 Agility, +6 Focus

[Blood Harvest Activated: Attack Power Increased by 75%!] → Dragon Soul Devourer Base Attack Power Bonus: +106%

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[Floor Cleared!]

[Third Floor Cleared (Repeat)]

[Repeat Clear Reward: +1 to Random Stat, 1500 Exp, +600 Relic Coins, Gold Chest (1x)]

[+1 Focus!]

Lucian panted, recalling his shadows. This clear was faster, more efficient, less personally damaging, but still incredibly draining due to the sheer power Kyra possessed.

He began the grind again. Floor 3, over and over. Breaking records, collecting Kyra shadows (all initially Knight rank, surprisingly, maybe due to her unique nature?), gathering loot specific to this hellish floor – obsidian shards, demon hearts, fire opals, shadow silks, and pieces of what looked like a unique, dark armor set.

[New Record Set! Previous Record: [XX:XX:XX] | New Record: [00:15:30]]

[Record Breaking Bonus: +10 to all stats, 3000 Exp, +3000 Relic Coins, Platinum Chest (1x)]

"Yes."

[Primordial Codex Updated!]

...

[New Record Set! Previous Record: [00:15:30] | New Record: [00:11:05]]

[Record Breaking Bonus: +10 to all stats, 3000 Exp, +3000 Relic Coins, Platinum Chest (1x)]

"Yes."

[Primordial Codex Updated!]

He pushed the record down below ten minutes, then eight, his coordination with his King-rank shadows becoming flawless. He amassed 72 Knight-rank Kyra shadows.

He collected the loot, using his few remaining reroll charges from level-ups and chest luck. He managed to assemble the full 12/12 Legendary Set associated with Kyra: The Hellforged Shadow Set. It was a sleek, black-and-red set focusing on agility, fire/shadow magic, stealth, and critical strikes.