Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 775: Overlord Type (Part 2)

Nearly half a minute passed since the Crimson Monarchʼs last words, yet neither moved.

The Crimson Monarch couldnʼt get used to the fact that Adam wasnʼt afraid, his arrogance and majesty prevented him from considering Adam an equal.

Adam threw his head back slightly. Flames continued to sweep before his eyes. His aura protected Lone Blazeʼs fire. Without Adamʼs confidence, Lone Blaze would be scared to death.

”Why arenʼt you attacking? Go ahead, Iʼve waited for this battle long enough to want to charge at you like a wild hound. But...”

Coldness abruptly filled Adamʼs eyes, cruel ice directed at the Crimson Monarch.

”It would be rude of me to make the first move after what you said, wouldnʼt it?”

The Crimson Monarch frowned, his menacing aura had no effect on Adam whatsoever, on the contrary, it allowed Adam to use the Crimson Monarchʼs words against him.

”Youʼre right, that would be inappropriate...” he said in a low voice, ”I am the Monarch, you must deal with my servants first.”

Slowly, Adam turned to the side, looking at the monsters hiding behind rubble and massive columns.

”Are you talking about them? Iʼm afraid you overestimate them. If they could they would have stopped me, it was impossible for them before, now itʼs definitely beyond their capabilities.”

The Crimson Monarch narrowed his eyes. He could feel how active Adamʼs energy was, it was new.

”I see... Youʼve only recently become stronger, yet youʼre trying to act on the same level as me? Furthermore...”

After a moment, the Crimson Monarch added:

”Youʼre young, youʼre new to the battlefield, arenʼt you? Though your eyes are cold, your blood is hot, itʼs boiling with the desire to rush into battle, to explore the dangerous world, right?”

There was no reply, but the Crimson Monarch wasnʼt expecting it, his questions were rhetorical, he understood everything from Adamʼs stare.

”Iʼm afraid your ignorance of what monsters like me are capable of will bring you to your doom.”

At the same moment, the Crimson Monarch swung his arm, directing some of his energy toward the monsters.

In a heartbeat, drops of blood formed in the air, smashing into the monstersʼ bodies and heads, into every available area of their bodies, leaving a crimson seal in the shape of a serpent reaching for its tail in a circle.

In the blink of an eye, all the monstersʼ wounds disappeared, their bodies grew stronger, and their auras increased as fast as possible.

Some of them changed, like the Vile Believersʼ two arms, and their spears grew longer with wide scarlet tips.

Adamʼs pupils dilated, the Crimson Monarchʼs energy not only made them stronger but allowed a few to evolve even if it was temporary.

Then, Adam realized a little more about his opponent, and his theory was confirmed by Silvana who recovered from the shock and dealt with her fear. It was hard for her to just stare at the Crimson Monarch through shared sighs.

ʼAdam, I hope you can hear me... This monster isnʼt a Crown Type, itʼs the Overlord Type, I donʼt know what kind of monster it is, its name isnʼt in the database, thereʼs no one like it, but I know a lot about the Overlord Type...ʼ

Silvana gulped as she continued:

ʼWe donʼt have much time, so to summarize, the Overlord Type is an enhanced version of the Conqueror and the Crown Types. The two types in one with extra features.ʼ

Adam nodded deeply, some of this he understood on his own, especially after the Crimson Monarch made his first move.

ʼHm... I thought there were only four types, but it seems I was wrong. The Conqueror Type and the Crown Type, what an unpleasant and dangerous combination. I should be careful.ʼ

Step.

The Crimson Monarch stepped forward, Adamʼs instincts demanded that he prepare to attack, but his mind saw and controlled everything. The Crimson Monarch was not going to attack, at least not with his hands.

”Goodbye Adam VInter, I will leave you here, forever. I promise no one will disturb your eternal sleep.”

Before Adam could comprehend anything, he turned into stone.

The motionless statue reflected in the purple snakeʼs amber eyes, the bright glow that caused Adam to petrify slowly weakened.

Then, the Crimson Monarch waved his hand, one amber glare from the snake was enough to turn even a Phantom as strong as Adam into stone. He wouldnʼt be able to do it from a distance, so he purposely got close enough.

Following their rulerʼs gesture, a multitude of monsters darted ahead. Their silhouettes shuddered, turning into shadows, in a heartbeat, ending up around Adam.

The Crimson Monarch did not move away or say anything. He silently watched the imminent execution of his first enemy upon awakening.

Only when it was complete, and the monsters fulfilled his order he would move to the next target - the Crimson Monarch would come to the surface.

Whoooooooooooooosh.

Cutting through the wind currents, the spears and the Thirst Redeemersʼ long legs came down on Adam, about to pierce him from all sides, the stone shell would not be a barrier to them, but would prevent Adam from even twitching a finger.

The Crimson Monarchʼs eyelids grew heavier, covering his eyes with a dark curtain.

”The fire burning within you is hot, yet you should try to run, train for years, and then find me to offer a decent fight. Instead, you chose such an inglorious death.”

Soon, he opened his eyes.

”Agh...?”

His pupils went wide in disbelief.

The spears and long, sharp legs of the massive monsters had pierced the stone layer as expected, but Adam was uninjured.

In a rush, the Crimson Monarchʼs eyes grew deeper, eager to see what was happening beneath the cover.

Thick energy filled Adamʼs entire body, concentrating in a thin layer near his skin, his organs were in a vulnerable position, but his skin became harder than steel, uniting with the dense energy.

”What... magnificent energy control...”

At the Crimson Monarchʼs praise, Adamʼs fingertips twitched, the stone prison weakening due to the damage.

In the blink of an eye, he was free from his dungeon, a white flash of flame turned the monsters into burning chunks of flesh flying before his eyes along with the splinters.

”Thanks for not leaving.”

Adamʼs deep voice rang out along the temple.

”I wonʼt need to catch up with you, now itʼs my turn, right?”