Two Archangel Flames?
Khajiit's smug composure vanished, his gaze hardening.
He hadn't expected the ability to summon two Archangel Flames. He'd assumed the earlier dual Guardian Angels were due to a magic item.
This disproved that theory.
His opponent matched his own power level. If a hidden ally lurked nearby, the situation could turn perilous.
"No surprise here." Khajiit said coldly, glaring at Adam, clutching the Orb of Death. "You've been targeting me from the start, haven't you?"
"To summon two Archangel Flames… as far as I know, only the Theocracy can manage that. Who are you?"
Adam ignored him, flicking a finger. "Clear out the rabble."
Swish! Swish!
The Archangel Flames sprang into action, tearing through the low-tier undead like wolves among sheep. If Guardian Angels could dispatch them with ease, these archangels were unstoppable.
Watching his controlled undead slaughtered en masse, Khajiit's bald brow twitched, warped by negative energy's influence.
"Don't get cocky, fool!" He snarled. "Think you're the only one with such tricks? I'll show you true strength!"
Dense mana surged from him as he waved his Shadow Staff.
"Third-Tier Magic: Summon Undead!"
Buzz,
A pale blue magic circle bloomed at his feet.
A skeleton emerged, far from the frail husks of common undead. Its bones gleamed with metallic luster, draped in a tattered blue cloak. Red leather pauldrons adorned its shoulders, and it wielded an iron sword and shield.
Third-tier undead, Skeleton Warrior!
"And I'm not done!" Khajiit shouted, raising his staff.
"Third-Tier Magic: Create Undead!"
Black, tar-like mana flowed, engulfing nearby low-tier zombies and coalescing.
Whoosh!
Another Skeleton Warrior appeared.
Adam wasn't surprised. He knew Khajiit specialized in necromancy; summoning two third-tier undead was expected.
Without such prowess, Zurrernorn wouldn't have recruited him.
But then,
"You think that's all?" Khajiit crowed, his face twisting into madness. He hoisted the Orb of Death, its unassuming stone surface flaring with black-iron radiance.
"Summon Undead: Enhance!"
"Create Undead: Enhance!"
Boom!
A torrent of black mana whipped up a gust.
A pale blue circle reappeared, birthing another Skeleton Warrior. More black mana devoured nearby zombies, forming yet another.
In a blink, four third-tier Skeleton Warriors, radiating danger and metallic sheen, stood on the field.
Adam's mouth twitched. Summoning four third-tier undead at once? Khajiit never displayed such power in the anime or novels.
No, facing Narberal of the Pleiades later, with Bone Dragons at his disposal, Skeleton Warriors would've been useless against her Level 63 might.
"Ha! Now do you see the gap between us?" Khajiit cackled, his laugh chilling.
"Drown in despair and die!"
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The Skeleton Warriors charged, agilely rushing the Archangel Flames.
Clang! Clang!
The archangels swung their flaming swords, clashing with the shields of the leading warriors, sparks flying.
Before they could recover, the other two Skeleton Warriors flanked them, their iron swords slashing with force, screeching against the archangels' armor.
Both Archangel Flames were knocked back, wings beating to gain altitude and distance, retreating to Adam's side.
Khajiit's eyes widened. The coordinated assault hadn't destroyed them?
"Those Archangel Flames are tougher than expected." He muttered, dark mana flickering in his gaze. "Then I'll end this now!"
"Lesser Strength Boost!"
Blue light flashed over the Skeleton Warriors, their aura surging.
"Armor Reinforcement!"
Another blue glow strengthened their defenses.
"Flame of the Dead!"
Buzz,
Pale flames erupted on one Skeleton Warrior, spreading to cover all four, fueled by negative energy. The spell amplified negative damage, especially against angelic summons.
The barrage of buffs sent the warriors' presence soaring.
Adam exhaled, genuinely impressed. "That's impressive."
"Too late to surrender!" Khajiit sneered, waving for the warriors to attack.
"No." Adam rasped, shaking his head. "I mean, that's your strongest move, right?"
"My turn."
His robed hands crushed multiple scrolls.
Thud! Thud! … Thud!
Blinding lights flared above him.
In an instant, six Archangel Flames materialized around Adam, their holy aura purging the air's decay.
"Impossible!" Khajiit's eyes bulged, staggering back, his face contorted in disbelief.
Even with specialization, summoning two same-tier creatures was the limit!
Without the Orb of Death, he couldn't have managed four Skeleton Warriors.
He refused to believe Adam possessed a similar treasure.
"How did you do it?!" Khajiit's voice turned shrill, nearly roaring. "No, no! Summoning so many Archangel Flames at once, this isn't how divine type magic casters summon angels!"
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