Despite all that Devick felt a sinking feeling in her chest as the conflict continued Bits of rock hopped and jumped in front of her nose animated by the powerful reverberations Hungry Eye might be strong but there was something unnatural about the image wielded by that armored figure in the sky
She had obviously encountered world state images before but none possessed the sort of relentless self perpetuation she now witnessed It wasnÆt an exaggeration to say that in front of this image she felt the most genuine fear she had experienced in a long time
The blinding sword toward pillar of light crashed down Hungry Eye thrust his spear forward to meet the attack In the air above the skyisland all within the shadow of the World Tree the two forces met with a grinding roar Devick could only hunch down and avoid the worst of the reverberations Images from both sides were torn and destroyed by the impact Yet when the two weapons parted and the combatants prepared for another strike Devick felt the way the world state image managed to grab a little bit more leverage in the confrontation
Even with MaliceÆs enhanced senses the truth of the fight blurred above her Because Hungry Eye didnÆt leave the clash without his own benefits The shockwaves released by the two powerful images smashing against one another came clearly to his side A swirling maelstrom of force formed around his body reinforcing the defensive barrier of Nether flames around the skyisland
Yet while Hungry Eye took the kinetic force the world state plundered something perhaps a bit more valuable
Again both struck Devick blinked as the distant impact slapped her face Strange eddies of wind filled the surrounding ground The stone beneath Hungry EyeÆs feet crackled with static discharge the Nether King clearly reinforced the ground in his area to prevent it from collapsing but already those efforts seemed to be weakening
When the two weapons parted both pulled from the air The expression on Hungry EyeÆs face betrayed no worry Devick could only see determination If anything he seemed excited to continue fighting like this Above the armored figure reached out and infected the soul of existence The fundamental truth in the world
When the pillar of light swung downward its light became just a little brighter
The two combatants moved quickly Black Nether wrought spear and the cataclysm of light smashed together over and over again Both possessed energy reinforced by the wielders so potent that corrosions visible to even DevickÆs limited capability were soon visible The Nether Spear had to be reinforced with newly refined significance after every impact The Sword of light needed that brief reprieve to cleanse itself before it descended with vicious intentions once more
They are almost entirely equal Devick thought in awe First came a sort of envy wondering when she would be able to rival this sort of overwhelming display At this point Hungry Eye and even the armored fellow moved before simply images their perceptions became worlds which now rammed against one another over and over again Then came pride even as she could only cower behind Hungry Eye because they were bonded in a way that was difficult to describe but impossible to ignore Her skin tingled with the close proximity of danger DevickÆs senses sharpened themselves her Willpower being tempered by the dire situation
Meanwhile Hungry Eye continued to fight tirelessly The radiance from the sword of light was the most eye catching shift in the struggle but his YggdrasilÆs details continued to sharpen The liquid cohesiveness of the swirling spear he unleashed became unnaturally lithe and graceful The storm orbiting his body gathered up more and more momentum feeding additional power into each stroke
You should be able to clearly see the difference between the two of you So why do you continue to cling to him The other Devick tilted her head to the side In the end a connection between the two of you is a figment of your imagination Just let go with those rotten and greedy fingers and face the truth
Devick didnÆt like hearing those words said aloud but she managed to shoot the fake her a dismissive look Now thatÆs certainly not true We have a connection
One where he coddles you The fake Devick shivered as though this prospect was the most unpleasant thing in the world One where you refuse to acknowledge reality you refuse to admit the truth of your existence one where you continue to indulge in the sort of dangerous irresponsible day dreaming that got Toll injured
Now his back is obviously a bit broader The mistakes for which he can compensate are indeed great Fake Devick glanced over toward Hungry Eye Yet still ah well I suppose there is no accounting for a desperate womanÆs shamelessness Even the greatest heroes have limits That is the nature of our world Persisting past this is impossible
Devick felt a stifling feeling in her chest hearing her strange doppelganger say those words More than that she felt worried as Malice hissed in greater and greater alarm this manifestation was not normal A weird weight settled across her limbs Devick found even just lingering there was exhausting The next few clashes blasted past with enough force to ruffle her hair into a haphazard mane Devick bit her lip
What Are you really just going to lie there and die Well at least do it quickly
Somehow it seemed this brazen infuriating manifestation was some product of the opponentÆs image Yet even though Devick wanted to oppose its every word she couldnÆt help but at least feel that the specter had a good point She raised her gaze and looked at Hungry EyeÆs back The world shattering weapons kissed and ground against one another for several long seconds The sky bled and rippled space and time becoming unmoored between the two powerful forces
Each time the sword fell the distance it had been diverted by Hungry EyeÆs strike grew smaller Methodically the armored figure refined the sword of light into a vicious weapon to wield Hungry Eye didnÆt seem perturbed but the combination of his images his Nether and his spear mastery didnÆt seem able to hold off the opponent forever
The World state image spread and spread turning existence against him
Because of the confusion in her heart Devick ignored the doppelganger as best she could She raised her head as high as she dared and cleared her throat Because no matter else what she wasnÆt sure she knew that they were working together She shouldnÆt simply make a unilateral decision Hungry Eye Iù
The words were more difficult to produce than she had thought Devick gulped down a breath ignoring the doppelganger who shook her head in an exaggeratedly disappointed manner Hungry Eye should I retreat If you keep needing to cover for me
No His voice was calm and confident Where you are is right where I need you And when I open up a Path strike at the Patron of Truth would you I donÆt like the way she just keeps staring at me
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Randidly kept his breathing even as his heartbeat quickened from the familiar thrill of conflict He ignored the shifts happening in the environment as the World State image began to seep beneath his own images and influence the surrounding space He balanced on a precipice as he met the descending judgment from the Monarch of Karma both with kinetic force and his images He carefully plucked the tools he needed and fought against the rare force manifested in the sky in the form of a sword of light
Randidly looked up with a pained expression at the most recent clash His muscles had begun to ache he might regret his bold statement that he feared no slugging matches Not only was the grind of Nether against Aether uncomfortable but he couldnÆt figure out any other way for his images to efficiently become involved It was aggravating but Mae MyrnaÆs concept of deserveÆ and RandidlyÆs Yggdrasil didnÆt have a great matchup against one another