Free Web NovelChapter 121: Clash of Punches!!!
CLAAAAANG!!
Both frost-infused crowbars crashed down onto the Flame Yeti’s shoulders with explosive force. A freezing shockwave burst across the cargo ship.
CRAAAAACK!!
The giant monster was blasted backward like a burning meteor.
BOOOOOOM!!
Its enormous body smashed through three stacked cargo containers before finally coming to a stop against the ship’s towering crane.
The entire vessel trembled. Metal groaned and flames scattered into the night sky.
On the brief moment...
Nobody rested both crowbars on his shoulders. "...Not bad."
The smoke slowly drifted away.
Then...A deep laugh echoed across the deck. "Hahaha..."
The burning rubble exploded apart.
BOOOM!!
The Flame Yeti stepped out. Aside from a few frost marks covering its fur...It looked almost completely unharmed. The monster slowly rolled one shoulder.
CRACK...
CRACK...
It grinned. "...THAT’S...ALL...YOU GOT?"
Nobody blinked. "...Seriously?" He looked at both crowbars. Then looked toward the system window. "...System."
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[Yes?]
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"Hey System...That’s all I got?"
The System answered immediately.
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[Current Available Equipment]
Bunny Punching Gloves Infinite Crowbar Swingers Zap Teleportation (Locked)
Reason of Lock:
Opponent Level Too Low.
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"..." Nobody stared at the last line. "...Bruuuuh." He slowly lowered both crowbars. "Locked due to less level opponent??" He pointed accusingly toward the System Window. "You guys are literally nerfing my power scales."
The System remained perfectly calm.
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[Correction]
Balance Adjustments Are Necessary.
Nerf Is Necessary For User Growth.
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Nobody sighed dramatically. "So you’re telling me...I’ve got many ways for overpower the monster...But you’re making me suffer for character development?"
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[Affirmative]
ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
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"...You’re evil."
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[Thank You]
(≖⩊≖)
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"...That wasn’t a compliment."
Far above...Ray burst into laughter. "Hahaha! He can’t even choose his powerful weapons at a significant time."
The Flame Yeti growled impatiently. "...ARE....YOU....DONE TALKING?"
Nobody raised one finger. "Almost." He pointed toward the monster. "Professional fighters always finish their conversations first."
The Flame Yeti roared.
ROOOOOOOOOOAR!!
Nobody sighed. "Fine....You asked for it." He stored both crowbars. Blue particles scattered through the air as the weapons disappeared.
The monster frowned. "...WHERE....ARE YOUR WEAPONS?"
Nobody slowly cracked both knuckles. "Trying something new."
A blue System window appeared.
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[Equipment Selected]
Bunny Punching Gloves.
Deploying...
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CLICK.
CLICK.
Metallic pieces of silver armor wrapped around Nobody’s forearms. Layer after layer assembled around both hands.
The gloves were sleek and mechanical. Each knuckle carried a small silver bunny emblem. Tiny vents released cold mist. The fingertips glowed faintly blue.
Nobody opened and closed both fists.
CLINK.
CLINK.
He smiled. "...Dang...Its been a long time since I last used them."
The System displayed another notification.
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[Weapon Synchronization Complete]
Would User Like To Infuse Ice Element?
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"Heck yeah."
WHOOSH!!
Blue frost rapidly spread across the metallic gloves. The silver surface slowly transformed into crystal-blue armor. Cold vapor poured from every joint. Tiny snowflakes floated around Nobody. The surrounding temperature immediately dropped.
The Flame Yeti narrowed its blazing eyes. "...YOU..THINK..YOU CAN DEFEAT ME?"
Nobody shrugged. "I don’t know...But punching hell outta you sounds fun."
The monster’s flames suddenly exploded.
FWOOOOOOOSH!!
Its entire body became surrounded by a pillar of fire.
The ocean reflected the crimson blaze. The night sky glowed orange. Even the clouds seemed to burn.
Far above...Ray smiled. "Show him."
The Flame Yeti slowly rose into the air once more. Fire spiraled beneath its feet. Its muscles swelled. Flames wrapped around both arms. Its burning aura became stronger with every passing second.
The System reacted immediately.
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[Warning]
Enemy Power Output Increasing.
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Nobody looked upward. "...Yep..I noticed."
The Flame Yeti suddenly raised both fists high above its head. Fire gathered around them. "...DIE!!"
BOOOOOOM!!
It crashed downward like a flaming comet. The impact struck the center of the cargo ship.
KRAAAAAAAAAASH!!
The entire vessel lurched violently. Shipping containers slid across the deck. Gold bars spilled everywhere. Massive waves rose around the ship. The frozen ocean cracked beneath the pressure. Crew members screamed as they struggled to keep their balance.
Nobody nearly stumbled. He looked around at the shaking ship. "...Motherf*ker!" He pointed at the monster. "Do you wanna kill both of us at the same time?! You dumbas*!"
The Flame Yeti simply laughed. "...IF..YOU DIE..THEN...I WIN."
Nobody rubbed his forehead. "...You know..That’s surprisingly trashy logic.
The monster roared again. Without another word...It charged.
BOOOM!!
Every step bent the steel beneath its feet. Fire exploded behind its heels. The cargo ship shook with every stride.
Nobody didn’t move. Instead...He slowly lowered his center of gravity. One foot slid backward. His left fist moved forward. His right fist rested beside his waist. The icy gloves released thicker clouds of frost.
The System quietly spoke.
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[Recommendation]
Wait.( •̀ ᴖ •́ )
Do Not Strike Early.
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Nobody smiled. "I know."
The distance closed.
Thirty meters.
Twenty.
Fifteen.
The monster raised one gigantic flaming fist.
Ten.
Five.
Its burning claws tore through the air. "...DIE!!"
At the very last instant...Nobody whispered..."Now."
FLASH!!
He stepped forward instead of backward. His movement was so sudden that even the Flame Yeti hesitated. Nobody twisted his waist. Transferred all his weight into one punch. The icy glove glowed brilliantly. Cold mist exploded around his arm. "Frost Bunny Punch."
BOOOOOOOOM!!
His fist collided directly with the monster’s burning hand.
For a single heartbeat...Everything became silent.
Then....
CRAAAAAAAAACK!!
A powerful shockwave burst outward. Fire and frost collided in every direction. Steam covered the battlefield. The cargo ship rocked from the impact.
The Flame Yeti’s arm jerked backward. A sharp cracking sound echoed through the deck. Its hand had been injured by the tremendous collision. A large amount of blood fell onto the steel floor before instantly freezing. Blue ice rapidly spread across its forearm, crawling over the burning fur. The flames hissed loudly.
HISSSSS!!
The ice continued advancing despite the intense heat. The monster stared at its own arm in disbelief. "...WHAT...?"
Nobody slowly lowered his fist. Cold mist still drifted from the metallic glove. He looked up at the towering creature. "Told you. I wasn’t done yet."
The Flame Yeti clenched its other fist.
The injured arm trembled as frost continued spreading across it. "...AAAAAAARRRRGHHHH!!"
Its furious roar shook the ocean. Nearby waves rose high into the air. The flames surrounding its body erupted wildly, trying to burn away the ice.
The System immediately displayed another notification.
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[Successful Strike]
Enemy Resistance Confirmed.
Ice Element Effective.
Unique-Class Target Has Sustained Noticeable Damage.
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Nobody flexed his fingers. The metallic bunny gloves emitted a satisfying click. "...Now we’re talking." He grinned beneath the crimson bunny helmet. "So..." He raised both glowing fists Round Three?"
The Flame Yeti answered with another earth-shaking roar as blazing flames and icy frost battled across its injured arm, and the moonlit cargo ship became the stage for an even greater clash.
The cold wind swept across the cargo ship. One side of the battlefield radiated blazing flames. The other shimmered beneath layers of frost.
The Flame Yeti slowly lowered its injured arm. Ice still clung stubbornly to the fur around its forearm despite the raging fire surrounding its body. Its burning eyes narrowed. "...YOU....HURT...ME..."
Nobody rotated one shoulder before stretching both metallic Bunny Punching Gloves.
CLINK.
CLINK.
The silver bunny gloves glowed faintly beneath the layer of frost. Nobody smiled beneath the crimson helmet. "Yeah...I noticed."
The monster’s breathing became noticeably heavier. Not because it was exhausted... But because it was angry.
The flames surrounding its body suddenly became darker. Instead of bright orange...They slowly shifted into a deep crimson.
The temperature around the cargo ship rose once again. Even the ocean surrounding the vessel began releasing clouds of steam.
The System immediately reacted.
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[Warning]
Enemy Emotional State:
Enraged.
Combat Output Increasing.
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Nobody looked toward the notification. "...So he gets on berserk mode when he’s mad?"
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[Affirmative]
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Nobody sighed. "Why does every boss fight have an anger phase?"
Far above...Ray quietly watched the battle. His smile slowly widened. "Excellent...The mutation is stabilizing."
The Flame Yeti raised its massive head toward the night sky. Then...It let out another deafening roar.
ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAARRRRRRR!!
The sound echoed across the frozen ocean.
Far away...The cargo ships trembled from the vibration. Even the surviving smugglers covered their ears.
Nobody casually stuck one finger inside his helmet. "...Dang...Loud enough."
The monster slowly lowered its gaze. Its burning pupils remained fixed on Nobody.
"...I.....WILL..."
"...DESTROY..."
"...YOU."
Nobody shrugged. "Get in line...You’d be surprised how many people say that."
The Flame Yeti suddenly disappeared.
BOOOM!!
The steel deck shattered beneath where it had been standing.
Nobody’s eyes widened slightly. "...Dang..."
The next instant....
A gigantic flaming fist appeared beside him.
FLASH!!
Nobody used Zigzag Footwork. The burning punch narrowly missed his shoulder before crashing into the deck.
CRAAAAASH!!
A massive crater formed. Steel plates bent upward. The cargo ship tilted noticeably. Shipping containers slid several meters before crashing into one another.
Nobody landed a short distance away. He slowly looked at the damaged deck. Then looked back at the monster. "...Seriously? You keep punching the ship." He pointed toward the ocean. "We’re standing on our transportation, genius."
The Flame Yeti growled. "...DON’T...CARE."
Nobody laughed. "Yeah..I figured..the answer from a dumbas* like you." He slowly raised both frost-covered gloves into a boxing stance. His boots slid slightly across the frozen steel. Cold mist gathered around his fists.
The Flame Yeti lowered its massive body. Fire erupted beneath its feet.
Both fighters smiled at the same time. One through burning fangs. The other beneath a crimson bunny helmet. Neither intended to take another step backward.
Under the silent moon...The frozen sea...And the burning cargo ship...
Both prepared for the next collision.
