Free Web NovelChapter 123: Spinning Frost
The Flame Yeti slammed both fists together. Fire erupted around its body again. Its burning aura became even denser.
Steam rose wherever the heat touched the frozen deck. "...ENOUGH!" It rushed forward once more.
Nobody answered by raising both icy gloves. The next several seconds became a blur.
BAM!!
WHOOSH!!
BAM!!
CRACK!!
Punch after punch echoed across the cargo ship. The frozen steel groaned beneath every impact. Nearby containers rattled violently. Several loose gold bars bounced across the deck with metallic clangs.
Neither fighter gave the other room to breathe. The Flame Yeti relied on overwhelming strength. Nobody relied on timing, precision, and speed. One attacked like a raging wildfire. The other flowed like freezing water.
At one point...Both threw a punch at exactly the same moment.
BOOOOOOOM!!
Their fists collided in the center. Fire and frost erupted outward. A circular shockwave raced across the ship. The ocean around the vessel churned violently. Neither combatant moved. They stared directly into each other’s eyes.
The Flame Yeti smiled. "...GOOD...FIGHT."
Nobody smiled back. "Yeah. I was just thinking the same thing."
Both of them pushed off simultaneously, creating another explosive clash as the moonlit cargo ship continued to tremble beneath two warriors who refused to back down, while far above, Ray watched in silence, eager to see which one would be the last left standing.
Nobody and the Flame Yeti stood several meters apart, catching their breath. Neither looked away. Neither lowered their guard.
The cold ocean breeze swept between them.
Nobody suddenly scratched the side of his crimson bunny helmet. "...Hmm."
The Flame Yeti narrowed its blazing eyes. "...WHAT?"
"You know..." Nobody stretched his shoulders. "I feel like something’s missing."
The monster blinked. "...MISSING?"
"Yeah." Nobody looked around dramatically. "I’ve been punching. I’ve been freezing. But..." He snapped his fingers. "I’ve forgotten my classic style!"
Blue particles suddenly appeared beside him.
The System immediately recognized the command.
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[Vehicle Summon Confirmed]
Deploying Crimson Bunny Bike.
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A brilliant crimson light erupted beside Nobody. Metal pieces assembled one after another.
CLICK!
CLANK!
WHIRRRR!
Within seconds...
The sleek crimson motorcycle materialized beside him. Its silver bunny emblem gleamed beneath the moonlight.
The engine purred softly.
VROOOM...
The Flame Yeti stared. "...WHAT...ARE...YOU..PLANNING?"
Nobody casually patted the motorcycle. "What does it look like?"
The monster frowned. "...FIGHT...ME."
Nobody laughed. "Exactly." He swung one leg over the motorcycle. The engine roared to life.
VROOOOOOOOOM!!
The crimson headlights lit up the battlefield.
The System displayed another notification.
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[Crimson Bunny Bike Ready]
Gravitational Tires:
Active.
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Nobody grinned. "Oh yeah...I almost forgot." He reached behind his back.
CLINK.
CLINK.
Both icy crowbars appeared in his hands once more. Cold mist immediately surrounded them.
The Flame Yeti pointed toward him. "...YOU...ARE.RIDING...A BIKE?"
Nobody nodded proudly. "Mobility upgrade."
The monster looked genuinely confused. "...WHY?"
Nobody revved the engine. "You’ll find out."
VROOOOOOOOOM!!
The motorcycle shot forward. The Flame Yeti prepared to intercept.
But instead of charging directly...Nobody suddenly leaned sideways. The bike curved sharply around the giant.
WHOOSH!!
Then another circle. Then another. The motorcycle accelerated faster and faster.
Round...
And round...
And round...
The crimson bike became a blur. Only icy mist remained visible.
The Flame Yeti slowly turned its head. "...STOP....MOVING!"
Nobody laughed while racing around him. "Can’t hear you!..Engine too loud!"
The circles became tighter. The speed increased again. The icy mist trailing behind the bike began merging together. The surrounding air grew colder.
Far above...
Ray raised an eyebrow. "...Interesting."
The circular trail continued expanding.
Within seconds...
A spiraling column of frost formed around the monster. The icy wind howled across the cargo ship.
The smugglers hiding behind containers stared in disbelief. "...Is..Is that a tornado?"
Another slowly nodded. "...Made out of frost..."
The System calmly spoke.
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[Environmental Phenomenon Detected]
Localized Frost Cyclone.
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Nobody laughed loudly. "Heh! I accidentally invented a new move!"
The tornado grew taller. Snowflakes danced through the spiraling winds. Visibility rapidly decreased.
The Flame Yeti could barely see beyond the swirling frost. "...SHOW...YOURSELF!"
Nobody’s voice echoed from every direction. "Guess where I am!"
Then.....
FLASH!!
The crimson motorcycle briefly emerged from the swirling frost.
CLANG!!
One icy crowbar skimmed across the monster’s thick fur before Nobody disappeared into the storm again. "...ARGH!" The Flame Yeti turned....
FLASH!!
Another quick strike came from behind.
CLANG!!
A thin layer of frost spread across one shoulder.
The motorcycle vanished again. Round and round it went. Each pass came from a different direction.
CLANG!!
FLASH!!
CLANG!!
FLASH!!
Every quick strike left behind another streak of frost. The monster spun in circles trying to follow him. "...STAND...STILL!"
Nobody’s laughter echoed through the icy whirlwind. "That sounds like terrible advice!"
Far above...
Ray watched silently. "...This insolent NPC doesn’t even follow normal standards of fighting.."
The Flame Yeti clenched both fists. Its flames suddenly exploded outward.
FWOOOOOOOSH!!
The fiery aura expanded violently. The tornado wavered.
The monster roared with everything it had. "ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR!!" A ring of scorching fire burst from its body.
BOOOOOOOM!!
The icy tornado exploded apart. Snow and steam scattered across the night sky.
The shockwave reached Nobody. "...Whoa!" The crimson motorcycle was thrown sideways.
Both rider and bike spun through the air. The surviving smugglers gasped. "He’s going to crash!"
Nobody tightened his grip on the handlebars. "...Not today."
The bike rotated once...
Twice...
Then landed perfectly on one wheel before both tires touched the frozen deck.
SCREEEEEECH!!
The motorcycle drifted sideways, leaving two long icy trails.
Nobody balanced effortlessly. He gave the bike an affectionate pat. "Good save." The motorcycle’s engine vroomed as if it was alive.
The System responded.
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[Balance Control Successful]
Vehicle Stability:
Excellent.
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Nobody smiled. "Let’s go biky"
The Flame Yeti slowly stepped through the fading smoke. Its fur carried patches of frost, but the flames surrounding its body still burned fiercely. "...YOU..ARE.STILL NOT DOWN YET..!"
Nobody shrugged. "Well...I came to hunt not to get hunted."
The giant pointed one burning claw toward him. "...NO MORE GAMES."
Nobody rested one crowbar across his shoulder. "Heh...You say that every five minutes."
Far above...
The System suddenly displayed another blue notification.
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[Observation]
The User’s Current Battle Has Become Very Lengthy.
Slow user (≖_≖ )
Would The User Like To Proceed
Toward Tomorrow’s Main Story Objective?
Upcoming Event:
Toma’s Forgotten Past.
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Nobody stopped smiling for a second. "...Yeah..." He scratched his helmet. "You’re right. We’ve got a plot to continue." He looked up toward the sky. "Tomorrow’s a pretty important day." Then he looked directly at the System window. "So..."He pointed accusingly. "Stop nerfing me like hell."
The System answered immediately.
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[Negative]
Restrictions Exist To Maintain Healthy User Growth.
If Every Battle Ended In One Attack...
Character Development Would Be Minimal.
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Nobody folded his arms. "...You know..I hate it when you’re right."
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[Thank You]
Ahem..( •ᴗ• )
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"That still wasn’t a compliment."
Far above, Ray chuckled quietly as he watched the rabbit argue with his own System in the middle of a battle. "...He’s unbelievable."
Back on the cargo ship, the Flame Yeti slammed one burning fist into the deck. "...ARE...YOU..DONE..TALKING?"
Nobody climbed off the motorcycle. The crimson bike dissolved into glowing particles before disappearing.
CLINK.
Both icy crowbars spun once in his hands. Then he slowly lowered into a fighting stance.
His grin returned beneath the crimson bunny helmet. "Yep..Now..." He pointed one crowbar at the towering monster. "Let’s finish this before tomorrow starts."
The Flame Yeti slowly rose back to its feet. Its chest rose heavily. Large patches of frost covered its burning fur. The flames surrounding its body flickered weaker than before. Yet...It laughed. "...IS....THAT...ALL?"
Nobody rested both icy crowbars on his shoulders. "You’ve got a lot of confidence for someone who looks like a burnt marshmallow."
The monster roared. "...I...WILL..BURN...YOU!" It slammed both fists together.
BOOOOM!!
Another wave of fire burst across the deck. The remaining patches of ice instantly turned into steam.
The giant rushed forward one last time. Its burning footsteps dented the steel.
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOM!
Nobody sighed. "...You know. I was actually planning to keep playing with you. But...The System keeps reminding me that tomorrow is a very important Chapter." He twirled both crowbars once.
CLINK.
CLINK.
The frost around them became noticeably denser. The cold spread across the ship. Even the ocean around the vessel began freezing.
The Flame Yeti suddenly slowed. It sensed something different. "...WHAT...ARE....YOU..DOING?"
Nobody smiled beneath the crimson bunny helmet. "I almost forgot. I still haven’t used one of my favorite skills."
The System appeared.
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[Weapon Skill Ready]
Infinite Crowbar Swingers
Current Element:
Frost Infusion
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Nobody grinned. "That’s the one." He pointed both crowbars toward the giant. "Alright...Let’s end this."
The monster roared and charged.
Nobody calmly spoke. "Infinite Crowbar Swingers."
The next instant.....
FLASH!!
Nobody disappeared.
The Flame Yeti looked around wildly. "...WHERE?!"
CLANG!!
An icy crowbar struck its shoulder from behind. Before it could turn.....
FLASH!!
Another strike landed across its side.
CLANG!!
Then another.
FLASH!!
CLANG!!
FLASH!!
CLANG!!
FLASH!!
The attacks came faster and faster.
Nobody became nothing more than blue flashes and metallic echoes.
