Apocalypse Baby-Chapter 204: Unstoppable

Ethan, bursting with golden energy, shot forward like a meteor.

Each step left cracks in the ground, his power shaking the very air around him.

His fists blazed with raw force, ready to crush Alex in one blow.

But before Ethan's fist could connect— Alex vanished.

Gone.

And then...

"GAAH!"

Ethan's breath hitched as an arm coiled around his neck, cutting off his momentum in an instant.

Alex had reappeared behind him, locking him in a brutal chokehold.

Before Ethan could react, Alex yanked him backward with an insane force, the sheer impact blasting a shockwave through the area.

BOOM!

The ground shattered, dust kicked up, and nearby players were thrown off their feet, tumbling backward from the raw power of the clash.

Ethan gasped, his golden aura flickering under the sheer pressure.

He'd charged in, thinking he had the upper hand.

He was wrong.

Two blurs shot through the battlefield, tearing past trees like missiles, their raw power ripping through the forest. Leaves and debris exploded into the air as their clash continued, shaking the ground beneath them.

Sythrel snapped out of his stupor, his eyes widening at the chaos. "After them!" he barked, rallying the other players.

Nancy saw her chance. While everyone was distracted, she grabbed Dorothy's wrist and disappeared into the trees, slipping away unnoticed.

Meanwhile—

CRACK!

Alex slammed Ethan through a tree, splinters exploding in every direction.

THUD! Another tree.

BAM! And another.

Each impact sent shockwaves through Ethan's body. His golden aura flickered, his breath coming out in short, ragged gasps.

Gritting his teeth, Ethan clawed at Alex's grip, desperately trying to pry himself free. But Alex wasn't done.

He shifted lower, grabbed Ethan by the torso—

And dragged him across the ground like a human lawnmower.

BAM! BAM! BAM!

Dirt and rocks exploded as Ethan's body tore through the earth, carving a trench through the battlefield.

Then—

Alex swung him up and hurled him forward.

Ethan's body smashed through multiple trees, each one cracking apart from the force.

Finally, he hit the ground with a sickening thud.

Coughing, Ethan spat out blood. His body screamed in pain, but he gritted his teeth and forced himself to his feet.

Alex smirked, his voice dripping with mockery. "You said you were going to show me my role. So far, you're doing a terrible job."

Ethan's teeth clenched. His grip tightened around his sword, knuckles white with fury. "Shut up!!" he roared, his golden aura bursting outward in a violent surge.

Alex's eyes narrowed as he observed. The golden energy wasn't just enhancing Ethan's strength—it was healing him too. Bruises faded, cuts sealed.

Alex nodded to himself. "Good... this won't end quickly."

And then—

He vanished.

Ethan's eyes darted wildly, his battle instincts flaring. His detection skill was top-tier, capable of sensing even the most elusive enemies.

But there was nothing.

No flicker of movement.

No trace of energy.

Just an empty battlefield, the eerie silence pressing down on him.

For a brief moment, doubt crept into his mind.

Had Alex... fled?

No. That was impossible.

But if Alex was still here—

Where the hell was he?

A flicker of movement— a shadow from above.

Alex.

Ethan's instincts screamed at him, and he reacted instantly. He swung his sword, golden energy surging forward, forming razor-sharp slashes.

But Alex was too fast.

Before the golden strikes could even escape the blade, Alex was already upon him.

With explosive force, Alex's feet slammed down onto Ethan's shoulders, driving him downward.

BOOM!

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Ethan hit the ground— or so it seemed.

But the sheer impact was so devastating his body didn't stay down. Instead, it bounced off the ground like a ragdoll.

Alex didn't let up.

The moment Ethan's body lifted, Alex twisted his stance and—

CRACK!

An uppercut shot through the air, connecting with Ethan's jaw.

Ethan's body spun lifelessly, flipping backward as he soared into the air.

Then—

THUD!

He crashed back down. Hard.

The battlefield went silent.

Ethan lay motionless, his golden aura flickering— dim, fragile, beaten.

Alex strode forward, his steps slow and deliberate. Each footfall echoed through the silent battlefield.

He gazed down at Ethan, his expression unreadable— but his tone dripped with disappointment.

"Seriously… is this all you got?"

Ethan groaned. Pain pulsed through every fiber of his body. He tried to respond, but his jaw— cracked and barely holding together— made speaking a struggle.

Still, through gritted teeth, he forced out a broken whisper.

"S…c…rew you."

But deep inside, Ethan was panicking.

This was insane. He knew Alex had gotten stronger—but not like this. Not to the point where he felt like an ant before a god.

Alex's grin widened. He crouched slightly, muscles coiling, ready to charge and finish it—

Then—

THUD. THUD. THUD.

Heavy footsteps. Dozens. No—hundreds.

Alex's ears twitched. His eyes flickered toward the incoming forces.

The ground trembled as an army of players surged toward him, each one wielding unique skills and weapons. Flames ignited, ice crackled, lightning danced between fingers— a colorful display of power.

But Alex?

He simply exhaled, rolling his shoulders.

"Tch. More playthings."

They had numbers. They had abilities.

But against true power?

They were nothing.

Alex took a few light steps forward, then...

He howled.

A deep, monstrous sound erupted from his throat, not just a scream, but a force— a destructive wave of sound infused with raw energy.

[Sonic Howl] had evolved.

This was [Echo of Annihilation].

The moment the shockwave erupted, the battlefield shattered.

BOOOOM!

The air itself rippled as an invisible force slammed into the incoming players like a hurricane.

Bodies were flung like ragdolls.

Some barely had time to react before they were hurled backward, crashing into trees and skidding across the dirt. Others managed to dodge the direct blast— but even that wasn't enough.

The sheer force of the explosion cracked the ground beneath them, sending aftershocks that ripped through the battlefield.

Dust and debris shot into the air as more players collapsed from the sheer pressure of the attack.

But amidst the chaos— Sythrel moved.

He was an assassin, a master of stealth. Silent. Precise. Deadly.

As the others fell, he saw his chance— his dagger aimed for Alex's back.

But—

Alex's eyes flickered.

[Void Gaze] activated.

Before Sythrel even got close— Alex's hand snapped out, seizing his wrist mid-air.

The assassin's eyes widened in horror.

CRACK!

Alex twisted. A sickening snap echoed through the battlefield.

Sythrel's dagger clattered to the ground.

"Aaargh!"

Sythrel's scream tore through the battlefield. His broken arm dangled uselessly at his side, but before he could even react—

BAM!

Alex's boot slammed into his chest.

Sythrel's body shot through the air like a missile, crashing into a tree with a sickening crunch.

But then—

BOOM!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Magic rained down on Alex.

Fireballs. Lightning bolts. Ice spears. The entire sky seemed to explode as dozens of spells crashed down in unison, engulfing him in a storm of destruction.

The ground trembled. Trees cracked. Dust and smoke billowed into the air, covering the battlefield in a thick, suffocating fog.

This was their chance.

Katie rushed to Ethan's side. Her hands glowed with a soft, golden light as she knelt beside him.

"Stay still," she whispered, pressing her palms to his wounds. Energy surged through him, closing cuts and mending broken bones.

Meanwhile, the players stood frozen, staring at the smoldering crater where Alex had stood just moments ago.

One of them swallowed hard.

"...Did we get him?"

For a moment, there was nothing.

Just silence.

Then a low hum.